Europe’s Largest Straightening Centre
Seven Machines, Decades Of Know-How and the Broadest Range of Tonnages Available — All Under One Roof.
A Practical Alternative to Owning Your Own Press
Buying your own straightening press isn’t always practical. For many manufacturers, the need is occasional, but the demand for accuracy is constant. Dunkes created the Straightening Centre to bridge that gap. Here, your parts are handled by specialists who do nothing but straightening every day, using presses ranging from small-scale to Europe’s largest 800-ton machines. The result? Perfectly straightened parts, delivered quickly, without heavy investment.
Why Manufacturers Choose the Straightening Centre
Reliable precision without the burden of owning your own press.
At Dunkes, we understand that investing in a straightening press is not always practical. That’s why the Straightening Centre gives you access to world-class equipment and expertise only when you need it — delivering perfectly straight parts with maximum efficiency and minimum risk.
- No Capital Expenditure – You avoid the high cost of purchasing your own straightening press and only pay for the work you need.
- Flexible Service – From one-time projects to recurring jobs, we adapt to your requirements.
- Broadest Capacity in Europe – Seven presses, including machines up to 800 tons, cover the full spectrum of straightening needs
- Proven Expertise – Your parts are handled exclusively by specialists with decades of experience in straightening.
Capabilities
- Materials & Parts: Primarily metal components, but capable of handling special materials.
- Sizes & Weights: From very small parts to extremely large, heavy industrial pieces.
- Applications: Automotive, aerospace, defense, crane and excavator parts, hydraulic cylinders and more.
- Press Range: Small precision presses up to massive 800-ton capacity — unique in Europe.
The Straightening Centre: Tailored to Your Needs
The Straightening Centre was established to support companies for whom owning a straightening press is not practical on a daily basis, yet who cannot compromise on precision when the need arises.
Typical customers include:
- Companies requiring straightening services only a few days each month.
- Manufacturers with overflow projects or parts exceeding the capacity of their own presses.
- Businesses that depend on consistent, high-precision results across a wide range of materials and geometries.
Our Process
- Send Us Your Parts – We handle receiving and logistics.
- Straightening – Performed with precision tools and expert operators.
- Full Service – Packing, certification, and shipment back to you.
- Fast Turnaround – Jobs can be completed in just a few days.
Why Choose Dunkes?
- Decades of specialized experience — Our team has straightened every shape imaginable.
- Existing tooling library — We already have the right tools for most parts, saving cost and time.
- Reliable quality — Every part meets strict tolerances.
- Lower risk — Only pay for what you need, when you need it.
"Our goal has always been to make straightening easy and accessible for customers. Whether it’s one part or a full production run, we handle everything — logistics, tooling, straightening, and certification — so they can focus on what they do best."
— Timo Kollmann, CEO, DUNKES
Ready to Straighten Your Parts? Let’s Get Started.
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In Germany, annual UVV safety inspections (UVV-Prüfungen) are a legal requirement for all presses. Dunkes ensures its machines meet these standards, giving customers confidence that every job is performed safely and in full compliance.