Who are we ?

SAMO, Savoie Alpes Machines Outils, is a family-run business based in Haute-Savoie, in the heart of the Arve Valley, the historic home of French "décolletage". Founded in 1979 by Michel Durandard, it is now run by his son Alain Durandard, who carries on the company’s expertise.

This geographical proximity to the cradle of bar turning is no coincidence: it has shaped our business. Over the decades, SAMO has supported the evolution of bar turning and machining workshops, both in France and internationally, by specialising in the trade of second-hand machine tools and the refurbishment of Tornos multi-spindle automatic lathes and centreless grinders.

Atelier SAMO

Experts in the refurbishment of machine tools

At SAMO, the diversity of our range reflects the diverse needs of our bar-turning and machining customers. Our catalogue covers the full spectrum of technologies in the sector: The sector’s leading brands feature among our references: Wickman, Gildemeister, Pittler, Schütte, Index, Okuma, Nakamura, DMG Mori Seiki, Biglia, Traub, Citizen.. .
  • single-spindle lathes and multi-spindle automatic lathes
  • bar feeders
  • CNC lathes
  • transfer machines
  • CNC machining centres
  • grinding machines
  • milling machines
  • and many other types of machining equipment


Atelier SAMO

400 second-hand machines in stock

Our workshop is located in Etaux in Haute-Savoie, right in the heart of the Alps. It serves a dual purpose: this logistics hub enables us to permanently stock over 400 machine tools of all makes, and to carry out on-site refurbishment and bring Tornos automatic lathes up to safety standards.

Machine fleet maintenance and spare parts

Our teams of mechanics specialising in machine tools put their technical expertise and passion for their craft to work towards a single goal: to restore your machines to the precision and efficiency they had when they left the factory. This commitment is backed by a comprehensive stock of spare parts for Tornos and Wickman lathes to ensure the continuity of your repairs and maintenance.

Let’s discuss your project

Whether you’re looking to sell, buy or refurbish machinery, or maintain your machine fleet: whatever your needs, our team is on hand to support you with the same high standards we’ve upheld for over 40 years.