Kocsis

What Kocsis does

Kocsis is a privately held, family-owned industrial technology corporation headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, founded in 1967 by two brothers from Yugoslavia. The company operates through three coordinated divisions: Kocsis Machine (precision contract machining of medium to large parts and assemblies), Kocsis Rolls+ (roll refurbishment and manufacturing for steel mills and mineral processing mills), and Kocsis Hydraulics (OEM production of hydraulic starters under the Hydrotor brand, piston accumulators, and system components for extreme environments). It serves integrated steel mills, mini-mills, mineral processors, oil and gas operators (including subsea BOPs and testing labs), transportation and rail manufacturers, defense, food processing, inland marine, and agriculture customers.

The core technology stack combines large-format CNC equipment (Mazak, Toshiba, Pama Speedram 2000, and Gurutzpe GLX16 platforms) with proprietary weld cladding chemistry and processes, a custom five-stage roll refurbishment workflow, and high-pressure hydraulic component engineering up to 15,000 PSI (with lockbox designs to 30,000 PSI). Manufacturing is anchored in a single 200,000+ sq ft facility with up to 50-ton lifting capacity. The Kocsis Roll Tracking Database captures inspection-to-production correlations across rolling campaigns, feeding overlay chemistry selection. Certifications include ISO 9001 and ASME.

Kocsis makes money through project-based one-off fabrication contracts and recurring roll refurbishment services billed on multi-year agreements with steel and mineral processing customers, plus OEM hardware sales of hydraulic starters, accumulators, and components routed through a direct RFQ sales channel and a global distribution network of 25+ authorized distributors across six continents. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing, and customer engagement is consultative, with technical collaboration on specifications before project commitment.

Name

Kocsis

Legal name

Kocsis

Website

https://kocsisusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kocsis is a family-owned industrial technology company operating three divisions - precision machining, roll refurbishment, and hydraulic components - serving integrated steel mills, mineral processors, and energy and transportation OEMs from a 200,000+ sq ft Alsip, Illinois facility with a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Manufacturing & Industrial Maintenance Services

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Precision contract machining
• Steel roll refurbishment
• Hydraulic starter manufacturing
• Industrial maintenance services
• Fluid power components

Headquarters

HQ city

Alsip

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machined Parts Manufacturing: Contract machining of medium to large precision-machined parts and assembly maintenance services for OEMs across steel, mining, energy, transportation, food, packaging, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries. Revenue generated through project-based fabrication and machining services.
2. Roll Refurbishment and Manufacturing: Comprehensive roll refurbishment, manufacturing, and related services for integrated steel mills, mini-mills, and mineral processing mills including caster rolls, table rolls, pinch rolls, wrapper rolls, and associated components. Services include inspection, undercutting, cladding, finish machining, assembly, and inventory management.
3. Hydraulic Products Distribution: OEM manufacturing and distribution of hydraulic starters (Hydrotor brand), piston accumulators, and hydraulic system components including valves, filters, pumps, and tanks. Products sold through a global network of distributors to industries requiring fluid power in extreme environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kocsis operates three integrated divisions that together sell contract-manufactured precision machined parts, steel and mineral roll refurbishment services, and OEM hydraulic fluid-power products. Kocsis Machine delivers medium-to-large precision-machined components and assemblies in a 200,000+ sq ft facility with up to 50-ton lifting capacity. Kocsis Rolls+ restores and manufactures caster, table, pinch, wrapper, and flaking rolls using proprietary weld cladding processes. Kocsis Hydraulics produces the Hydrotor brand of hydraulic starters, piston accumulators (3,000-15,000 PSI), and supporting system components for extreme-environment applications.

Product overview

Kocsis is an industrial technology company organized into three divisions offering distinct but complementary product lines. Kocsis Machine provides precision contract machining and assembly services with 200,000 sq ft facility and equipment from Mazak, Toshiba, Pama, and Gurutzpe. Kocsis Rolls+ delivers roll refurbishment and manufacturing services for steel mills and mineral processors with proprietary weld cladding processes. Kocsis Hydraulics manufactures the Hydrotor brand hydraulic starters, piston accumulators rated 3,000-15,000 PSI, and system components for extreme environments in oil & gas, marine, mining, and defense sectors. The three divisions share resources, expertise, and cross-leverage capabilities to deliver integrated customer solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydrotor®: The world's leading hydraulic starter brand by Kocsis, used for quick acceleration with high torque output in engines in extreme environments.

Products and services

• Kocsis Machine Precision Machining Services Precision machining and assembly maintenance services for OEMs across steel, mining, energy, transportation, food, packaging, defense, and industrial manufacturing. Capabilities include CNC horizontal milling with a 393 x 196 x 78 inch envelope, CNC turning up to 72 inch diameter and 354 inch length, and 50-ton lifting capacity.
• Kocsis Rolls+ Roll Refurbishment Services Five-stage roll refurbishment service for steel mills, mini-mills, and mineral processing mills, covering inspection, undercutting, weld cladding with proprietary overlays, finish machining, and final inspection. Extends the life of caster rolls, table rolls, pinch rolls, wrapper rolls, flaking rolls, compacting rolls, coil car rolls, and deflector rolls.
• Hydrotor Hydraulic Starters World-leading hydraulic starter brand providing quick acceleration and high torque output for engine starting in extreme environments, including black start conditions. Available in five torque series for engines across marine, oil and gas, defense, and industrial applications.
• Piston Accumulators (including Lockbox Design) High-pressure pressure vessels available in 3,000-15,000 PSI ratings with capacities from 0.125 to 20 gallons and 2-7 inch bores in carbon or stainless steel. ASME, CRN, DNV, and ABS approved. The Lockbox design features easy-open technology for quick disassembly in subsea and starting system applications.
• Hydraulic System Components Complete accessory line for hydraulic starting systems including Soft Engage Valves, Control Valves, Hand Pumps, Recharging Pumps, 40-micron Filters, and 4-15 gallon Tanks and Reservoirs.
• Steel Roll Types Refurbishment Applications Roll refurbishment services targeted at specific applications within continuous casters, hot strips, cold mills, and flaking mills, leveraging the proprietary five-stage process and Kocsis Roll Tracking Database to document inspection results and production outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8x performance increase in steel production (from 200-250k tons to 1.8 million tons between equipment changes)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supportive, standard and premier.

