Romi

What Romi does

Romi (parent: ROMI S.A., a publicly listed Brazilian industrial company; UK subsidiary: Romi Machines UK Limited) manufactures and sells CNC machine tools and plastic injection moulding machines, supplemented by grey and nodular iron castings and machined parts. The group operates 13 factory units — 11 in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil and 2 in Germany (including Burkhardt+Weber) — totalling over 170,000 m² of built area, with a 2,900 machines/year industrial assembly capacity and a 50,000 tons/year foundry. Its portfolio spans vertical and horizontal machining centres (DCM, D Series, PH), turning centres and CNC lathes (GL, C, VT, VTL series), heavy-duty horizontal and vertical lathes, manual and engine lathes, plus three plastic injection moulding lines: EN (servo-pump, 70–1500T), EL (all-electric, 75–300T), and ES (hybrid). Controls are sourced from Siemens (Sinumerik) and Fanuc (0i series); proprietary features include an in-house-foundry machine bed, an additive-manufacturing hybrid line (ROMI D Hybrid Line with Direct Energy Deposition), the Gantry Loader automation system, and OEM-level CNC control integration.

Romi generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of new and stock machines, complemented by service and spare-parts contracts, financing partnerships (installments, extended payment, monthly rental with purchase options), and third-party casting/machined-parts supply. Pricing is quote-based; the company runs a direct enterprise field-sales model with qualified engineers providing pre-sales consultation and aftersales technical support. End markets are diversified across automotive (IATF 16949:2016-certified), agricultural, wind energy, construction and earthmoving, capital goods, oil and gas, railway, and general industrial, with automotive described as the primary vertical for the casting business. Distribution combines 8 wholly-owned subsidiaries (US, Italy, Germany, UK, Spain, France, Mexico, plus Brazil) with distributor networks on other continents.

The UK subsidiary Romi Machines UK Limited (11–50 employees, Rugby) functions as the sales and service hub for the UK and Irish markets. It originated in 1975 as Sandretto UK, was acquired by ROMI S.A. in 2008 (alongside Sandretto subsidiaries in France, Spain, and Holland), and was rebranded to Romi Machines UK in 2014. Long-term certifications (ISO 9001:2015 since 1994, IATF 16949:2016 since 2008, ISO 14001:2015 since 2005) and an extended 3-year warranty campaign underscore the group's positioning around industrial durability, energy efficiency (up to 60% savings on servo-pump and all-electric platforms), and high in-house production depth.

Name

Romi

Legal name

Romi Machines UK Limited

Website

https://romiuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Romi manufactures and sells CNC machine tools (lathes, machining centres, turning centres) and plastic injection moulding machines, serving industrial customers in automotive, energy, capital goods, and related sectors across the UK, Europe, the Americas, and other continents through direct subsidiaries and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Machine Shops (332710), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Plastic injection moulding
• Machining centres
• CNC lathes
• Iron casting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rugby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Tools Sales: Sale of metal cutting machine tools including Turning Centers, CNC Lathes, Engine Lathes, Machining Centres, Vertical Turning Lathes, Heavy Duty CNC Lathes
2. Plastic Injection Moulding Machines: Sale of plastic processing machines including ES, EL, and EN series injection moulding machines
3. Casting and Machined Parts: Production and sale of gray and nodular iron castings supplied rough or machined, with installed capacity of 50,000 tons/year
4. Service and Spare Parts: Technical assistance, spare parts supply, and after-sales support services
5. Financing Services: Partnership with specialists in business asset financing offering payment installments, extended payment terms, and monthly rental with purchase options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Romi designs, manufactures and sells CNC machine tools (machining centres, turning centres, CNC lathes, heavy-duty lathes, vertical turning lathes, manual and engine lathes) and plastic injection moulding machines (servo-pump EN, all-electric EL, hybrid ES series). The group also produces grey and nodular iron castings and machined parts (10kg to 35 tons) and provides financing, spare parts and technical service. UK sales, service and application engineering are delivered through Romi Machines UK Limited from Rugby.

