Loroch
Loroch GmbH is a German (Mörlenbach) manufacturer, founded 1899 and part of the Vollmer Gruppe since 2006, that produces machines for sharpening circular and band saw blades, serving tool sharpening services and industrial manufacturers in over 25 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1899
- HeadquartersMörlenbach, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Loroch does
Loroch GmbH is a German specialist manufacturer of machines for sharpening circular saw blades and band saw blades, headquartered in Mörlenbach (Bergstraße region) since relocating from Heidelberg in 1913 and founded in 1899. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vollmer Gruppe since 2006 and employs between 11 and 50 people, maintaining a privately held, family-rooted governance structure with continuing Loroch family involvement in production, HR and purchasing roles.
The core product portfolio spans a full automation ladder: entry-level conventional machines (SW 450 for circular saw blades, SW BA 80N and SBS 80 for band saws), CNC-controlled semi-automatic units (PowerStar 850), fully automatic service and production centers (solution K850-T, evolution K850-M, KSC 710-T, KSC 560-B), and the flagship TWIN 860, a proprietary 2-in-1 machine that combines CBN deep grinding for HSS saw blades with diamond grinding for carbide-tipped (HM) and thin-section (TK) blades in a single unit. Underlying technologies include CBN deep grinding, diamond grinding for carbide, micro-toothing processing programs, and the 2025-launched Loroch Data Interface (LDI) for direct data transfer between the TC 720 precision measuring instrument and grinding machines. A 2026 product generation reportedly reduces energy consumption by up to 81%. An accessories and consumables line (TC 720 measuring instrument, POLAR 2.9 cooling units, AB 500 brushing devices, TurboGrind/PowerGrind CBN and diamond wheels, air filters) generates recurring revenue from the installed base.
Loroch generates revenue primarily through one-time capital equipment sales at quote-based enterprise pricing (with payment terms of net 10 days for orders under EUR 10,000 and 30%/70% milestone payments above that threshold), supplemented by accessories, consumables, and technical services. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands (Hartmut Kälberer) and export sales (Sonya Reinhard) with a global agency network of approximately 25+ countries inherited from parent Vollmer Gruppe, and active presence at major industrial trade shows including AMB Stuttgart, GrindingHub Stuttgart, EMO Hannover, LIGNA Hannover and TUBE Düsseldorf. Customer segments are primarily small-to-medium tool sharpening service businesses and industrial manufacturers with in-house tool maintenance, with secondary applications in the food industry enabled by the TWIN 860 micro-toothing program.
Loroch firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Loroch
- Legal name
- Loroch GmbH
- Website
- https://loroch.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1899
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Loroch GmbH is a German (Mörlenbach) manufacturer, founded 1899 and part of the Vollmer Gruppe since 2006, that produces machines for sharpening circular and band saw blades, serving tool sharpening services and industrial manufacturers in over 25 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Loroch industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Saw Sharpening Machinery
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)
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Where Loroch is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mörlenbach
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Loroch business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Machinery Sales: Loroch generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial sharpening machines ranging from manual entry-level units to fully automated CNC service centers. Machines include TWIN 860, KSC series, solution K850-T, evolution K850-M, PowerStar 850, SW series for band saws, and SW 450 for circular saw blades. Pricing follows project-based/enterprise quotes with payment terms of net 10 days for orders under €10,000 and 30%/70% split for larger orders.
- Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including TC 720 precision measuring instruments, POLAR 2.9 cooling units, air filters, AB 500 dressing/brushing devices, and TurboGrind/PowerGrind CBN and diamond grinding wheels. Also includes spare parts and consumable materials.
- Technical Services and Support: Technical support, spare parts sales, machine shipping, on-site service technicians performing commissioning, maintenance, and electrical/mechanical repairs. Service technicians travel domestically and internationally (~30% travel in Europe).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Manual/Conventional Machines (e.g., SW 450) - Entry level sharpening |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | CNC/Semi-automatic Machines (e.g., PowerStar 850, solution K850-T) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Fully Automatic Service Centers (e.g., evolution K850-M, KSC 560-B, KSC 710-T, TWIN 860) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories and Measuring Equipment (TC 720, POLAR 2.9, grinding wheels, filters) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Loroch product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Loroch GmbH produces modern industrial machines for sharpening circular saw blades and band saw blades. Its product line ranges from manual entry-level sharpeners (e.g., SW 450, SW BA 80N) to semi-automatic CNC machines (PowerStar 850, solution K850-T) and fully automatic unmanned service centers (evolution K850-M, KSC 560-B, KSC 710-T), including the revolutionary TWIN 860 2-in-1 machine that combines CBN deep grinding for HSS and diamond grinding for carbide-tipped saw blades in a single unit. The company complements its machines with accessories such as the TC 720 precision measuring instrument with Loroch Data Interface (LDI), POLAR 2.9 cooling units, AB 500 dressing devices, and original TurboGrind/PowerGrind CBN and diamond grinding wheels, plus technical services including commissioning, maintenance, and on-site repairs.
