GUILLEMIN

What GUILLEMIN does

GUILLEMIN SAS is a privately held French industrial machinery company, founded in 1911 and headquartered in Longvic, Burgundy. The firm designs, manufactures, installs and maintains riveting and crimping assembly machines, specialising in orbital and radial riveting technologies as well as creep-assembly methods. Its product catalogue comprises more than 80 standard models — including the orbital Model S and radial Model M riveting machines, electric riveters, CNC riveting centres (rotary table, Type B and bi-pallet configurations), press-fitting presses with 20-micrometre stop positioning, rolling machines, impact riveters, ladder-assembly machines and bespoke special machines and assembly lines. A proprietary Electronic Force Control System with force and linear-displacement sensors provides in-process quality assurance. All production is carried out in France to European standards.

The company sells exclusively through a global network of approximately 21 authorised distributors and integrators spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa, generating revenue from hardware sales of capital equipment, custom-engineered assembly lines, and recurring after-sales services (preventive and corrective maintenance, training, spare parts). It serves enterprise customers in four primary verticals — automotive (including EV-generation wheel-bearing assembly), aeronautics, general manufacturing and electrical equipment — with named reference customers such as Faiveley Transport and tier-one wheel-bearing manufacturers. More than 15,000 Guillemin machines are installed worldwide, supported by multi-language websites (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech) and active participation in industry exhibitions such as FABTED and Productronica.

GUILLEMIN is structured as a family-owned SAS with no external funding rounds, no disclosed subsidiaries and no public listing. With 11–50 employees and no reported M&A, leadership turnover or restructuring events, the company operates as a stable, founder-controlled industrial specialist whose growth levers are product extensions (e.g. the S2000/S5000 high-power crimpers and the ME-PEA ladder machine), distributor-driven geographic expansion (notably into Africa and additional US/Canadian territories) and the recurring revenue stream from its installed base.

Name

GUILLEMIN

Legal name

GUILLEMIN SAS

Website

https://guillemin.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GUILLEMIN, a family-owned French industrial machinery firm founded in 1911, designs, manufactures and services orbital and radial riveting and crimping assembly machines, serving automotive, aeronautics, manufacturing and electrical enterprise customers worldwide through a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Assembly Machinery

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Orbital riveting machines
• Radial riveting machines
• Crimping assembly machines
• Automated assembly equipment
• Industrial assembly machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Longvic

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Assembly Machines: Design, manufacture, and sale of orbital and radial riveting machines, crimping machines, and automated assembly equipment including CNC riveting centers, press-fitting presses, and rolling machines. Product range includes over 80 models across various configurations.
2. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Multi-disciplinary assistance services including preventive and corrective maintenance, maintenance contracts, training, and spare parts supply. After-sales service contact: [email protected], +33 (0)3 80 65 00 20.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Guillemin designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains industrial assembly machines specializing in orbital and radial riveting and crimping. The product range covers over 80 standard models including the S series orbital riveting machines, M series radial riveting machines, CNC riveting centers, press-fitting presses, rolling machines, and special/custom assembly lines. The company also provides multi-disciplinary after-sales services including preventive and corrective maintenance, training, and spare parts supply.

