Grob

What Grob does

GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-managed machine tool manufacturer founded in 1926 and headquartered in Mindelheim, Bavaria. The company designs and builds universal machining centers (4-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn), G-modules, portal milling machines, specialized systems for mega- and giga-castings, electromobility production lines for e-motors, batteries, and fuel cells, assembly and automation systems (G900 series, PSS-R900 pallet storage), additive manufacturing solutions, and the Cosera Manufacturing Execution System. Approximately 9,600 employees operate across six production plants in Germany, Brazil, the USA, China, Italy, and India, with additional wholly-owned sales and service subsidiaries in 14 countries. Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise field sales of highly customized, quote-based hardware systems, supplemented by turn-key production lines, automation and digitalization solutions, field service and service agreements, training programs, and a trade-in used-machines business; primary end markets are automotive and aerospace & defence, with secondary positions in mechanical engineering, die/mold, medical technology, energy, semiconductor, and emerging humanoid robot and drone applications. The company is privately held by the Grob family and reports approximately €2.0 billion in annual output, distributing via its global subsidiary network and regional channel partners such as Lead Machine Tools in South Africa.

Name

Grob

Legal name

GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://grobsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GROB is a family-owned German machine tool manufacturer of 5-axis machining centers, G-modules, electromobility production systems, and automation solutions, serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers across six global production plants and 14 subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• CNC machining centers
• Production automation systems
• Electromobility manufacturing
• Turn-key production systems
• Machine tool manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bluffton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

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. Machine Tool Sales: Sale of CNC machining centers including 4-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines, G-modules, portal milling machines, and specialized machining systems for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.
2. Production Systems and Turn-key Solutions: Complete turn-key systems and production lines for electromobility (batteries, fuel cells, e-motors), assembly systems, and custom manufacturing solutions.
3. Automation and Digitalization: Sale of automation systems, Cosera MES control systems, additive manufacturing solutions, and related software/control systems.
4. Service and Support: Field service, service agreements, material supply, in-house repairs, overhaul and modernization, motorized spindle service, training programs, and webshop for parts and consumables.
5. Used Machines and Trade-in: Sale of quality-checked used machines, trade-in and buy-back programs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GROB designs, manufactures, and sells CNC machining centers (4-axis, 5-axis, mill-turn, and portal milling), modular G-modules, automation systems, and complete turn-key production lines for automotive, aerospace, medical, energy, and semiconductor manufacturers. The company also delivers electromobility production systems (e-Motor, battery cell, and fuel cell), assembly systems, additive manufacturing capabilities, and the Cosera MES digitalization platform, supported by global field service, training, and spare parts webshop offerings.

Product overview

GROB is a German machine tool manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of production and automation systems. The product portfolio centers on universal machining centers (4-axis and 5-axis, including G150/G350/G550/G750 series, mill-turn centers G350T/G550T/G750T, and the GP1350 portal milling machine), machining technology (G-modules G300/G500/G700, frame structure machining centers G500F-G720F, mega/giga casting machining centers, extruded profile machining centers), electromobility solutions (e-motor, batteries, fuel cells, winding technology), assembly systems (lines and stations), automation solutions (G900 series, PSS-R900 pallet storage), additive manufacturing, and the Cosera digitalization/MES platform. The company also offers modular special-purpose machines, turn-key systems, and quality-checked used machines. GROB serves automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, die/mold, medical technology, energy technology, semiconductor sectors, and emerging areas including humanoid robots and drone systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cosera: Control system for the entire production process, MES system