• MazakcoreTechnology or IntegrationMazak has long played a central role in the American manufacturing industry. Known for their technological innovations, Mazak machines are designed to integrate seamlessly with cutting-edge automation and the latest digital tools. Kocsis Machine operates multiple Mazak machines including FH8800 CNC Horizontal Mills, Integrex i200 CNC Horizontal Lathe, Nexus 450 and 500 CNC Horizontal Lathes, VCN-700D CNC Vertical Mill, and Slant 60 and Slant 50 CNC Horizontal Lathes.
• Toshiba (Shibaura Machine)coreTechnology or IntegrationToshiba Machine supplies high-quality machines to industries including aerospace, heavy-electrical equipment, automotive, nuclear power, electronics, and other industries where high precision is a prerequisite. Kocsis operates Toshiba BP-130 R22 CNC Horizontal Mills (3 units), TUE-150 CNC Vertical Lathe, and TUE-15 CNC Vertical Lathes (2 units).
• PamacoreTechnology or IntegrationPama's CNC horizontal mill is designed for high precision, power, and structural rigidity. The Pama Speedram 2000 provides the perfect machining solution for the most demanding applications on medium to large size parts. Kocsis operates the Pama Speedram 2000 CNC Horizontal Mill.
• GurutzpecoreTechnology or IntegrationGurutzpe machines are built to meet the most demanding CNC machining needs. Gurutzpe's CNC horizontal lathes stand out for their robustness, precision, and reliability. Kocsis operates the Gurutzpe GLX16 horizontal lathe, their biggest lathe yet with 354 inch maximum turning length and 15-ton capacity.
• Caster Maintenance CompanysupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company offering bearing reclaim process for steel mill customers. Kocsis introduced this service to their stainless-steel producer customer, leading to cost reductions since fewer new bearings were necessary during segment builds.
• Bay Diesel CorporationstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Kocsis Hydraulics distributor located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Part of Kocsis' global distribution network for hydraulic starters, piston accumulators, and system components.
• Huegli Tech AGpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Kocsis distributor covering Europe, Russia, Eastern Asia, and South-eastern Asia regions. Located in Langenthal, Switzerland. Offers enhanced service expertise and product knowledge.
• Dowland Bach CorporationpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Kocsis distributor covering Alaska region. Located in Anchorage, Alaska. Offers enhanced service expertise for hydraulic products in extreme northern environments.
• HITECH SOLUTIONS TRADING LLCpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Kocsis distributor covering Middle East region. Located in Dubai, UAE. Offers enhanced service expertise for hydraulic products in desert and Middle East oil and gas applications.
• South Bay DieselpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Kocsis distributor covering West Coast US and Mexico regions. Located in National City, California. Part of Kocsis' North American distribution network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HYDAC: HYDAC is a global manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, filters, valves, and fluid power systems — directly competing with Kocsis Hydraulics' piston accumulators (3,000–15,000 PSI standard, up to 30,000 PSI custom) and system components across oil & gas, marine, and heavy industry.
• HAWE Hydraulik: HAWE Hydraulik manufactures hydraulic valves, pumps, power units, and accessories for industrial and mobile applications. Comparable to Kocsis Hydraulics in component-level product offering and engineering orientation toward extreme-duty applications.
• Ellwood Group: Ellwood Group's Ellwood National Crankshaft and Ellwood Specialty Steel divisions manufacture large forged rolls, steel rolls, and engineered components for steel mills — directly comparable to Kocsis Rolls+ in steel-mill roll manufacturing and refurbishment.
• Union Electric Steel (UES): Union Electric Steel produces forged steel rolls and engineered castings for hot strip mills, cold mills, and continuous casters — directly competing with Kocsis Rolls+ in caster rolls, pinch rolls, wrapper rolls, and table roll refurbishment for integrated and mini-mills.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is the world's largest hydraulics manufacturer, offering hydraulic power units, valves, pumps, cylinders, and motion control. It overlaps with Kocsis Hydraulics on system components and competes broadly in industrial fluid power, though it does not focus on Kocsis' niche extreme-pressure starters and accumulators.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Motion & Control Technologies segment manufactures hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, and filters — directly overlapping Kocsis Hydraulics' product portfolio and serving the same industrial OEMs in steel, mining, and oil & gas.
• Eaton: Eaton's Industrial Control and Hydraulics divisions manufacture hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and fluid power systems serving heavy industry, oil & gas, and marine — comparable customer base and product overlap to Kocsis Hydraulics' hydraulic starters and system components.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve manufactures pumps, valves, seals, and fluid motion equipment for oil & gas, power, and process industries — overlapping with Kocsis Hydraulics' pumping system components and serving similar extreme-environment industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Hauhinco: Hauhinco specializes in hydraulic starters and high-pressure hydraulic systems, particularly for mining engines and underground equipment — a direct niche competitor to Kocsis' Hydrotor brand in the hydraulic starter category.
• Forum Energy Technologies: Forum Energy Technologies manufactures subsea and offshore equipment including hydraulic components, accumulators, and pressure-control systems — comparable to Kocsis Hydraulics' subsea BOP accumulators and high-pressure hydraulic product lines serving offshore oil & gas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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