Investigating companies that are "all over the world" but secretly doing machine tools

Some well-known companies are primarily recognized for their main business, but few realize they also have a significant presence in the machine tool industry. For example, Samsung Group is widely known as a mobile phone company, yet it's actually the largest multinational enterprise in South Korea, with diverse operations spanning electronics, finance, aviation, chemicals, and even heavy industries like machinery and machine tools. Similarly, many globally recognized brands have ventured into the machine tool sector without much public attention. Let’s take a closer look at some of them: 1. **Skoda (SKODA)** Skoda is a world-renowned car brand and one of Volkswagen AG’s classic brands, based in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. Founded in 1895, it is among the oldest car manufacturers globally. However, what many don’t know is that Skoda is also a major player in the machine tool industry. It is the largest producer of trampolines and has historically manufactured over 3,000 sets of milling and boring machines. Their core products include CNC heavy-duty floor milling and boring machines with spindle diameters ranging from 150mm to 300mm and speeds up to 3,000rpm. These machines are used in large-scale industrial applications, and Skoda holds patents on various attachments and rotary tables capable of handling workpieces weighing up to 400 tons. Skoda has also partnered with Chinese firms like Deyang Dongfang and Qiqihar, though its market share in China has declined due to the rise of domestic competitors. Today, Skoda focuses on refurbishing and upgrading old machine tools in Eastern Europe. 2. **Citizen** Citizen is a famous Japanese watch brand, known for its solar-powered watches. Li Ka-shing, Asia’s richest man, once wore a $400 Citizen watch for three years. But what many don’t know is that Citizen is also a leading manufacturer of precision machine tools. Its subsidiary, "Citizen Machine," specializes in high-precision CNC lathes and slitting centers. These machines are used in critical sectors such as automotive, medical, and communication equipment. The company emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, making it a key player in the global machine tool market. 3. **Gree** Gree is a leading Chinese air conditioner brand, known for its home appliances. In 2015, the company began developing its own CNC machine tools, entering the smart equipment manufacturing field. By 2017, Gree successfully launched its first five-axis CNC machine tool. The company also expanded into industrial robotics, establishing Zhuhai Gree Robot Co., Ltd. and showcasing impressive robotic products at major industry fairs. 4. **Wuliangye** Wuliangye is one of China’s most famous wine brands, based in Sichuan. Surprisingly, it also has a strong presence in the machine tool industry. In 2006, Wuliangye partnered with Chengdu Ningjiang Machine Tool to form Sichuan Pushining Machine Tool Co., Ltd. This joint venture produces precision CNC machine tools and automation equipment. The company has grown rapidly, earning recognition as one of China’s top ten machine tool enterprises and winning national science awards. 5. **Toyota** Toyota is the world’s largest automaker, known for its cars and subsidiaries like Toyota Textile and Denso. However, it also has a significant presence in the machine tool industry through companies like Toyota Industrial Machinery and Toyota Koki. These subsidiaries have been producing cylindrical grinders and horizontal machining centers for decades, playing a crucial role in Japan’s manufacturing sector. After seeing how these well-known companies have diversified into the machine tool industry, it becomes clear: “A good soldier wants to be a general.” Perhaps, in today’s competitive world, “A good company doesn’t just want to sell products — it wants to build the tools that make them.”

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