What TARUS does

TARUS Products, Inc. is a family-owned US manufacturer of precision machine tools, founded in 1969 in Warren, Michigan and headquartered since the mid-1980s in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The company designs and builds large-volume, high-precision 5-axis CNC milling machines (Endeavor Series Gantry, TBH-5 Heavy Gantry, TBM-5 Gantry, PMT-5 Bridge, 5GLC Compact, UNIMAX 1600, UNIMAX 1000 XL), gundrilling and deep-hole drilling machines (DHMS multi-spindle series, DHDM), coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) including the world's largest CMM, and claymilling machines (LCMT) for transportation design studios. It owns its core technology stack end-to-end — proprietary CNC controls dating to the late 1970s, a proprietary GUI created in 1982, and VERAX ERP (developed 2015) — and operates a fully vertically integrated facility performing design, engineering, software development, machining, welding, fabrication, paint, electrical, and final assembly in-house. The company's customer base spans automotive OEMs (preferred supplier to General Motors since 1984, Honda award recipient), aerospace, defense, nuclear power generation, mold and die, oil and gas, and transportation design studios globally, with GM Design West Expansion (38 LCMT towers, 3,220 linear feet of track) as a flagship 2021 contract.

TARUS monetizes through four revenue streams: (1) one-time capital equipment sales of custom-configured CNC machines, gundrilling machines, CMMs, and claymilling machines sold under multi-year contracts on a quote basis; (2) recurring VERAX ERP software subscriptions sold to manufacturing companies in the US and Canada, with Industry 4.0 features (real-time machine monitoring, biometrics, geolocation) and a version 2.0 in development; (3) professional services including CMM calibration, retrofit, relocation, repair, and parts, with ILAC-MRA certification and PJLA accreditation #59411 enabling metrology on any machine brand and any software; and (4) reconditioned/used CMM sales via trade-ins. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by manufacturer representatives globally; the company does not use channel partners, resellers, or distributors for core machine sales. Tariff and US-procurement policy are favorable given the firm is one of only 2–5 remaining US-based manufacturers of large strategic CNC machines and the only Michigan maker of critical aerospace/defense machinery.

Ownership remains entirely with the Greig family (founded by Doug Greig Sr., now operated by CEO David Greig and EVP/Co-Owner Doug Greig Jr., with George Cook as VP of Sales and Marketing). TARUS carries no external funding rounds and no parent company; it has issued no public filings. Recent commercial momentum includes the 2024 world's-first Siemens SINUMERIK ONE integration with its proprietary UI, 2025 launches of the UNIMAX 1000 XL and Multi-Axis Gundrill for nuclear reactors, and 2025 recognition including the SaaS-ies Award for VERAX ERP, Honda Outstanding Value Award, and 40 years of corporate citizenship in Sterling Heights.

Name

TARUS

Legal name

TARUS Products, Inc.

Website

https://tarus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TARUS Products, Inc. is a family-owned US precision machine tool manufacturer (founded 1969, Sterling Heights, MI) building large 5-axis CNC mills, gundrilling machines, CMMs, and claymills for automotive, aerospace, defense, nuclear, and industrial customers, while also licensing its VERAX manufacturing ERP software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

Keywords

• 5-axis CNC machining
• Gundrilling machines
• Coordinate measuring machines
• Claymilling machines
• Manufacturing ERP software

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Heavy CNC Machine Sales: TARUS sells large 5-axis CNC machines, gundrilling machines, CMMs, claymilling machines, and universal machining centers. These are one-time capital equipment sales, typically high-value custom or semi-custom machines sold directly to enterprise customers in strategic industries.
2. VERAX ERP Software Licenses and Subscriptions: VERAX ERP, developed by TARUS, is sold to manufacturing companies in the US and Canada. It is offered as a SaaS/Cloud solution with Industry 4.0 capabilities. Version 2.0 is in development.
3. CMM and Metrology Services: TARUS offers a full range of metrology services including calibration, retrofit, relocation, repair, and parts for any machine brand and any software. Services are provided for TARUS-built and third-party CMMs.
4. Used and Reconditioned CMM Sales: TARUS buys used machines and accepts trade-ins from its extensive North American customer base, and sells used-reconditioned CMM machines.
5. Service, Parts, Retrofits, and Upgrades: TARUS provides service, parts, support, retrofits, and upgrades for its CNC machinery throughout the product lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

TARUS manufactures large-volume, high-precision 5-axis CNC milling machines, gundrilling and deep-hole drilling machines, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and claymilling machines for heavy industry applications including aerospace, defense, automotive, nuclear power generation, mold and die, oil and gas, and transportation design studios. The company also sells the proprietary VERAX ERP manufacturing software platform with Industry 4.0 capabilities to manufacturers in the US and Canada, and provides lifecycle service, parts, retrofits, and upgrades for its machinery.

