Company
About
SafanDarley
SafanDarley is the leading global specialist
in developing and constructing press brakes
and shears for both thin and thick sheet metal.
Organisation
SafanDarley ranks among
the top 3 manufacturers
of sheet metal working
machines in the world
As the inventor of the servo-electronic press brake, SafanDarley brought about a veritable e-volution in sheet metal working. Not only because of superior electronic technology compared to traditional hydraulics, but also through innovative machine concepts, unique control systems and optimal production automation.
We use the most sophisticated equipment and systems in a streamlined process with strict quality control. In doing so we apply the principles of ‘lean manufacturing’ to produce as flexibly as possible with minimum wastage. This way we combine the best possible quality/price ratio with socially responsible entrepreneurship.
52
Patents as of 2023
420
Machines produced in 2023
210
Employees worldwide
Research & Development
Research & Development
in sheet metal working
and handling
Continuous innovation is SafanDarley's core activity. Our innovative strength is directed at developing entirely new machines and systems, and at perfecting existing machines and accessories. We develop all our innovations in-house. The ingenuity of our R&D department covers all aspects of construction, control and software, and is combined with unique expertise in the fields of press-brake bending, cutting and (automated) sheet handling.
In our opinion, the provision of integrated manufacturing solutions will play an increasingly important role.
This will mainly concern the integration of machine control, automation and communication. In this development too, SafanDarley is setting the pace.
History
Innovative genes
The SafanDarley brand originates from 2012, when the brands of Safan and Darley were merged. Thanks to their rich history, Safan B.V. and Darley B.V. have the experience needed to be able to operate in today's top segment of the sheet metal working market.
Safan B.V. was incorporated in 1960 as a pooling of resources from 5 Dutch manufacturers in the field of machines and tools for the sheet metal working industry. The most important one of these manufacturers and the driving force behind the development of Safan, was Wila of Lochem. This company had been operating as an engineering works for the sheet metal working industry since 1932.
Darley B.V. was incorporated in 1934 as a machinery plant, mainly as a supplier for the then state mines, and after 1957 it started to specialise in hydraulic sheet metal working machines.
Innovation Timeline
Safan
1980
Servo-hydraulic press brake
1988
The first press brake with a robot
1995
SafanDarley Touch Screen control unit
Servo-electronic press brake (SMK) 1995
1999
Hybrid guillotine shears (HT)
2004
Original E-Brake
2005
150T and 200T E-Brakes
2008
R-Brake automated bending cell
2010
E-Brake Ergonomic
E-Brake 300T Dual Drive 2010
E-Control Touch Screen control 2010
Darley
1980
CNC press brake type EHP
1987
ADS crowning for press brakes
1992
Nickel cathode cutting system
Multi Power Punching Machine
1996
Multifold Bending Machine
1999
ACS Sensor angle measuring system
2003
Top Tool Clamp HBK-04 HV
2005
Crowning type ADS4/CNC
2006
ACS laser angle measuring system
2012
Safan and Darley brands merge into one new brand
SafanDarley
2018
R-Brake
2021
Optimized Bending Speed
2023
I-Mate
Robo Mate
H-iBrake intelligent and efficient Hydraulic Brake drive system
2012
SafanDarley Eye
New generation H-Brake
2019
Mini Cell
2022
Tool Mate
Safan
Darley
Servo-hydraulic press brake 1980
The first press brake with a robot 1988
SafanDarley Touch Screen control unit 1995
Servo-electronic press brake (SMK) 1995
Hybrid guillotine shears (HT) 1999
Original E-Brake 2004
150T and 200T E-Brakes 2005
R-Brake automated bending cell 2008
E-Brake Ergonomic 2010
E-Brake 300T Dual Drive 2010
E-Control Touch Screen control 2010
1980 CNC press brake type EHP
1987 ADS crowning for press brakes
1992 Nickel cathode cutting system
1992 Multi Power Punching Machine
1996 Multifold Bending Machine
1999 ACS Sensor angle measuring system
2003Top Tool Clamp HBK-04 HV
2005Crowning type ADS4/CNC
2006ACS laser angle measuring system
2012
Safan and Darley brands merge into one new brand
SafanDarley
R-Brake 2018
Optimized Bending Speed 2021
I-Mate 2023
Robo Mate 2023
H-iBrake intelligent and efficient Hydraulic Brake drive system 2023
2012 SafanDarley Eye
2012 New generation H-Brake
2019 Mini Cell
2022 Tool Mate
Nivora Group
Nivora Group
The Nivora group is a Dutch industrial enterprise with a specific mission. Nivora holds shares in innovative industrial companies. The company’s objective is development, and the preservation of a high level of knowledge and employment in the Netherlands. The company has more than 350 employees in the Netherlands.
The group consists of four leading Dutch brands of metal working machines:
SafanDarley - manufacturer of innovative machines for sheet metal working
Bewo Cutting Systems - manufacturer of industrial sawing machines
STYLE CNC Machines - manufacturer of unique lathes and milling machines
Dynobend - specialised in solutions for precision cold forming of tube
Contact
SafanDarley North America LLC
N7 W23750 Bluemound Road Suite 200
Waukesha, WI 53188
USA