Feurst

What Feurst does

Feurst is a French manufacturer specializing in ground engaging tools (GET) — bucket teeth, adapters, and shrouds — for earthmoving, mining, quarrying, and construction machinery. Founded in 1992 in Feurs (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes), the company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Safe Metal group, leveraging the parent's metallurgical capabilities and electric arc furnace steel production. Feurst positions itself as the French market leader in patented ground engaging tools, serving end users operating excavators and loaders from 1 to 350 tonnes across multiple continents.

The product portfolio is anchored by the patented TURNKEY® hammerless locking system, comprising two specialized sub-ranges: TURNKEY® Rhino for heavy-duty mining and quarrying (machines 29-350 tonnes) and TURNKEY® Grizzly for construction and entry-level quarry applications (machines 8-65 tonnes). Supporting product lines include ORYX for extreme hot slag applications at 1300-1600°C, Fastkey for mini-excavators, and a bucket protection suite (blade shrouds, wing shrouds, heel shrouds, chocky bars, and bi-metal buttons). Manufacturing relies on electric arc furnace steel production for controlled metallurgy — teeth reach 550 HB hardness and adapters 420 HB — combined with an in-house Design and Industrialisation Department equipped with 3D printing. Quantified performance claims include 30% reduction in assembly time, 30% increase in service life, 8% reduction in fuel consumption, and up to 75% improvement in wear ratio.

Feurst monetizes through direct hardware sales of consumable wear parts, distributed via a global network of channel partners alongside an internal direct sales team with on-site diagnosis capabilities. Exclusive distribution partnerships cover Portugal and Angola (SOCIMAVIS) and India (DCS Techno Services), with additional partners in Brazil (LPR) and multiple French regions. The GETFEURST online platform enables 24/7 ordering, configuration, and quotation for SMB and mid-market customers. Feurst participates in major industry trade shows (PDAC Toronto, Intermat Paris, FNA26 Portugal) and pursues international expansion with support from Business France. The company has no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no independent ownership structure beyond its Safe Metal group parentage.

Name

Feurst

Legal name

FEURST

Website

https://feurst.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feurst is a French manufacturer of patented ground engaging tools — bucket teeth, adapters, and shrouds — for mining, quarrying, and construction machinery from 1 to 350 tonnes. A subsidiary of Safe Metal group, it distributes globally via exclusive partners and the GETFEURST online platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment Wear Parts

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Iron and Steel Forging (332111)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)

Keywords

• Ground engaging tools
• Bucket wear parts
• Excavator teeth adapters
• Mining and quarry equipment
• Steel casting wear parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Feurs

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ground Engaging Tools Sales: Sale of patented TURNKEY® teeth and adapter systems for excavators and loaders. Product ranges include TURNKEY® Rhino (mining/quarries), TURNKEY® Grizzly (construction), Fastkey (mini-excavators), and ORYX (hot slag). Both standard and heavy-duty variants available.
2. Bucket Protection Solutions: Sale of bucket protection components including blade shrouds, wing shrouds, heel shrouds, chocky bars, and bi-metal buttons. Solutions designed to extend bucket service life by 50% when fully implemented.
3. GETFEURST Online Platform: Collaborative platform and online configurator for product selection, quote generation, and order tracking. Enables 24/7 instant ordering and quotation capabilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Feurst manufactures and distributes patented steel-cast ground engaging tools (teeth, adapters, shrouds) for excavators and loaders used in mining, quarrying, construction, and hot slag applications. Its flagship TURNKEY® system features a patented hammerless locking mechanism, complemented by ORYX for extreme high-temperature slag handling, Fastkey for mini-excavators, and bucket protection components, sold through distributors and direct sales.

Product overview

Feurst offers a comprehensive portfolio of ground engaging tools and bucket protection solutions for quarrying, mining, and construction applications. The core product lines include the patented TURNKEY® system with two specialized sub-ranges: TURNKEY® Rhino for heavy-duty mining and quarry operations (sizes 10-19, machines up to 350 tonnes), and TURNKEY® Grizzly for construction and entry-level quarry machines (sizes 3-9, machines 8-65 tonnes). The portfolio also includes the ORYX system for extreme hot slag applications, the Fastkey system for mini-excavators, and a complete range of bucket protection products including blade shrouds, wing shrouds, heel shrouds, chocky bars, and bi-metal wear buttons. All products are backed by the GetFeurst online platform for ordering and configuration. The company emphasizes its metallurgy expertise with controlled steel quality, electric arc furnace manufacturing for purity, and specific hardness ratings (550 HB for teeth, 420 HB for adapters).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TURNKEY®: Patented hammerless ground engaging tools range with TURNKEY® Rhino (for mines & quarries) and TURNKEY® Grizzly (for construction)
• Fastkey
• ORCA
• ORYX
• Stickey
• Sidekey
• GETFEURST

