Grover International

What Grover International does

Grover International (ООО «Гровер Интернэшнел») is a privately held Russian industrial equipment distributor and integrator headquartered in Moscow that has been operating continuously since 1993. The company supplies metalworking, forging-press, forming, bending, and coordinate measurement equipment, holding exclusive representation of major Indian manufacturers LMW, BFW, ISGEC, and ITL, plus German MATEC and Indian specialty supplier Precihole. Its catalog spans more than a dozen product categories, including CNC lathes, vertical and horizontal machining centers, EDM machines, mechanical/hydraulic/servo presses, deep-drilling and honing equipment, grinding machines, friction welding systems, sheet metal working, and pipe bending machines. There is no indication of patents, trademarks, proprietary certifications, or institutional ownership.

The company operates a direct B2B sales model from its Moscow headquarters, engaging with both small/medium industrial enterprises and large corporate clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with two core revenue streams: (1) one-time/perpetual-license equipment sales of represented manufacturers' machines, and (2) professional services covering equipment launch, maintenance, modernization, technical specification development and audit, and operator training. Operating geography is limited to Russia and CIS, with no subsidiaries, parent entities, or disclosed international offices.

All growth evidence is historical and structural rather than recent: there are no disclosed funding rounds, M&A transactions, leadership changes, or dated product launches in the available input. The company's competitive posture depends on its curated multi-brand supplier portfolio and bundled service offering rather than on proprietary technology, intellectual property, or software/digital capabilities, and no AI/ML features, APIs, or digital platform components are referenced.

Name

Grover International

Legal name

ООО «Гровер Интернэшнел»

Website

https://groverltd.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grover International (Гровер Интернэшнел) is a Moscow-based industrial equipment distributor founded in 1993 that supplies metalworking, forging, pressing, and metrology machinery — primarily from Indian principals LMW, BFW, ISGEC, and ITL — to Russian and CIS industrial enterprises through direct B2B sales with full installation, commissioning, and lifecycle service support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of metalworking, forging-press, forming and bending equipment, coordinate measuring machines from represented manufacturers
2. Service and Support: Equipment launch, maintenance, modernization, training, and technological support services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Grover International is a Russian industrial equipment distributor and systems integrator that supplies metalworking, forging-press, forming, bending, and coordinate measuring equipment on behalf of represented Indian and international manufacturers (LMW, BFW, ISGEC, ITL, MATEC GmbH, Precihole). The company delivers the full equipment lifecycle — from technical specification development and procurement audit through installation, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing maintenance and modernization.

