ASG

What ASG does

ASG, a division of Jergens, Inc., is a Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer of torque control and error-proofing products for threaded assembly. Operating since 1976 with 11-50 employees, the company serves North American manufacturers across aerospace, military, medical, automotive, electronics, white/brown goods, energy, telecommunications, and furniture verticals. All precision fastening products are designed, engineered, and built in Cleveland.

The company's technology centers on transducerized brushless DC electric fastening systems, most notably the X-PAQ family (X-PAQ II with CT4500 controller, X-PAQ SD2500, X-PAQ EH2 with Pulse Fastening Technology) and the SDC1500 current-control system for ultra-low torque applications. These are paired with the Nav-P visual sequencing guide, encoded torque arms, and a portfolio of automation products including AX-series robotic assembly cells (AX-03, AX-10/15, AX-20/30/40), the SmartBench workstation, and engineered-to-order systems. The platform supports industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus, CC-Link) and integrates barcode scanning for traceability, with ASG holding A3 Certified Robot Integrator status.

ASG operates a dual go-to-market: ASG Express, an e-commerce storefront for standard industrial tools priced from roughly $30 to $10,000+ with US/Canada/Mexico coverage and tariff-adjusted pricing, alongside direct enterprise field sales for custom automation and engineered-to-order solutions on multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (precision fastening systems, ASG Express catalog, automation cells) supplemented by service and support. Mike Barnes serves as General Manager. The company distributes complementary brands including FIAM air motors, HIOS torque tools, Gedore torque wrenches, OHTAKE screw presenters, and TECNA balancers.

Name

ASG

Legal name

Jergens, Inc.

Website

https://asg-jergens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASG (Division of Jergens, Inc.) is a Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer of torque control and error-proofing systems for threaded assembly, serving North American manufacturers across aerospace, medical, automotive, and electronics with X-PAQ precision fastening tools, AX-series automation cells, and an ASG Express e-commerce catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Assembly Tools and Automation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Precision torque control
• Threaded assembly solutions
• Industrial fastening tools
• Assembly automation systems
• Error-proofing products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Fastening Products: Sale of X-PAQ torque control systems (controllers, transducerized screwdrivers, nutrunners), SDC1500 current control systems, and EH2 series tools. These are premium products for manufacturers requiring tight tolerances and high traceability.
2. ASG Express Industrial Tools: E-commerce sale of standard industrial tools including torque screwdrivers, pneumatic drivers, air motors, nutrunners, torque wrenches, torque testers, balancers, and accessories. Products available for purchase online in US, Canada, and Mexico.
3. Automation Systems: Custom and pre-engineered automation solutions including AX-series robotic assembly cells, SmartBench workstations, engineered-to-order systems, and peripheral automation equipment. Combined with torque control systems for complete assembly solutions.
4. Service and Support: World-class service technicians service any tool sold. Service and support for automation cells integrated and manufactured by ASG.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ASG manufactures and distributes precision torque control and error-proofing products for threaded assembly applications. The portfolio spans three lines: premium precision fastening systems (X-PAQ II, SD2500, EH2, and SDC1500 transducerized DC electric screwdrivers and nutrunners), an ASG Express e-commerce catalog of standard industrial assembly tools and accessories, and custom automation solutions including AX-series robotic assembly cells, SmartBench workstations, Nav-P visual sequencing, and engineered-to-order systems.

Product overview

ASG (Advanced Scientific Graphics, Division of Jergens, Inc.) is a manufacturer specializing in world-class torque control and error-proofing products for threaded assembly. The company offers three main product lines: Precision Fastening (premium X-PAQ II, X-PAQ SD2500, SDC1500, and X-PAQ EH2 systems for torque-controlled electric screwdrivers and nutrunners), ASG Express (e-commerce line of industrial assembly tools including screwdrivers, nutrunners, torque wrenches, torque testers, balancers, air motors, screw presenters, tape dispensers, bits, and accessories), and Automation (pre-engineered and custom solutions including AX-series robot packages, SmartBench workstations, and Nav-P visual sequencing systems). All precision fastening products are designed, engineered, and built in Cleveland, Ohio. The company also distributes complementary products from brands including FIAM air motors, HIOS torque tools, Gedore torque wrenches, OHTAKE screw presenters, and TECNA balancers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X-PAQ: Premium torque and angle controlled brushless DC electric screwdriver systems for industries requiring tight tolerances and high traceability requirements
• SmartBench
• AX-03
• AX-10 and AX-15
• AX-20, AX-30 and AX-40
• Nav-P
• Premium Torque Arms
• ASG Express

