What Roty-Tyro does

Roty-Tyro (legal entity ROTY & Fils SAS, SIRET 30809113100018) is a French manufacturer of industrial machine tools founded in 1945 by Louis Roty in Saint-Malo, Brittany. The company designs and builds precision sawing machines (manual, semi-automatic, and CNC for aluminium, steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and composites), drilling machines (manual through 2-axis CNC centers), combined drilling+sawing centers, roller and ball conveyors, and motorized or manual length stops. All equipment is designed in SolidWorks, wired, and assembled in-house at a 1,200 m² Saint-Malo workshop, and certified under Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC by partner Emeraude Prévention. Notable technical components include the VISUMATIC and TYROBUT NC-controlled length stops (resolutions down to 0.01 mm, accuracy ±0.1 mm/m), the CP 220/420 2-axis CNC drilling centers, the ALUMATIC CNC aluminium plate saw (up to 200–250 mm thick plate), and the R.O. radial motion CNC saw derived from 20+ years of rail saw construction. The YTORTECH sub-brand, launched in 2019, supplies proprietary abrasive discs and grinding wheels in 250–500 mm diameters, leveraging the company's 75 years of sawing experience into a recurring consumables line.

The company operates a direct, sales-led B2B model with no distributor network and no public pricing — every machine is quote-based, often multi-year for custom builds, and supported by installation, commissioning, operator training, preventive maintenance, retrofit, and a decades-deep spare-parts inventory. Primary customer segments are aluminium fabricators (including aeronautics), steel and stainless steel service centers, industrial drilling operations on bar stock and profiles, material handling automation buyers, and bespoke engineering clients with non-standard space, weight, or throughput constraints. Named enterprise references include SNCF (railway), HEXCEL (aerospace composites), AERI, ISEA FRANCE, and AFU SAS. Marketing is limited to the company's multilingual website (French, English, Spanish), YouTube product demos, and a LinkedIn page; lead capture runs through contact forms and direct phone/email inquiries to the technical-commercial team.

Revenue is generated across three streams: capital equipment (saws, drills, combined centers, conveyors, stops), consumables and spare parts (YTORTECH abrasive discs, HSS cutters, legacy parts for machines delivered decades earlier), and aftermarket services (installation, training, maintenance, retrofit). The company has been a subsidiary of the Spisadenn Group — a diversified industrial conglomerate that also owns AFU (precision mechanics and 3D metal printing), MEDIA FIRST (powder coating and sandblasting), and VIRHYDRO (hydraulic fishing equipment) — since 2018, with the Roty family founders Loïc and Patrick remaining in director roles. Operations run on approximately 20 employees across workshop fabrication, design engineering, technical sales, customer service, and accounting.

Name

Roty-Tyro

Legal name

ROTY ET FILS

Website

https://roty-tyro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French industrial machine tool manufacturer founded in 1945, producing precision sawing, drilling, combined drilling+sawing centers, conveyors, and length stops. Serves aluminium fabricators, steel service centers, aerospace, and railway customers across France and Europe through direct B2B sales, custom engineering, and aftermarket services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Industrial machine tools
• Sawing machines
• Drilling machines
• Material handling conveyors
• Abrasive cutting discs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-malo

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Machine Tool Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of industrial machine tools including sawing machines, drilling machines, combined drilling+sawing centers, conveyors, and length stops. Machines available in manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic versions. Custom machine design and manufacturing services.
2. Spare Parts & Consumables: Supply of spare parts, abrasive discs (YTORTECH brand), HSS cutters and end mills for ROTY-TYRO machines. Wide parts inventory maintained for rapid fulfillment even decades after machine delivery.
3. Aftermarket Services: Installation, commissioning, operator training, preventive maintenance, and retrofit services for existing equipment. Extends operational life of customer machinery.
4. YTORTECH Abrasive Discs: Own-brand abrasive discs and grinding wheels launched in 2019. Diameters 250mm to 500mm. Includes carbide saw blades for aluminium and steel, and abrasive wheels for grinding applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roty-Tyro designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machine tools for cutting, drilling, and material handling, including manual and CNC sawing machines (for aluminium, steel, stainless steel, Inconel, composites), drilling machines, combined drilling+sawing centres, automated length stops and bar feeders, roller/ball conveyors, and the YTORTECH range of abrasive discs. The company also builds bespoke custom machines and provides installation, training, spare parts, and retrofit services, all from its Saint-Malo facility.

