Introduction to ZAKO

About the Company

We are ZAKO Turčín, a Czech family-owned engineering company with a tradition in precision engineering since 1996.
We specialise in comprehensive custom manufacturing – from design and development through welding, machining and surface treatment to final assembly. Our strength lies in providing complete manufacturing services under one roof and in our ability to transform even the most demanding technical drawings into precisely manufactured products.

  • Production site of the Czech engineering company ZAKO Turčín near Zlín
  • Our values and mission

    Our mission is to be a reliable partner that combines quality, reliability, and innovation in every detail. We are committed to fair conduct, long-term sustainability, and delivering on our promises down to the last detail.

    Our work is built on three pillars:

    QUALITY
    precision, accuracy, and attention to detail

    RELIABILITY
    confidence in deadlines, communication, and results

    INNOVATION
    we invest in modern technologies and continuously seek better solutions

    By combining a family-oriented approach with modern management, we are able to offer personal responsibility and flexibility that large corporations often lack.

    Founded
    in 1996.

    More than
    160 employees.

    Strategic location in the Czech Republic with easy access to EU markets.

    Production capacity of approximately 20,000 standard hours per month.

    Continuous revenue growth since the company's foundation.

     

    International cooperation – approximately 80% of our production is exported to Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.

    Family-owned engineering company.

    5 business areas: Metal Fabrication, Machining, Surface Treatment Centre, Assembly, and Design & Engineering.

    Annual investments in innovation and technology.

    Dynamická prezentace firmy
    Site 1 - Březnice
    Headquarters, Machining, Locksmithing
    Site 2 - Provodov
    Surface Treatment Centre, Assembly
    A B C D E F A B C D
    Site 1 - Březnice
    Headquarters, Machining, Locksmithing
    E.
    IT
    F.
    Machining, Logistics

    Quality, Precision and Efficiency

    We continuously optimize our production through process digitalization, cooperate with leading suppliers of machinery and tooling, and leverage their technical expertise to increase productivity. Our goal is to deliver on time, at the required quality, and with minimum costs – without compromising precision or reliability. With a monthly capacity of around 20,000 standard hours and consistent business growth, we are able to respond flexibly to customer needs across a wide range of industries.

    Responsibility and quality

    We are committed to sustainability and an environmentally responsible approach – we sort waste and continuously continuously expand the capacity of our photovoltaic system, which now covers most of the roofs of our production facilities of our production halls.

    At the same time, we remain continuously focused on improving our quality management system.

    We are certified according to EN ISO 9001, EN ISO 3834-2, EN 15085-2 CL1 and DIN 2303 Q2, confirming our expertise and commitment to the highest quality standards.

    We meet the following certifications:

    EN ISO 9001

    quality management system

    EN ISO 3834-2

    quality management system for welding

    EN 15085–2 CL1

    welding of railway vehicles

    DIN 2303 Q2

    welding of products for the defence industry
    The people behind our success
    The people behind our success

    We are a team of more than 160 skilled professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to continuous improvement. Our company culture is built on fairness, teamwork, and a healthy competitive spirit.

    We see every employee as a key part of our company. We value their ideas, support their professional growth, and provide the security of stable employment. Our doors are always open—our management team is approachable, listens to employees, and has a deep understanding of the industry.

    Our vision
    Our vision

    We continuously invest in the technological development of our company and the automation of production. In 2026, we expanded our production capacity by constructing a new production hall covering 4,400 m².
    Our goal is to strengthen our capabilities in machining high-strength and special steels, expand our engineering and design services, and develop our own value-added products.

    We strive to become the first choice for customers seeking a partner that delivers quality, reliability, and technological excellence – all under one roof.

    Our customers and partnerships
    Our customers and partnerships

    Our partners are primarily engineering and industrial companies that value reliability and quality. We help them save time, reduce costs, and simplify the entire process by providing complete solutions from design to delivery of the finished product. Thanks to our long-term cooperation with customers in the rail vehicle, defence, material handling, food processing, pharmaceutical, machinery manufacturing, and energy sectors, we have established ourselves as a reliable European supplier. Our goal is not one-off projects, but long-term partnerships built on trust, quality, and stability.

    Responsibility to the region and the future
    Responsibility to the region and the future

    We are proud to operate in the heart of Moravia – in Březnice and Provodov, where many of our employees also come from. We support engineering students, offer internships, provide scholarships, and collaborate with universities, for example on the Kostka – Mission to Space project.

    At the same time, we actively participate in regional cultural and sporting activities, support local community events, and proudly sponsor the Berani Zlín ice hockey club.

    Company milestones

    1996

    Company founding

    Foundation of ZAKO Turčín and commencement of operations.

    1999

    Acquisition of the Březnice cooperative

    Purchase of the agricultural cooperative premises in Březnice.

    2006

    New Hall D in Březnice

    Construction of Production Hall D in Březnice.

    2008

    Acquisition of the Provodov cooperative and certification

    Acquisition of the Provodov agricultural cooperative premises. We also obtained EN ISO 9001 certification for the quality management system and EN ISO 3834-2 certification for the welding quality management system.

    2011

    Reconstruction of the Provodov site

    Reconstruction of the Provodov facility and construction of a paint shop.

    2012

    Administrative Building and Certification

    Construction of the training centre and administrative building. We also obtained EN 15085-2 CL1 certification for the welding of railway vehicles.

    2013

    Expansion of the Machining Hall and Machinery Fleet

    Reconstruction and extension of Machining Hall B. Installation of the GAMMA CTX 2000 CNC turn-mill centre and the DMU 85 5-axis machining centre.

    2014

    New horizontal boring machine

    Installation of the CNC WHQ 13 horizontal boring machine with travels (X-Y-Z) - 5000 x 2500 x 2200,
    5-axis automatically positionable head,
    table 2000 x 3000.

    2015

    Welding automation

    Expansion of production capacity with an IGM welding robot.

    2018

    New Machining Projects

    Launch of new machining projects and a major expansion of the machinery fleet with four new machines.

    2019

    Expansion of the Březnice Site and New 5-Axis Machine

    Expansion of the company premises to a total area of 12,000 m² and installation of the MCG 1 000 5XT 5-axis machining centre.

    2020

    Surface Treatment Centre and New 6-Axis Machine

    Start of construction of the Surface Treatment Centre in Provodov and installation of the RT 3000 6-axis machining centre.

    2021

    Digitalization of Data

    Launch of the data digitalization project to improve capacity planning and communication efficiency.

    2022

    Expansion of the Surface Treatment Centre

    Blasting, painting and annealing – comprehensive surface treatment under one roof. Increased heavy-material cutting capacity. Construction of a new assembly and warehouse hall with an area of 1,100 m².

    2023

    Paint shop reconstruction and capacity expansion

    Reconstruction of the existing paint shop – expansion of surface treatment capacity

    2024

    Expansion of technologies and new production halls

    Expansion of manufacturing and design capabilities through the acquisition of the design division from ADEON. Implementation of photovoltaic systems in Březnice and Provodov, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

    2026

    Construction of new production Hall F

    Construction of the 4,400 m² Production Hall F expanded our machining capacity with the Uniport 6000-HV 5-axis CNC gantry machining centre, the ASM1612+APC 5-axis CNC machining centre with palletization, the CLX 750 universal lathe and the DEA Alpha Performance coordinate measuring machine (CMM). We also obtained DIN 2303 Q2 certification for welding products for the defence industry.

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