What Soraluce does

Soraluce (legal entity SORALUCE S. Coop.) is a Spanish worker cooperative headquartered in Bergara (Gipuzkoa), Basque Country, founded in the 1960s and operating as a flagship machine tool brand within Danobatgroup and the broader Mondragon Corporation. The company designs and manufactures advanced CNC milling, boring, vertical turning, and multitasking machines for large-format, high-precision industrial applications, organized into six core machine families: floor-type (FA/FLP/FP/FS/FR/FXR/FXX), bed-type (TA/TAD/TAM/TR/TRD/TRM), fixed-table travelling column (SA/SAD/SAM/SLP), gantry and bridge-type (PM/PR/PX/PMG/PRG/PXG), high-rail gantry (HGA/HGP/HGR), and vertical turning centers, complemented by multitasking machines that integrate milling, boring, turning, and grinding in a single setup. Soraluce's differentiators include patented DAS+ (Dynamic Active Stabilizer) and DWS (Dynamic Workpiece Stabilizer) vibration-control systems, the VSET vision-based measuring system, and the in-house TechCore technology stack, supported by a 30,000 m2 manufacturing footprint including an Advanced Manufacturing and Assembly Center for Heads, Modules, Tables & Palletization.

The company serves enterprise customers in aerospace (Airbus, Boeing, Blue Origin), energy (wind, oil & gas, nuclear, hydropower — Baker Hughes, Siemens, MPC), capital goods, industrial vehicles (CNH Industrial, Palfinger), railways (Alstom), naval, machine tools, moulds & dies, and general engineering, with 3,000+ machines installed globally across 45 countries served via 75 contact points and an export ratio above 90%. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for custom, large-ticket machine specifications with a certified partner network for installation, service, and spare parts, monetized through one-time machine sales, turn-key projects, professional services (maintenance contracts, head service, upgrades, training), and an emerging subscription layer via the mySORALUCE portal and Soraluce Data System digital platform (Monitoring, Production, Maintenance suites). More than 100 automation projects (pendulum machining, palletizing, FMS) and 50+ in-house technological developments, validated by 18 M€ of R&D investment over five years and awards including Red Dot, CES Innovation, and Ecovadis Silver, anchor the company's positioning as a precision-engineering leader within the European machine tool industry.

Name

Soraluce

Legal name

SORALUCE S. Coop.

Website

https://soraluce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Soraluce is a Spanish worker cooperative (part of Danobatgroup/Mondragon) that designs and manufactures advanced CNC milling, boring, vertical turning, and multitasking machines for large-format precision applications, serving enterprise customers in aerospace, energy, railways, and heavy industry across 45 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Belgara Baja

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: Sale of advanced milling, boring, and vertical turning machines including floor-type, bed-type, gantry, and high-rail gantry machines. Machines are customized to customer specifications with various automation levels.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including technical assistance, preventive maintenance, spare parts, head service/repairs, and upgrades. Service packages include Essential Pack, Availability Pack, and Efficiency Pack.
3. Turn-key Projects: End-to-end project management including consultation, planning, engineering, manufacturing, installation, training, and production assistance for fully integrated machining systems.
4. mySORALUCE Portal: Customer portal providing direct service access, real-time monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and technical documentation. Currently available in Spain and France.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Soraluce designs, manufactures, and services advanced CNC milling, boring, and vertical turning machines, complemented by multitasking machines that combine milling, boring, turning, and grinding in a single setup. The portfolio includes floor-type, bed-type, fixed-table travelling column, gantry and bridge-type, high-rail gantry, and vertical lathe families, plus automation solutions (pendulum machining, palletizing, FMS), turn-key projects, and the Soraluce Data System digital platform with supporting monitoring, production, and maintenance suites. Service offerings cover technical assistance, spare parts, head service, preventive maintenance, training, upgrades, and the mySORALUCE customer portal.