Product overview

Roty-Tyro is a French manufacturer of industrial machine tools founded in 1945, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision machinery for cutting, drilling, and conveying applications. The core product lines include manual and automatic drilling machines (CPM 22/28, CP 25-T, CP 220/420), manual and automatic sawing machines for aluminum and steel (AL 350, CARFER, ALUMATIC, TMS, TPI, PF 315, R.O., TSA, AQUALAB), and combined drilling+sawing centers (CPFC ALU 220). Complementing the machine tools are measurement and automation accessories including motorized length stoppers (VISUMATIC, TYRObut), manual length stops (GUIDAL, VISIONIC), and roller/ball conveyors (TRT, TRS, TAB). The YTORTECH brand offers proprietary abrasive discs launched in 2019. Custom-made machines are available for specific industrial requirements. All products are designed, manufactured, wired, and assembled in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France, with CE marking and Machine Directive 2006/42/EC compliance. The company operates a production facility of approximately 1,200m² with a team of approximately 20 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YTORTECH: Range of grinding wheels and abrasive discs launched in 2019 based on 75 years of sawing experience. Diameter range 250mm to 500mm.

Products and services

• Custom-Made Machines Bespoke industrial machine tools designed and manufactured by Roty-Tyro to meet specific customer requirements for space constraints, integration with existing machines, oversized materials, heavy loads, ergonomics, productivity targets, and clamping needs. Complies with Machine Directive 2006/42/EC. For industrial workshops with non-standard production requirements.
• CPM 22/28 Manual Drilling Center Entry-level semi-automatic drilling machine for bars and profiles. Manual spindle descent with automatic bar feeding. Drilling capacity up to Ø22 or Ø28mm on steel 50kg. Targeted at industrial workshops needing repeatable drilling on bar stock.
• CP 25-T Automatic CNC Drilling Center CNC vertical drilling machine with touch command for producing finished parts from bars. Features tube drilling optimisation functions, automatic head descent with brushless servomotor (0.01 to 1mm/turn), 8-inch colour touchscreen, and 100 programs of 96 lines. Stroke 2000-8000mm. For industrial manufacturers needing automated drilling of bar stock.
• CP 220/CP 420 2-Axis Automatic Bar Feed Drilling Multifunctional CNC drilling centre for producing finished parts from bar stock along X and Y axes. Performs drilling, tapping, routing, and flow-drilling operations on profiles and flat bars. Automatic bar feeding via VISUMATIC system. High-speed option available. Available with 220mm or 420mm wide vises. For industrial manufacturers with high-volume drilling requirements.
• AL 350 Manual Aluminum Sawing Machine Manual circular saw with carbide tipped blade Ø350mm for cutting aluminium profiles. Features pendulum movement with swivel head for straight and angle cuts (45°/90°). 5HP three-phase 400V motor. For aluminium fabricators needing flexible small-series cutting.
• CARFER Automatic Aluminum Saw Automatic aluminium saw with carbide cutter in straight or swivel versions (Ø300, 400, or 450mm). Features ascending blade, pneumatic micro-spray lubrication, and programmable for medium to large production runs. For aluminium processors running medium to large series.
• ALUMATIC CNC Aluminum Plate Sawing Machine Numerically controlled saw for cutting thick aluminium plates up to 200mm, non-ferrous metals, and composites including sandwich panels. Features carbide milling cutter Ø500 or Ø600mm, 15-20HP motor, and ball-bearing tables for loading/unloading. Widely used in the aeronautics sector. For aerospace composites and aluminium processors.
• TMS Manual Steel Sawing Machine High precision dry abrasive cutting machine for steel sections (round, tube, rectangular, square). Grinder Ø250-508mm, 4-15HP motor, manual downfeed with optional automatic oscillation. Features pneumatic vices and integrated 24V lighting. For metalworking shops needing precision dry cutting.
