What GURUTZPE does

GURUTZPE Turning Solutions, S.L. is a Spanish manufacturer of custom-engineered CNC multitask horizontal lathes, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Itziar-Deba in the Basque Country. Operating as a subsidiary of the diversified INZU Group, the company designs and builds large-format turning machines for demanding industrial sectors including aerospace, oil & gas, railway, steelwork, energy, paper and pulp, naval, and industrial machinery. Its portfolio spans three product series — GL Series (horizontal flat-bed lathes with hydrodynamic V-guides), GH Series (hydrostatic flat-bed lathes), and GS Series (slant-bed turnmill) — complemented by special machines (polishing, landing gear, axles/wheels, notching, composite) and the FAMOC zero-point modular tooling system. Named customers include Pratt & Whitney, Safran, Schlumberger, Vallourec, Siemens, Alstom, Arcelor Mittal, General Electric, SKF, and Wärtsilä.

The underlying technology centres on proprietary guiding platforms: hydrodynamic V-guides with Biplast material, pump-per-pocket hydrostatic bearings, and a Box-in-Box hydrostatic RAM configuration, enabling complete machining of rotating parts (turning, milling, drilling, threading, grinding, burnishing, measurement) in single setups at surface roughness Ra 0.8μm and roundness 5μm, on workpieces up to Ø4m diameter and 200 tonnes. The business model is project-based custom engineering sold through direct sales/engineering offices in six countries (Spain, Germany, France, Italy, China, USA) and an exclusive agent/distributor network globally, with one-time capital equipment sales complemented by aftermarket revenue from maintenance, spare parts, retrofitting, training, and remote technical care (>65% of issues resolved remotely, <24-hour guaranteed response). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and has installed more than 6,000 custom machines across all five continents since 1957.

Name

GURUTZPE

Legal name

Gurutzpe Turning Solutions, S.L.

Website

https://gurutzpe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GURUTZPE designs and manufactures custom CNC multitask horizontal lathes for large rotating parts (up to Ø4m, 200t), serving enterprise customers in aerospace, oil & gas, railway, steelwork, energy, paper, naval, and industrial machinery from its Spanish base under INZU Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools (CNC Horizontal Lathes)

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• CNC horizontal lathes
• Multi-tasking turning machines
• Industrial machine tools
• Heavy-duty turning solutions
• Precision horizontal turning

Headquarters

HQ city

Deba

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom CNC Machine Sales: Sale of custom horizontal lathes including GL Series (hydrodynamic), GH Series (hydrostatic), and GS Series (slant-bed turnmill). Machines are engineered to customer specifications with various customization options.
2. Special/Custom Machines: Tailor-made solutions for specific sector requirements including polishing machines, landing gear lathes, axles/wheels manufacture machines, and notching machines.
3. Aftermarket Services: Maintenance, spare parts, training, retrofitting, technical care services, and digital solutions for both GURUTZPE machines and third-party equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GURUTZPE designs and manufactures custom-engineered CNC multi-tasking horizontal lathes for precision machining of large rotating parts up to 4m diameter and 200t weight. The portfolio includes three main product series (GL hydrodynamic, GH hydrostatic, GS slant-bed turnmill), custom special machines for sector-specific applications, modular accessories, and comprehensive aftermarket services including maintenance, spare parts, training, retrofitting, and technical care.