Product overview

Soraluce is a global leader in advanced CNC milling, boring, and vertical turning machines with over 60 years of experience. The core product portfolio comprises six main machine families: Floor-Type Milling Boring Machines (FA, FLP, FP, FS, FR, FXR, FXX), Bed-Type Milling Machines (TA, TAD, TAM, TR, TRD, TRM), Fixed-Table Travelling Column Milling Machines (SA, SAD, SAM, SLP), Gantry & Bridge-Type Milling Machines (PM, PR, PX, PMG, PRG, PXG), High-Rail Gantry Milling Machines (HGA, HGP, HGR), and Vertical Turning Centers (VTC). These are complemented by Multitasking Machines that integrate milling, boring, turning, and grinding in a single setup. The platform is enhanced by Automation Solutions (pendulum machining, palletizing, FMS), Turn-Key Projects, and the Soraluce Data System digital platform with Monitoring, Production, and Maintenance Suites. TechCore and Advanced Technologies (including patented DAS+ and DWS systems) provide built-in differentiating capabilities. The company also offers comprehensive services including technical assistance, spare parts, head service, preventive maintenance, training, and upgrades, accessible through the mySORALUCE customer portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Floor-Type Milling Boring Machines High-performance CNC floor-type milling and boring machines providing the highest stock removal capacity with exceptional versatility for large industrial components; available in FA, FLP, FP, FS, FR, FXR, and FXX configurations tailored to specific machining needs.
• Bed-Type Milling Machines CNC bed-type milling machines engineered for exceptional power with large work envelope, high torque, superior cutting capacity, maximum rigidity and mechanical stability, and high dynamics with excellent stock removal; available in TA, TAD, TAM, TR, TRD, and TRM models.
• Fixed-Table Travelling Column Milling Machines CNC fixed-table travelling column milling machines designed to elevate productivity with high dynamics, ergonomic design, and stability for high stock removal and precision; available in SA, SAD, SAM, and SLP models.
• Gantry & Bridge-Type Milling Machines Heavy-duty gantry and bridge-type milling machines developed for the most demanding machining tasks, delivering the highest stock removal rates in roughing and best-in-class precision in finishing; available in PM, PR, PX, PMG, PRG, and PXG models.
• High-Rail Gantry Milling Machines Advanced high-rail gantry milling machines developed for high-speed cutting, exceptional precision, and large-volume machining, tailored for aerospace, mold and die, and mechanical engineering industries; capable of machining CFRP composites, light alloys, and steel-based applications; available in HGA, HGP, and HGR models.
• Vertical Turning Centers (VTC) Vertical lathes optimized for challenging industries, combining turning, milling, drilling, and grinding operations with exceptional precision and productivity for large-scale, high-precision applications.
• Multitasking Machines Advanced multitasking machines integrating milling, boring, turning, and grinding operations in a single machine setup, with high-torque multitasking heads (37/60 kW, up to 1531 Nm torque, 5000/6000/7000 rpm) and multitasking tables up to 200 Tn capacity and 8000 mm, significantly reducing production times and costs.
• Automation Solutions Comprehensive automation solutions including pendulum machining, dual palletizing, multi-palletizing, and Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) for unattended and highly productive machining processes on large-scale components; over 100 successfully installed projects globally.
• Turn-Key Projects End-to-end project management services from consultation and needs assessment through planning, engineering, manufacturing, on-site installation, training, and production assistance, providing complete customized solutions including tools, fixtures, CNC programming, and system integration.
• Soraluce Data System Platform Comprehensive digital ecosystem including advanced digital technologies and edge applications, with modular suites for production monitoring, process optimization, and predictive maintenance, supporting integration with third-party systems and standardization across CNC platforms.
• Helpline and Technical Assistance Expert technical support including helpline, remote service diagnostics, troubleshooting, and on-site assistance, delivered across 40+ countries with a 24-hour response commitment for urgent spare parts under maintenance contracts.
• Spare Parts Service High-quality original spare parts service with more than 100,000 items in stock, offering 24-hour priority shipping for contract customers and a 12-month guarantee on all spare parts.
• Head Service Expert head maintenance, repair, and upgrade service with 24-hour spare head availability and a rental pool of 150 spare heads, delivering manufacturer-quality servicing to minimize customer downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance solutions including system verification, geometric maintenance, head maintenance, and scheduled replacement of filters and consumables, offered through Essential Pack, Availability Pack, and Efficiency Pack service packages.
• Training Services Certified and advanced training services for operators, programmers, and maintenance technicians, covering User Training, Maintenance Training, CNC Training, and Digital Twin training simulations.
• Upgrades Service Hardware and software upgrade services including CNC upgrades, new heads, software updates, new cycles, machine transfers, machining engineering, quality tests, and geometric adjustments to extend machine lifecycle.
• mySORALUCE Customer Portal Customer portal providing direct service contact, real-time service query monitoring, access to the Soraluce Data System, up-to-date technical documentation, maintenance calendar, and customized services, available 24/7 from any device.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% productivity increase in gas container machining (FIBA Technologies)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• DanobatgroupcoreOthersParent company - industrial cooperative group specializing in machine tools, high-added value component production, turnkey production systems, and advanced services. Soraluce operates as a brand within Danobatgroup.
• Mondragon CorporationcoreOthersGrandparent organization - largest business group in the Basque Country and tenth largest in Spain, with 81 companies in Finance, Industry, Distribution, and Knowledge sectors. Total sales of 10,607 M€.
• 40+ Research Institutes and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoraluce's Technology Center works closely with 40 research institutes and universities worldwide, developing cutting-edge technologies and participating in innovation projects
• European R&D Projects (REED, Productive 4.0, AIMS5.0, CREDIT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in over 50 European R&D projects contributing to cutting-edge technology development and digital transformation of manufacturing
• GIMAmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner in Belgium providing installation, after-sales service, and operator training for Soraluce machines in the Belgian market
• Morris & Select Machining TechnologiesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUS-based partner providing exceptional installation and after-sales assistance for Soraluce machines in the American market
• IK4-Ideko Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology center founded in 1986, strengthening Soraluce's R&D capabilities and innovation in machining technology

