RK International Machine Tools is proud to continue its partnership with Belgian sheet metal machinery manufacturer HACO, introducing the HACO OptiForm 30150 CNC Press Brake to the UK market. This collaboration brings a new generation of high-performance, cost-effective bending technology to British manufacturers, combining European engineering with local support and service.
A Smart Investment for UK Fabricators
The OptiForm Series (OPF), launched in–2025, is HACO’s reimagining of the entry-level CNC press brake. Designed for efficiency, ergonomics, and fast delivery, the OptiForm 30150 (3.0m, 150T) is ideal for workshops upgrading from manual brakes or expanding capacity. It offers:
- A compact footprint with a rigid frame
- HACO EasyBEND multi-touch CNC: a PC-based 2D graphical control for intuitive operation
- Two configurations:
- Standard: 2-axis backgauge with manual crowning
- “+” Version: 4-axis backgauge (X, R, Z1, Z2) with CNC crowning
- Plus, the HACO OptiForm is manufactured in the EU.
UK manufacturers benefit from shorter lead times, budget-friendly pricing, and full UK-based support from RK International, including installation, training, and after-sales service.
“The OptiForm is a smart, future-ready solution for fabricators who want to modernise without overinvesting,” said Bart Huys, Global Sales Manager at HACO. “We’ve combined the simplicity of our SynchroMaster with a modern design and intuitive control, making it perfect for the UK market where flexibility, reliability, and value are key.”
Expanding the HACO Range in the UK
The OptiForm complements HACO’s established range of sheet metal equipment, now available through RK International, including:
- Guillotine shears with up to 6000mm cutting capacities
- Fibre laser cutting systems
- Plate rolls
- Steelworkers
- EuroMaster, SynchroMaster, and HDSY press brake series
- Robotic bending cell with the HACO Robobend FLEX – Ideal for UK manufacturers seeking to streamline production, it features fast offline programming—eliminating the need for robot teaching at the machine—and occupies minimal floor space