Products and services

• GP1350 5-Axis Portal Milling Machining Center 5-axis portal milling machining center for large components and complex geometries, supporting workpieces up to 69 inches in diameter and 65 inches in height with a 20ft x 18ft x 12ft compact footprint. Targeted at aerospace, automotive, and heavy industrial manufacturers.
• G-modules Modular Machining Centers (G300, G500, G700, G320, G520, G720) Modular machining units for flexible manufacturing configurations, allowing customers to scale and reconfigure production lines based on application needs.
• Universal Machining Centers - 4-axis and 5-axis (G150, G350, G350a, G550, G550a, G750) Universal CNC machining centers in 4-axis and 5-axis configurations (including milling centers and mill-turn variants G350T, G550T, G750T) for complex part geometries and multi-sided machining in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Machining Centers for Frame Structure and Chassis Parts (G500F, G520F, G600F, G700F, G720F) Specialized machining centers for processing automotive frame structure and chassis components, designed for high-volume automotive manufacturing.
• Machining Centers for Mega- and Giga-Castings Large-scale machining centers engineered for processing mega- and giga-castings used in electric vehicle and large industrial component manufacturing.
• Machining Center for Extruded Profiles Specialized machining center for precision processing of extruded profiles.
• Modular Special-Purpose Machines Customizable special-purpose machines built on modular principles for specific manufacturing applications and custom machine configurations.
• Turn-key Production Systems Complete turn-key manufacturing solutions integrating multiple processes and systems into ready-to-operate production lines for large industrial customers.
• Electromobility Production Systems (e-Motor, Batteries, Fuel Cells) Production systems for electric vehicle components including e-motor production lines, lithium-ion battery cell production factory technology (co-developed with Dürr, featuring dry electrode coating and 50% footprint reduction), and fuel cell production systems.
• Winding and Inserting Technology Specialized production equipment for winding and inserting operations used in electric motor, generator, and stator/rotor manufacturing.
• Assembly Systems (Assembly Lines, Assembly Stations) Modular assembly systems for building complete production lines and individual assembly workstations used in automotive and industrial manufacturing.
• Automation Solutions (G900 Series, PSS-R900) Production automation systems including the G900 series machining centers and the PSS-R900 rotary pallet storage system for automated manufacturing lines.
• Cosera MES Control System GROB's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and digitalization platform for managing, monitoring, and controlling the entire production process across machine tools and assembly lines.
• Used Machines, Trade-in and Buy-back Quality-checked certified pre-owned GROB machines with trade-in and buy-back programs to support fleet lifecycle management for customers.
• GROB Service and Training Programs Field service, service agreements, material supply, in-house repairs, overhaul and modernization, motorized spindle service, and training programs for system solutions, universal machining centers, and assembly technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in footprint for battery cell production factories
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Lead Machine ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 April 2026Strategic partnership to strengthen GROB's presence in the South African market. Lead Machine Tools handles sales of new machines and support for the existing machine fleet. Partnership targets growth in automotive, aviation, and mining sectors, building on GROB's 20+ year presence in the region. Both companies view South Africa as a promising market for advanced manufacturing solutions and sustainable growth.
• SiemensflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Strategic alliance for industrial AI development through systematic engineering data exchange. The partnership advances Siemens' Industrial Foundation Model, enabling AI applications such as automated NC programming, predictive maintenance, and adaptive manufacturing processes. Data security ensured through anonymization and strict security protocols. Alliance plans to expand across multiple industrial sectors.
• Voith GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Part of Siemens-led strategic alliance with major machine tool manufacturers including Grob, Trumpf, Chiron, Renishaw, and Heller, along with academic partner WZL of RWTH Aachen. Alliance collaborates on industrial AI development through systematic engineering data exchange.
• ChironcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Part of Siemens-led strategic alliance with major machine tool manufacturers. Collaborates on industrial AI development through systematic engineering data exchange for automated NC programming, predictive maintenance, and adaptive manufacturing processes.
• RenishawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Part of Siemens-led strategic alliance with major machine tool manufacturers. Collaborates on industrial AI development through systematic engineering data exchange.
• HellercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Part of Siemens-led strategic alliance with major machine tool manufacturers. Collaborates on industrial AI development through systematic engineering data exchange.
• WZL of RWTH AachencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Academic partner in Siemens-led strategic alliance for industrial AI development. Provides research expertise in systematic engineering data exchange for AI applications.
• DürrflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025Joint development of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell production factory concept targeting the EV market. Key innovations include dry electrode coating, high-pressure electrolyte filling, and advanced cell assembly technologies. The factory concept features 50% reduction in space and energy use. Dürr is seeking industry partners for scaling the technology.
• TrumpfflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Part of Siemens-led data alliance with machine manufacturers including Trumpf, Grob, and Voith to scale industrial AI through anonymized data sharing. Part of Germany's strategy to strengthen its technology position through integration of robotics, AI, and mechanical engineering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Chiron Group: German manufacturer of high-precision 5-axis CNC machining centers for automotive, aerospace, and medical applications. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base, and a co-member of the Siemens-led industrial AI alliance with GROB.
• Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool builder (lathes, machining centers, multitasking machines) with comparable global reach and automotive/aerospace customer base. Direct competitor in the universal machining center category.
• Trumpf: German family-owned machine tool and laser systems manufacturer with comparable scale and a global footprint. Trumpf is a direct competitor in CNC machining and a fellow member of the Siemens industrial AI alliance, making it the closest publicly comparable peer to GROB.
• Heller Machine Tools: German 4- and 5-axis CNC machining center manufacturer serving automotive and general industrial customers. Direct product overlap with GROB's universal machining center portfolio and a Siemens AI alliance partner.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-based division of Georg Fischer offering EDM, milling, and laser texturing machines. Comparable customer verticals (aerospace, automotive, medical, semiconductor) and overlaps with GROB in high-precision milling.
• Makino: Japanese manufacturer of horizontal and vertical machining centers, serving aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor equipment customers. Overlaps directly with GROB in 5-axis and high-precision machining centers.

Emerging players

• Renishaw: British metrology, motion control, and additive manufacturing company. Co-member of the Siemens industrial AI alliance and an adjacent technology provider whose encoders and probes integrate into CNC machining environments like GROB's.
• Dürr: German environmental and battery production systems specialist. Direct strategic partner with GROB on next-generation lithium-ion battery cell factory development, and an emerging peer in the EV battery equipment segment.

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: Japanese family-owned CNC machine tool manufacturer with a broad multi-axis product portfolio. Comparable scale and customer segments, though Mazak has a larger laser-cutting and automation footprint than GROB.
• DMG MORI: Public Japanese-German machine tool leader offering turning, milling, additive, and digital solutions at scale (~€2.5B+ revenue). Competes with GROB across the universal machining center segment and provides a useful public-market valuation reference.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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