B. GROB do Brasil S.A. Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas Operatrizes e Ferramentas

What B. GROB do Brasil S.A. Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas Operatrizes e Ferramentas does

B. GROB do Brasil S.A. Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas Operatrizes e Ferramentas is the Brazilian operating subsidiary of the German GROB Group (GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG), a family-managed machine tool manufacturer established in 1926. Founded in 1956 in São Bernardo do Campo (São Paulo), the Brazilian facility occupies 45,000 m² of production area and employs approximately 770 people. It operates as one of six global production plants (Germany, Brazil, USA, China, Italy, India) that anchor a network of 14 wholly-owned sales and service subsidiaries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Brazil serves as the group's Latin American manufacturing and sales hub, including coverage of Mexico via GROB MEXICO S.A. de C.V.

The company's core offering centers on high-precision CNC machining centers and turn-key production systems. Key product families include 5-axis machining centers (G150 through G750 series, plus GP1350 portal machines), modular G-modules (G300-G720), specialized machining centers for frame/chassis parts, extruded profiles, and mega/giga-castings, plus 5-axis mill-turn centers. A dedicated electromobility portfolio covers e-motor, battery, and fuel cell production systems with associated winding and inserting technology. Complementary lines include assembly systems, automation solutions (G900 series including PSS-R900 rotary pallet storage), additive manufacturing, and the Cosera Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for end-to-end production control. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are issued through a direct enterprise reference-request process.

GROB sells exclusively through a direct enterprise field sales model, targeting large OEMs and tier-1 suppliers in automotive (primary vertical), aerospace & defence, mechanical engineering, die & mold, medical technology, energy technology, and semiconductor industries. Emerging business areas address manufacturing solutions for humanoid robots and drone systems. Revenue is generated from new machine sales, aftermarket services (field service, service agreements, overhauls, motorized spindle service, training), used-machine trade-in/buy-back programs, and Cosera MES licensing. Group-level annual output reached €2.0 billion in FY2024 with 9,600 employees globally. Customer logos are not publicly disclosed, but the enterprise direct-sales model and primary automotive focus imply a concentrated customer base of large industrial buyers.

Name

B. GROB do Brasil S.A. Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas Operatrizes e Ferramentas

Legal name

B. GROB do Brasil S.A. Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas Operatrizes e Ferramentas

Website

https://grob4care.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

B. GROB do Brasil is the Brazilian manufacturing subsidiary of the German GROB Group, producing CNC machining centers, turn-key production systems, and electromobility equipment for automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial OEMs in Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery / CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Platform/Skateboard & Chassis Integration Manufacturing (IMACACAI)

Keywords

• CNC machining centers
• Production automation systems
• Turn-key manufacturing systems
• Electromobility production technology
• Industrial machine tools

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

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. Machine Tool Sales: GROB designs, manufactures, and sells advanced machining centers, universal machining centers, and specialized production systems. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales of new machines and turn-key systems. Products span 5-axis machining centers, mill-turn centers, portal milling machines, G-modules, and specialized machines for mega/giga-castings and extruded profiles.
2. Aftermarket Services: Comprehensive service offerings including field service, service agreements, material supply, in-house repairs, overhaul and modernization, motorized spindle service, and training programs. Revenue generated through service contracts and spare parts supply.
3. Quality Checked Used Machines: Sale of refurbished and quality-checked used machines, including trade-in and buy-back programs, extending machine lifecycle revenue.
4. Digitalization Solutions (Cosera): Sale and licensing of Cosera MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for production process control and digitalization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

B. GROB do Brasil S.A. is the Brazilian manufacturing subsidiary of GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, producing and selling CNC machining centers, modular production systems (G-modules), and turn-key automated production lines for industrial manufacturers. The portfolio spans 4-axis and 5-axis universal machining centers, portal milling machines, dedicated machining centers for frame structures and mega/giga-castings, electromobility production systems for e-motors, batteries, and fuel cells, winding and inserting technology, assembly systems, automation solutions, and the Cosera MES digitalization platform.

Product overview

GROB is a family-managed manufacturing technology company (established 1926) offering a comprehensive portfolio of CNC machining centers and production systems. The core offering spans multiple product lines: G-modules (G300-G720 series) as modular machining units; dedicated machining centers for frame/chassis parts (F-series), mega/giga-castings, and extruded profiles; universal machining centers with 4-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn capabilities (G150-G750 series including GP1350 portal machines); and electromobility production systems for e-motors, batteries, and fuel cells. The portfolio is complemented by winding/inserting technology, assembly systems (lines and stations), automation solutions including the G900 series with rotary pallet storage (PSS-R900), additive manufacturing, and the Cosera MES system for digital production control. Additional offerings include used machine programs and emerging solutions for humanoid robots and drone systems. The company serves sectors including automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, energy, semiconductors, and die/mold industries, with manufacturing facilities in Germany (headquarters), Brazil, USA, China, Italy, and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cosera: MES system / control system for the entire production process
• G-modules
• G900 series