Product overview

GURUTZPE manufactures a portfolio of multitask CNC horizontal lathes designed for machining large rotating parts across demanding industrial sectors. The product line comprises three main series: the GL Series (horizontal flat-bed lathes with hydrodynamic guiding in GL, GLX, and GLH models), the GH Series (horizontal hydrostatic lathes with GHH and GHD models featuring superior rigidity for heavy precision work), and the GS Series (slant-bed turnmill machines like GSM combining turning and milling operations). Beyond standard machines, GURUTZPE offers special machines for aerospace, railway, and steelwork applications including polishing, landing gear, axle/wheel manufacture, and composite machining. The portfolio is complemented by customizable machining modules (FAMOC zero-point system, turrets, chucks, steady rests), digital services (Industry 4.0, adaptive control, OEE monitoring), and comprehensive support services (maintenance, spare parts, training, retrofitting).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GL Series Horizontal Flat-Bed Lathes Horizontal flat-bed lathes with hydrodynamic V-guide system for heavy-duty turning of large rotating parts. The series includes GL (2-guide, sizes 10-20), GLX (4-guide with inverted V-guide technology for single-setup machining, sizes 13-20), and GLH (4 V-shaped self-centring guides combining flexibility with maximum rigidity, sizes 25-30) models. Used by industrial manufacturers in aerospace, railway, steelwork, and other heavy industry sectors.
• GH Series Horizontal Hydrostatic Lathes Horizontal hydrostatic lathes with pump-per-pocket hydrostatic technology delivering zero contact between sliding surfaces for superior rigidity, damping, positioning, and durability. The series includes GHH (single cast-iron architecture, size 30) and GHD (double cast-iron architecture for heavy precision machining up to 200t, sizes 30-40) models. Targeted at heavy industry manufacturers machining large precision components.
• GS Series Slant-Bed TurnMill Machines Slant-bed TurnMill machines combining turning and milling operations with hydrostatic RAM and roller guide systems. The GSM model features Box-in-Box milling column configuration with 5-axis turning-milling-boring capability, machining parts up to 1.6m diameter, 10-13m length, and 20t weight (sizes 10, 13, 16). Designed for complex multitask machining of rotating parts.
• Special Machines (Custom-Engineered Solutions) Custom-engineered special machines tailored to specific sector requirements. Includes Polishing Machines (GL13-based, surface finish Ra >= 0.8), Landing Gear Lathes (GLX16-based with lengthwise mobile headstock and gap architecture), Axles Manufacture Machines (GLX16-based with double traction and simultaneous machining), Wheels Manufacture Machines (high-productivity compact machines with simultaneous dual carriage), Notching Machines, Lathe-Notching Machines, Centre Machines, and Composite Machining Machines for composite materials, fibres, Bakelite, and rubber. Used by aerospace, railway, and steelwork manufacturers.
• Maintenance Services Preventive and predictive maintenance services including standard and premium maintenance programs with laser compensation and geometric revisions for GURUTZPE machines and third-party equipment. Serves existing CNC lathe customers requiring lifecycle support.
• Spare Parts Service Supply of spare parts for all GURUTZPE machine models, including original parts, commercial items, and custom-designed pieces. Targets customers operating installed GURUTZPE CNC lathes and third-party equipment.
• Training and Consultancy Services Specialized training services for maintenance, CNC operations across Fagor, Siemens, and Fanuc controls, plus team training and consultancy on new machining processes. Designed for customers and operators of GURUTZPE machines.
• Retrofitting Service Machine modernization services covering mechanics, electric, geometric, hydraulic, and lubrication systems. Applies to both GURUTZPE and third-party horizontal lathes, extending equipment lifecycle and updating capability.
• Technical Care Service Remote technical assistance service offering telephone and virtual support with <24 hour guaranteed response time and >65% rate of resolving technical issues without an on-site visit. Available for installed GURUTZPE machines and third-party equipment.
• Digital Services Advanced digital technology solutions including optimized HMI screens, applications, adaptive control, load monitoring, Industry 4.0 sensorization, and OEE productivity indicators for GURUTZPE and third-party machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machinery availability >95%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• INZU GroupcoreOthersGURUTZPE is part of the internationally renowned INZU Group, which comprises highly specialist companies in machinery manufacturing sector areas including advanced manufacturing systems, industrial services, digital, circular economy, tile industry, and R&D. The group provides substantial financial stability to ensure strong support and long-term success with major projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DMG MORI: Global broad-line CNC machine tool incumbent with wide turning, milling and additive offerings. Comparable as an industry peer, though its scale, standard product breadth and dealer network dwarf GURUTZPE's specialty positioning.
• Okuma Corporation: Global broad-line CNC machine tool builder with strong turning and machining center portfolios. Comparable as a turning incumbent with adjacent offerings, though Okuma's standard catalog approach contrasts with GURUTZPE's custom-engineered focus.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Global broad-line CNC lathe and machining center manufacturer. Comparable as an industry incumbent competing for turning business across GURUTZPE's verticals, with substantially larger scale and product breadth.

Direct peers

• JUARISTI: Spanish manufacturer of large horizontal boring, milling and turning machines for heavy-industry customers. Most directly comparable peer: similar Iberian base, comparable large-part envelope, and an overlapping customer set in energy, aerospace and rail.
• Skoda Machine Tool: Czech-based builder of heavy horizontal boring and turning machines with deep roots in energy and industrial sectors. Comparable on large-part envelope, custom-engineered configurations, and a long heritage specialty position.
• Soraluce: Basque Country-based builder of large milling, boring and turning machines with multi-technology heads. Comparable as a Spanish specialist serving energy, rail and heavy-industry customers with high-value custom configurations.
• Pietro Carnaghi: Italian manufacturer of large vertical lathes and heavy turning/milling machines for aerospace, energy and industrial customers. Closely comparable on large-part turning capability and bespoke engineering approach.
• EMAG Holding: German specialist in turning machines and automated turning systems serving automotive, aerospace and industrial customers. Closely comparable on turning technology focus and engineered, customer-specific configurations.

Emerging players

• Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry: Japanese builder of multi-tasking turning centers with milling, Y-axis and second spindle capabilities. Comparable on the multitask single-setup turning/milling value proposition GURUTZPE promotes, though Nakamura-Tome targets a smaller part size.
• Tornos Group: Swiss manufacturer of high-precision turning machines and multi-spindle lathes for small, complex parts. Adjacent comparable: same core competency in turning technology, though focused on smaller workpiece sizes than GURUTZPE's large-part envelope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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