Products and services

• X-PAQ II Precision Fastening System Next-generation precision torque and angle controlled brushless DC electric screwdriver system designed for industries with tight tolerances and high traceability requirements. Features the CT4500 controller with torque range up to 60 Nm, large touchscreen interface, and motor speeds up to 2300 rpm.
• X-PAQ SD2500 Series Premium torque and angle controlled brushless DC electric screwdriver system for torque applications of 1-50 lbf.in (0.1-5.6 N.m). Includes the CT2500 controller and SD2500 series transducerized DC screwdrivers and nutrunners for tight tolerances and high traceability requirements.
• SDC1500 Current Control System Smart current control tool system for extremely low torque applications (0.01-3.0 N.m). Features up to 6 steps for one fastening process, torque/angle control, time monitoring with color-coded results, and I/O communication capability.
• X-PAQ EH2 Series Premium DC electric screwdrivers and nutrunners featuring robust design, ergonomic comfort grip, and Pulse Fastening Technology. Torque range between 1-35 N.m with 1/4 inch hex and 3/8 inch square drives. Includes EH2 controller with torque/angle monitoring and built-in simplified PLC functionality.
• ASG Express E-commerce product line specializing in industrial, light, and general assembly tools and accessories with focus on threaded assembly tools and aids. Available for purchase online by US, Canada, and Mexico customers.
• AX-03 Robot Package Pre-engineered robot package including screw delivery system and robot (not programmed by ASG). Customizable with different robotic options including 3-axis tabletop, cobot, SCARA, and 6-axis robots.
• ASG SmartBench Fully customizable and adjustable industrial workbench designed to help work smarter. Configurable with auto feed screw driving systems, screw presenters, tool balancers, torque arms, X-PAQ torque control system, and Nav-P systems.
• AX-10 and AX-15 Assembly Cells Fully customizable table top robot packages for threaded assembly. Includes 3-axis table top style robot with ball-screw drive, configurable with X-PAQ system, pneumatic drivers, auto screw feeders, and screw presenters.
• AX-20, AX-30, AX-40 Assembly Cells Steel frame assembly cells designed to accommodate larger assemblies or nesting of several small assemblies. Available with fixed table, turntable or conveyor belt options.
• Engineered to Order Systems Custom automation systems designed by ASG engineers to fit specific applications. Includes robots, positioners, peripheral equipment, vision systems, and line building capabilities.
• ASG Nav-P Visual Sequencing Guide Visual sequencing guide that integrates with torque arms and X-PAQ system to control manufacturing processes and ensure proper torque, sequence, and revolution tolerance is achieved. Features 7-inch LCD TFT screen supporting up to 4 encoders and stores up to 500 assembly sequences.
• Service and Support World-class service technicians service any tool sold. Service and support for automation cells integrated and manufactured by ASG.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reductions in assembly time (example from industry application of precision torque control in automotive plant in Mexico)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Copco: Global leader in industrial assembly tools and automation solutions, including DC transducerized tools, controllers, and integrated assembly cells. Directly comparable to ASG across the same torque-control / fastening-automation product categories.
• Desoutter (Stanley Engineered Fastening): Industrial assembly tool specialist (part of Stanley Black & Decker) offering DC tool systems, torque controllers, and assembly automation. Closest direct competitor to ASG's X-PAQ and AX-series offerings in North America.
• AIMCO: North American manufacturer of DC and pneumatic assembly tools, torque controllers, and assembly automation solutions. Direct peer in precision torque and error-proofing systems for automotive and general manufacturing.
• Tohnichi: Japanese manufacturer specializing in torque wrenches, torque testers, and torque measurement instruments. Directly comparable to ASG Express torque tool/tester lines and ASG's measurement/control focus.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Large industrial automation incumbent with assembly technology, tightening systems, and tightening controllers. Wider portfolio than ASG (drives, motion control, hydraulics) but competes directly in factory tightening solutions.
• Ingersoll Rand: Industrial tools and air solutions provider including DC assembly tools, torque control, and material handling. Competes with ASG's tool portfolio and has greater scale and geographic reach.
• Makita: Global power tools and industrial fastening solutions provider; competes in industrial fastening and is adjacent to ASG's cordless / DC tool categories through its assembly-tool line.

Emerging players

• Estic Corporation: Japanese specialist in precision fastening systems including transducerized DC tools and assembly controllers. Directly comparable to ASG's X-PAQ line; serves automotive and electronics customers primarily in Asia.
• Janome Industrial Equipment: Japanese manufacturer of DC servo-driven screwdrivers and robotic assembly cells for high-precision threaded fastening. Closely comparable to ASG's transducerized tool and AX-series automation cell offerings.

Regional players

• Gedore: German manufacturer of torque tools, torque wrenches, and professional hand tools; already an ASG distribution partner for the Express line. Comparable product family with stronger European footprint and limited North American direct presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ASGJergens
• Facebookfacebook.com/ASGJergens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asg-division-of-jergens-inc-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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