What THIBAUT does

THIBAUT (legal entity SA THIBAUT, operating as Groupe Thibaut) is a privately-held French family-owned manufacturer of CNC-controlled machines for processing natural stone, ceramic, quartz, concrete, glass, refractory, and agglomerated materials. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Vire-Normandie, France, the company designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive portfolio of industrial equipment spanning 5-axis CNC bridge saws (TC Series), waterjet cutters (TWJ Series), diamond wire saws (TSC/TSH Series), flat polishers (T500 Series), edge polishers (T658/TEP Series), CNC machining centers (T812 V5 Series), All-in-One platforms (T952/T958), and manual machines (T108 S). Its technology stack is differentiated by the proprietary Pilot control interface, V5 spindle/digital control platform, and the T'Art, eT'CAM, and T'CAD T'CAM CAD/CAM software suite, all developed in-house.

The business model centers on one-time sale of high-ticket industrial machinery with payment terms requiring a 40% deposit at order and balance upon delivery notice, complemented by recurring aftermarket revenue streams from spare parts, installation/commissioning, training, and responsive after-sales service. Sales are executed through a direct, multilingual sales team organized by geographic zone, supported by a wholly-owned German subsidiary (THIBAUT Deutschland in Saarbrücken) and a global agent network. Target end markets include decorative marble workshops, funeral and monumental stone fabricators, CNC machining service centers, and quarry/block processing operations, with a customer-to-customer used machine platform extending reach into price-sensitive secondary buyers. The company is led by Chairman and CEO Jacques Thibaut and operates subsidiaries covering tooling (TSB outillage), recruitment (Thibaut Recrutement), and field service (Thibaut Service by Calas).

Name

THIBAUT

Legal name

SA THIBAUT

Website

https://thibaut.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

THIBAUT is a French family-owned manufacturer (founded 1959) of CNC stone processing machinery — including 5-axis bridge saws, waterjet cutters, machining centers, and polishers — sold globally to decorative marble, funeral, and stone fabrication workshops via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: One-time sale of stone processing machinery including CNC bridge saws, waterjet cutters, diamond wire saws, polishing machines, and CNC machining centers. Payment terms include 40% deposit at order and balance upon delivery notice.
2. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Spare parts supply, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service. Service includes travel and accommodation expenses for technicians.
3. Training Services: Training courses for machine operators and technicians to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment
4. Used Machines: Sale of second-hand/reconditioned machines through customer-to-customer sales platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

THIBAUT designs and manufactures CNC numerically controlled machines for processing natural stone, ceramic, quartz, concrete, glass, refractory, and agglomerated materials. Their portfolio includes 5-axis CNC bridge saws, waterjet cutting machines, diamond wire saws, flat polishers, edge polishers, CNC machining centers, all-in-one combined machines, and manual machines, complemented by proprietary Pilot control interface and T-Cut/T'Art/eT'CAM/T'CAD T'CAM CAD/CAM software.

