JAFO
JAFO (Jarocińska Fabryka Obrabiarek S.A.) is a Polish machine tool manufacturer (founded 1952) producing CNC and conventional milling machines, lathes, and special-purpose machines, plus overhauls, gear production, and contract machining services for industrial manufacturing customers worldwide, currently operating under Polish bankruptcy proceedings as a branch of Marat sp. z o.o.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersJarocin, Poland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What JAFO does
JAFO (Jarocińska Fabryka Obrabiarek S.A., also styled Jarocin Machine-Tools Factory Joint Stock Company) is a Polish machine tool manufacturer established in 1952 and headquartered at ul. Zaciszna 14, Jarocin, Wielkopolskie. The firm designs and produces CNC milling machines, conventional milling machines, bed-type milling machines, conventional lathes, and customer-specific special machines, complemented by optional equipment such as magnetic tables, cutting tools, and digital readout systems. Its machine park includes high-precision assets — ZAYER XIOS 4000 (positioning accuracy 0.01/4000mm, repeatability 0.005mm), OKUMA MA600HII, VESTA 1000, VT950 CNC lathe, CNC cylindrical grinding machines, CNC broaching, and the NILES ZE400 gear grinding center — enabling gear grinding to accuracy class 3-4 and surface grinding to class 8-9.
The company earns revenue across four streams: one-time sales of new and rebuilt machine tools; professional industrial services covering mechanical machining, gear wheel production, welding, painting, and assembly; capital overhauls of milling machines and lathes (including third-party domestic and foreign makes), with modernization using digital readouts; and used machine sales. GTM is enterprise field sales through the Trade & Marketing Department, supported by a multi-language website (Polish, English, German, Russian), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram channels, and EU-funded procurement participation. Customers are industrial manufacturing companies in Poland and abroad; pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are obtained by direct contact.
JAFO operates as a branch of parent company Marat spółka z o.o. and is currently in Polish bankruptcy/restructuring proceedings (upadłość/restrukturyzacja) administered by syndic Maria Perlińska, with registry data recording operating status as 'closed' and headcount reduced to 9 employees. The 2017 EU co-financing programs and continued web/social presence indicate residual operational activity, but the insolvency context dominates the current investment picture.
JAFO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- JAFO
- Legal name
- Jarocińska Fabryka Obrabiarek Spółka Akcyjna
- Website
- https://jafo.com.pl
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Closed
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- JAFO (Jarocińska Fabryka Obrabiarek S.A.) is a Polish machine tool manufacturer (founded 1952) producing CNC and conventional milling machines, lathes, and special-purpose machines, plus overhauls, gear production, and contract machining services for industrial manufacturing customers worldwide, currently operating under Polish bankruptcy proceedings as a branch of Marat sp. z o.o.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
JAFO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machine Tools
- NAICS
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers)Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Machine Tools & Metalworking Equipment
Keywords
Where JAFO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jarocin
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
JAFO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Machine Tool Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of CNC and conventional milling machines, lathes, and special machines. Includes new machine production and sales of refurbished/modernized machines.
- Industrial Services: Precision machining, gear wheel production, welding, painting, assembly, and other manufacturing services for industrial clients. Services include mechanical machining, gear cutting, and heat treatment.
- Machine Overhauls and Repair: Capital overhauls of cutting machines including their own production and other domestic and foreign manufacturers. Complete disassembly, guideway grinding, lead screw regeneration, and modernization with digital readouts.
- Used Machine Sales: Sale of used and rebuilt machine tools from their inventory
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
JAFO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
JAFO designs, manufactures, and sells CNC and conventional machine tools — milling machines, bed type milling machines, lathes, and custom special machines — for industrial metalworking customers. In addition, the company provides industrial services including precision mechanical machining, gear wheel production, welding, painting, assembly, and full machine overhauls (including modernization with digital readouts) and supplies used/rebuilt machines from its inventory.
Product overview
JAFO (Jarocińska Fabryka Obrabiarek S.A.) is a Polish machine tool manufacturer offering a portfolio of metalworking machinery. The core product lineup includes CNC Milling Machines for automated precision operations, Conventional Milling Machines for manual operations, Bed Type Milling Machines for heavy-duty applications, and Conventional Lathes for turning operations. Additionally, Special Machines are manufactured to customer specifications. The company also provides a full range of Industrial Services including mechanical machining, gear wheel manufacturing, welding, painting, assembling, and industrial cooperation, as well as comprehensive Overhaul services for both milling machines and lathes. Optional Equipment such as magnetic tables, cutting tools, and digital readout systems complement the product offering.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CNC Milling Machines Computer numerically controlled milling machines for automated precision metalworking, including cutting, drilling, and shaping of workpieces. Targeted at industrial manufacturing customers.
- Conventional Milling Machines Manually operated milling machines for general metalworking operations without CNC control. Targeted at industrial manufacturing customers.
