Elorbi

What Elorbi does

Elorbi is a Spanish sociedad anónima (s.a.) headquartered in Bilbao that has operated as a specialized industrial tool distributor since 1952. The company focuses on precision machining tooling for the automotive industry, with particular depth in disc brake manufacturing, and distributes products from a portfolio of leading German manufacturers including Bilz, Diebold, Schunk, Hartner, Fahrion, AMF, Destaco, Reime Noris, and Otto Bilz. Its core product set spans cubic boron nitride (CBN) and polycrystalline diamond (PCD/PKD) inserts, tool holding systems, vibration isolation mounts, clamping solutions, and precision drilling and threading tools.

Beyond distribution, Elorbi generates revenue through technical advisory services (tool selection, process adaptation, issue resolution), preventive and corrective maintenance, tool repair and reconstruction, tool and process optimization, and custom jig and fixture design including special solid carbide tool fabrication. The company serves enterprise customers across Spain's automotive and machine tool sectors, with named logos including Renault, Nissan, ZF, Gestamp, CIE Automotive, Horse, Fagor, Sidenor, MAT Foundry, Etxetar, EF Group, Hexagon, and Breyden.

Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by technical engineers, with marketing conducted through the company website, downloadable PDF catalogs, and bottom-of-funnel technical consultation via phone and email. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Elorbi holds ISO 9001 certification issued by German certification entities and positions itself as a technical partner rather than a volume distributor. With 1-10 employees, operations are confined to Spain, and there are no recorded funding rounds, acquisitions, or subsidiaries.

Name

Elorbi

Legal name

Elorbi, s.a.

Website

https://elorbi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elorbi is a Bilbao-based Spanish industrial tool distributor founded in 1952, specializing in German precision machining tools (CBN/PCD inserts, tool holders, anti-vibration systems) and technical services for automotive disc brake manufacturers and machine tool customers across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tool Distribution

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brake Control & Modulation Systems (ABS/ESC/EBD Modules & Hydraulics) (IMACAIAF)

Keywords

• Industrial tool distribution
• Precision machining tools
• Disc brake manufacturing
• Technical assistance services
• Industrial maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tool Distribution: Distribution of specialized industrial machining tools including cutting tools, clamping systems, and precision tooling. The company serves as the official representative of leading German brands in the Spanish market.
2. Technical Assistance and Maintenance: Technical advisory services for tool selection, issue resolution, and process adaptation. Includes preventive and corrective maintenance services to extend tool life and reduce unplanned downtime.
3. Tool Optimization: Tool and process improvement services to increase performance, precision, and efficiency in demanding manufacturing lines.
4. Tool Repair and Reconstruction: Service, repair, and reconstruction of motorized tools, including fixture recovery, prototype design and manufacturing, and special solid carbide tool fabrication.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elorbi distributes specialized industrial machining tools from leading German manufacturers (Bilz, Diebold, Schunk, Hartner, Fahrion, AMF, Reime Noris) for automotive disc brake production and general machine tool applications. The company provides technical advisory, preventive and corrective maintenance, tool optimization, and tool repair and reconstruction services, with a dedicated focus on precision tooling for demanding production lines in Spain.

Product overview

Elorbi operates as a specialized industrial tool distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the automotive sector, particularly focused on disc brake manufacturing. The core product offering consists of CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) and PCD/PKD (Polycrystalline Diamond) cutting tool inserts available through downloadable catalogs, alongside anti-vibration mounts for machinery. The company distributes industrial tools from leading German manufacturers including WSP, Rueckwaertsbearbeitung, FAHRION, REIME, HARTNER, BECK, and others. Services include technical assistance and advisory, preventive/corrective maintenance, tool optimization, and custom jig/fixture design and manufacturing. The company positions itself as a complete solution provider from tool selection through maintenance and optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBN Cutting Inserts (Cubic Boron Nitride)

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 years of industrial experience supporting manufacturing operations

