Kent Industrial Co., Ltd.

What Kent Industrial Co., Ltd. does

Kent Industrial Co., Ltd. (建德工業股份有限公司, TWSE: 6606) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of precision grinding machines founded in 1966 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since March 24, 2023 (previously on the Taipei Exchange since 2018). The company designs, manufactures, and sells precision surface grinders (KGS manual, automatic AHD, WM servo-control, HT super-precision, and CNC series), gantry surface grinders (KGP fixed-beam and moving-beam), rotary surface grinders (KGR bearing and hydrostatic H-series), CNC universal cylindrical grinders (KGC-CNC), and vertical machining centers (KMV), marketed globally under the KENT brand. Its surface grinder annual shipment volume ranks #1 globally, and the company holds approximately 20% share of the China precision grinding machine market.

The core technology stack combines PLC/CNC controllers from Mitsubishi, FANUC, and Siemens with servo-controlled axis feeding, precision ball screw drives, FC30 cast iron machine structures with CAE-validated column design, Turcite-B coated slideways, P4-grade precision angular contact ball bearings, automatic wheel dressing with DC servo compensation, and increasingly IoT-enabled machine connectivity (Smart Machine Box introduced 2023, with Mitsubishi FX-5U controller upgrade and ERP/MES integration). Manufacturing spans approximately 120,000 sqm across Taiwan (Douliu HQ + Longtan assembly), China (Hangzhou/Zhejiang Rongde since 1993 and Nantong/Jiangsu KENT since 2017), Vietnam (Binh Duong since 2016), with sales/service subsidiaries in the USA (Kent International USA, since 2013; Chicago warehouse since 2018) and Japan (since 2012).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through direct sales of hardware under the KENT self-brand (nearly 100% self-brand, versus OEM/ODM), priced via custom quotation rather than public list pricing, and distributed through the company's own global subsidiary network plus trade show channels (TIMTOS, METALEX, CCMT). Revenue streams include machine sales, aftermarket parts/couplings, and growing contract-manufacturing services for large workpieces. Customers span automotive (Chrysler), electronics (Foxconn, ASUS, LG, Sony), industrial (3M, Fuji, BOST Group), imaging/printing (Fujifilm, B&W), packaging (SIPA), and medical (Philips) manufacturers in 50+ countries. Gross margins are sustained at 35-40% via in-house manufacturing, and the company has paid cash dividends for 11+ consecutive years with 12+ consecutive years of profitability.

Name

Kent Industrial Co., Ltd.

Legal name

建德工業股份有限公司 (KENT INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.)

Website

https://kentind.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kent Industrial Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6606) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of precision surface, gantry, and rotary grinding machines under the KENT brand, ranking #1 globally in surface grinder shipments and selling to industrial manufacturers across 50+ countries via its own distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Grinding Machine Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling precision surface grinders, CNC grinding machines, rotary surface grinders, and double column grinders under the KENT brand. Products range from small manual grinders to large CNC machines. Machines are sold directly to manufacturers worldwide through the company's global distribution network.
2. Spare Parts and Components: Online parts store selling spare components for grinding machines including couplings (聯軸器), mechanical parts, and accessories. Revenue from after-market parts and consumables to support existing machine installations.
3. Contract Manufacturing Services: The company has established processing departments to accept external large workpiece processing orders, expanding revenue beyond just machine sales to include manufacturing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kent Industrial designs, manufactures, and sells precision grinding machines under the KENT brand, including manual, automatic, servo-controlled, and CNC surface grinders (KGS series), super precision surface grinders (KGS-HT), gantry/double column surface grinders (KGP fixed and moving beam), rotary surface grinders (KGR bearing and hydrostatic), CNC universal cylindrical grinders (KGC), and vertical machining centers (KMV). Products are sold directly to industrial manufacturers globally through company-owned subsidiaries in Taiwan, China, USA, Japan, and Vietnam, complemented by an online spare parts store and contract manufacturing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KENT: Primary brand for precision surface grinders and machine tools. Products marketed under KENT brand include KGS surface grinders, KGP double column grinders, KGR rotary surface grinders, KGC CNC cylindrical grinders, and KMV vertical machining centers.
• KENT SELECT

