Driving Precision and Performance Together – Sodick Deutschland and Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra) Announce Strategic Partnership


Sunday 9 November 2025, 5:40:54 PM


Sodick Deutschland GmbH is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra), marking the beginning of an exciting collaboration focused on advancing performance and precision in wire EDM technology.

Last week, Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra) visited Sodick Deutschland’s facility in Düsseldorf, where both companies officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony was attended by:

  • Jijay Shen 沈骥杰, CEO of Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra)
  • Stefan Flügge, Global Sales Director EDM OEM at Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra)
  • Giuseppe Addelia, Managing Director of Sodick Deutschland GmbH

A Shared Commitment to Innovation

The aim of this strategic partnership is to optimise the performance of Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra)’s high-performance wire electrodes on Sodick wire EDM machines.
By combining Sodick’s world-leading EDM technology with bedra’s advanced wire electrode expertise, both companies will work together to further enhance precision, efficiency, and overall machine performance.

This partnership reinforces the shared commitment of both Sodick and Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra) to continuous innovation, ensuring customers benefit from cutting-edge EDM solutions that deliver the highest quality, reliability, and productivity in the industry.

Looking Ahead

As part of this exciting development, representatives from Sodi-Tech UK, including Greg Capp and Richard Bailey, will join the MTDCNC media team in visiting Berkenhoff GmbH (bedra) next week. The visit will capture the story behind the partnership, showcase bedra’s capabilities, and highlight the shared vision that drives this collaboration.

This partnership represents another milestone for the Sodick Europe family, reflecting the strength of collaboration across our regional teams and our commitment to delivering excellence to our customers across Europe.



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