Product overview

TARUS Products, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer founded in 1969, headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, offering a diversified portfolio of precision machine tools and software. The core product lines include: (1) Large 5-Axis CNC Milling Machines (Endeavor Series Gantry, TBH-5 Heavy Gantry, TBM-5 Gantry, PMT-5 Bridge Moving Table, 5GLC Compact Gantry, UNIMAX 1600, UNIMAX 1000 XL) for aerospace, defense, mold/die, automotive, nuclear, and oil/gas industries; (2) Gundrilling and Deep Hole Drilling Machines (DHMS Series, DHDM) for precision deep holes and nuclear applications; (3) Coordinate Measuring Machines (Universal Bridge CMM, Horizontal Arm CMM, World's Largest CMM, Refurbished CMMs) with full metrology services; (4) Claymilling Machines (LCMT Claymill) for car and transportation design studios; (5) VERAX ERP - a proprietary manufacturing ERP system with Industry 4.0 capabilities; and (6) TARUS Service for parts, support, retrofits, and upgrades. TARUS operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer, building machines from raw materials through final assembly with in-house software development, CNC controls, and proprietary GUIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VERAX ERP: ERP software platform for manufacturing companies, created by TARUS in 2015 and now sold to manufacturers in the US and Canada.
• claymill.com
• TARUS Gundrill
• TARUS Service
• UNIMAX

