MTorres America

What MTorres America does

MTorres is a family-owned Spanish industrial automation group, founded in 1975 by Manuel Torres in Torres de Elorz, Navarra, that designs and builds advanced manufacturing equipment for two principal end markets: aerospace composites and paper converting. The aerospace portfolio includes automated manufacturing cells for composite lamination, machining and drilling of composites and metals, and integrated assembly tooling for aerostructures; the converting portfolio includes high-speed winding, unwinding, and automatic splicing systems that the company has supplied to over 3,000 customers in 70 countries since 1975. Proprietary technology anchors include TorresPrint3D (large-format additive manufacturing up to 25m without tempered chambers), TorresTape (patented dry fiber formats for AFP and RTM), TorresFactory (IoT data acquisition and predictive maintenance platform with standard machine API for MES/ERP integration), and Digital Twin simulation for virtual commissioning.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise sales of capital equipment, complete turnkey plant projects, lifecycle services and maintenance contracts, TorresFactory software subscriptions, and sale of composite materials (TorresTape, tools, molds). Go-to-market is sales-led through regional offices and dedicated commercial teams in Spain, USA, Germany, UK, Brazil, and China, targeting named accounts including Airbus, Boeing, Comac, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Northrop Grumman, GKN Aerospace, Spirit AeroSystems, Aciturri, Aernnova, Tetra Pak, Kimberly-Clark, Stora Enso, Hartmann, and Lamipak. The group operates three production plants (Torres de Elorz and Fuente Álamo in Spain; Lynnwood in Washington, USA) and reports 2025 billing of €42M with 138 global employees, of which 14% are engineers, and R&D investment above 3% of turnover.

Following founder Manuel Torres' death in November 2020, his daughter Yolanda Torres assumed leadership as Vice President and is publicly credited with doubling turnover between 2021 and 2024; the group has subsequently diversified into wind energy, naval, railway, automotive composites, and hydrogen applications through participation in EU and Spanish CDTI-funded consortiums. MTorres holds 50+ patents, maintains EN 9100 aerospace certification alongside ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001 certifications, and continues to participate in 27+ commercial and military aeronautical programs.

Name

MTorres America

Legal name

M TORRES DISEÑOS INDUSTRIALES S.A.U.

Website

https://mtorres.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MTorres is a family-owned Spanish industrial automation group that designs and manufactures advanced manufacturing equipment for aerospace composites (lamination, machining, automated assembly) and paper converting (winding, unwinding, splicing), serving global OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Tetra Pak, and Kimberly-Clark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paperboard Sheet & Roll Converting (Slitting/Sheeting/Rewinding) (IMAMAFAM), Multilayer Laminates & Composite Structures (Solvent/Water/Extrusion Laminated) (IMALABAD)

Keywords

• Aerospace manufacturing equipment
• Composite materials automation
• Paper converting machinery
• Automated assembly systems
• Web handling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamplona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 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. Manufacturing Equipment Sales: Sale of automated manufacturing systems including lamination machines, machining centers, drilling systems, assembly tooling, and web handling equipment. One-time capital equipment sales with potential for follow-on services.
2. Turnkey Plant Projects: Complete manufacturing line design, assembly, and start-up for aerospace and other industrial sectors. Includes project planning, layout definition, material flow planning, interface parameterization, software integration, commissioning and ramp-up support.
3. Services and Maintenance: Lifecycle maintenance agreements, on-site maintenance, remote support, TorresFactory subscription services, spare parts supply, upgrades and process optimization. Includes training and consulting services.
4. Software Solutions: CAD-CAM software for manufacturing optimization, postprocessors, simulation software, inspection and positioning software solutions.
5. Composite Materials (TorresTape): Dry fiber materials in various formats for automated lamination and infusion applications. Available in different widths and grammages.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MTorres America supplies automated manufacturing equipment, complete turnkey production plants, and engineering services to the aerospace and paper converting industries. Its portfolio spans composite lamination systems, automated aerospace assembly tooling, high-speed winding/unwinding/splicing machinery, and supporting software platforms (TorresFactory, Digital Twin, CAD-CAM), plus proprietary composite materials such as TorresTape dry fiber and TorresPrint3D additive manufacturing technology.

Product overview

MTorres is a provider of innovative, integrated, and intelligent automation solutions for the global industry. The portfolio consists of Manufacturing Systems (lamination, machining, drilling equipment for composites), Automated Assembly Systems (tooling for aerospace), and Advanced Web Handling Solutions (winding, unwinding, splicing systems). Supporting these core equipment lines are Software platforms including TorresFactory (data acquisition and predictive maintenance), Digital Twin (virtual simulation), and CAD-CAM software suites. The Composite Materials division offers TorresPrint3D® (additive manufacturing), TorresTape (dry fiber materials), Engineering services, Prototypes/Pre-series, and Tools & Molds. Services include Process Engineering, Turnkey Plant solutions, Maintenance Support, Remote Services, and Upgrade & Optimization. The company serves Aeronautics and Paper Converting sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TorresPrint3D®: Proprietary patented technology for manufacturing large components through additive manufacturing. System does not require tempered chambers and allows economic manufacture of large-sized parts with significant reduction in manufacturing times.
• TorresFactory
• TorresTape
• Digital Twin

Products and services

• Manufacturing Systems
• Automated Assembly Systems
• TTR-WINDER Turret Center Driven Rewinder
• Unwinding and Splicing Systems
• Powell Engineering Solutions
• Software Suite (CAD-CAM)
• TorresPrint3D
• TorresTape Dry Fiber
• TorresFactory
• Digital Twin
• Maintenance Support
• Remote Services
• Upgrade and Process Optimization
• Process Engineering
• Lines and Turnkey Plants
• Engineering Services (Composites)
• Prototypes and Pre-series
• Tools and Molds

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous high-speed splicing up to 670 m/min
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 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 minor.

• Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (Horizon 2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTorres participates in the SMART-LAYUP project funded by Clean Sky 2 under EU Horizon 2020 program (Grant agreement No. 738114). The project develops automatic taping systems for hybrid fuselage manufacturing with carbon fiber and viscoelastic materials for regional aircraft.
• AIRE Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRE (Innovative Aerostructures for Emission Reduction) project consortium includes ACITURRI, AERONAUTICA INGENIERIA ENERGIAS RENOVABLES Y SEGURIDAD LABORAL, AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE, MTORRES, PRINCIPIA, and TITANIA. Project funded by CDTI and supported by Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation for sustainable aeronautical technologies.
• ValorH2 Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValorH2 project research on technologies, materials and processes in hydrogen value chain: generation, compression, storage, transport, and use. Consortium includes HIPERBARIC, ACITURRI, ADISSEO, ARIEMA ENERXIA, DESARROLLO DE MAQUINAS Y SOLUCIONES AUTOMÁTICAS, DGH, and MTORRES. Funded by CDTI.
• MHAYA Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHAYA project for development of conscious machine tools with cognitive capabilities and empathy for people. Consortium includes NICOLÁS CORREA, ANÁLISISIS Y SIMULACIÓN, DANOBAT, IBARMIA, MTORRES, NIDEC ARISA, ONA ELECTROEROSION, and ZAYER.
• LIDER Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisruptive Future Helicopter project for design of new aerostructures meeting global needs for energy efficiency, decarbonization, aerodynamic improvements, and environmental impact. Consortium includes AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, ACITURRI, IDEC, MTORRES, MECANIZADOS VITORIA. Funded by CDTI.
• PEGASO Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEGASO project for zero-emission aircraft through intelligent automated manufacturing technologies and new materials. Consortium includes Airbus Operations, M Torres Diseños Industriales, Tecnatom, Industrias Delta Vigo, and Industrial Matricera Palentina (Inmapa).
• AERCOST Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAERCOST project for disruptive airframe components using new materials with improved functionalities and advanced manufacturing technologies. Consortium includes Aciturri Engineering, Airbus Operations, M Torres Diseños Industriales, IDEC Ingeniería y Desarrollos de Composites, and Troqueles y Moldes de Galicia. Funded by CDTI.
• TRANSCEND Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRANSCEND project for advanced low-cost materials and processes for high-cadence aircraft manufacturing. Consortium includes Aernnova Composites Illescas, Aernnova Engineering Division, BIRKA, MTORRES, NORTE, and EPROJECT4. Focus on zero-emission aircraft structures.
• ZAero Project Consortium (Horizon 2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZAero project (Grant agreement No. 721362) under EU Horizon 2020 for zero-defect manufacturing of composite parts in aerospace. Consortium includes all key players for large carbon fibre parts manufacturing with inline quality control methods.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ANDRITZ: ANDRITZ is a large Austrian industrial group supplying pulp, paper, and metal processing equipment globally. Comparable to MTorres' paper converting business but at much larger scale; serves as a broader incumbent in similar end markets.
• Bystronic: Bystronic is a Swiss-based industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in sheet metal processing and automation. Comparable in industrial automation DNA and customer base, though serving different materials processing verticals.
• TRUMPF: TRUMPF is a German high-tech industrial company manufacturing machine tools, laser technology, and automation. Comparable in industrial automation sophistication and headquarters region, but with a much broader manufacturing portfolio.
• FFG (FFG Werke) / MAG Industrial Automation Systems: FFG/MAG is a China-headquartered global machine tool group with significant presence in aerospace manufacturing systems and automation. Overlaps with MTorres in composite manufacturing systems and AFP, but operates at much larger scale across diverse industrial verticals.

Direct peers

• Pasaban: Pasaban is a Spanish manufacturer of paper converting machinery, including sheeters and winders. Direct peer in MTorres' paper converting vertical, even referenced as a customer/partner relationship in the source data.
• Ingersoll Machine Tools: Ingersoll Machine Tools manufactures large AFP/ATL machines and aerospace structural tooling, with similar equipment portfolios in composite lamination and automated assembly. Directly competes with MTorres in providing automation for large composite aerostructures.
• Allimand: Allimand is a French manufacturer of paper machines and paper converting equipment, including winding/unwinding systems. Direct competitor in MTorres' paper converting vertical, serving similar end customers in tissue, specialty papers, and packaging boards.
• MTorresTool (Composite Automated Placement Solutions): MTorresTool (CAPS) is a sister division of MTorres focused on AFP heads and automated fiber placement equipment. Direct overlap in composite lamination technology and a co-evolving competitor in the same group.
• Broetje-Automation: Broetje-Automation is a German specialist in automated assembly and manufacturing systems for aerospace, with strong positions in AFP/ATL and large-scale assembly lines. Closest direct competitor to MTorres in aerospace composite automation equipment and turnkey plant delivery.
• Electroimpact: Electroimpact is a US-based designer and manufacturer of automated fiber placement (AFP) machines, robotic assembly tooling, and aerospace automation equipment. Direct competitor in composite layup machinery and a comparable specialist serving Boeing, Airbus, and major tier-1s.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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