United Grinding Group
A leading global manufacturer of precision grinding, eroding, laser, and measuring machines as well as machine tools for additive manufacturing, serving high-precision manufacturing industries worldwide.
- CEO / Founder
- Stephan Nell
- Team Size
- 2,000-2,500 (pre-merger); ~5,000 (post-merger with GF Machining Solutions as UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS)
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Patinex AG (Martin and Rosmarie Ebner)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Surface and Profile Grinding Machines (MÄGERLE, BLOHM, JUNG brands)","Cylindrical Grinding Machines (STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA brands)","Tool Grinding and Eroding Machines (WALTER, EWAG brands)","Additive Manufacturing Equipment (IRPD brand - IMPACT 4530 LPBF)","Precision Measuring Machines","Laser Ablation Systems","5/6-Axis Grinding Centers","EDM and Milling Technologies (through GFMS acquisition: AGIE CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI)","Automation Solutions (SYSTEM 3R, STEP TEC)"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary C.O.R.E. (Customer Oriented REvolution) technology platform enabling intuitive operation, machine networking, and automated production preparation. Comprehensive technology portfolio spanning grinding, eroding, laser ablation, EDM, milling, and additive manufacturing. Complete lifecycle support from pre-sales technical consultation through process development, installation, and ongoing service. Deep application expertise built over 100+ years across portfolio companies with 150,000+ machines delivered globally.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers complete lifecycle solutions through a comprehensive portfolio of 15 complementary brands spanning subtractive and additive manufacturing technologies, backed by deep application expertise, global service network, and turnkey precision manufacturing solutions that increase customer competitiveness
How They Differentiate
Comprehensive portfolio of 15 complementary brands spanning subtractive (grinding, EDM, milling) and additive manufacturing technologies, complete lifecycle solutions from consultation to service, proprietary C.O.R.E. digital manufacturing ecosystem, and deep application expertise with 150,000+ machines delivered globally
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring ultra-precision machining solutions, including automotive OEMs and suppliers, aerospace companies, medical device manufacturers, tooling companies, die and mold makers, and precision engineering firms
Industry Verticals
["Automotive and Automotive Supply","Aerospace and Aviation","Medical Technology and Devices","Tooling and Cutting Tools","Die and Mold Manufacturing","Energy Sector","Transportation and Heavy Industry","Precision Engineering","Machine Tool Manufacturing"]
Competitors
DMG MORI; Mazak; Okuma
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Combined sales exceed $1.5 billion USD post-merger; approximately 5,000 employees across 50+ global locations; portfolio of 15 brands; ranked #11 among global machine tool manufacturers
Major Milestones
["Founded as Körber Schleifring in 1993","Separated from Körber AG and renamed UNITED GRINDING in 2013","Acquired by CNC Machine Holding AG (Ebner family) in 2020","Celebrated 30th anniversary at EMO Hannover in 2023","Received RTX Premier Award for Cost Competitiveness in 2024","Announced acquisition of GF Machining Solutions (CHF 630-650M) in Oct 2024","Completed GFMS acquisition and formed UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS in Jul 2025","Won two CECIMO MTI Awards (Best Overall Solution, Green Impact Award) in Nov 2025"]
Notable Customers
RTX (Premier Award recipient 2024); Aerospace engine manufacturers (all three major builders); Medical device manufacturers; Automotive OEMs; Tooling companies; Die and mold makers