Used Adira Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Adira was founded in 1956 in Porto, Portugal, making it one of the oldest continuously operating sheet metal machinery manufacturers in Europe. The company produced the first hydraulic press brake manufactured in Portugal and went on to achieve a series of industry firsts, including being the first European producer certified to ISO 9000 and the first manufacturer in the world to earn CE certification across its entire product line. Over the decades Adira expanded aggressively into export markets, eventually reaching customers across roughly 60 countries on every inhabited continent.

Adira's core product lines are its hydraulic press brakes and hydraulic guillotine shears, the two equipment types that built the brand's international reputation. Press brake series have included the QH and QHD down-acting hydraulic models that were widely exported through the 1980s and 1990s, as well as the later QHA, QIHD, PA, PH, PF, and BB series spanning entry-level to heavy-duty high-tonnage configurations. On the shearing side, the GH, GHR, GHS, GHO, and GV series cover swing-beam and guillotine-style hydraulic shears in a wide range of cutting lengths and material thicknesses, with the heavy-duty GV series handling plate up to 25 mm thick.

Adira press brakes and shears serve fabricators across a broad range of end-market industries, including automotive components, aerospace structural parts, construction and structural steel, HVAC and ductwork, energy infrastructure, and general metal fabrication job shops. The machines are designed to process steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and other sheet metals, making them versatile workhorses for any production environment that demands consistent, repeatable bends and clean, accurate cuts.

Buyers seeking used Adira press brakes and shears on the secondary market are drawn primarily to the brand's reputation for heavy-duty construction and long service life. Adira machines are built with robust welded steel frames, hard-chromed hydraulic cylinders, and precision-ground components that continue to hold tolerance well into their second and third decades of service. The widespread North American distributor and parts support network means that replacement components, CNC control upgrades, and service technicians are accessible, reducing downtime risk on older machines. That combination of mechanical longevity, parts availability, and strong resale value makes used Adira press brakes and hydraulic shears a cost-effective choice for shops that want proven performance without the price of new equipment.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Adira equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Adira machines at competitive prices. Most of our Adira inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Adira equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.