en.Wedoany.com Reported - The German company GROB is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Starting from a small tool machinery workshop in Munich in 1926, the company has grown into a renowned global manufacturer in the machine tool sector, with production sites on three continents and over 9,000 employees. On the occasion of its centenary, the company reflects on its growth journey driven by pioneering spirit and technological innovation.
GROB's path of innovation began with the introduction of its first thread milling machine in 1933, followed by the development of a proprietary chipless metal forming process, leading to the production of highly efficient and precise thread rolling machines. In 1952, under the leadership of Burkhart Grob, the company shifted its focus to mass production of special-purpose machinery. During the 1960s and 1970s, it became a benchmark in transfer technology, designing its first independently developed transfer line in 1970. In the 1990s, GROB introduced flexible production systems. The BZ 600L in 1998 and the modular G-series in 2004 further solidified its position in high-speed machining and adaptable machine tools. Chief Sales Officer Christian Müller stated: "The best machine is the one that adapts to the customer – not the other way around."
In terms of automation and digitalization, GROB invests in flexible manufacturing systems and the GROB-NET4Industry platform, moving towards Industry 4.0. In 2016, the company strategically entered the field of e-mobility, offering complete production solutions for electric motors, battery cells, and more. CEO German Wankmiller pointed out: "We don't just build machines – we create production systems for the mobility of the future." Simultaneously, the company expanded into additive manufacturing with the GMP300 liquid metal printer.
Despite its technological advancement, GROB maintains family business values, emphasizing training, vertical integration, and in-house engineering. The late Burkhart Grob highlighted the importance of employee relationships for the company's success. Today, under the leadership of the third generation, Christian Grob, and the fourth generation, Florian Grob, the company continues to prioritize long-term management. GROB's international expansion has progressed in parallel, evolving from exporting individual machines to establishing a global production and service network spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
During the centennial celebrations, GROB showcased new technologies such as the GP1350 5-axis gantry milling center, the GRC-M60 robotics cell, and the GROB COSERA platform, highlighting its ongoing commitment to enhancing productivity, automation, and digital integration. From March 17th to 20th, an internal exhibition will be open to visitors, tracing the company's journey from its Munich origins to becoming a global engineering innovator.
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