GEORG and GMS Announce Strategic Cooperation

Strategic Partnership for Roll Grinder Revamps

Kreuztal/Meerbusch, February 13, 2026 – Heinrich Georg GmbH (GEORG), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of roll grinding machines, and GMS (Geometrisch Mechanischer Service) today announced the launch of a strategic cooperation. The partnership aims to provide customers worldwide with comprehensive, modular, and cost‑efficient solutions for revamping roll grinding machines - significantly extending the service life of existing equipment.

Delivering Real Value for Customers

The cooperation combines the complementary strengths of both companies: GEORG contributes its extensive expertise in machine design, control systems, and roll‑grinding applications, along with its global market presence. GMS brings deep experience in mechanical refurbishment of roll grinders, a modular revamp concept, and detailed knowledge of a wide range of installed machines from various manufacturers. For operators of roll grinding machines, the partnership delivers clear advantages:

• Access to GEORG’s state‑of‑the‑art control and automation solutions
• Shorter project lead times
• Greater planning reliability
• Significant extension of machine lifetime

From Initial Discussions to a Strategic Partnership

The cooperation between GEORG and GMS is the result of a multi‑stage process that began in October 2024 with an initial meeting at the ALUMINIUM trade show in Düsseldorf. In the months that followed, discussions intensified through on‑site visits and joint project evaluations. Concrete revamp projects served as the basis for a systematic assessment of joint potential.

Over the course of 2025, a robust cooperation model was developed and has now been formalized contractually. Both partners share the goal of meeting the growing global demand for high‑quality, manufacturer‑independent revamp solutions in a structured and scalable way.

A Response to a Growing Market Demand

The international market for revamping roll grinding machines is gaining importance. Many high‑quality machines in operation worldwide have a mechanical foundation that justifies and enables economic refurbishment. At the same time, many operators are facing challenges such as aging or discontinued control and drive systems, or rising demands for availability, process reliability, and efficiency.

Compounding this trend, many OEMs - facing full order books - have limited capacity to support revamp projects. As a result, customers are increasingly open to independent and high‑performance solutions. This is exactly where the GEORG - GMS cooperation creates value.

Modular Revamp Approach for Maximum Flexibility

At the core of the collaboration is a modular approach that enables low‑risk, transparent, and streamlined project execution. Revamp services are structured into clearly defined modules, including:

• Mechanical refurbishment and replacement of wear and key components
• Modern control and drive packages, including upgrades to GEORG smartcontrol
• Expansion and modernization of measurement and sensor technology

This modularization allows customers to make well‑informed budget and investment decisions early in the project. Standardized refurbishment modules also create scalability and efficiency gains that benefit both revamps and new machine projects.

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