Internationalisation and sector diversification underpin Danobatgroup’s strong performance

• The turnover of the industrial group grew by 6% to €366 million in 2025.

• Exports of high value-added projects by Danobat and Soraluce were key drivers of this positive performance, with the United States accounting for the largest share.

• The aerospace sector consolidated its position as the Group's main business driver, accounting for 31% of total orders, while the energy sector doubled its share to 13%.

Global geopolitical uncertainty, accelerating technological innovation and growing competitive pressure, particularly from China, shaped the European economy in 2025. The machine-tool and advanced manufacturing industry was no exception. 

Against this backdrop, Danobatgroup’s strong international presence and sector diversification enabled the Basque industrial group to maintain its upward trend and close the year with a turnover of €366 million, up 6% from the previous year.

This positive performance was driven by the strong international performance of Danobat and Soraluce, with more than 90% of sales of high value-added projects destined for export markets. The United States stood out in particular, accounting for 19% of the total, more than three percentage points higher than the previous year. Meanwhile, key European markets such as Germany (13%) and Italy (8%) improved compared with recent years, although they have yet to return to historic levels and continue to show differing trends depending on the technology segment.

By sector, aerospace gained significant momentum in 2025 and is now the Group’s main growth driver, accounting for 31% of total orders. 

This strong performance was further reinforced by positive developments in other business areas, including capital goods and general engineering (23%), traditionally the Group's leading sector, and the energy sector, which doubled its share to 13%. This increase was driven by the current investment cycle in anticipation of rising global energy demand, partly linked to the needs of data centres and artificial intelligence. 

This performance is largely attributable to Danobatgroup companies’ specialisation in highly demanding projects and strategic technological niches, as well as their ability to support international customers in complex initiatives, backed by a well-established presence in key markets such as the United States.

This positioning in key markets and sectors has been supported by a sustained commitment to innovation, to which 9% of annual turnover was allocated during the last financial year. The contribution of technology partner Ideko, the Group’s R&D&I engine and a key driver of innovation generation and transfer across Danobatgroup’s businesses, has been instrumental. 

In terms of investment, the Group continues its strong commitment following the previous strategic cycle, during which more than €80 million was invested. In 2025 alone, more than €10 million was invested in modernisation and capability enhancement initiatives, including significant projects at Danobat, Soraluce and Goimek facilities aimed at improving competitiveness and meeting new market demands.

Danobatgroup enters the current financial year supported by an order book exceeding €350 million, with projects extending throughout 2026 and into 2027. “We have a solid order book comprising high-value projects that will be executed over the coming years, providing a strong foundation for future activity. Nevertheless, we are aware that these forecasts are framed by a particularly complex and challenging environment, and we therefore approach them with caution and a strong sense of responsibility”, says Nerea Aranguren, Managing Director of the Group.

Progress on the strategic priorities

Beyond its financial performance, Danobatgroup made progress in 2025 in implementing the strategic priorities that define its 2025–2028 roadmap: technological innovation, servitisation, diversification and internationalisation, with artificial intelligence, sustainability and talent as cross-cutting pillars. 

Key milestones included the launch by Danobat of its new dBOT range of precision manufacturing robots, as well as the development of strategically significant projects such as Soraluce’s intelligent automation system for customer Krones, recognised with the Innovation Award at the latest International Machine Tool Biennial, and Goimek’s precision machining projects for the aerospace sector.

In the field of Artificial Intelligence, Danobatgroup is working around three key pillars: its application in internal processes, primarily aimed at improving productivity and operational efficiency; the development of specific use cases to optimise different areas of the organisation; and its integration into the Group’s value proposition in order to deliver greater added value to customers.

These advances are also reflected in the Group’s people dimension and its commitment to local roots and talent development. Danobatgroup ended 2025 with a workforce of 1,492 people, more than 1,000 of whom are based in the Basque Country, reinforcing its commitment to quality employment and regional development.

About Danobatgroup

With a 70-year track record in technologies applied to industrial manufacturing, Danobatgroup boasts a workforce of 1,492 highly qualified professionals and generates a turnover of €366 million. Part of the Mondragon Corporation, the group is an international benchmark in the machine tool and advanced manufacturing sector, with Danobat, Soraluce and Goimek as its main companies.