- Bed Type Milling Machines Heavy-duty bed-type milling machines with robust construction designed for machining large workpieces in demanding industrial operations.
- Conventional Lathes Manually controlled turning machines for cylindrical metalworking operations including turning, threading, and facing. Targeted at industrial manufacturing customers.
- Special Machines Custom-designed special-purpose machines built to customer specifications for unique machining requirements. Targeted at industrial customers with specialized production needs.
- Optional Equipment Supplementary equipment and accessories sold with JAFO machine tools, including clamping systems, magnetic tables, cutting tools, and digital readout systems.
- Industrial Services Bundled industrial services including mechanical machining, gear wheel production, welding, painting, assembling, industrial cooperation, servicing & repair services, and other manufacturing services supplied to industrial clients.
- Machine Overhauls and Repairs Capital overhauls of cutting machines — both JAFO-produced and other domestic and foreign manufacturers — covering milling machines and lathes. Includes complete disassembly, guideway grinding, lead screw regeneration, and modernization with digital readouts, backed by warranty.
- Used Machines Sale of used and rebuilt machine tools from JAFO's inventory, offered to manufacturing customers as a lower-cost alternative to new equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Positioning accuracy 0.01/4000mm and repeatability 0.005mm for ZAYER XIOS 4000
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use JAFO
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
JAFO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature13 records
JAFO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
JAFO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- TOS Varnsdorf: TOS Varnsdorf is a Czech manufacturer of heavy-duty bed-type milling machines and horizontal boring machines — a Central European machine tool peer with overlapping product categories (bed-type mills, large workpieces) and similar mid-market positioning.
- Hurco Companies: Hurco manufactures CNC milling machines, turning centers and bed-type mills targeting job shops and small-to-medium industrial customers — closely aligned with JAFO's mix of CNC and conventional/bed-type milling machines serving B2B manufacturing clients.
- Kovosvit MAS: Kovosvit MAS is a Czech machine tool manufacturer producing CNC lathes, machining centers and conventional machines — directly comparable to JAFO's mixed CNC/conventional portfolio and similar Central European industrial customer base.
- HWACHEON: HWACHEON is a Korean manufacturer of CNC lathes and machining centers — directly comparable product portfolio to JAFO's lathes and CNC mills, and notably listed by JAFO itself as part of its installed equipment base.
Broad incumbents
- Doosan Machine Tools: Doosan Machine Tools produces CNC lathes, machining centers and milling machines. Comparable to JAFO's portfolio with stronger global footprint and broader automation integration.
- GF Machining Solutions: GF Machining Solutions produces CNC milling, EDM and laser texturing machines — overlaps with JAFO's CNC milling portfolio, especially in high-precision and mold/die applications.
- Haas Automation: Haas Automation is a leading US-based manufacturer of CNC milling machines, lathes and machining centers — directly comparable to JAFO's core CNC milling and turning product lines, but at vastly larger global scale with full dealer networks.
- Mazak: Yamazaki Mazak is a Japanese global manufacturer of CNC milling machines, lathes and multi-tasking machining centers — directly comparable to JAFO's CNC milling and turning portfolio, including automation-ready configurations.
- DMG Mori: DMG Mori is a major global CNC machine tool manufacturer offering milling machines, turning centers and machining centers. Overlaps with JAFO's CNC milling, lathe and special-machine offerings, but operates at vastly larger scale across automotive, aerospace and medical customers.
- EMAG Group: EMAG manufactures CNC turning machines, grinding machines and gear-cutting machines — overlaps with JAFO's lathe, cylindrical grinding and gear wheel production capabilities, with stronger automotive/industrial customer base.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Digital presenceJAFO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
JAFO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
JAFO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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JAFO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about JAFO
What does JAFO do?
JAFO designs, manufactures, and sells CNC and conventional machine tools — milling machines, bed type milling machines, lathes, and custom special machines — for industrial metalworking customers. In addition, the company provides industrial services including precision mechanical machining, gear wheel production, welding, painting, assembly, and full machine overhauls (including modernization with digital readouts) and supplies used/rebuilt machines from its inventory.
Is JAFO a public or private company?
JAFO is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently closed.
When was JAFO founded?
JAFO was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is JAFO based?
JAFO is headquartered in Jarocin, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does JAFO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Machine Tool Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are industrial Services, machine Overhauls and Repair and used Machine Sales.
Who are JAFO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TOS Varnsdorf, Hurco Companies, Kovosvit MAS and HWACHEON. Broad incumbents are Doosan Machine Tools, GF Machining Solutions, Haas Automation, Mazak, DMG Mori and EMAG Group.
Does JAFO have an API?
No public API is recorded for JAFO.
What industry is JAFO in?
JAFO's product category is Industrial Machine Tools. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers). Its NAICS code is 3335 and its SIC code is 3541.