• AQUALAB Manual Wet Steel Sawing Machine Wet cutting machine for difficult materials including hard steels, stainless steel, Inconel, composites, and titanium. Features oscillating grinding wheel system with sprinkler that eliminates dust and reduces noise. Grinder Ø250-500mm with 4-15HP motor. For metalworking shops cutting hard-to-machine alloys.
• TSA Automatic Wet Steel Sawing Machine Automatic wet cutting machine for difficult materials such as hard steel, stainless steel, Inconel, composites, and titanium. Features automatic depth control that measures and compensates disc wear, brushless electric servo-actuator for cutting, and 5.7" colour tactile display. For industrial production lines cutting specialty alloys.
• PF 315 HSS Milling Saw Manual precision cut-off saw with HSS saw blade for small production runs of steel products. Ø315mm cutter, 3HP three-phase motor, swiveling graduated table for straight and 45° angle cuts. For metalworking shops running small steel series.
• TPI Manual Swivel Steel Sawing Machine Manual abrasive cutting machine for steel in straight or oblique cuts (45° to 135°). Available in 4 versions with tilting head, variable motorization, and oscillation amplitude. Grinder Ø350-406mm, 7.5-10HP motor. For metalworking shops requiring angled steel cuts.
• R.O. Radial Motion CNC Sawing Machine Numerically controlled radial saw for specific products including steel grating, IPN/IPE beams, and composites. Features grinder Ø254-508mm, 3-15HP motor, 200 storable programs, automatic depth control, and brushless servo-actuator. Result of 20+ years of rail saw construction experience. For railway, construction, and special-metals cutting applications.
• CPFC ALU 220 Combined Drilling + Sawing 2-in-1 combined drilling and sawing centre for aluminium. Allows drilling and sawing of plates, rounds, tubes, and profiles in a single operation. Features SUHNER head with 2 X and Y axes for medium to large production series. For aluminium fabricators seeking single-setup processing.
• VISUMATIC Motorized Length Measuring Stopper NC motorized length measuring stopper and bar feeder for automating sawing, drilling, and punching stations. Available in standard (40kg/m load) and heavy-duty (150kg/m load) versions. Standard strokes 2000-8000mm, resolution 0.01mm, accuracy ±0.1mm/m. Features 5.7" colour touch screen with 100 programs of 96 lines. For industrial workshops needing automated bar feeding and length measurement.
• TYRObut Motorized Touch Screen Length Stopper Motorized positioning stopper with touchscreen display for precision length measurement. Available in toothed belt version (0.5mm accuracy) and rack/pinion version (0.1mm accuracy). Stores up to 12 measurement dimensions, expandable to 99. 7" colour touchscreen, 400mm/s movement speed, stroke lengths 3000-6000mm. For industrial cutting stations requiring high-accuracy repeat positioning.
• VISIONIC Digital Display Manual Length Stopper Manual length measuring stopper operated by hand wheel with digital display. Features digital readout to 0.1mm precision, quick adjustment, and adaptability to any machine in standard or heavy-duty versions. For industrial workshops needing accurate manual length measurement.
• GUIDAL Retractable Manual Length Stop Retractable manual length stop for roller conveyors. No electrical connection required. Reads measurement via ruler or LCD counter (battery powered). Slides on lateral guide operated by quick-release handle. Available lengths 500-7000mm in standard or heavy-duty versions. For roller conveyor stations in industrial workshops.
• TRT Light Load Roller Conveyor Roller conveyor with sheet metal rollers for light loads of 60-150kg/m. Welded powder-coated feet with adjustable height. Suitable as input or output for cutting, sawing, drilling, and punching machines. For industrial workshops handling light materials.
• TRS Heavy Load Roller Conveyor Welded roller conveyor with powder-coated adjustable-height structure for heavy loads of 150-250kg/m. Easy to install on any workshop machine from ROTY-TYRO or other manufacturers. For industrial workshops handling heavy bars, profiles, and tubes.
• TAB Ball Conveyor for Extra-Heavy Loads Ball conveyor with welded powder-coated structure for extra-heavy loads of 300-600kg/m. Equipped with balls and adjustment screws, easily installed on ALUMATIC machines. For aluminium plate processors and other heavy-load material handling.
