The group is organized into two divisions: UNITED GRINDING and UNITED MACHINING.
UNITED GRINDING includes the brands MÄGERLE, BLOHM, JUNG, STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA, WALTER, EWAG and IRPD. Its technologies include surface and profile grinding machines, cylindrical grinding machines, machines for tool machining and machine tools for additive manufacturing.
The UNITED MACHINING division includes the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R. It includes machines for EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), high-speed milling and laser technology as well as spindle production and automation solutions.
The management team at UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS consists of four people with a long history in the respective companies: Stephan Nell, Ivan Filisetti, Michael Horn, and Heinz Poklekowski. Stephan Nell, CEO of the UNITED GRINDING Group, has spent 22 years within the group. He now takes over as chairman of the Management Board and strategic leadership for Sales and Customer Care. Ivan Filisetti, President of GF Machining Solutions and affiliated with the company for 23 years, is responsible for establishing the long-term vision of the new group’s technology area and remains CEO of UNITED MACHINING. Michael Horn, who is responsible for Operations and IT, brings his many years of experience in machine tool engineering and most recently as a member of the Board of DMG MORI AG to the new group. And Heinz Poklekowski, who has been a group member for 35 years, his most recent role being CFO for the UNITED GRINDING Group, will assume responsibility for Finance and Group Services.
GF Machining Solutions is the world’s leading provider of machines, Automation solutions and services to the tool and mold making industry and to manufacturers of precision components. Products range from electric discharge machines and high-speed and high-performance Milling machines – including clamping and palletization systems – to 3D Laser surface texturing machines, services, spare and expendable parts, consumables, and Automation solutions.
GF Machining Solutions and 3D Systems, a leading global provider of AM solutions and the pioneer of 3D printing, have partnered to introduce new metal 3D printing solutions.