Ibarmia

What Ibarmia does

Ibarmia (legal entity IBARMIA INNOVATEK, S.L.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of customized CNC machining centers, founded in 1953 and headquartered in Azkoitia, Basque Country. The company specializes in multiprocess machines that combine milling, turning, and grinding operations within a single setup, organized around four product families: the Z Series (mobile column machining centers in Multiprocess, Extreme, and Star Edition variants), the T Series (universal 5-axis machining centers with rotary tables, in sizes T12 through T36), the P Series for long parts, and the C Series vertical turning lathes for large circular parts. Differentiated technical capabilities include work envelopes up to 12,000 mm in X-axis travel, part capacities up to 25,000 kg, surface finishes to 0.8 µm without secondary grinding, and gear skiving-hobbing qualities to DIN 7 (finishing). Complementary automation offerings (ROTOPALLET, Pallet Pool, robotic tool change systems) and a Service Point for installed-base support round out the portfolio.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with no public price list: each machine is configured to customer specifications and sold primarily to industrial enterprise customers through direct sales supplemented by a network of regional distributors covering more than 28 countries. Production is split between Azkoitia (global export) and Qingdao, China (local market via the Shandong Ibarmia joint manufacturing entity), with a commercial office in Eislingen, Germany. Target verticals include aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, general machinery, energy (notably wind), railway, valves and pumps, molds and die, and cranes. Strategic partnerships with FANUC (28-year CNC control collaboration), MODIG (machine tool alliance expanded in January 2026 with the addition of LiCON), TECNALIA (R&D), and SELECT Machining Technologies (US distribution) provide technology inputs and market reach. Sustained R&D investment is evidenced by participation in 8 HAZITEK projects in 2024 and 9 in 2025, plus ongoing CDTI-backed initiatives.

Name

Ibarmia

Legal name

IBARMIA INNOVATEK, S.L.

Website

https://ibarmia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ibarmia is a privately held Spanish manufacturer founded in 1953 that designs and builds customized CNC machining centers with proprietary multiprocess (milling, turning, grinding) technology, serving industrial enterprise customers across aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, energy, and general machinery via direct sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machining Centers (Industrial Machine Tools)

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• CNC machining centers
• 5-axis machining
• Multiprocess machining
• Industrial machine tools
• CNC automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Azcoitia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Centers: Sale of custom-configured CNC machining centers including Z Series (mobile column) and T Series (universal with rototranslation tables). Machines are highly customized to customer specifications with various automation levels.
2. Automation Systems: Pallet management systems, tool management systems, and integrated automation solutions for machining centers including ROTOPALLET, Pallet Pool, and robotic tool change systems.
3. Service and Technical Support: IBARMIA SERVICE POINT providing maintenance, technical support, and specialized services for installed machines. Includes spare parts and performance optimization services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ibarmia designs, manufactures, and sells customized CNC machining centers (mobile column, universal 5-axis, vertical turning lathes, and long-parts machining centers) for industrial manufacturers. Its differentiator is proprietary "Multiprocess Technology," which combines milling, turning, drilling, grinding, gear cutting, hobbing, and EDM on a single CNC platform, supplied with optional palletizing and robotic automation.

Product overview

IBARMIA is a specialized CNC machining center manufacturer supplying high value-added solutions through customized, technology-intensive machines. The product portfolio consists of multiple machining center series built on a common technology platform: Z Series (mobile column design) for multi-face machining available in Multiprocess (turning+milling+grinding), Extreme (5-axis), and Star Edition configurations; T Series (universal 5-axis with rotary tables) available in Multiprocess and Extreme variants in five sizes (T12-T36); P Series for specific applications; and C Series vertical turning lathes for large circular parts. These are complemented by Multiprocess Technology (integrated machining platform), Automation Systems (pallet handling, robot tool management), and comprehensive Service offerings. The modular architecture allows customers to select specific configurations based on workpiece size, complexity, and automation requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Z Series: Moving column machining centers offering multi-process capabilities including milling, turning, and grinding
• T Series
• P Series
• C Series
• Multiprocess Technology
• STAR Edition
• EXTREME
• iNews
• Machine of the Month

