Koike Aronson, Inc./Ransome

Name

Koike Aronson, Inc./Ransome

Legal name

Koike Aronson, Inc.

Website

https://koike.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting and Welding Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• CNC cutting machines
• Welding positioners
• Turning rolls
• Fiber laser cutting
• Portable automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcade

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Industrial Equipment Sales: Direct sale of CNC cutting machines (plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, laser), welding positioners, turning rolls, manipulators, portable automation equipment, and gas apparatus. Products range from compact benchtop positioners to heavy-duty industrial equipment with capacities up to 800 tons.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Consumables: Sales of consumables including Hypertherm plasma consumables, Koike brand gases (acetylene, Mapp, propane, propylene, natural gas), torch tips, regulators, couplings, and replacement parts
3. Service and Support: Technical support, maintenance services, rebuilds and retrofits for cutting machines and positioners, emergency repairs, and equipment relocation services
4. Financial Services: Partnership with Ascentium Capital for leasing and financing options to support equipment purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Koike Aronson manufactures industrial CNC cutting machines (plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, fiber laser) and welding positioning equipment (welding positioners, turning rolls, head and tailstocks, manipulators, robotic welding solutions, tank fabrication equipment) along with portable automation tools (track torches, portable cutters, welding carriages, gas apparatus). All equipment is engineered and built at the company's Arcade, New York facility for metal fabrication, energy, shipbuilding, and construction customers globally. The company also offers aftermarket consumables (Hypertherm plasma consumables, Koike brand gases), custom engineered solutions, and rebuild/retrofit services.

Product overview

Koike Aronson, Inc./Ransome is a manufacturer of industrial cutting and welding equipment offering three main product families: CNC Cutting Machines (plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, and laser cutting systems), Positioning and Welding Equipment (welding positioners, turning rolls, head and tailstocks, manipulators, tank fabrication equipment, robotic welding solutions, and seamers), and Portable Automation (track torches, portable cutters, gas apparatus, and welding carriages). The CNC cutting portfolio includes ShopPro, ShopProXHD, ShopJet, FiberTex Zero DBC, PlatePro, PlateProXHD, MasterGraph, and VersaGraph lines. Positioning equipment includes Universal Balance, LD4 Benchtop, HD Series, G-Series, MRD/Aronson/Ransome Turning Rolls, Head and Tailstock systems, Cricket manipulators, and specialty tank fabrication equipment. The company also offers custom engineered solutions, rebuild/retrofit services, and consumables including Hypertherm and Koike branded products. All products are manufactured at the company's facility in Arcade, NY, USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aronson: Legacy brand for welding positioners and turning rolls, delivering controlled rotation of cylindrical workpieces through powered and idler rollers.
• Ransome