Product overview

Romi is a manufacturer of machine tools and plastic injection moulding machines with over 90 years of history (founded 1930 in Brazil). The company operates 13 factory units (11 in Brazil, 2 in Germany) with more than 170,000 m2 of built area. The machine tools portfolio includes: vertical machining centres (ROMI D Series New Generation, D 1500, DCM 3000, DCM 620 5-X/5-F), horizontal machining centres (ROMI PH Series), CNC lathes (ROMI C Series, C Series New Generation, C Series Heavy-Duty), turning centres (ROMI GL Series New Generation, GL 170G New Generation, G Series), vertical turning lathes (ROMI VTL Series, VT Series Heavy-Duty), and manual/engine lathes (ROMI T Series, ES 40 Series). The plastic injection moulding machines include: servo-pump machines (ROMI EN Series, 70-1500T), all-electric machines (ROMI EL Series, 75-300T), and hybrid machines (ROMI ES Series). Romi also produces grey and nodular iron castings (10kg to 35 tons, 50,000 tons/year capacity) and acquired German manufacturer Burkhardt+Weber. Services include financing, spare parts, technical service with remote maintenance, and casting/machined parts supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ROMI DCM 620 5-X/5-F – New Generation Advanced 5-axis/5-face vertical machining centre for high-speed machining of simple and complex geometries in a single setup, with B-axis inclination and rotary tilting table, SIEMENS CNC — for industrial manufacturers needing flexible, high-accuracy machining.
• ROMI DCM 620-5X / DCM 620-5F 5-axis (5X) and 5-sided (5F) vertical machining centres with SIEMENS CNC for high-performance machining of simple and complex geometry parts.
• ROMI DCM 3000 Moving column vertical machining centre with CNC SIEMENS designed for machining long parts with high geometric accuracy; dual-area working allows simultaneous loading and machining for higher throughput.
• ROMI D Series – New Generation Versatile New Generation vertical machining centres in four models (D 600, D 800, D 1000, D 1250) with larger workspace, high rigidity, and thermal and geometric stability, equipped with Fanuc 0i-MF i-HMI CNC with conversational programming.
• ROMI D 1500 Robust vertical machining centre for heavy machining operations; dual-table configuration supports parts up to 1,800kg, with linear guides and high chip removal rates from a 30/22 kW motor.
• ROMI PH Series Horizontal machining centres (PH 400, PH 630) with SIEMENS CNC for high productivity milling, drilling and tapping, with automatic pallet changer for reduced setup time.
• ROMI GL 170G – New Generation New Generation turning centre for bar parts with Gang Tools system, 6,000 rpm spindle and CNC Fanuc 0i-TF Plus with 15" touchscreen — for high flexibility, speed, precision and productivity.
• ROMI GL Series – New Generation New Generation turning centres (GL 250, GL 300, GL 350, GL 450) for medium-to-high production environments with high power and torque, monoblock base, built-in motor headstock, and Fanuc 0i-TF i-HMI CNC.
• ROMI G Series Turning centres (G 550, G 550M) with SIEMENS CNC delivering high productivity, robustness, high torque and accuracy in low-to-high production environments.
• ROMI C Series – New Generation New Generation CNC lathes (C 470, C 570, C 670) with robust cast iron bed structure and steel box ways with TURCITE coating for excellent rigidity and geometric precision.
• ROMI C Series CNC lathes (C 420, C 510, C 620, C 680, C 830, C 1000) with SIEMENS Sinumerik 828D CNC, offering flexibility for machining various parts with optimal power and accuracy.
• ROMI C Series Heavy-Duty Heavy duty CNC horizontal lathes (C 1100H to C 2600H) with SIEMENS CNC for oil and gas, naval and power generation sectors, with up to 155 hp main motor.
• ROMI VT Series Heavy duty CNC vertical lathes (VT 1400M, VT 2000M, VT 2500M) with SIEMENS CNC and Dual Drive system for machining large parts.
• ROMI VTL Series Vertical turning lathes (VTL 500, VTL 700) in R/L versions with SIEMENS CNC for low and high production environments, with driven tool capability for drilling and milling.
• ROMI T Series Manual lathes (T 240, T 350, T 500) for tooling, maintenance and teaching work, with safety design per NR-12 standard and versatile configuration options.