Products and services

• KGS Surface Grinder Manual Series Manual surface grinder series with three-axis manual hand feed. Models include KGS-616S, KGS-618M, KGS-618H, KGS-250M. Features cartridge-type spindle, Turcite B coating on slideways, and optional micro-feed system for precision grinding. For manufacturers requiring basic precision grinding capability.
• KGS Surface Grinder Automatic Series (AHD Series) Automatic surface grinder with two-axis (AH) or three-axis (AHD) automatic operation. Features flange mount spindle, double-layer column design, Turcite B coated slideways, and advanced hydraulic system. For high-volume production environments requiring automated precision grinding.
• KGS Surface Grinder WM Servo Control Series (Wizard Master) Servo-controlled surface grinder with Mitsubishi PLC. Models include WM(A1) with servo on down feed and WM(A2) with servo on both down feed and crossfeed. Features automatic wheel dressing and compensation, Turcite B coating, and ergonomic Mitsubishi color touchscreen interface. For manufacturers seeking programmable precision grinding with automation.
• KGS-HT Super Precision Surface Grinder Super precision surface grinder with Mitsubishi PLC and color touch interface. Features double V guideway design, precision roller linear guides, C3 grade ball screws, and optional hydrostatic spindle for ultra-high precision grinding. For ultra-high precision applications including precision molds and dies.
• KGS-CNC Surface Grinder CNC surface grinder with SIEMENS 810D or FANUC-0i controllers. Two-axis CNC control (crossfeed and vertical), 0.0001mm minimum feed resolution. Features forced lubrication, high-precision spindle with #7216 bearings, and graphic human-machine interface. For manufacturers requiring CNC precision grinding with flexible programming.
• KGP Fixed Beam Type Gantry Surface Grinder Fixed beam gantry surface grinder with FC30 cast iron structure. Models include 1015HT/1020HT/1030HT, 1520HT/1530HT/1540HT, 2030HT/2040HT/2050HT. Features C3 grade ball screws, 20HP motor, and automatic wheel dressing system. For large workpiece grinding in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• KGP Moving Beam Type Gantry Surface Grinder

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual surface grinder shipment volume ranked #1 globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taiwan Precision Machinery Research & Development CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Leading organization coordinating Taiwan's precision machinery manufacturers for international exhibitions. Organizing group of 5 manufacturers (Chi Zong, Kent Industrial, Palmary, Quaser, Sun Firm) under TAIWAN SELECT banner for METALEX 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, showcasing smart manufacturing capabilities to ASEAN buyers.
• Chi ZongminorOthersTaiwan precision machinery manufacturer included in the TAIWAN SELECT group for METALEX 2025 exhibition.
• PalmaryminorOthersTaiwan precision machinery manufacturer included in the TAIWAN SELECT group for METALEX 2025 exhibition.
• QuaserminorOthersTaiwan precision machinery manufacturer included in the TAIWAN SELECT group for METALEX 2025 exhibition.
• Sun FirmminorOthersTaiwan precision machinery manufacturer included in the TAIWAN SELECT group for METALEX 2025 exhibition.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing PLC controllers, HMI touch panels, and servo drives for KENT grinding machines. KENT machines use Mitsubishi PLC controllers, color touchscreen HMIs, and servo control systems for precision axis control.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationCNC controller provider for KENT CNC grinding machines. KGS-CNC series uses FANUC-0i controllers for precision 2-axis CNC control with 0.0001mm minimum feed resolution.
• SIEMENScoreTechnology or IntegrationCNC controller provider option for KENT CNC grinding machines. KGS-CNC series also available with SIEMENS 810D CNC controllers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Okamoto Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, and double-column grinders - the most direct global competitor to Kent's KGS, KGP, and KGR product lines in precision grinding. Both companies target mold, die, and precision component manufacturers.
• United Grinding (Studer, Schaudt, Walter): German precision grinding specialist group owning Studer (cylindrical), Schaudt (large cylindrical/non-circular), and Walter (tool grinding). Competes with Kent's KGS, KGP, and KGC product lines in high-precision industrial grinding markets.
• Palmary Industrial Co., Ltd. Taiwan-based precision grinder manufacturer explicitly grouped with Kent under the TAIWAN SELECT initiative for international exhibitions. Direct competitor in centerless and cylindrical grinding, often co-marketed alongside Kent at METALEX and other regional shows.
• Hardinge Inc. US manufacturer of precision turning, grinding, and machine tool solutions including surface and cylindrical grinders. Competes with Kent's KGS surface grinder and KGC cylindrical grinder product lines in precision manufacturing markets.

Broad incumbents

• Amada Machine Tools: Japanese machine tool manufacturer with a broader portfolio including grinding machines, shears, and presses. Directly competes with Kent in surface grinding for metalworking while serving additional industrial segments.
• DMG Mori: Global leader in CNC machine tools including machining centers and CNC grinding. Larger incumbent competing with Kent's KMV vertical machining centers and CNC grinder offerings across automotive, aerospace, and industrial customer segments.
• Makino Milling Machine: Japanese precision machine tool maker specializing in machining centers and EDM. Competes with Kent in mold/die and precision component manufacturing, particularly for aerospace and automotive customers like those Kent serves.
• Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer offering vertical machining centers, lathes, and 5-axis machines. Competes with Kent's KMV vertical machining center line in North American and global markets.

Emerging players

• Quaser Machine Tools: Taiwan precision machining center manufacturer also part of the TAIWAN SELECT initiative alongside Kent. Competes in the vertical machining center space where Kent offers the KMV series, with overlapping customer base in mold manufacturing.

Regional players

• Chi Zong Enterprise: Taiwan-based machine tool manufacturer participating in TAIWAN SELECT joint marketing with Kent. Competes regionally in Taiwan and ASEAN precision machinery markets, though smaller and more focused on specific grinder segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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