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool builder with a broad CNC milling/turning portfolio — direct competitor on the general-engineering side of Soraluce's customer mix, though with a markedly different volume vs. custom-config positioning.
• Nicolás Correa: Spanish large-format CNC milling and boring machine builder headquartered in Burgos — same Iberian origin, same large-component customer set (energy, capital goods, machine tools), and overlapping product architecture in floor-type and gantry machines.
• Grob-Werke: German family-owned machine tool maker specializing in large-format milling, turning, and flexible manufacturing systems — the closest European analog to Soraluce's floor-type and gantry-heavy portfolio serving aerospace, energy, and capital-goods customers.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Korean CNC machine tool manufacturer offering large-format milling, turning, and multitasking machines — directly comparable product mix and customer-set overlap with Soraluce in heavy industry and energy.
• Makino: Japan-founded precision CNC milling and specialty machining specialist with strong aerospace and energy positions — closely comparable in precision/damping technology emphasis and large-component capability.
• Okuma: Major Japanese CNC machine tool maker with strong verticals in aerospace, energy, and heavy equipment — competes head-on with Soraluce for large-component and multitasking machine orders at global accounts.
• Breton: Italian large-format machining specialist with parallel capabilities in CNC milling, boring, and gantry systems for heavy industrial customers — directly comparable niche, mid-size footprint, and vertical mix to Soraluce.

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: One of the largest global CNC machine tool builders with a comprehensive milling, turning, and multitasking range — competes with Soraluce in multitasking capability and large-format applications while serving a much broader industrial base.
• DMG Mori: Global market leader in CNC machine tools with a far broader product range and ~€4bn revenue scale — sets the competitive ceiling and benchmark for Soraluce's premium large-format positioning across aerospace, energy, and automotive.

Emerging players

• FFG (Fair Friend Enterprise Group): Asian machine tool conglomerate built via acquisitions of established Western and Japanese machine tool brands — increasingly competes with Soraluce in heavy milling and gantry applications and represents a credible threat from Asia-based volume players.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SoraluceTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soraluce-milling-boring-multitasking-machines
• Xx.com/SORALUCE

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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