• ROMI ES 40 Series Engine lathes (ES-40, ES-40A, ES-40B) for tooling, maintenance and production work, with mechanical structure supporting metric, imperial, module and diametrical pitch threads.
• ROMI EN Series Injection moulding machines with Siemens servo-pump technology, 70–1500 tonne clamp force, CM20 control panel with 18" touchscreen, up to 60% energy savings and EUROMAP compliance — for plastics processors.
• ROMI EL Series All-electric injection moulding machines (75–300T) with servomotor technology, up to 60% energy reduction, clean room operation, centesimal accuracy via optical encoders and up to 25% shorter cycle time.
• ROMI ES Series Hybrid injection moulding machine (ES 300) with water-cooled torque motor for plasticising, Moog servo valve for injection control, and pressure accumulators for high-speed injection, offering up to 80% heat reduction.
• Casting and Machined Parts Grey and nodular iron castings and machined parts produced in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil; installed capacity 50,000 tons/year, parts from 10kg to 35 tons; certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949:2016 for automotive and industrial customers.
• Burkhardt+Weber Machine Tools German machine tool brand acquired by Romi, providing high-technology machining solutions and contributing two of Romi's 13 factory units.
• Spare Parts & Technical Service Genuine replacement parts, technical service and maintenance support delivered by Romi's qualified engineering team, with remote maintenance capabilities and full coverage for legacy Sandretto machines.
• Machine Financing Financing offers for machine purchases via partnership with business asset financing specialists — payment installments, extended payment terms, and monthly rental with subsequent purchase option.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% energy savings with servo pump systems
• +5 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ARBURG: German manufacturer of plastic injection moulding machines (all-electric, hybrid, hydraulic). Comparable offering to Romi's EL all-electric and EN servo-pump injection lines serving the same UK plastics converters.
• Mazak: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centres, and multi-tasking machines with a direct UK sales/service operation. Highly comparable product mix (turning centres, heavy-duty lathes) competing for the same UK industrial customers.
• DMG MORI: Global leader in CNC machine tools (turning, milling, additive manufacturing). Directly competes with Romi's machining centre and turning centre portfolio across automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers in the UK market.
• Okuma: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centres, and multi-axis machines with strong UK distributor network. Comparable products to Romi's C Series and DCM 5-axis range.
• Engel Austria: Austrian manufacturer of plastic injection moulding machines. Direct competitor to Romi's ES/EL/EN injection moulding series in the UK plastics processing market.
• Makino: Japanese specialist in horizontal/vertical machining centres and 5-axis machines. Comparable product overlap with Romi's DCM 620 5-X, PH Series, and D Series for mould & die and aerospace customers.
• Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool builder (vertical machining centres, lathes, machining centres). Competes with Romi D Series and GL Series targeting similar price-performance mid-market UK manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German machine tool and laser equipment manufacturer. Larger, broader portfolio with extensive UK presence; particularly relevant competitor in metal-cutting machine tools and emerging DED additive manufacturing overlap with Romi's D Hybrid Line.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-origin CNC machining centre, EDM, and additive manufacturer. Overlaps with Romi's machining centre portfolio plus EDM/milling at the higher end; broad industrial customer base in UK.

Others

• Burkhardt+Weber: German precision machine tool manufacturer acquired by Romi; appears in Romi's product catalogue but historically operated as an independent precision machine builder, making it adjacent rather than competitive in the UK market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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