Product overview

Grover International (ООО «Гровер Интернэшнел») is a Russian industrial equipment distributor founded in 1993, specializing in direct supply of metalworking, forging-pressing, forming, bending, and metrology equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of CNC machining equipment organized into product categories including CNC lathes (turning groups), milling machines and machining centers, measuring equipment, cutting/sawing equipment, deep drilling machines, honing, grinding, friction welding, presses, EDM equipment, sheet metal processing, and pipe bending machines. The product range includes branded equipment from LMW (CNC lathes), BFW (milling and turning centers), ITL (cutting equipment), ISGEC (presses), Precihole (deep drilling), MATEC (machining centers), alongside complementary services covering equipment installation, maintenance, modernization, technical specification development, and operator training. The company serves both SME and large corporate clients across various industrial sectors in Russia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Lathes (Turning Group) (Токарная группа) CNC lathes including machines with inclined beds, horizontal guides, driven tools, Y-axis capability, counter-spindles, universal turning-milling centers, vertical turning machines, and spherical turning models for precision turning operations at Russian industrial manufacturers.
• Milling Machines and Machining Centers (Фрезерные станки и Обрабатывающие центры) Horizontal and vertical machining centers, console-type milling machines, and multi-axis milling centers for complex machining operations, including BFW series BMV, Virat, Mach, HSTC, MCR, PRIMA Pro, ORION, and vertical turning centers.
• Measuring Equipment (Измерительное оборудование) Coordinate measuring machines and measuring arms for precision quality control, inspection, and dimensional metrology in industrial production.
• Cutting / Sawing Equipment (Отрезная группа / Пилы) Disc saws, horizontal and vertical band saws, and special-purpose band saws (including customer-specific solutions) for metal cutting operations in industrial production.
• Deep Drilling Machines (Станки глубокого сверления) Deep hole drilling machines covering small diameters, single-axis and multi-axis configurations, BTA technology drilling, tube sheet manufacturing machines, and roller burnishing / superfinishing finishing equipment.
• Honing Machines (Хонинговальные станки) Vertical and horizontal honing machines for precision bore finishing and cylinder honing operations.
• Grinding Equipment (Шлифовальное оборудование) Cylindrical, surface, and other grinding machines for high-precision finishing operations in metalworking production.
• Friction Welding Machines (Машины сварки трением) Rotational friction welding machines and industry-specific friction welding solutions for joining metal components in industrial production.
• Presses (Прессы) Mechanical, hydraulic, and servo-drive presses — including standard C-frame, two-post, and specialized configurations — for stamping and forming operations across industries.
• EDM Equipment (Электроэрозионное оборудование) Wire-cut EDM machines, copy-piercing EDM machines, and EDM super drills for complex shape cutting and small-hole machining.
• Sheet Metal Benders and Shears (Листогибы, Ножницы) Sheet metal bending machines and shearing equipment for fabrication operations in industrial plants.
• Pipe Bending Machines (Трубогибочные станки) Single-axis to multi-axis CNC-controlled pipe and tube bending machines for industrial tube and pipe forming.
• Equipment Launch Services (Запуск оборудования) Installation, commissioning, and industrial launch services for supplied metalworking and forging equipment.
• Equipment Maintenance and Modernization (Обслуживание и модернизация) Ongoing maintenance and modernization services to extend equipment lifespan and upgrade capabilities for industrial customers.
• Technical Specification Development and Audit (Разработка и аудит технических заданий) Custom technical specification creation and technical audit services supporting customers in equipment selection and procurement decisions.
• Training and Support (Обучение и поддержка) Post-implementation operator training and ongoing technological support services for installed industrial equipment.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LMW - Lakshmi Machine WorkscoreTechnology or IntegrationIndian manufacturer specializing in CNC turning centers - vertical and horizontal centers, turning-milling centers, equipment with driven tools, and custom solutions per customer requirements. LMW has been in operation since 1962 and is a world-renowned company with 60% market share in India's textile machinery industry.
• BFW - Bharat Fritz WernercoreTechnology or IntegrationLargest machine tool manufacturing enterprise in India specializing in CNC milling and turning equipment with computer control. Produces vertical and horizontal machining centers, vertical turning-milling machines, and special purpose aggregates. Certified to ISO9001:2000 and EMS 14000 standards.
• ISGEC GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationMultifaceted heavy engineering company with over 80 years of experience developing engineering solutions. Specializes in closed-type mechanical and hydraulic presses, C-frame presses, and servo-driven presses. Has over 900 qualified engineers and serves customers in 90 countries across 6 continents.
• ITL Industries LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndian manufacturer with two divisions: pipe manufacturing production lines and sawing equipment (horizontal and vertical band saws, circular saws). Developed first in India CNC-controlled circular saw machine with tungsten carbide-coated discs. Serves over 2000 customers across various industries.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial: Large US industrial distributor of metalworking and MRO products to industrial customers. Comparable business model (B2B distribution of metalworking equipment and supplies) though serving North America rather than Russia.
• Kennametal: US-based supplier of metalworking tools, inserts, and wear-resistant solutions serving industrial customers globally. Overlaps with Grover's metalworking customer base in Russia.
• Haas Automation: One of the largest CNC machine tool manufacturers in North America, producing lathes, machining centers, and vertical mills. Comparable to Grover's portfolio of CNC metalworking equipment, though Haas is a manufacturer whereas Grover distributes third-party brands.
• Sandvik: Swedish global engineering group with a major metal cutting and digital manufacturing division. Comparable as a supplier into Russian industrial metalworking customers through distribution channels.
• TRUMPF: German manufacturer of machine tools (laser cutting, punching, bending) and laser technology. Comparable product categories in sheet metal processing and forming equipment that overlap with Grover's portfolio.
• Fastenal: Large US industrial distributor with extensive product range sold to industrial customers. Comparable B2B distribution model and customer overlap in industrial manufacturing, though serving North American markets.
• W.W. Grainger: Major US industrial supply distributor serving businesses with maintenance, repair, and operating products. Comparable as a broad industrial B2B distributor, though Grainger focuses on MRO consumables rather than capital metalworking equipment.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centers, and multi-tasking machines with a strong global presence. Directly competes in the same product categories Grover distributes, and competes for Russian industrial customers.
• DMG Mori: Global leading manufacturer of CNC turning centers, machining centers, and advanced metal-cutting machines. Overlaps directly with Grover's core product categories (CNC lathes, milling, multi-axis centers) but operates as a major OEM rather than a regional distributor.

Direct peers

• Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW): Indian manufacturer of CNC turning centers (LL, LR, LTV, LVS series) and a key supplier-partner of Grover International. Directly comparable product line; Grover serves as LMW's representative in the Russian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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