Product overview

GUILLEMIN offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial assembly machines focused on orbital and radial riveting and crimping technologies. The product line centers on the Model S (orbital) and Model M (radial) riveting machines as the core offerings, supported by over 80 standard models. The portfolio includes electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic variants for small to large series production. Adjacent product categories encompass rolling machines with T1-T5 head types, press-fitting presses with 20-micron precision, impact riveting machines, and CNC-controlled riveting centers (rotary table, bi-pallet, and Type B configurations). Special machines and full-auto assembly lines provide custom-tailored solutions, while accessories including bouterolles (forming tools) complete the offering. The electronic force control system provides integrated quality assurance with basic and advanced configurations for force monitoring and part inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orbital Riveting Machine, Model S Pneumatic, hydraulic or electric orbital riveting machine for small, medium and large series production, controlled by a programmable logic controller. Targeted at manufacturers requiring automated orbital riveting for components across automotive, aeronautics, and general manufacturing sectors.
• Radial Riveting Machines, Model M Versatile radial riveting machines suitable for hard materials including stainless steel, featuring progressive material deformation. Designed for industrial assembly operations on hard materials.
• Electric Riveters Electrically powered riveting machines for automated assembly operations, used by manufacturers seeking electric-driven alternatives for orbital or radial riveting applications.
• Drawer or Plate Loading Machines Riveting machines equipped with loading systems in fixed, drawer, or rotating plate configurations for automated part handling in industrial assembly.
• CNC Rotary Table Riveting Center Computer numerically controlled (CNC) riveting center with rotary table, designed for complex parts with multiple references and variable rivet positions in automated industrial assembly.
• CN Type B Riveting Center CNC-controlled riveting center designed to meet the highest requirements in automated industrial assembly.
• Bi-pallet CN Riveting Center CNC riveting center with dual pallet system for enhanced productivity and part handling in automated industrial assembly lines.
• CN Center and Press for Assembly Transfer Lines CNC center and press equipment for automated transfer line assembly systems in industrial production.
• High Power Machines (S2000 and S5000) High-power electric crimping machines including S2000 (20 tonnes) and S5000 (50 tonnes) for heavy-duty applications such as GEN 3 vehicle wheel bearings and other large component assembly.
• Riveting Units Standalone riveting units, including GS12R type, for various industrial assembly applications.
• Rolling Machines Machines equipped with rolling heads with rollers, available in 5 head types (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5) for various burnishing operations in industrial component finishing.
• Impact Riveting Machines Universal impact riveters available in heavy and low-power economic series, with electric, pneumatic, or manual foot-control motorization for industrial assembly operations.
• Press-fitting Presses Precision press-fitting presses with 20 µm stop positioning and 50 µm adjustment pitch for fitting and calibration work on guide rings and other precision components in industrial assembly.
• Ladders and Stepladders Assembly Machines Semi-automatic and automatic machines for manufacturing parallel ladders or ladders from pre-assembled components, including the ME-PEA for fixed-pitch parallel ladders.
• Special Machines and Assembly Lines Custom-designed machines and full-auto assembly lines from conception to start-up, delivered by multidisciplinary teams for tailor-made industrial assembly solutions.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Multi-disciplinary after-sales services including preventive and corrective maintenance, maintenance contracts, operator training, and spare parts supply for Guillemin assembly machines. Contact: [email protected], +33 (0)3 80 65 00 20.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precise stop positioning of 20 µm with 50 µm adjustment pitch on press-fitting presses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• EDUARD MÜLLER CO.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Germany covering sales, service, and customer support for Guillemin machines in the German market.
• VERBORG ENGINEERING BVregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg (Benelux region) with sales and technical support services.
• SOMAUTregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Italy providing sales, service, and support for Guillemin assembly machines in the Italian market.
• GIRA AUTOMATION SLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Spain covering sales and customer support for Guillemin machines in the Spanish market.
• TANRECOregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Finland providing sales and service support for Guillemin machines.
• ARTEMregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Romania covering sales, service, and technical support for Guillemin products.
• UTECregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Portugal providing sales and customer support for Guillemin assembly machines.
• PRAMARKregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland covering sales and technical support for Guillemin machines.
• LOMMA MASKINTEKNIK ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sweden providing sales and service support for Guillemin products.
• GOSUAL INDUSTRI SERVICEregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Turkey with local presence for sales and support of Guillemin machines.
• WEIHAI LIANCHUANG INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATIONregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for China covering sales and service for Guillemin machines in the Shandong region.
• Connexall Company LimitedregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Thailand providing sales and technical support for Guillemin products.
• SYSTEMATITECHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Israel covering sales and customer support for Guillemin assembly machines.
• NEW SPEED TECHNOLOGY PTE LTDregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines providing regional sales and support.
• LEAPTECH CORPORATIONregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for India, including participation in Productronica trade shows. Provides sales and technical support for Guillemin machines.
• CONSOCIO DE SUMINISTROS E INGENIERIA SA DE CVregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Mexico covering sales and customer support for Guillemin machines.
• ESSENTIAL AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia in the USA.
• AUTOMATION NIAGARAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Ontario, Canada providing sales and support for Guillemin products.
• INTERNATIONAL GENERAL TRADINGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Tunisia covering sales and technical support for Guillemin machines.
• SOLUTIONS MACHINES AFRIQUEregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Morocco and West Africa providing sales and customer support.
• EGYBATregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Egypt covering sales and service support for Guillemin products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Schunk: Schunk is a German specialist in clamping, gripping, and workholding technology used in automated assembly and CNC machine tools. While not a direct competitor in riveting, it is a comparable German mid-cap precision industrial supplier often specified in the same robotic and CNC assembly cells as Guillemin machines.

Direct peers

• Orbitform Group: Orbitform is a US-based specialist in orbital forming, radial forming, and assembly machines serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. It directly competes with Guillemin in orbital/radial forming technology and offers comparable CNC-controlled riveting and assembly cells.
• Tox Pressotechnik: Tox Pressotechnik is a German manufacturer of press-fit, joining, and assembly machines including TOX®-Powerpin and rivet-clinching systems. It directly competes with Guillemin in the press-fitting and mechanical joining machine category across automotive and industrial manufacturing.
• Böllhoff Group: Böllhoff is a global fastening technology specialist offering joining systems, riveting technology, and assembly solutions for automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Its RIVSET® and related riveting portfolios directly overlap with Guillemin's offering and serve similar industrial customers.
• Henrob (Atlas Copco): Henrob, owned by Atlas Copco, specializes in self-pierce riveting and clinching for automotive lightweighting and aerospace applications. It competes head-to-head with Guillemin's radial and orbital machines, particularly in OEM body-in-white assembly lines.
• BalTec (Kistler Group): BalTec, now part of Kistler Group, is one of the closest direct competitors to Guillemin, offering radial and orbital riveting machines, force-monitoring systems, and assembly cells across automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing — directly competing on technology, customer base, and product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a global industrial group with a broad power tools and assembly solutions portfolio, including Henrob riveting systems. As a much larger incumbent, it competes with Guillemin across overlapping joining/assembly technologies and offers customers full-line OEM sourcing options.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a major industrial automation, assembly, and factory automation incumbent offering motion control, linear motion, and tightening/assembly technology. Its EV assembly and tightening technology portfolios compete with Guillemin at the integrated production line level for automotive and electronics customers.
• Kistler Group: Kistler Group is a Swiss industrial measurement and process monitoring company that owns BalTec. Through BalTec, it is a direct specialist competitor to Guillemin, while its broader piezoelectric sensor and process control portfolio makes it a much larger incumbent with significantly greater resources.

Emerging players

• Master Automated Systems: Master Automated Systems / MAS is a US-based supplier of automated assembly, welding, and material handling equipment, including custom rivet-clinching and inspection machines. It offers an emerging, more custom-engineered alternative to Guillemin's standardized machines, particularly in North American automotive supply chains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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