Product overview
Loroch GmbH produces a comprehensive portfolio of machines for sharpening circular saw blades and band saw blades. The product line ranges from simple manual machines to fully automatic service centers. For circular saw blades, the portfolio includes: TWIN 860 (revolutionary 2-in-1 machine combining CBN deep grinding for HSS and grinding for carbide-tipped saws), KSC 560-B and KSC 710-T (unmanned complete machining centers), solution K850-T and evolution K850-M (CNC automatic machines), PowerStar 850 (CNC for beginners), SW 630-ST (chip breaker groove grinder), and SW 450 (conventional sharpener). For band saws, Loroch offers SW BA 80N (sharpening machine) and SBS 80 (automatic setting machine). The accessory portfolio includes TC 720 precision measuring instrument with Loroch Data Interface (LDI), AB 500 dressing device, POLAR 2.9 cooling system, air filters, and TurboGrind/PowerGrind grinding wheels—all original Loroch spare parts and consumables matched to their machines.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TWIN 860 Revolutionary 2-in-1 grinding machine that combines CBN deep grinding for HSS metal circular saw blades and diamond grinding for carbide-tipped (HM) metal and wood circular saw blades in a single machine. Features space-saving design, high automation, and groove grinding capability up to 710 mm diameter, with new processing programs enabling micro-toothing for food industry applications.
- KSC 560-B Entry-level machine for unmanned complete machining of metal circular saw blades, featuring automatic loading system with raw and finished part stacking, grinding diameter 130-560 mm, chamfering 145-560 mm, and complete HSS and TK thin-section saw blade machining in one clamping with fully automatic grinding of chip breaker grooves.
- KSC 710-T Service center / production center with maximum possible degree of automation for service and production applications (manufacturers), offering complete machining capabilities for metal circular saw blades.
- solution K850-T Fully automatic CNC machine with automatic grinding wheel threading, automatic chamfering of saw blades, and separation of machine setup and operator roles possible.
- evolution K850-M Service center for entry into unmanned machining, featuring unmanned grinding, capacity expansion through additional shifts, constant grinding quality with tight cost control, and is positioned as an ideal solution for small and medium-sized businesses.
- PowerStar 850 Flexible CNC-controlled machine for beginners, featuring semi-automatic chamfering of saw blades, adjustable chamfer angles, and grinding-in of chip breaker grooves with additional attachment.
- SW 630-ST Chip breaker groove grinding machine for grinding chip breaker grooves in HSS metal circular saw blades and carbide and cermet-tipped circular saws up to 630 mm diameter, using CBN grinding wheels and wet grinding.
- SW 450 Conventional sharpening machine for grinding HSS and segmented circular saw blades with angle and curved teeth, used for sharpening, retoothing, and chamfering of metal circular saw blades, suitable for low grinding volumes.
- SW BA 80N Electromechanically controlled machine for resharpening band saws with constant tooth pitch, featuring CBN deep grinding, integrated water cooling system, and band saw widths from 10-80 mm.
- SBS 80 Automatic setting machine for setting band saw blades, suitable for CV band saws from 10-80 mm width and tooth pitch of 5-35 mm, designed as the ideal complement to the SW BA 80N band saw sharpening machine.
- TC 720 Precision Measuring Instrument Precision measuring instrument for checking tooth geometry of circular saw blades and circular knives, featuring Loroch Tool Inspector software, HD color camera, robust mechanics, and direct data transmission via Loroch Data Interface (LDI) to Loroch grinding machines.
- AB 500 Dressing/Brushing Device Dressing/brushing device for manually dressing CBN and diamond grinding wheels and removing metal chips from circular saw blades; removes chips and burrs from saw blades and dresses grinding wheels.
- POLAR 2.9 Cooling Device Cooling device with HSS and HM filters for regulated cooling of cooling lubricants, with temperature sensor control and adjustable temperature setting between +15 and +25 °C.
- TurboGrind / PowerGrind Grinding Wheels Original Loroch CBN and diamond grinding wheels precisely matched to Loroch machines, available as TurboGrind and PowerGrind product lines.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy consumption reduced by up to 81% with new Loroch technology
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Companies that use Loroch
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Loroch technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Loroch partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Vollmer GruppecoreLoroch GmbH has been an integral part of the Vollmer Gruppe since 2006. Vollmer Gruppe is the parent company that owns Loroch. The relationship enables shared technology development, combined trade show presence (Loroch and Vollmer exhibit together at major events), and unified sales structures. In 2023, leadership was transferred from Dr. Roland Loroch to Hartmut Kälberer within this group structure. Sieglinde Vollmer (deceased 2025 at age 100) was a key figure at Vollmer Gruppe. The group encompasses Vollmer operations in Germany, Austria, Brazil, China, Korea, Spain, France, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Sweden, UK, USA and other countries.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Loroch competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Vollmer Werke Maschinenfabrik: Parent company of Loroch since 2006, Vollmer manufactures sharpening and eroding machines for PCD/CBN tools and saw blades. While Loroch focuses on circular and band saw blade sharpening, Vollmer's broader portfolio covers a wider range of cutting tool machining, creating partial product overlap and shared distribution channels.