Products and services

• Large 5-Axis CNC Milling Machines Large-volume, high-precision 5-axis CNC gantry and bridge-type milling machines including the Endeavor Series Gantry for Aerospace, TBH-5 Heavy Gantry, TBM-5 Gantry, PMT-5 Bridge Moving Table, and 5GLC Compact Gantry for aerospace, defense, mold and die, automotive, nuclear power generation, and oil and gas industries. Designed for machining large, complex components with high precision.
• UNIMAX Universal Machining Centers 5-axis CNC universal machining centers combining bridge structure with moving column design, rotary table, and indexing spindle for versatile machining operations. The UNIMAX 1600 and UNIMAX 1000 XL models offer CNC options including Siemens SINUMERIK ONE and Heidenhain TNC640 controls with BLUM probing systems.
• Gundrilling and Deep-Hole Drilling Machines BTA/STS deep hole gundrilling and milling machines for creating precision deep holes in various materials. Includes DHMS Series multiple spindle machines for high-volume deep hole drilling and DHDM deep hole drilling and milling machines combining gundrilling capability with milling operations for complex part manufacturing including nuclear reactor tube sheets.
• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and Metrology Services TARUS-built Coordinate Measuring Machines including Universal Bridge CMM, Horizontal Arm CMM for automobile body inspection, and the World's Largest CMM. TARUS began building CMMs in 1982 with proprietary software and GUI. Also offers ILAC-MRA certified and PJLA calibration accredited (#59411) metrology services including calibration, retrofit, relocation, repair, and parts for any machine brand and any software. Available with Renishaw and PANTEC controls.
• Claymilling Machines CNC clay model milling and measuring machines invented by TARUS with General Motors in 1984. Includes LCMT towers and linear motion track systems for full-scale clay model sculpting in automotive and transportation design studios. TARUS remains the world's leading supplier, serving virtually every major automotive OEM and design house globally.
• VERAX ERP for Manufacturing Enterprise resource planning software platform created by TARUS in 2015 for advanced manufacturing operations. Features Industry 4.0 capabilities including real-time machine monitoring, biometrics, and geolocation. Sold on a subscription basis to manufacturing companies in the US and Canada.
• TARUS Service, Parts and Repair Full lifecycle support for TARUS CNC machinery including planned preventative maintenance, catastrophic failure repair, retrofits, upgrades, and installation. The TARUS Service division provides support throughout the product lifecycle for customers in the US and Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over half the vehicles driving on North American roads got their final shape and design from a TARUS Claymill
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2024TARUS is the first adopter of Siemens SINUMERIK ONE in the world. TARUS integrated the SINUMERIK ONE package with its proprietary user interface, creating an extremely high-performance CNC machine control combining TARUS's legendary ease-of-use interface with SINUMERIK ONE's 30% faster processing power. Siemens spotlights TARUS as a global case study for SINUMERIK ONE. Brad Kleinow, Service Director, notes Siemens provides reliable parts and support as a key partner.
• Electro-MaticcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2024Electro-Matic introduced TARUS to the SINUMERIK ONE and supported the implementation. Brad Kleinow noted that having the backing of companies like Electro-Matic makes the difference when creating new, innovative products.
• Windsor Precision GundrillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 July 2022Windsor Precision Gundrill in Windsor, Ontario is a longtime valued partner of TARUS. The company purchased its 4th TARUS gundrill machine (DHDM Deephole Machine) in 2022. TARUS ships machines to Windsor Precision via barge across the Detroit River.
• General MotorsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2021TARUS has been the preferred supplier of clay milling machines to General Motors since 1984. In 2021, GM selected TARUS to supply 38 LCMT towers and 3,220 linear feet of track for GM's Design West Expansion at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. TARUS and GM's industrial design team worked closely to optimize machine aesthetics and specifications.
• RenishawcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1982Renishaw CMM controls are available on new TARUS CMMs or as a retrofit on any TARUS or third-party CMM. Renishaw controls enable running virtually any native or UCC++ CMM software package on TARUS-built or retrofitted machines.
• PANTECcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1982PANTEC CMM controls are available on new TARUS CMMs or as a retrofit on any TARUS or third-party CMM. PANTEC controls open up the possibility to run virtually any native or UCC++ CMM software package on TARUS retrofitted machines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ingersoll Machine Tools: Ingersoll Machine Tools manufactures large gantry and bridge-type CNC milling machines primarily for aerospace, wind energy, and defense customers. It is one of the closest US-based direct competitors to TARUS's large-format 5-axis machines for heavy industry.
• DMG Mori: DMG Mori is the world's largest machine tool manufacturer producing 5-axis CNC milling machines, turning centers, and integrated automation. It is the most direct global competitor to TARUS in large, high-precision 5-axis CNC machining for aerospace, automotive, and defense.
• Mitutoyo: Mitutoyo is a global leader in precision measurement instruments including coordinate measuring machines and metrology software. It directly competes with TARUS's CMM offering, particularly the Universal Bridge CMM and Horizontal Arm CMM product lines.
• Epicor: Epicor provides manufacturing-focused ERP software to small and mid-market industrial companies in the US and globally. It is the most direct external competitor to TARUS's VERAX ERP product for advanced manufacturing customers.
• Makino: Makino manufactures 5-axis CNC machining centers, EDM machines, and large-format machine tools with a particularly strong position in aerospace structural components. It directly competes with TARUS in aerospace and large precision machining where TARUS sells its Endeavor Series Gantry and TBH-5 Heavy Gantry.
• Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Zeiss Industrial Metrology is a leading global provider of CMMs, optical metrology, and CT scanning for industrial inspection. It is a direct competitor to TARUS's coordinate measuring machine and metrology services business.
• Okuma: Okuma is a major Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer producing 5-axis machining centers, vertical machining centers, and large-format CNC systems for industrial customers. It is a direct competitor to TARUS's 5-axis CNC milling and universal machining center product portfolio.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is a global supplier of coordinate measuring machines (CMM), portable metrology, and related metrology software. It directly competes with TARUS's CMM business, including universal bridge CMMs and metrology services.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Mazak is one of the largest global manufacturers of CNC machine tools including 5-axis machining centers and large gantry systems serving aerospace and industrial OEMs. It directly competes with TARUS's UNIMAX, Endeavor, and large gantry product lines across the same end markets.
• Burkhardt+Weber: Burkhardt+Weber is a German manufacturer of large, high-precision CNC machining centers primarily for aerospace and defense structural components. It directly competes with TARUS in the same large-format, high-tolerance machining segment for aerospace OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tarusmachines
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TARUSmachines/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/TARUSproducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarus
• Instagraminstagram.com/tarusmachines

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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