Laeis
Laeis is a distribution company that supplies hydraulic presses, mold-filling devices, and handling system products.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1860
- HeadquartersWecker, Luxembourg
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Laeis does
Laeis is a Luxembourg-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic high-performance presses and integrated plant systems serving the refractories, technical ceramics, salt, and carbon industries. Founded in 1860 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Italian cooperative SACMI Group, the company designs and builds the HPF series of hydraulic double-pressure presses (covering 630 kN to 4,500 kN class), the ALPHA series for technical ceramics, the e-MP line of electric presses for energy-sensitive applications, and the MEGA presses for carbon products, alongside press moulds, automation, and full plant engineering including kilns. Customer-facing R&D is anchored by ALPHA CERAMICS GmbH in Aachen, which doubles as an applied research arm and a partner channel into RWTH Aachen.
The business model is enterprise capital-equipment sales with project-based delivery: each press or full plant is engineered to customer specifications and priced in the multi-million-EUR range, supported by an installed-base annuity of spare parts, moulds, retrofits, and service. Go-to-market runs through a direct global field-sales organization with regional managers on six continents, complemented by cross-sell into sister SACMI brands (TEAM by Sacmi, RIEDHAMMER). The 2022–2025 product cycle has layered an industry-4.0 digital stack — database, analysis system, IoT data logging, and press-control integration — on top of the legacy press fleet, beginning to open a recurring software/data revenue stream on the existing installed base.
Laeis firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Laeis
- Legal name
- LAEIS GmbH
- Website
- https://www.laeis.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1860
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Laeis is a distribution company that supplies hydraulic presses, mold-filling devices, and handling system products.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Laeis industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial hydraulic press manufacturing
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
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Where Laeis is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wecker
- HQ country
- Luxembourg
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Laeis business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hydraulic Press Sales: Sale of high-performance hydraulic presses including HPF, ALPHA, OMEGA series and special application presses. Presses range from 630 kN to 4500 kN pressing force.
- Spare Parts: Supply of spare parts for hydraulic presses and plant equipment through dedicated logistics team.
- Plant Engineering: Complete plant solutions including engineering, realization, start-up and commissioning for refractory, salt, and special building materials production.
- Press Moulds: Custom-designed press moulds with high dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and various coatings for long service life.
- Automation Systems: Handling systems, automation units, robotic systems, packaging and palletizing units, and labelling systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Laeis product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Laeis designs, manufactures and services high-performance hydraulic presses (HPF, ALPHA, OMEGA, e-MP and MEGA series) for shaping refractory bricks, technical ceramics, salt products and carbon products. The company complements its presses with custom press moulds, mould filling devices, automation and handling systems, and complete plant engineering including kilns and driers delivered in cooperation with sister company RIEDHAMMER. R&D and toll-production services are offered through its wholly-owned subsidiary ALPHA CERAMICS GmbH in Aachen, Germany.
Product overview
LAEIS is a world-leading manufacturer of hydraulic high-performance presses for refractories and ceramics. The product portfolio centers on three main press series: HPF (hydraulic double pressure presses for refractories, ranging from HPF 630 to HPF 4500), ALPHA (tile presses for technical ceramics including ALPHA 800, ALPHA 1500 and variants), and e-MP (electric presses for technical ceramics). Supporting products include press moulds, automation systems (gripping systems, robots, palletizing, labelling), plant engineering, and kilns & driers supplied through partner RIEDHAMMER. The subsidiary ALPHA CERAMICS provides R&D, toll production, and develops kiln furniture materials (ALPHOXIT, ALPHACORID, ALPHACARBID, ALPHA-ZIRCOXID, ALPHA-ZINKOXID, ALPHA-MGO).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HPF Series Hydraulic Double Pressure Presses Hydraulic high-performance presses for refractory production, ranging from HPF 630 to HPF 4500, featuring LAEIS's proprietary double pressure pressing technology with controlled mould frame movement for optimum compaction and uniform density distribution.
- ALPHA Series Tile Presses ALPHA and OMEGA type presses for technical ceramics with vacuum pressing technology, including ALPHA 800, ALPHA 800/120, ALPHA 1500, and ALPHA 1500/120 models for fine ceramic products with high and uniform density.
- e-MP Series Electric Presses Electric drive press series including e-MP 10, e-MP 20 and e-MP 80 for technical ceramics and other pressing applications, offering energy-efficient drive technology.
- MEGA Series Anode Presses Large hydraulic presses for carbon products including MEGA 1600 AV and MEGA 2500 AV for anode production in aluminium smelters and other carbon-based applications.
- Press Moulds Custom-designed press moulds featuring high dimensional accuracy and surface quality, produced customer-specific with various coatings for long service life in refractory and ceramic pressing applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Active mould frame design eliminates need for extensive press pits due to low installation height
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Laeis
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Laeis technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Laeis partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, strategic, core and supporting.