- Walter Maschinenbau (United Grinding Group): Manufactures tool grinding machines for metal cutting tools including drills, mills, and inserts. While focused on a broader range of cutting tools than Loroch's saw blades, Walter's CNC grinding technology and target customer base (industrial manufacturers and regrinding services) overlap with Loroch's offerings.
- Buehler (ITW): Part of Illinois Tool Works, Buehler manufactures materials preparation and hardness testing equipment including grinding and polishing machines for metallographic applications. While primarily serving metallurgical labs rather than saw blade resharpening, Buehler is a large-scale grinding equipment manufacturer operating in adjacent industrial segments.
- EWAG (United Grinding Group): Produces grinding and eroding machines for PCD, CBN, and carbide tools. Part of United Grinding Group, EWAG serves industrial manufacturers and tool regrinding services with precision tool machining technology that overlaps with Loroch's grinding expertise.
- Studer (United Grinding Group): Swiss manufacturer of high-precision cylindrical grinding machines for industrial applications. While Studer's product focus differs from Loroch's saw blade sharpening, both compete in the broader industrial precision grinding machinery market and serve similar industrial manufacturing customers.
- Rollomatic: Swiss manufacturer of CNC grinding machines for cutting tools including drills, end mills, and rotary cutters. While Rollomatic focuses on smaller-diameter tools versus Loroch's saw blades, both serve industrial precision grinding applications with CNC technology targeting tool regrinding service providers.
- ANCA: Australian-headquartered global manufacturer of CNC tool and cutter grinders. ANCA serves a similar customer base of industrial manufacturers and tool sharpening services with high-precision CNC grinding machines, providing adjacent technology competition in the broader tool grinding market.
Direct peers
- ISELI Maschinenfabrik: Swiss-based specialist in saw blade sharpening machines, manufacturing equipment for circular saw blades and band saws. ISELI directly competes with Loroch in the same niche market with comparable CNC sharpening machines for HSS and carbide-tipped saw blades.
Emerging players
- Wendt (United Grinding Group): Manufactures grinding machines for cutting tools including saw blades and inserts. Wendt operates in similar precision grinding categories as Loroch, with growing presence in emerging markets that overlap with Loroch's international agency footprint.
Others
- Krebs & Riedel: German manufacturer of grinding wheels and abrasive tools, serving as a complementary supplier rather than direct competitor. Krebs & Riedel produces CBN and diamond grinding wheels used in industrial grinding applications, making them an ecosystem participant in the same value chain as Loroch.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Loroch leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Loroch funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Loroch
What does Loroch do?
Loroch GmbH produces modern industrial machines for sharpening circular saw blades and band saw blades. Its product line ranges from manual entry-level sharpeners (e.g., SW 450, SW BA 80N) to semi-automatic CNC machines (PowerStar 850, solution K850-T) and fully automatic unmanned service centers (evolution K850-M, KSC 560-B, KSC 710-T), including the revolutionary TWIN 860 2-in-1 machine that combines CBN deep grinding for HSS and diamond grinding for carbide-tipped saw blades in a single unit. The company complements its machines with accessories such as the TC 720 precision measuring instrument with Loroch Data Interface (LDI), POLAR 2.9 cooling units, AB 500 dressing devices, and original TurboGrind/PowerGrind CBN and diamond grinding wheels, plus technical services including commissioning, maintenance, and on-site repairs.
Is Loroch a public or private company?
Loroch is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Loroch founded?
Loroch was founded in 1899. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Loroch based?
Loroch is headquartered in Mörlenbach, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Loroch make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Consumables and technical Services and Support.
Who are Loroch's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Vollmer Werke Maschinenfabrik, Walter Maschinenbau (United Grinding Group), Buehler (ITW), EWAG (United Grinding Group), Studer (United Grinding Group), Rollomatic and ANCA. ISELI Maschinenfabrik is listed as a direct peer. Wendt (United Grinding Group) is listed as an emerging player. Krebs & Riedel is listed as an others.
Does Loroch have an API?
No public API is recorded for Loroch.
What industry is Loroch in?
Loroch's product category is Industrial Saw Sharpening Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAE, Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAHADAL, Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3540.