Italian ELSA and Habib Makina Partnership for Portable Hole Machining and Welding Solutions in Turkey

March 7, 2025

Habib Makina brought the innovative, portable, and versatile bore machining technologies of the world leader Italian ELSA to Turkish industry!

ELSA, the world leader in the production of portable horizontal boring and welding machines, is now in Turkey with the assurance and technical service of Habib Makina.

For years, the innovative technologies of Italian ELSA have been favored by world-leading brands in sectors such as wind energy, railway, hydroelectric, excavation, maritime, nuclear, recycling, and oil and gas. In Turkey, steel production giant İsdemir is among the references of Habib Makina.

Bringing the world's leading steel processing machines to Turkey's industry with 44 years of experience in the sector Habib Makina, world leader It brought the SUPERCOMBINATA series, innovative portable-horizontal boring and welding machines produced by the Italian brand ELSA, to Turkey. Steel construction, shipbuilding, ship repair and maintenance, energy and machine manufacturing sectors offering machines and solutions for setting itself apart in the sector Habib Makina, with this breakthrough it has achieved, standing out with its quality, reliability, and longevity It aims to meet the significant needs of Turkish industrialists with Italian ELSA products.

The new generation technology of the Italian brand ELSA SUPER COMBINATION Hasan Habib, Vice Chairman of Habib Makina, who brings the series to Turkish industry, said, “Thanks to SUPERCOMBINATA portable drilling and welding machines, our customers can minimize equipment downtime and transportation costs on-site.”.

The Choice of World Giants Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, and İSDEMİR

SUPER COMBINATION Yusuf Habib stated that serial machines have been successfully used for years in various sectors such as wind energy, railway, hydroelectric, excavation, maritime, nuclear, recycling, and oil and gas, “Preferred by world-leading brands in the industry such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, and JCB These machines, now with the assurance of Habib Makina, have begun to serve as an important solution partner in industrial and energy projects in Turkey. Currently, with an annual steel production of 5.3 million tons and spread over a total area of 16.75 million square meters, İskenderun Iron and Steel Inc. (İsdemir), ranking second in Turkey and 83rd in the world, is among our references. İsdemir uses Italian ELSA portable-horizontal boring and welding machines for its drilling and repair operations,” he said.

Ability to operate 24/7 at high performance for 25-30 years.

ELSA's flagship SUPER COMBINATION Yusuf Habib, Vice Chairman of Habib Makina, emphasized that the series represents the pinnacle of technology with its ease of use and versatility, stating that these machines, each designed for specific needs, offer a very wide range of applications. SUPER COMBINATION series Habib Makina warranty and technical service in addition to the 1-year guarantee Yusuf Habib, who stated how much they offered, He also stated that the machines, which have been operating actively since 1995, prove the series’ long-lasting and durable structure, with 30 years of operation. Habib Machinery Vice President Yusuf Habib, SUPER COMBINATION The machine models included in the series are as follows:

“Main machines in the series:

SUPERCOMBINATA Basic, It is a more economical model focusing on basic functions, with a drilling capacity of ø22-120 mm (0.87″ – 4.72″).
SUPERCOMBINATA Easy With its compact design and quick setup, the model meets the most basic needs with a drilling capacity of ∅22-250 mm (0.87″ – 9.84″).
SUPERCOMBINATA Easy Compact The models are designed for use in confined spaces with a hole machining capacity of ∅42-250 mm (1.65″ – 9.84″).
SUPERCOMBINATA SC1, Suitable for medium-scale projects, with a hole machining capacity of ∅42-400 mm (1.65“-15.75”).
SUPERCOMBINATA SC2, Ideal for larger diameter jobs with a bore capacity of ∅62-600 mm (2.44″ – 23.62″).
SUPERCOMBINATA SC2 Compact, Offering a compact alternative to the SC2 with a bore machining capacity of ∅62-250 mm (2.44″ – 9.84″),
SUPERCOMBINATA SC3 With a bore capacity of ∅62-800 mm (2.44″ – 31.50″), it is the top model in the series, offering superior performance and capacity.”

SUPERCOMBINATA Machines: Both Portable and Versatile

SUPER COMBINATION Vice Chairman of Habib Makina, Yusuf Habib, stated that the series minimizes labor loss and inefficiency thanks to its portability and ability to process in the field, and also explained with the following words that a much wider range of solutions can be offered with capacity-increasing kits that can be attached to the machines:

“External Turning Kit, It allows for cylindrical turning and overlay welding between ∅60 and ∅30 mm.
Internal Threading Kit, It stands out with its internal threading capacity from ∅120 mm to ∅350 mm.
Surface Treatment (Facing) Kit, It performs a wide range of operations such as flange surface machining and O-ring groove creation from ∅48 mm to ∅800 mm.
Large Diameter Machining Kit, While enabling operations from Ø400 mm to Ø1200 mm,
Hole Diameter Reduction Kit can reduce the standard working range to up to ∅20 mm.”

Habib Makina: Your One-Stop Shop for Portable Steel Plate and Pipe Processing Machinery for 45 Years

Habib Makina, the sole authorized distributor for the Italian brand ELSA, is strengthening its presence in Turkey. Since its establishment in 1980, the company has been distributing numerous renowned brands from Europe, America, and the Far East.

As Habib Makina, we have become the one-stop destination for steel pipe cutting and beveling, emphasizing this fact, Habib Makina Deputy Chairman Yusuf Habib said, “While our company's operations in its early years were mostly focused on domestic trade, it progressed in import and representation in the following years. Today, we have specialized in steel plate and pipe processing and have become the one-stop destination for industrial solutions in these areas. Today, we continue to provide our customers with the best products and services at affordable prices through nearly 100 dealers across Turkey.’.

By following changing customer needs, we serve a wide portfolio of projects and companies to which we offer products. We ensure that our customers reach professional solutions through a single point of contact, without needing to search for different suppliers for each product. Habib Makina, whose main philosophy has been to follow innovations and offer quality products at affordable prices since its establishment, continues to lead its sector and not just stand out in competition with technical support, after-sales service, and fast spare parts supply under today's increasing competitive conditions,” he said.