Roberts Sinto Corporation

What Roberts Sinto Corporation does

Roberts Sinto Corporation is a Michigan-based industrial equipment manufacturer and the North American operating subsidiary of Sinto America, Inc., itself part of Japan's Sintokogio (Sinto Group). Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Grand Ledge, MI, the company designs and manufactures capital equipment for the metalcasting (foundry) industry, including flaskless and tight flask molding machines (e.g., FBMX-V 32x32 at 100 molds/hr), mold handling systems (FDNX lines, the first electric mold handling line in North America), sand processing and reclamation systems, no-bake equipment under the Tinker Omega Sinto brand, and the BARINDER line of auto grinding machines. The product platform also includes shot blasting equipment, pneumatic and airless wheel blast peening systems, the National Peening service center network across five US states, industrial automation components (force torque sensors, electric cylinders, indexing conveyors), and the Sinto Advanced Ceramics USA 3D ceramic printing product line.

The company operates a direct enterprise field sales model targeting North American foundries and industrial manufacturers, with an aftermarket business covering OEM parts, field service, controls upgrades, training, and surface treatment services through its National Peening centers. Manufacturing is performed in Michigan and at two Mexican facilities (Aguascalientes, Santa Catarina), with engineering in Newaygo, MI and a sales office in Springfield. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and is part of the broader Sinto Group technology and brand portfolio, which includes Sinto SMART FOUNDRY Industry 4.0 integration, Frohn/Winoa abrasives, and SHALCO core machines. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the business derives a mix of one-time equipment sales and recurring service/parts revenue from its installed base.

Name

Roberts Sinto Corporation

Legal name

Roberts Sinto Corporation

Website

https://robertssinto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Roberts Sinto Corporation designs and manufactures industrial capital equipment for North American foundries, including molding machines, sand processing, mold handling, shot blasting, peening, and 3D ceramic printing systems, operating as the US subsidiary of Japan's Sinto Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Foundry Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Sand/Foundry & Mold 3D Printers (Sand Binder Jetting, Tooling Systems) (IMAAAAAE)

Keywords

• Industrial foundry equipment
• Molding machines
• Shot blasting equipment
• Shot peening services
• Ceramic 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: One-time sales of industrial equipment including molding machines, shot blasting equipment, sand processing systems, and automation solutions. Equipment sales include new equipment and used equipment offerings.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Replacement parts, field service, training, and controls upgrades for installed equipment. Ongoing revenue from equipment maintenance and repairs.
3. Surface Treatment Services: Peening services and shot blasting services through National Peening centers. Includes die life enhancement and surface evaluation services.
4. Engineering and Consulting: Engineering, design, consulting, and project management services for foundry installations and automation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Roberts Sinto Corporation designs, manufactures, and assembles industrial foundry equipment including flaskless and tight flask molding machines, mold handling systems, sand reclamation and mixing equipment, shot blasting and shot peening machines, foundry automation/robotics, and 3D ceramic printers. The company also provides surface treatment services through its National Peening centers, OEM parts, field service, and engineering, design, and consulting for foundry installations. All products are manufactured and assembled in the USA.