Products and services

• Z Series (ZVH) — Mobile Column CNC Machining Centers High-rigidity mobile column CNC machining centers engineered for large workpieces and heavy-duty milling/driving applications in industries such as aerospace, railway, and energy.
• Z Multiprocess — Mobile Column with Multiprocess Technology Variant of the Z Series mobile column CNC machining centers equipped with Ibarmia's Multiprocess Technology, enabling milling, turning, drilling and grinding on a single machine for large parts.
• Z Extreme — Heavy-duty Mobile Column CNC Heavy-duty variant of the Z Series mobile column machining centers, targeted at extreme machining conditions and very large parts; available in automated configurations.
• Z Star Edition (ZMS) — Customized Mobile Column CNC Customized "Star Edition" configuration of the Z Series mobile column CNC machining centers.
• T Series — Universal 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers Universal 5-axis CNC machining centers for complex prismatic parts, suited to molds & die, aerospace components, and general subcontract machining.
• T Multiprocess — 5-Axis with Multiprocess Technology Variant of the T Series universal 5-axis machining centers with Multiprocess Technology, enabling multiple operations (milling, turning, drilling, grinding) in one setup.
• T Extreme — Heavy-duty 5-Axis CNC Heavy-duty variant of the T Series universal 5-axis machining centers, designed for demanding cutting conditions and large work envelopes.
• P Series — Machining Center for Long Parts CNC machining center designed for long, slender parts such as shafts, beams, and long prismatic components.
• C Series — Vertical Turning Lathes Vertical turning lathes (VTL) for machining large-diameter, heavy, rotation-symmetric parts.
• CLD Multiprocess — Machining Center for Large Circular Parts Machining center with Multiprocess Technology specifically designed for large circular parts, such as flanges, rings, and large bearings.
• STAR 3000 New Generation — Featured CNC Machine Featured next-generation CNC machine presented by Ibarmia as part of its current product lineup.
• Automation Systems — Pallet Handling & Robotic Cells Automation solutions for Ibarmia CNC machining centers, including pallet handling systems and robotic loading/unloading cells that integrate with the machine lineup.
• Service Point — Aftersales Service Program Aftersales service program (postventa) covering maintenance, spare parts, and technical support for installed Ibarmia CNC machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surface quality up to 0.8 μm achievable without secondary grinding operations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• LiCONcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Acquired by MODIG, expanding the MODIG-IBARMIA alliance. LiCON is a German tool magazine manufacturer. Jointly exhibited at IMTS and AMB 2026.
• MODIGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Strategic partnership announced July 2024 to strengthen market position. Companies exhibit together at major trade shows including EMO Hannover 2025 and BIEMH 2026. MODIG acquired LiCON in January 2026, expanding the alliance further.
• SELECT Machining TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2024Strategic alliance to revolutionize CNC machining in United States market. Established to provide IBARMIA machines with local representation and support in the USA.
• TECNALIAstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023R&D collaboration agreement to consolidate commitment to excellence and innovation. TECNALIA is a leading research and technology organization.
• FANUCstrategicTechnology or Integration · 22 September 202228-year collaboration as of 2022. FANUC provides CNC control systems for IBARMIA machining centers.
• FLEXTEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 March 2021Official distributor for Denmark. Partnership established due to growing interest from Danish companies in IBARMIA 5-axis machining centers. FLEXTEK provides local sales and technical support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DMG MORI: Global market leader in CNC machine tools offering milling, turning, and multi-process machining centers with 5-axis capabilities. Directly comparable to Ibarmia in aerospace, automotive, and energy segment focus, though at significantly larger scale.
• Mazak Corporation: Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer with extensive multiprocess and 5-axis machining center portfolio. Competitor for Ibarmia in automotive, aerospace, and general industrial machining segments globally.
• Haas Automation: Largest US-based CNC machine tool builder offering vertical machining centers and turning centers. Direct competitor in general-purpose CNC machining though focused more on standardized products versus Ibarmia's customized approach.
• Okuma Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of CNC machining centers, lathes, and multi-axis systems including 5-axis solutions. Comparable in serving aerospace, automotive, and energy customers with high-precision machining requirements.
• Makino Milling Machine Co. Japanese specialist in high-precision vertical and horizontal machining centers with strong presence in aerospace and die/mold markets. Comparable in custom-configured, precision-focused machining solutions.
• Soraluce: Spanish (Basque Country, like Ibarmia) manufacturer of large CNC milling machines and machining centers. Closest geographic peer with overlapping expertise in large-part, heavy-duty machining for energy, rail, and industrial sectors.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Korean CNC machine tool manufacturer offering multi-tasking and 5-axis machining centers. Comparable competitor in global markets, particularly across automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers.
• EMAG GmbH: German specialist in multi-process turning/machining systems combining multiple operations in single machines. Closely comparable to Ibarmia's multiprocess technology platform targeting automotive and industrial subcontractors.
• Heller GmbH: German 5-axis CNC machining center manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and energy markets. Comparable in custom-configured, high-specification machining solutions for industrial buyers.
• Starrag Group: Swiss high-precision machining center manufacturer focused on aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Comparable peer with similar custom-engineered approach for complex, high-tolerance components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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