Eight groundbreaking innovations unveiled by the new firm, United Machining Solutions, at the EMO event
After the acquisition of GF Machining Solutions by the UNITED GRINDING Group, the combined entity was renamed United Machining Solutions, forming one of the world’s largest machine tool manufacturers. With annual sales exceeding USD 1.5 billion, around 5,000 employees, and operations in over 50 global locations, the headquarters of United Machining Solutions remain in Bern, Switzerland.
Structure and Brands
United Machining Solutions operates as a group that retains the brand structures of the two original companies as distinct business units. Together, they represent a total of 15 leading brands:
| Business Unit | Brands | Product & Technology Focus | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | United Grinding | Mägerle, Blohm, Jung, Studer, Schaudt, Mikrosa, Walter, EWAG, IRPD | Surface and profile grinding, cylindrical grinding, tool machining, additive manufacturing | | GF Machining Solutions | Agie Charmilles, Charmilles, Mikron Mill, Liechti, Step Tec, System 3R | High-speed milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM), laser texturing, laser micro-machining, spindles, automation, digitization |
The merger combines expertise across traditional and additive manufacturing technologies within precision machine tooling.
Leadership and Strategy
Stephan Nell serves as CEO of both UNITED GRINDING and United Machining Solutions, highlighting the companies’ complementary product portfolios, global presence, and cultures as key factors for the successful merger. The lead shareholders Rosmarie and Martin Ebner supported the acquisition by authorizing a capital increase, emphasizing the strategic importance of this consolidation in the global machine tool industry.
Ivan Filisetti is the President of GF Machining Solutions and remains CEO of United Machining, responsible for the long-term vision of the technology area.
Market Position
United Machining Solutions is positioned as a "Swiss powerhouse" with a broad and complementary portfolio, aiming to expand its reach especially in additive and precision manufacturing technologies. It plans to publicly debut the combined group and its product offerings at EMO Hannover 2025, featuring multiple new product introductions across all 15 brands.
As a Swiss company, the new group shares the same culture with a strong commitment to innovation and digitalization. Cooperation in the area of research and development is reportedly beneficial for the development of innovative solutions and new standards and regulations.
Exhibition at EMO Hannover 2025
United Machining Solutions will be exhibiting at EMO Hannover 2025 in Hall 11, Stand E 45. The United Machining division focuses on high-speed milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micro-machining, modern spindles, automation, and digitalization solutions. The United Grinding division specializes in flat and profile grinding, cylindrical grinding, tool machining, and additive manufacturing.
Strengthening Brand Identities
Stephan Nell, CEO of the new group, intends to further strengthen the identities of the brands, which are well-established in the market for many years. The brands have a long tradition, stand for the highest quality, and are often pioneers in their field.
In summary, United Machining Solutions is a merged entity of UNITED GRINDING and GF Machining Solutions, structured as separate brand divisions under one umbrella, with a comprehensive portfolio covering grinding, milling, EDM, laser technologies, additive manufacturing, and automation, serving a global market from its Swiss headquarters. The acquisition was completed in mid-2025, expanding the portfolio of United Grinding Group to 15 brands. United Machining Solutions will be presenting itself for the first time at the EMO Hannover 2025.
It is expected that United Machining Solutions will showcase multiple new product introductions across all 15 brands at EMO Hannover 2025, as they aim to broaden their reach, particularly in additive and precision manufacturing technologies.
Ivan Filisetti, President of GF Machining Solutions and CEO of United Machining, is responsible for the long-term vision of the technology area within the merged entity.
