Ampco Metal

Name

Ampco Metal

Legal name

AMPCO METAL S.A.

Website

https://ampcometal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Copper Alloy Manufacturing

NAICS

Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (331420), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing (3314)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

Keywords

• Copper alloy manufacturing
• Aluminum bronze alloys
• High-performance alloys
• Industrial metal components
• Precision machined parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Fribourg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Copper Alloy Product Sales: Sale of high-performance copper-based alloy products including AMPCO® Aluminum Bronze and AMPCOLOY® High Copper Alloy product lines in various forms (rod, bar, forged, extruded). One-time product sales with potential for repeat orders from industrial customers.
2. Finished Machined Parts: Precision machining and finished component sales for customers requiring ready-to-install copper alloy parts for industrial applications.
3. Technical Consulting Services: Technical advisory services for material selection and application engineering, supporting product sales with expert guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AMPCO Metal manufactures and sells high-performance copper-based alloys, principally its proprietary AMPCO® Aluminum Bronze and AMPCOLOY® High Copper Alloy product lines, supplied in rod, bar, forged, and extruded forms. The company also delivers finished machined components, copper alloy welding wire, non-sparking safety tools, additive manufacturing (powder) services, and technical metallurgical consulting to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

AMPCO METAL is the only producer of AMPCO® and AMPCOLOY® branded copper alloys, offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance materials for critical industrial operations. The portfolio centers on two core product families: AMPCO® Aluminum Bronze (available in 12 grades including 8, 15, 18, 18.136, 18.22, 18.23, 21, 22, 25, 26, 45, and M4) for wear and corrosion resistance applications, and AMPCOLOY® High Copper Alloy (including grades 83, 88, 89, 91, 95, 940, 944, 972, and Cu-W Sintered) for applications requiring both strength and conductivity. Supporting products include AMS Alloys (aerospace-grade specifications 4590, 4640, 4880, 4881), Standard Alloys, Welding Wire, and Safety Tools. The company provides integrated value chain services from foundry to finished machined component, including precision machining and global distribution across 17 countries with 5 foundries, 7 distribution centers, and 6 machining centers. Additional capabilities encompass additive manufacturing for complex copper alloy geometries and technical consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMPCO® Aluminum Bronze: Premium aluminum bronze alloy product line including grades such as AMPCO® 8, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 45, and M4.
• AMPCOLOY® High Copper Alloy
• AMS Alloys

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum operating temperature of 450°C for AMPCOLOY® 91
• +2 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Society for Metals (ASM)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to metallurgical resources, technical standards, and professional development in materials science and engineering.
• American Welding Society (AWS)minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting resistance welding and fabrication applications of copper alloys, aligning with company's welding electrode products.
• Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)minorOthersIndustry association connecting company with plastic processing industry customers through shared technical community.
• International Copper Association (ICA)minorOthersGlobal copper industry association supporting market development and technical standards for copper and copper alloy products.
• International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC)minorOthersInternational organization for wrought copper and copper alloy producers, providing industry representation and technical guidance.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)minorOthersProfessional association providing standards development and certification relevant to pressure vessel and mechanical equipment applications.
• Copper Development Association (CDA)minorOthersIndustry organization promoting copper and copper alloy applications, providing market development and technical resources.
• The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI)minorOthersIndustry association for plastics manufacturing, supporting company's plastic processing tool components business.
• DKI (Deutsches Kupferinstitut)minorOthersGerman copper institute providing technical expertise and market information for copper applications in German-speaking markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wieland Group: Global German-headquartered manufacturer of rolled and extruded copper and copper alloy products including specialty high-performance alloys for automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. Closest scale competitor with overlapping semi-finished product portfolio.
• Diehl Metall: German producer of brass, bronze, and copper alloy semi-finished products and finished components serving automotive, electrical, and industrial markets. Comparable integrated manufacturing footprint with strong European OEM customer overlap with Ampco.
• Lebronze Alloys: French specialty copper alloy manufacturer producing aluminum bronzes, high-copper alloys, and copper-nickel products for aerospace, marine, oil & gas, and resistance welding. Most direct global competitor to Ampco's AMPCO® and AMPCOLOY® product lines with similar end-market focus.
• KME Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of copper and copper alloy semi-finished products (sheets, strips, rods, tubes) serving construction, electrical, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in copper alloy semi-finished forms with comparable European manufacturing footprint.
• Olin Brass: US-based copper alloy strip, sheet, and foil manufacturer (part of Global Brass and Copper Holdings) producing cartridge brass, copper, and specialty alloys for industrial and automotive markets. Overlapping product portfolio in copper-based semi-finished forms.
• NBM Metals: US specialty metals distributor and producer focused on aluminum bronze, copper alloys, and high-performance industrial alloys. Direct niche competitor serving the same resistance welding, plastic molding, and industrial wear-application segments as Ampco.
• Materion Corporation: US specialty metals manufacturer including beryllium copper alloys, advanced copper alloys, and engineered materials for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable specialty-alloy positioning with similar aerospace/industrial customer base and proprietary alloy IP.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: US-based manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including plumbing, HVAC, and industrial components. Broad incumbent with overlapping industrial customer base but focused on higher-volume, lower-specialty products than Ampco.
• Aurubis AG: European copper smelting and products leader producing cathodes, rods, and specialty copper products at much larger scale than Ampco. Comparable copper-alloy end markets but operates as a broad incumbent across the entire copper value chain rather than specializing in specialty alloys.
• Mitsubishi Materials Corporation: Japanese diversified non-ferrous metals producer including copper smelting, processed copper products, and specialty alloys for automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent serving similar end markets with significantly greater scale and vertical integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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