MTorres
A global provider of innovative, integrated, and intelligent automation solutions for industrial processes, specializing in advanced manufacturing systems for composite materials, automated assembly, and aerospace production equipment.
- CEO / Founder
- Juan Albeniz
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.99M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union (via CDTI and ERDF)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Automated manufacturing cells for aeronautical, wind, and naval industries. Systems include Lamination (composites), Machining, Drilling, Automated Assembly Systems, Benders, Tooling, Drilling & Fastening, Advanced Web Handling (Winding, Splicing, Turret Rewinders, Slitter Rewinders). Known for composite lamination processes, including TorresPrint3D® additive manufacturing, and solutions for carbon fiber and metal components.
Technological Advantage
Combines 168-180 patents across composite manufacturing, automation, and additive manufacturing; invests 10% of turnover in R&D with highly skilled technical workforce (80% engineers); integrates proprietary TorFiber CAM software seamlessly with Dassault Systemes' CATIA/DELMIA environments for end-to-end digital manufacturing; provides complete turnkey solutions covering the entire production process from component fabrication to final assembly; possesses 25+ years of specialized experience in composite material processing
Differentiation
Value Proposition
World leader in composite lamination processes and advanced assembly tooling; provides turnkey automated manufacturing solutions from individual component production to final assembly lines; enables cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing of lightweight composite structures for fuel-efficient aircraft; combines 45+ years of expertise with continuous R&D investment (10% of turnover)
How They Differentiate
World leader in composite lamination processes with patented TorresPrint3D® additive manufacturing for large components and specialized BMI resin heads for military programs like F-35; proprietary TorFiber CAM software seamlessly integrated with Dassault CATIA/DELMIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms; complete turnkey solutions from component fabrication to final assembly lines across multiple industries (aerospace, paper converting, wind power, naval)
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers (Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, Embraer), paper converting companies, wind energy manufacturers, and naval industry players
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace (Commercial and Military)","Paper Converting","Wind Power and Renewable Energy","Naval/Maritime","Railway","Defense"]
Competitors
Alfing Montagetechnik, Broetje-Automation, Cosberg, ZOLLER, Agile Robots, Mujin, Orangewood Labs.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue doubled between 2021-2025 under Executive Vice President Yolanda Torres; grew from €143M average turnover (2017-2019) to stronger position; 500+ employees globally with 80% engineers; R&D investment of 10-15% of turnover; 168-180 patents across composite manufacturing and automation technologies
Major Milestones
["1975 - Founded by Manuel Torres as supplier of automated solutions in paper converting sector","1994 - Established long-term technology partnership with Dassault Systèmes integrating tools into CATIA/DELMIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE environments","2012 - Acquired Pacifica Engineering (Seattle-based aerospace tooling company) to expand US market presence and capabilities","2017 - Fifth AFP MTorres machine delivered to GKN Aerospace for A350 XWB wing spars production (five total machines)","2017 - Fifth AFP MTorres machine delivered to Spirit AeroSystems for A350 XWB wing spars production (five total machines)","2019 - Spirit AeroSystems acquired robotic Electroimpact AFP machine, bringing their AFP machine count to 17","2020 - Founder Manuel Torres passed away","2022 - Won JEC Composites Innovation Awards for IIAMS (Innovative Infusion Airframe Manufacturing System) Clean Sky 2 project demonstrating integrated composite wing box structure","2023 - Revenue doubled between 2021-2025 under Yolanda Torres' leadership; company reached 500+ employees","2023 - Expanded into stronger military aerospace and space industry sectors"]
Notable Customers
Aerospace: Boeing, Airbus, Comac (China), Irkut (Russia), Embraer (Brazil), GKN Aerospace, Spirit AeroSystems. Paper Converting: Alcan, Amcor, APP, BHS, Bielomatik, Bobsa, Crompton Davis Standard, DS Smith, E.C.H Will, Elopak, Evergreen, FK, Flextrus.