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BilzcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading German manufacturer of vibration isolation systems, pneumatic bases, and impact dampening solutions. Elorbi distributes Bilz products including FAEBI and BI AIR pneumatic bases for machine isolation and vibration control.
• Hermann BilzcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of high-speed solid carbide drills (HFS series) and PREAL tools for precision machining applications requiring integral carbide tooling.
• DieboldcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of high-precision tool holding systems including HSK connections for machine tool applications requiring maximum concentricity and precision.
• Reime NoriscoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of universal milling cutters and specialized machining tools. Elorbi distributes the NORIS UNIVERSAL milling cutter capable of drilling, threading, and countersinking with a single tool.
• HartnercoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of precision drilling and machining tools for industrial applications.
• FahrioncoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of precision ER/ESX clamping collets and SUPER collets for enhanced tool holding accuracy, improved concentricity, and extended tool life with internal cooling capability.
• AMFcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of industrial clamping and workholding solutions for machine tool applications.
• DestacocoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of industrial clamping and automation solutions for machine tool and manufacturing applications.
• SchunkcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of TRIBOS tool holding system achieving concentricity below 0.003mm for maximum precision in solid carbide tool clamping.
• Otto BilzcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of GNCK high-speed threading tool with auto-reversal capability, reducing threading cycle time and extending spindle life.
• Swiss ToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss manufacturer of precision industrial tools for machining applications.
• WSPcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of cutting tools and precision machining solutions included in Elorbi's specialized catalog.
• RueckwaertsbearbeitungcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of specialized machining tools included in Elorbi's product catalog for industrial applications.
• AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of aerospace-grade machining tools and precision components included in Elorbi's specialized catalog.
• PSCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrecision tool manufacturer included in Elorbi's specialized industrial tool catalog.
• MesstechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationMetrology and measurement technology solutions provider included in Elorbi's catalog.
• SpannkraftpruefercoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of clamping force measurement equipment for quality control in machining operations.
• WTEcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial measurement and testing equipment manufacturer included in Elorbi's specialized catalog.
• BECKcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial tooling manufacturer included in Elorbi's specialized catalog.
• Vollhartmetall_BohrencoreTechnology or IntegrationSolid carbide drilling solutions manufacturer for precision machining applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US industrial distributor of metalworking tools, MRO supplies, and machine tool accessories with growing European presence. Comparable business model as a multi-brand industrial tooling distributor serving manufacturing customers.
• Walter Tools (Sandvik): German precision cutting tool brand within the Sandvik group, focused on turning, milling, drilling, and tooling systems for automotive and aerospace. Competes directly with the German brands Elorbi distributes (Hartner, Gühring-style positioning).
• Gühring: German manufacturer of rotary cutting tools (drills, taps, reamers) supplying automotive and industrial OEMs globally. Comparable to Elorbi's distributed Hartner/Bilz carbide-drilling lineup for precision automotive machining.
• Kennametal: US-headquartered manufacturer of metalworking tools, inserts, and tool holders serving global automotive and industrial OEMs. Comparable to Elorbi's distributed cutting tool and tooling portfolio for disc brake and machining applications.
• Mapal Dr. Kress: German family-owned manufacturer of precision tooling for hole making and machining, with deep automotive customer base including driveline and chassis suppliers. Comparable to Elorbi's distributed precision tooling for disc brake machining.
• Würth Industry Iberia: Spanish arm of the Würth Group's industrial division supplying fastening, assembly, and tooling materials to industrial OEMs. Competes with Elorbi for automotive and machine-tool tooling budgets across Spain.
• Fastenal Spain: Global industrial supply and fastener distributor with an expanding European footprint including Spain. Comparable as a broad-line industrial tooling and consumables distributor to manufacturing customers.
• Sandvik: Swedish global manufacturer of metal-cutting tools and machining solutions, with a major automotive end-market. Sandvik competes with Elorbi's distributed brand portfolio (Walter, Dormer Pramet) and addresses overlapping precision tooling buyers.

Direct peers

• Hoffmann Group: Germany-headquartered industrial tool and machine tool accessory distributor with a multinational footprint including Spain. Closest direct competitor to Elorbi in serving automotive and metalworking customers with German premium tooling brands.

Others

• Bilz Werkzeugfabrik: German manufacturer of vibration-isolation systems, tool holders, and pneumatic bases that Elorbi distributes in Spain. Functions as a key upstream supplier rather than competitor, but the relationship is central to Elorbi's competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elorbi-sa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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