- TEAM by SacmimajorTEAM by Sacmi is an alliance of Sacmi group companies offering technology for advanced ceramics. LAEIS participates in this alliance along with SAMA, RIEDHAMMER, GAIOTTO, and SACMI IMOLA to provide comprehensive ceramic manufacturing solutions.
- RWTH Aachen UniversitystrategicALPHA CERAMICS GmbH was founded in 1999 in co-operation with RWTH (Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule). The partnership enables integration of academic research with industrial application and support for student theses in cooperation with industrial partners.
- SACMI GroupcoreLAEIS is a subsidiary of SACMI Group, the Italian industrial group specializing in machinery and plants for ceramics, packaging, food/beverage, and advanced materials. SACMI acquired LAEIS in 2004 from Bucher Industries AG. LAEIS operates as the key player in SACMI's refractory activities.
- RIEDHAMMERmajorRIEDHAMMER is integrated as LAEIS's kiln department, particularly for refractory industry kilns. Projects outside refractories and technical ceramics are handled in cooperation with group partners, combining expertise from different kiln application fields.
- Partner Companies for Auxiliary EquipmentsupportingLAEIS cooperates with partner companies to supply kilns & driers, handling and automation systems, palletizing and packaging units, marking systems and other auxiliary equipment, providing complete plant solutions to customers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Laeis competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SACMI Imola: Parent company of LAEIS and a global supplier of machinery and plants for ceramics, packaging, food/beverage, and advanced materials. Comparable as a direct parent and overlapping supplier of industrial press and plant equipment for the ceramics industry.
- RHI Magnesita: World's largest refractories producer and major customer for refractory presses. Comparable as the dominant end-market buyer whose installed-base and capex decisions drive demand for LAEIS HPF press lines.
- HarbisonWalker International: Major North American refractory manufacturer and customer for high-tonnage hydraulic presses. Comparable as a key account for LAEIS in the Americas and as a benchmark for refractory-industry capital equipment demand.
- Bucher Industries: Swiss industrial group and former parent of LAEIS (1989-2004). Comparable as a former owner of hydraulic press technology for refractories and a broader industrial machinery portfolio.
Direct peers
- RIEDHAMMER: Sister company within the SACMI Group providing kilns and driers for the ceramics and refractory industries. Directly comparable as a SACMI subsidiary supplying complementary thermal processing equipment to the same customer base as LAEIS.
- Dorst Technologies: German manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical presses for technical ceramics, hard metals, and powder metallurgy. Directly competes with LAEIS's ALPHA and OMEGA press lines in technical ceramics applications.
- Keller Presstechnik (KPM): Specialist in hydraulic presses for refractory and ceramic production with overlapping product portfolio. Direct competitor to LAEIS in shaped refractory brick presses across European and global markets.
- Rädlinger ZSK: German manufacturer of hydraulic presses for construction, refractory, and ceramic applications. Comparable as a competing hydraulic press specialist targeting similar refractory producers and building-materials manufacturers.
Others
- TEAM by Sacmi: Alliance of SACMI Group companies (including LAEIS, SAMA, RIEDHAMMER, GAIOTTO) offering integrated technology for advanced ceramics manufacturing. Comparable as a sister organization providing competing/cooperating full-plant ceramic manufacturing solutions.
Emerging players
- Phoenix Refractories: Emerging manufacturer of shaped refractory products investing in modern pressing capacity. Comparable as a customer segment for LAEIS HPF presses and a representative of capex-driven modernization demand in emerging refractory markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Laeis social profiles
Digital presenceLaeis financial estimates
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Laeis leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Laeis subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Laeis funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Laeis M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Laeis
What does Laeis do?
Laeis designs, manufactures and services high-performance hydraulic presses (HPF, ALPHA, OMEGA, e-MP and MEGA series) for shaping refractory bricks, technical ceramics, salt products and carbon products. The company complements its presses with custom press moulds, mould filling devices, automation and handling systems, and complete plant engineering including kilns and driers delivered in cooperation with sister company RIEDHAMMER. R&D and toll-production services are offered through its wholly-owned subsidiary ALPHA CERAMICS GmbH in Aachen, Germany.
Is Laeis a public or private company?
Laeis is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Laeis founded?
Laeis was founded in 1860. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Laeis based?
Laeis is headquartered in Wecker, Luxembourg, in the Europe region.
How does Laeis make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hydraulic Press Sales are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts, plant Engineering, press Moulds and automation Systems.
Who are Laeis's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SACMI Imola, RHI Magnesita, HarbisonWalker International and Bucher Industries. Direct peers are RIEDHAMMER, Dorst Technologies, Keller Presstechnik (KPM) and Rädlinger ZSK. TEAM by Sacmi is listed as an others. Phoenix Refractories is listed as an emerging player.
Does Laeis have an API?
No public API is recorded for Laeis.
What industry is Laeis in?
Laeis's product category is Industrial hydraulic press manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3531.