Products and services

• TURNKEY® Rhino Patented hammerless tooth and adapter system designed for mining and quarrying machinery, featuring reversible wear caps, self-sharpening teeth, and a 180° pin rotation locking mechanism. Compatible with excavators (29-350 tonnes) and loaders (29-270 tonnes).
• TURNKEY® Grizzly Hammerless tooth and adapter system with single-use conical rubber sleeve and rotating eccentric locking mechanism for construction and entry-level quarry machines, covering excavators (8-50 tonnes) and loaders (8-65 tonnes).
• ORYX Hot Slag System Hot slag application system using self-hardening steel for blast furnace operations at extreme temperatures (1300-1600°C), featuring all-metal locking pin, washer system, and self-sharpening teeth for long service life.
• Fastkey Hammer-driven ground engaging tool solution for mini-excavators (1-11 tonnes, sizes FKM to FK2) and larger machines (11-35 tonnes, sizes FK3 to FK9).
• Bucket Protection Solutions Bucket protection components including blade shrouds, wing shrouds, heel shrouds, chocky bars, and chrome-chromium bi-metal buttons (700 HB) designed to extend bucket service life by up to 50%. Worn bucket parts sold separately with hardness up to 540 HB.
• GETFEURST Online Platform Online collaborative platform and configurator for product selection, quote generation, order placement, and order tracking, available 24/7 with live chat support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in assembly time with TURNKEY® Rhino hammerless system
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOCIMAVIS, LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 June 2026Exclusive distributor for Portugal & Angola, handling mining operations in the region. First time Feurst provides full solution under its trademark umbrella and French GET manufacturing expertise to demanding and abrasive mines conditions. Buckets equipped with TURNKEY Grizzly GET (8-40T machines) and TURNKEY Rhino GET (40-350T machines). Based in Portugal with distribution to Angola.
• DCS Techno Services Pvt. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 June 2026Partner showcasing Feurst bucket protection solutions in the Indian market. Supporting mining and earthmoving professionals throughout India with Feurst products.
• LPRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazil-based partner featuring Feurst products and demonstrating continued trust and partnership. Collaborative efforts delivering high-quality solutions to customers worldwide.
• Blanchard BTP & IndustrieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench BTP (construction/public works) distributor hosting open house events. Feurst participates in customer events for relationship building and product demonstration.
• S.A.F. Chaudronnerie Équipements T.P / Savoie Équipements T.PminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench partner for bucket solutions with TURNKEY Rhino TKN11 PR-R and bucket protections. Collaboration on custom bucket design for Caterpillar machines for granite and eruptive rock extraction in Savoie region.
• Equipements BTP Center / Flexo SoudeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench partner for rock ripping teeth applications using TURNKEY Rhino TKN15PR and Chocky Bar by Feurst. Custom fabrication and welding services.
• Business FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench trade and investment agency supporting Feurst participation at international events including PDAC 2026 (Toronto). French Corner booth arrangement at trade shows for French exhibitors.
• IFCCI (CCI France Inde)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry organizing Indo-French Business Awards. Feurst nominated for 2026 awards via Indian partner consultant.
• Safe Metal GroupcoreOthersParent company - world leader in cast steel components. Feurst is a subsidiary of Safe Metal Group, benefiting from group resources, metallurgical expertise, and global positioning.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Metso is a major supplier of mining and aggregates processing equipment and related wear parts. Feurst's GET and bucket protection products overlap with Metso's wear parts portfolio for crushing and mining applications.
• Komatsu Mining: Komatsu is a major OEM of mining shovels and excavators with captive wear parts offerings (via Hensley). Feurst's TURNKEY® Rhino customers include Komatsu PC 2000 and WA 600, illustrating the overlap between OEM and aftermarket GET competition.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Sandvik supplies a broad range of mining and rock processing equipment including ground engaging tools, drill bits, and wear parts. Competes with Feurst in the mining consumables segment through its broader mining equipment portfolio.
• Caterpillar (Cat GET): Caterpillar offers its own Cat GET (Ground Engaging Tools) line as part of its broader heavy equipment portfolio, including the K Series, J Series, and hammerless systems. Competes with Feurst primarily as an OEM-captive offering, but overlaps on the aftermarket open channel.

Emerging players

• Boart Longyear: Boart Longyear provides drilling consumables and wear parts for mining applications. While primarily focused on drilling, it represents an emerging aftermarket competitor in mining consumables adjacent to Feurst's GET business.
• Creighton Rock Drill: Creighton Rock Drill distributes and manufactures wear parts and ground engaging tools for mining and construction in Canada. Regional competitor in the GET aftermarket with similar customer overlap to Feurst.

Direct peers

• ESCO Corporation: ESCO is a leading global manufacturer of ground engaging tools (GET) for mining, construction, and earthmoving - directly competing with Feurst's TURNKEY® Rhino and Grizzly product lines. Acquired by Weir Group in 2024, ESCO has the largest installed base of bucket teeth and adapters in the industry.
• Hensley Industries (Komatsu): Hensley is a Komatsu subsidiary and direct manufacturer of GET and bucket protection products for mining and construction excavators. Competes head-to-head with Feurst on hammerless locking systems and tooth adapters for large mining shovels and excavators.
• MTG (Metalurgia, Tecnología y Gestión): MTG is a Spanish manufacturer of GET, lips, shrouds, and bucket protection products for mining and construction. A direct competitor offering hammerless locking systems and similar tooth/adapter product lines targeting the same customer base as Feurst.

Regional players

• John Deere (Hitachi JV replacement) - aftermarket wear parts: John Deere's construction equipment division offers aftermarket wear parts and ground engaging tools for its own excavator brands, with a similar product overlap to Feurst but primarily in North America. Distributes bucket teeth and adapters through its dealer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feurst
• Instagraminstagram.com/feurst.wearparts/?hl=fr
• Xx.com/feurst_safe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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