Product overview

Roberts Sinto Corporation is part of Sinto America, a comprehensive industrial equipment manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of foundry, surface treatment, and automation solutions. The portfolio operates as a multi-product platform with distinct divisions: Green Sand Equipment (including Flaskless and Tight Flask Molding Machines, BARINDER® Auto Grinders, Mold Handling Systems, Sand Reclamation Systems, SPEEDFLOW® and SPEEDCOMPOUNDER® mixers), No-Bake Equipment under the Tinker Omega Sinto brand, SINTO SMART FOUNDRY® Industry 4.0 digital solutions, Shot Blasting and Peening Equipment (including DZB, SNTX, ABT series peening machines), Automation Systems (Force Torque Sensors, Electric Cylinders, Indexing Conveyors), and Sinto Advanced Ceramics USA for 3D Ceramic Printing (C101, C3600, C1000 FLEXMATIC printers with associated ceramic materials). Services include OEM parts, field service, training, and National Peening surface enhancement centers. All products are manufactured and assembled in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BARINDER Auto Grinder Automated grinding machine for the foundry cleaning room, recognized for reliability, durability, and long-term value; used by iron, steel, and non-ferrous foundries to improve quality, safety, and productivity.
• SINTO SMART FOUNDRY Industry 4.0 digital solutions platform for foundry operations that integrates with molding machines and mold handling lines to monitor performance and improve efficiency.
• FBMX-V Molding Machine 32x32 flaskless molding machine capable of producing 100 molds per hour, sold as part of complete green sand foundry systems for high-output operations.
• Flaskless Molding Machines Green sand molding equipment for high-production flaskless foundry operations.
• Tight Flask Molding Machines Molding machines designed for tight flask foundry operations requiring matched flask equipment.
• Vacuum Molding Vacuum-assisted molding technology for foundry applications.
• Mold Handling Systems Automated mold handling lines including the FDNX series and the electric mold handling line, designed to transport molds through foundry production cells.
• Core and SHALCO Machines Core making machines for foundry operations under the SHALCO brand.
• Auto Pouring Systems Automated molten metal pouring systems for foundry applications.
• Robotics and Automation Systems Robotic and automation systems for foundry material handling, processing, and integration.
• Bentonite Recovery System System for recovering bentonite from used green sand in foundry operations to reduce material costs.
• Sand Reclamation Systems Systems for reclaiming and reusing foundry sand in green sand and no-bake operations.
• Complete Green Sand Systems Turnkey green sand foundry systems integrating molding, sand processing, and material handling.
• SPEEDFLOW Continuous Mixer Continuous process mixing equipment for foundry sand and binder preparation.
• SPEEDCOMPOUNDER Compounding equipment for foundry sand and resin processing.
• No-Bake Sand Mixing Equipment Sand mixing equipment for chemically bonded no-bake foundry processes, marketed under the Tinker Omega Sinto product line.
• Shot Blasting Machines Surface treatment equipment including drum blast, spinner hanger, tumble blast, table blast, and pass-through systems for cleaning and finishing metal parts.
• Pneumatic Peening Equipment (ABT and ISPX Series) Pneumatic shot peening equipment including ABT-3G, ABT-3E, ABT-1F, ISPX-S, and ISPX-I models for surface enhancement and fatigue life improvement.
• Robotic Peening Machine Robotic machine for automated peening operations in production environments.
• Airless Wheel Blast Peening (SNT Series) Airless wheel blast peening equipment including SNT-0MB and SNT-0MF models for high-energy peening applications.
• C101 EASY FAB 3D Ceramic Printer 3D ceramic printer for industrial production of silica, alumina, and zirconia parts.
• C101 EASY LAB 3D Ceramic Printer 3D ceramic printer designed for laboratory and small-batch ceramic part production.
• C3600 ULTIMATE 3D Ceramic Printer Large-format 3D ceramic printer for industrial-scale production of ceramic components.
• C1000 FLEXMATIC 3D Ceramic Printer 3D ceramic printer for flexible manufacturing of ceramic parts in various materials.
• Silica Casting Materials
• Alumina Materials Alumina ceramic materials for 3D printing of high-performance ceramic parts.
• Alumina Toughened Zirconia Alumina toughened zirconia materials for 3D printing of tough, high-strength ceramic parts.
• Zirconia Materials Zirconia ceramic materials for 3D printing applications requiring high strength and toughness.
• National Peening Services Surface enhancement centers providing shot peening, coatings removal, and surface evaluation services at multiple US locations (Statesville NC, Wilmington NC, Wallingford CT, Salem VA, Greenville SC).
• OEM Parts Original equipment manufacturer replacement parts for Sinto and Roberts Sinto installed equipment bases.
• Field Service On-site field service for installation, maintenance, and support of foundry and surface treatment equipment.
• Engineering, Design and Consulting Engineering design and consulting services supporting foundry and surface treatment installations and upgrades.
• Project Management Project management services for foundry equipment installations and modernization projects.
• Used Equipment Pre-owned foundry equipment available for purchase as a lower-cost alternative to new equipment.
• Tinker Omega Sinto No-Bake Product Line No-bake foundry equipment product line including sand mixing, mold handling, sand reclamation, coating plants, and core making, integrated into Sinto America's portfolio.
• Sinto Advanced Ceramics USA Sub-brand offering additive manufacturing and 3D ceramic printing equipment and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 molds/hr capability with FBMX-V molding machine
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yamaki Co., LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Sinto-partnered iron foundry in Japan. Cast Products Inc. toured Yamaki Co., LTD as part of their factory acceptance process. Represents deep operational partnership in foundry technology and best practices sharing.
• Sintokogio (Sinto Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Sinto America and Roberts Sinto Corporation. Global leader in industrial equipment manufacturing with headquarters in Japan. Provides technology, brand licensing, and strategic direction for North American operations.
• Tinker Omega SintocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo-bake foundry equipment product line integrated into Sinto America's offerings. RSC Springfield serves as the Tinker Omega Sinto Product Line Sales Office. Represents technology partnership for no-bake sand processing equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DISA (Norican Group): DISA, part of Denmark-based Norican, is a leading global supplier of foundry equipment including molding lines, shot blasting, and surface treatment — directly competing with Roberts Sinto's green sand, mold handling, and shot blast portfolios in North America.
• Vulcan Engineering: Vulcan Engineering designs and manufactures custom foundry equipment, molding lines, and automation systems for North American metalcasters, overlapping directly with Roberts Sinto's turnkey foundry solutions and project management capabilities.
• Küttner (Küttner GmbH & Co. KG): German-headquartered Küttner supplies foundry and steelworks equipment including molding, sand plants, and metallurgical plants — a direct competitor for large-scale green sand and no-bake foundry projects pursued by Roberts Sinto.
• Hunter Foundry Machinery: Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation is a US-based manufacturer of matchplate, flaskless, and tight-flask molding machines, directly competing with Roberts Sinto's flaskless and tight flask molding product lines in North American iron foundries.
• BMD Maschinenfabrik: German BMD specializes in no-bake and green sand foundry equipment including molding machines and sand reclamation systems — directly comparable to Roberts Sinto's no-bake (Tinker Omega Sinto) and sand reclamation offerings.
• Loramendi: Spanish Loramendi is a specialist in core-making and no-bake foundry equipment, competing with Roberts Sinto's SHALCO core machines and Tinker Omega Sinto no-bake product lines.
• Palmer Manufacturing & Supply: Palmer is a US-based supplier of no-bake and green sand foundry equipment, mold handling systems, and casting solutions — a regional direct peer to Roberts Sinto's foundry product portfolio in North America.
• Omega Foundry Machinery: Omega Foundry Machinery supplies no-bake and green sand molding equipment to North American foundries, overlapping with Roberts Sinto's no-bake (Tinker Omega Sinto) and molding machine offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sintokogio (Sinto Group): Sintokogio is the Japanese parent conglomerate of Sinto America and Roberts Sinto, with a much broader global portfolio across foundry, surface treatment, environmental, and materials handling — a broad incumbent whose North American activities directly include the subject company.

Emerging players

• Voxeljet: Voxeljet is a leading binder-jetting 3D printer manufacturer for sand molds and ceramics — an emerging competitor to Roberts Sinto's traditional flask molding equipment and to its Sinto Advanced Ceramics 3D printing line for industrial casting applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sintoamerica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SintoAmerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/sintoamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/231198

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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