Products and services

• ShopPro CNC Cutting Machine High-performance plasma/oxy-fuel CNC cutting system made in the USA, designed for small shops with premium features in a compact package. Available in 4'x4', 4'x8', 5'x10' sizes with CAD/CAM Pro features and 45-125amp plasma systems.
• ShopProXHD CNC Cutting Machine Enhanced version of ShopPro platform with increased plasma capabilities. Available in 4'x8', 5'x10', 6'x12' sizes with 45-200amp plasma systems.
• ShopProXHD Katana CNC Cutting Machine Premium ShopProXHD model combined with Katana controller featuring fully integrated, UL Certified electrical panel. Available in 5'x10', 6'x12' with 200-460amp plasma systems.
• ShopJet Waterjet Cutting Machine Versatile waterjet cutting machine inheriting the trusted design of ShopPro plasma/oxy-fuel cutter for precision cutting applications.
• FiberTex Zero DBC Fiber Laser Cutting Machine World's first Dual Beam Controlled fiber laser cutting technology. Available in 8', 10', 12', and 20' cutting widths with Class I Safety Rating. Features 12kW, 18kW, or 40kW systems.
• PlatePro CNC Cutting Machine Affordable and user-friendly metal plate cutting machine for limited spaces, supporting plasma and oxy-fuel cutting. Available in 5', 6', and 8' widths and 10', 12', 20', and 24' lengths.
• MasterGraph Katana MGK CNC Cutting Machine State-of-the-art CNC oxy-fuel and plasma cutting machine with fabricated steel frame construction (8-12 ft widths, 100+ ft lengths), featuring Katana CNC, ProNest software, and True hole certified with 460amp XPR plasma system.
• PlateProXHD Thermal Cutting Machine Heavy-duty thermal cutting machine designed for demanding requirements with 6'-12' widths, 10'-100' lengths, 8-inch table capacity, and 45-460amp plasma systems.
• Plate-Fab CNC Cutting Machine Unitized design CNC cutting machine with downdraft or water cutting table for precision and cost-effectiveness. Available in 5'-6' widths and 10', 12', 20' lengths with 200-400amp plasma systems.
• MasterGraph EX2 Thermal Cutting Machine Industrial-grade gantry-style thermal cutting machine with cutting-edge technologies. Features 10-inch table capacity and 200-800amp plasma systems.
• VersaGraph Extreme Thermal Cutting Machine Exceptionally durable gantry-style thermal cutting machine using advanced Finite Element Analysis. Features 8'-24' cutting widths and 12-inch table capacity.
• Universal Balance Positioner Revolutionary weldment positioner using the part's center of gravity, allowing operators to flip, tilt, and turn parts effortlessly by hand. Load capacities ranging from 100 lbs to 4,000 lbs.
• LD4 Benchtop Welding Positioner Compact benchtop welding positioner with 400 lb load rating, tilts from 0 to 105 degrees across 8 fixed positions, and delivers 300-amp rotary ground for MIG and TIG welding. Manufactured in USA. Entry-level unit priced at $4,960 with free shipping.
• MD Series Remote-Controlled Welding Positioner Balance between performance and affordability featuring broad range of weight handling capacities including MD15VF and MD25VF models.
• HD Series Gear-Driven Welding Positioner Comprehensive range of industrial positioning solutions with 135-degree tilt capability, designed for rugged industrial environments.
• G-Series Gear-Driven Welding Positioner From base G400-G2200 line to heavy-duty G3500-G10,000 line, ranking among world's largest standard gear-driven positioners with 40-90 degree tilt.
• Aronson GE Gear Elevated Tilt/Turn Positioner Remote controlled gear elevated positioner from GE25 to GE45 models for lighter applications, through GE60 to GE250 midrange models.
• Floor Turntables Low-profile positioners offering powered 360-degree rotation at variable speeds for precise workpiece manipulation. Available in free-standing A-frame and column designs.
• MRD Turning Rolls Cost-effective model combining reliable single-wheel drive with stable centerline for consistent performance. Rated up to 60,000 lbs.
• Aronson Turning Rolls Legacy brand delivering controlled rotation of cylindrical workpieces through powered and idler rollers with capacities up to 200 tons.
• Ransome Turning Rolls Legacy name providing controlled rotation of cylindrical workpieces using powered and idler rollers with capacities up to 120 tons.
• Specialty Turning Rolls Special purpose-built systems including Anti-Drift (rated up to 1,200 tons), Micarta V-Block, Self-Aligning, TRAC-TRED, Powered Fit-Up Rolls, and Unit Rolls designed to enhance precision and protect materials.
• Elevating Head and Tailstock Adjustable elevation for diverse workpiece sizes and configurations, integrating gear elevating design with operator ergonomics and safety.
• Fixed Height Head and Tailstock Secure, stationary workpiece positioning for precision fabrication and manufacturing with features including piloted tables, NEMA 12 rated electrical safety, and 50:1 variable speed drives.
• MD Series Head and Tailstock Compact single-post design with power elevation capabilities for cost-effective performance and accessibility. Supports heavy fabrication applications including H-beam assemblies, box frames, and chassis weldments.
• Specialty Head and Tailstock Custom solutions including 180 Degree Tilter for compact horizontal axis tilt for down-hand or flat welding access, designed to simplify complex welding challenges.
• Chain Lift Welding Manipulators Chain-driven lift delivers pinpoint welding accuracy with variable speed, full 360-degree mast rotation, and precision rack-and-pinion reach control.
• Rack and Pinion Manipulators Linear rack and rotating pinion system to lift welding head and wire vertically providing precision horizontal motion. Includes Locust Series (up to 600 lbs) and Scarab Series (up to 3,000 lbs).
• Cricket-I Manipulator Compact, cost-effective welding manipulator with robust body, powered lift, 150 lb capacity, and optional floor track sections. Semi-automatic welding compatible.
• Cricket-II Manipulator

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment built for decades of service life with USA-based support

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CK SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCK Supply is a robotic welding and plasma cutting automation solutions distributor offering Koike Aronson products along with expert training and demo services at its St. Louis headquarters.
• Koike Sanso Kogyo Co. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1918. Koike Seisankusho (precursor) established the foundation for today's Koike Aronson Inc. through strategic acquisition of Aronson Machine Co. in 1985.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hypertherm: Identified alongside Koike Aronson as a key player in the US waterjet/plasma cutting machine market; both sell thermal cutting equipment and Koike actively resells Hypertherm plasma consumables, indicating deep product and customer overlap.
• Lincoln Electric Holdings: Named alongside Koike as a key player in the US waterjet/cutting market and a global welding equipment leader; competes directly in welding positioners, manipulators, and cutting equipment serving the same metal fabrication customers.
• ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with overlapping product lines (CNC plasma/oxy-fuel cutting, welding automation, positioners) serving the same fabrication, shipbuilding, and energy end markets.
• Miller Electric Mfg. Major welding equipment manufacturer offering welding power sources, wire feeders, and automated welding solutions that overlap with Koike's positioning equipment and welding automation portfolio for fabrication customers.
• Jet Edge Inc. Identified alongside Koike Aronson and Hypertherm as a key player in the US waterjet cutting machine market; competes in precision waterjet cutting systems for industrial fabrication.
• OMAX Corporation: Waterjet cutting machine manufacturer with overlapping CNC abrasive waterjet product category serving metal fabrication shops; competes with Koike's ShopJet waterjet offering.
• Pandjiris Inc. Welding positioner and manipulator manufacturer that is sold alongside Koike products by Koike's own distributors; competes directly in positioning equipment for heavy fabrication.
• Flow International (Shape Technologies): Waterjet cutting machine manufacturer competing in the same precision cutting category as Koike's ShopJet, serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial fabrication customers.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: Global leader in industrial laser cutting and machine tools; competes with Koike's FiberTex Zero DBC fiber laser line as part of a much broader industrial machinery portfolio spanning lasers, punching, and bending.
• Bystronic: Sheet metal processing equipment manufacturer with laser cutting systems and automation solutions overlapping with Koike's CNC cutting portfolio, particularly in fiber laser cutting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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