• YTORTECH Abrasive Discs Abrasive discs and grinding wheels launched in 2019 under the YTORTECH sub-brand based on 75 years of sawing experience. Diameter range 250-500mm for workshop saws adapted to work constraints. Also includes carbide saw blades for aluminium and steel, and abrasive wheels for grinding applications. For industrial workshops running ROTY-TYRO and other sawing machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every machine tested before shipment with unique serial number for traceability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Spisadenn GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Parent company of ROTY & Fils since 2018. Spisadenn group includes AFU (precision mechanics and 3D metal printing), MEDIA FIRST (powder coating and sandblasting), and VIRHYDRO (hydraulic and electric fishing equipment). Group provides synergies in precision manufacturing and industrial equipment markets.
• Emeraude PréventioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety certification partner that certifies ROTY-TYRO machine tools under Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Emeraude Prévention provides compliance verification ensuring machines meet EU safety standards for industrial equipment.
• AFU SASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup subsidiary and customer of ROTY & Fils. Precision mechanics specialist and industrial labeling machine manufacturer. Produces DUVIVIER labelers and PhysioDrum ergonomic harnesses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Exact Tools: Manufacturer of precision cut-off saws (steel, stainless, aluminium) and pipe-cutting equipment. Comparable in precision dry/wet cutting of metal profiles and small-to-medium workshop customers.
• Kaltenbach: German manufacturer of sawing, drilling, punching and plate-processing lines for steel service centers and structural steel fabricators. Direct peer in metal-cutting machinery with overlapping drilling and sawing product categories.
• FOM Industrie: Italian manufacturer of CNC machining centers, sawing machines and drilling systems for aluminium and light alloys. Highly comparable product overlap with Roty-Tyro's ALUMATIC, CP drilling centers and aluminium saw lines.
• Prosaw: UK-based supplier and manufacturer of industrial metal-cutting saws, band saws and abrasive cutting machines. Comparable product range and customer profile among UK and European metalworking workshops.
• MEP (Mecal): Italian maker of manual, semi-automatic and automatic sawing machines for steel and non-ferrous metals. Closely comparable in product range (band and circular saws) and customer base of metalworking workshops and steel service centers.
• BEHRINGER GmbH: German manufacturer of band saws, circular saws and automated sawing centers for metalworking. Direct competitor in industrial metal-cutting saws and complementary material handling, serving similar fabrication and steel-service-center customers across Europe.
• KMT — Kurtz Metal Cutting Technologies: German maker of metal band saws, circular saws and abrasive cutting machines. Directly comparable in industrial sawing equipment for steel, stainless and aluminium, targeting similar fabrication and machinery OEM customers.
• Lissmac: German manufacturer of metal-cutting, drilling and material-handling equipment for fabrication shops. Comparable in drilling and sawing machinery serving steel and stainless fabricators, with complementary material-handling products.

Emerging players

• MicroStep: European manufacturer of CNC plasma, laser, oxy-fuel and waterjet cutting systems. Adjacent in automated CNC cutting of metal plates and structural profiles, increasingly relevant for high-end fabrication customers evaluating Roty-Tyro's plate-saw offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: Large German industrial machinery group spanning laser cutting, punching, bending and additive manufacturing. Overlaps with Roty-Tyro in metal-cutting/structural fabrication but operates at vastly greater scale and a broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61567399665924
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roty-et-fils

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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