Products and services

• G-modules (G300, G500, G700, G320, G520, G720) Modular machining unit systems designed for flexible integration into various machine configurations; the G-series spans compact (G300/G320), medium (G500/G520), and large (G700/G720) variants for different machining requirements across industrial customers.
• Machining Centers for Frame Structure and Chassis Parts (G500F, G520F, G600F, G700F, G720F) Specialized machining centers designed for processing automotive frame structures and chassis components, offering high precision and efficiency for body-in-white manufacturing for automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Machining Centers for Mega- and Giga-Castings Large-scale machining centers engineered for processing massive casting components used in electric vehicle platforms and industrial applications, serving automotive and industrial manufacturers.
• Machining Center for Extruded Profiles Specialized machining solution for processing extruded aluminum and metal profiles with high precision and throughput, for industrial manufacturers in automotive and structural applications.
• Modular Special-Purpose Machines Customizable machining systems built on modular architecture for specialized manufacturing applications, configured to customer-specific production requirements.
• Turn-key Systems Complete manufacturing system solutions from design through implementation, providing integrated production lines for specific manufacturing requirements, delivered as fully operational turn-key factories.
• 4-Axis Machining Centers Universal machining centers with 4-axis capability for complex part machining across various industrial applications, for general industrial manufacturers.
• 5-Axis Machining Centers (G150, G350, G350a, G550, G550a, G750) High-precision 5-axis machining centers including the G150 entry-level model and the a-series variants for complex 5-sided and simultaneous 5-axis machining operations, for aerospace, medical, and precision industrial customers.
• 5-Axis Mill-Turn Machining Centers (G350T, G550T, G750T) Combined milling and turning centers with 5-axis capability for complete part machining in a single setup, featuring integrated live tooling and spindle functionality for industrial manufacturers.
• 5-Axis Portal Milling Machining Center (GP1350) Large-scale gantry-type portal milling machine with 5-axis capability for processing large workpieces with high precision and rigidity, for aerospace, energy, and large-component manufacturers.
• e-Motor Production Technology Complete production systems for electric motor manufacturing including stator and rotor processing, winding technology, and assembly solutions, for automotive e-motor manufacturers and tier suppliers.
• Battery Production Technology Manufacturing solutions for battery pack production including cell processing, module assembly, and pack integration systems, for automotive and energy-storage battery manufacturers.
• Fuel Cell Production Technology Production systems for hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing including membrane electrode assembly (MEA) processing and stack integration, for automotive and energy fuel cell manufacturers.
• Winding and Inserting Technology Automated winding machines for stators and rotors in electric motor production, including hairpin and distributed winding solutions, for e-motor manufacturers.
• Assembly Lines Automated assembly line systems for final product assembly with integrated testing and quality verification, for industrial manufacturers.
• Assembly Stations Modular assembly work stations with manual and semi-automatic configurations for flexible manufacturing operations, for industrial manufacturers.
• Automation Solutions (G900 Series) Smart automation systems including the rotary pallet storage system (PSS-R900) and automated material handling for unmanned production, for industrial manufacturers.
• Additive Manufacturing Additive manufacturing solutions integrated with conventional machining for hybrid production approaches, for industrial manufacturers.
• Cosera MES System Manufacturing Execution System (MES) providing control and monitoring for the entire production process, enabling digitalization of manufacturing operations. Sold as a standalone digitalization offering for industrial customers.
• Quality Checked Used Machines Refurbished and certified pre-owned GROB machines with quality verification and warranty programs, for industrial buyers seeking cost-effective used machinery.
• Trade-in & Buy-back Program Machine trade-in and buy-back services enabling existing GROB customers to upgrade to new GROB equipment.
• Solutions for Humanoid Robots Manufacturing solutions for humanoid robot production, addressing emerging robotics industry requirements with custom machining and production technology.
• Solutions for Drone Systems Specialized manufacturing technology for unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) production applications, for drone manufacturers.
• Field Service and Aftermarket Services Comprehensive aftermarket services including field service, service agreements, material supply, in-house repairs, overhaul and modernization, motorized spindle service, and training programs for installed GROB machine base.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.0 billion euro annual output
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LEAD (South Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026GROB has partnered with LEAD in South Africa to strengthen its market presence in the region. The partnership was announced on April 30, 2026, and is intended to expand GROB's distribution and service reach in South Africa through a strategic local partner with domain expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Haas Automation: Largest American machine tool builder offering CNC vertical machining centers, lathes, and rotary products. Adjacent peer to GROB serving machining customers across automotive, aerospace, and general industrial sectors, though focused more on mid-market than premium 5-axis.
• EMAG Group: German machine tool manufacturer offering turning, grinding, and machining systems for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable to GROB as a privately-held German mid-cap machine tool specialist with vertical machining expertise.
• Okuma Corporation: Major Japanese machine tool builder offering CNC turning, machining, and multi-tasking centers. Comparable to GROB's 4-axis and 5-axis universal machining centers serving industrial manufacturing customers.
• Makino Milling Machine: Japanese machine tool manufacturer specializing in horizontal machining centers, 5-axis vertical machining, and EDM. Direct competitor to GROB in high-precision machining for aerospace, automotive, and die/mold sectors.
• DMG Mori: Global machine tool leader formed by the merger of German Deckel Maho and Japanese Mori Seiki. Directly comparable to GROB as a manufacturer of 5-axis machining centers, mill-turn machines, and turn-key production systems serving automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-based division of Georg Fischer offering EDM, milling, and laser texturing machines. Direct peer to GROB in high-precision machining for aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese machine tool manufacturer with global operations producing 5-axis machining centers, multi-tasking machines, and automation systems. Comparable to GROB's universal machining center and turn-key system offerings for automotive and aerospace.
• Hermle AG: German machine tool manufacturer specializing in 5-axis machining centers and automation. Direct competitor to GROB in the premium 5-axis universal machining center segment, serving similar aerospace, medical, and mechanical engineering customers.
• Trumpf: German family-owned manufacturer of machine tools (laser cutting, punching, bending) and laser technology. Comparable to GROB as a privately-held German industrial machinery leader with global footprint serving automotive and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• FFG (Fair Friend Group): Taiwanese machine tool conglomerate owning multiple machine tool brands (Schaublin, Heller, etc.). Comparable to GROB as a broad industrial machinery player with global operations, though operating across more diverse product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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