Product overview

THIBAUT (Groupe Thibaut) is a French family-owned company and machine manufacturer for stone processing since 1959. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio encompassing CNC-controlled stone processing machinery across multiple technology categories: 5-axis CNC bridge saws (TC Series), waterjet cutting (TWJ Series), diamond wire saws (TSC/TSH Series), flat polishers (T500 Series), edge polishers (T658/TEP Series), CNC machining centers (T812 V5 Series with 3/4-axis configurations), All-in-One combined machines (T952/T958), and manual machines (T108 S). The portfolio is complemented by proprietary software including the Pilot HMI interface, T-Cut (bridge saw), and T'Art/eT'CAM/T'CAD T'CAM (CNC machining centers), plus comprehensive expert service, training, and after-sales support. Thibaut also offers second-hand machines through their used equipment program. The company serves decorative marble, funeral, and architectural stone fabrication sectors with machines designed for natural stone, ceramic, quartz, concrete, glass, refractory, and agglomerated materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TC Series - 5-axis CNC Bridge Saws 5-axis CNC bridge saws for industrial cutting of stone, ceramic, and glass materials, offering precision craftsmanship for stone fabrication workshops. Models include TC425, TC625, TC625 TOPS, TC725 AUTO, TC725 TOPS, TC1100, TC1200, TC1350, and TC1600.
• TWJ Series - Waterjet Cutting Machines High-pressure waterjet cutting machines for processing stone, metals, composites, and glass with cold-cutting technology that preserves material integrity. Models include TWJ 3317 and TWJ 4020.
• TSC/TSH Series - Diamond Wire Saws Diamond wire saws designed for primary cutting and processing of large-format stone blocks with exceptional cutting performance and uniformity. Models include TSC250, TSC400, TSC2000 NM, TSC2100 F, TSC2100 M, TSC2100-2C F, TSC2100-2C M, and TSH2300.
• T500/T512/T552/T558 - Flat Polishers Flat polishers for material finishing, surface calibration, and achieving mirror-smooth finishes on large stone surfaces, guaranteeing uniform gloss and perfect flatness across the working area.
• T658/TEP Series - Edge Polishers Edge polishers for automating polishing of straight or shaped edges, guaranteeing gloss and uniformity while eliminating manual work. Models include T658, T658 TOPS, TEP 8.33, and TEP 10.33 with up to 10 polishing heads.
• T812 V5 Series - CNC Machining Centers CNC machining centers for automating complex tasks, enabling the transition from raw blank to finished workpiece with complete autonomy and flawless repeatability. Available in 3-axis and 4-axis configurations, with L/XL (large/extra-large) and M (wall-mounted) variants. Models include T812 V5 L/XL 3 axes, T812 V5 L/XL 4 axes, and T812 V5 M (3 & 4 axes).
• T952/T958 - All in One Machines All-in-One solutions combining throughput, processing, and polishing in a single enclosure. Versatile machines maximize workshop space and efficiency by handling the entire manufacturing cycle from blank to finished product.
• T108 S - Manual Machine Manual machine designed for craftspeople who want direct material control while benefiting from industrial machine performance and robustness. Simple, intuitive, and versatile for cutting, polishing, or finishing.
• Pilot - Proprietary Software Interface Proprietary HMI/control interface developed by THIBAUT offering efficiency and speed for operating Thibaut machines. Features intuitive user experience for machine control and programming.
• T-Cut, T'Art, eT'CAM, T'CAD T'CAM - CAD/CAM Software Suite Suite of CAD/CAM software tools for design and manufacturing programming. T-Cut used on bridge saws; T'Art, eT'CAM, and T'CAD T'CAM used on CNC machining centers for toolpath generation and machine control.
• Expert Service & Training Comprehensive service offerings including complete training, responsive after-sales support (SAV), and spare parts availability to ensure long-term customer success for THIBAUT machine owners.
• Used/Second-hand Machines Pre-owned Thibaut machines including demonstration units, customer trade-ins, and refurbished equipment available through customer-to-customer sales platform. Models include used TWJ 3317 waterjet, T58 TT edge polisher, TC525 bridge saw, and T658 V2 edge polisher.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% increase in linear production speed compared to standard models

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TSB OutillageminorOthersSubsidiary company within Groupe Thibaut focusing on tooling universe and tool supply for stone processing machines

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CMS Brembana: Italian manufacturer of CNC machines for stone, glass, and metal processing, including 5-axis bridge saws, waterjets, and machining centers. Closely overlaps THIBAUT's product portfolio and customer segments.
• Park Industries: US-based manufacturer of stone processing machinery including CNC saws, routers, and polishers serving countertop and monument fabricators. Most relevant North American direct peer to THIBAUT.
• Intermac (Biesse Group): Italian brand within Biesse Group specializing in glass, stone, and metal processing machinery including CNC machining centers, waterjets, and edge polishers. Directly competes with THIBAUT in stone/glass CNC machining.
• Breton S.p.A. Italian family-owned manufacturer of machines and complete plants for natural stone processing, including CNC machining centers, bridge saws, and polishing lines. Most direct comparable to THIBAUT in product scope, customer base, and family-owned European heritage.
• Flow International (Shape Technologies): Global leader in waterjet cutting technology, including machines for stone and architectural materials. Directly comparable to THIBAUT's TWJ Series waterjet offering in capability and customer use case.
• OMAG S.r.l. Italian producer of CNC bridge saws, waterjets, and 5-axis machining centers for stone, marble, and granite. Direct European competitor with overlapping product line.
• GMM Gravellona Macchine Marmo: Italian maker of bridge saws, CNC cutting centers, and edge polishers for marble and stone processing. Competes head-to-head with THIBAUT in CNC bridge saws and edge polishing.
• Bacci S.r.l. Italian CNC machining center specialist for stone, marble, and similar materials, with 5-axis and copy-mill offerings. Targets the same decorative and architectural stone fabricator segment as THIBAUT.

Broad incumbents

• Biesse Group: Large Italian industrial group producing machinery for wood, glass, stone, plastic, and metal processing through brands including Intermac. Wider portfolio than THIBAUT but directly competitive in the stone/glass segment.

Emerging players

• Denver Stone CNC: Smaller emerging manufacturer of CNC stone routers and machining centers serving countertop and monument shops. Partial overlap with THIBAUT's T-Series machining centers at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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