ALTENDORF is consolidating its entire edgebanding machine portfolio under its own brand name. The machines previously marketed under the Hebrock brand will continue as the Altendorf F Series and Altendorf K Series — both lines have undergone significant technical enhancements and are clearly differentiated by application. At the same time, Altendorf is relocating production: Starting in autumn 2026, all edgebanding machines will be manufactured at the main plant in Minden, where Altendorf panel saws are already produced.
This move follows the strategic realignment that Altendorf initiated in early 2026: All machines and digital solutions from the Altendorf Group will be marketed under a single name in the future — format sliding table saws and edgebanding machines from a single source, with uniform service and a shared digital infrastructure. This integration is more than just a rebranding. With the F Series and K Series, there are two technically revised product lines that serve clearly distinct applications.
F Series: Edge processing for craftsmen and flexible production
The Altendorf F-Series comprises three models — F 2, F 4, and F 5 — and is aimed at woodworking shops and carpentry businesses seeking a compact, practical edge banding machine for everyday use. With a feed rate of up to 10 m/min and a heating time of 3.5 minutes, the F-Series is also economical for smaller operations: short setup times, fast throughput, minimal downtime.
The F 2 is the compact entry-level model and, with a length of approximately 3.35 m, fits even in tight workshop spaces. The F 4 adds a corner rounding router and a surface scraper with dual sensing to the equipment profile, delivering fully finished edges in a single pass. The F 5 integrates the complete processing line into a 4.30 m unit: jointing cutter, crosscut saw, milling unit, radius scraper, corner rounding cutter, surface scraper, and finishing station. The F Series processes wood, wood-based materials, and plastics with workpiece thicknesses ranging from 8 to 50 mm.
K Series: High performance for manufacturing operations
The Altendorf K Series — models K 34, K 36, and K 37 — is designed for performance-oriented workshops and manufacturing facilities with higher production volumes. With a feed rate of up to 15 m/min and workpiece thicknesses of up to 60 mm, it sets a different standard than the F Series. The modular design allows for custom configurations — from a flexible single workstation to an automated production line. The top-of-the-line K 37 model, with a 6 m length, offers the series’ maximum level of equipment and is designed for continuous operation with high production volumes and varying material requirements.
A key feature of the K Series is the integrated edge magazine with interchangeable cassettes: The edge material changes in under 30 seconds — at hand height, without tools, and operable even while wearing gloves. The front-mounted fine adjustment allows for calibration directly during operation — particularly practical for delicate real wood veneer. The sensor-based dual trimming system automatically detects the workpiece and ensures precise trimming cuts on the front and back. The AirTronic zero-joint technology is available as an option: the edge is fused directly to the workpiece using hot air without adhesive; switching between EVA, PUR, and AirTronic is tool-free.
What sets both series apart
The F Series and K Series share a number of defining features. Both lines are controlled via a 15-inch touchscreen that offers an integrated 3D preview of the workpiece — before the first processing step. Up to 40 programmes can be saved and recalled with repeatable accuracy. The WhisperCut jointing router with interchangeable diamond cutters uses a pulling cut toward the centre of the panel and delivers tear-free results even on delicate surfaces.
Changing the motor on the corner rounding router takes just a few seconds — no tools required, no manual readjustment. Both series do away with a central lubrication system, which keeps workpieces clean and reduces maintenance requirements. After 15 minutes of idle time, ECO Mode automatically shuts down all units, including the glue pot heater. All models are ready for connection to Altendorf NEXUS IIoT, Altendorf’s digital platform — even when used in conjunction with Altendorf sliding table saws.
Production moves to Minden
Starting in autumn 2026, all Altendorf edgebanding machines will be manufactured at the headquarters in Minden. Production previously located in Hüllhorst will be consolidated at the site where Altendorf sliding table saws are already manufactured. For customers, this means a single point of contact for production and service, unified quality assurance, and — in the long term — closer technical integration between the two machine classes.
See page 11 of our June/July 2026 issue on our Back Issues page.
