What MAI International does

MAI International GmbH is an Austrian private company founded in 1984 and headquartered at Werkstraße 17, 9710 Feistritz/Drau, Austria, that manufactures specialized industrial machines for mixing, pumping, conveying, grouting, and processing materials on construction and civil engineering sites. The company positions itself as a global supplier with over 40 years of industry experience, having originated with the M400 injection mixing pump (now known worldwide as the "MAI pump") and having introduced the first PLC-equipped mortar mixing pump in the early 1990s. Its product portfolio spans seven categories: 3D concrete printing systems, foam concrete production equipment, grouting machines, geothermal grouting systems, mixing and pumping equipment, silo-based systems, and screeding automation, supported by six proprietary technology platforms — patented MAI®MIXING TECHNOLOGY, MAI®CODUR (cleaning/maintenance simplification), MAI®NET (networking), MAI®iCONNECT (remote maintenance), MAI®IDL (data logging), and MAI®WSRI (water-solid ratio indicator). The operation is ISO 9001 certified since 2001, runs a proprietary ERP system, and has been paperless in production and shipping since 2022.

The company sells industrial capital equipment through a direct B2B sales motion from its Austrian headquarters, targeting construction and civil engineering contractors alongside specialized application equipment integrators in 3D concrete printing, foam concrete, and geothermal energy. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of complete machine systems, supplemented by remote-maintenance services delivered via MAI®iCONNECT and spare parts. The named team consists of approximately 15 personnel, including CEO Gervin Groinigg and CFO/COO Oliver Czaloun, with three product development engineers, two application engineers, sales and logistics coordinators, accountants, and a production and warehouse manager. Marketing channels span LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and the company is registered as MAI® International GmbH with Austrian authorities (Firmenbuch Nr. 191388 d, VAT ATU48559803).

The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no subsidiaries. Despite its small headcount, the company claims global reach via direct export and positions itself as a leading supplier in its specialty niches, with technical developments repeatedly honored by unnamed awarding bodies. Growth direction rests on extending the equipment portfolio into higher-growth adjacencies such as 3D concrete printing and geothermal grouting, while leveraging the proprietary technology stack as a differentiator against larger industrial competitors.

Name

MAI International

Legal name

MAI International GmbH

Website

https://mai.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAI International GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer, founded in 1984 in Feistritz/Drau, that designs and builds specialized industrial machines for mixing, pumping, grouting, foam concrete, and 3D concrete printing, serving global construction, civil engineering, and equipment integrator customers via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching) (IMAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Concrete mixing equipment
• Grouting machinery
• Foam concrete production
• 3D concrete printing
• Dry mortar processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Feistritz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of machines for mixing, pumping, conveying, grouting, 3D concrete printing, foam concrete production, and screeding automation. Products include various models like MAI®MULTIMIX, MAI®HICOMP, MAI®2PUMP series, MAI®FOG foam generator, and complete systems for specialized applications.
2. Service and Support: Remote maintenance services via MAI®iCONNECT system, spare parts, and technical support for installed equipment base.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAI International GmbH manufactures and globally supplies industrial machines for mixing, pumping, conveying, and processing dry mortar, grout, foam concrete, and 3D-printable concrete at construction and civil engineering sites. Its portfolio spans seven product categories — 3D printing systems, foam concrete production, grouting equipment, geothermal grouting, mixing & pumping, silo-based equipment, and screeding automation — supported by proprietary technologies for mixing, remote maintenance, data logging, networking, and water-solid ratio indication.

Product overview

MAI International is a global supplier of machines for dry mortar processing and grouting technology with over 40 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized across seven main product categories: 3D Printing (including MAI®MULTIMIX-3D, MAI®MULTICOMP-3D, MAI®3DCP PRINTHEAD, MAI®DOS, MAI®WHD, MAI®2PUMP LYRA-3D, MAI®2PUMP PICTOR-3D), Foam Concrete (MAI®MULTIMIX-FC, MAI®HICOMP-FC, MAI®4EVER SUPER-FC, MAI®FOG, MAI®DOS, MAI®MIX), Grouting Equipment (MAI®440GE, MAI®400VS, MAI®400NT, MAI®400EASY PLUS, MAI®2PUMP PICTOR, MAI®LOG, MAI®DOS), Geothermal Grouting (MAI®HICOMP-GT, MAI®MULTIMIX-GT, MAI®EASY-GT), Mixing & Pumping (MAI®MULTIMIX, MAI®2MIX MAIA MOBIL, MAI®2PUMP TAURUS, MAI®4EVER SUPER, MAI®4ONE SIRIUS PLUS, MAI®2MIX MERKUR, MAI®2PUMP LYRA, MAI®2PUMP PICTOR, MAI®4SPARK), Silo Based Equipment (MAI®HICOMP, MAI®2MIX MAIA, MAI®2MIX LYRA PICCOLO, MAI®4SILO BOX), and Screeding Automation (MAI®FLOOR MASTER XL). The products are supported by six key proprietary technologies: MAI®MIXING TECHNOLOGY (patented mixing system), MAI®CODUR (cleaning/maintenance simplification), MAI®NET (networking), MAI®iCONNECT (remote maintenance), MAI®IDL (data logging), and MAI®WSRI (water-solid ratio indicator). The product line is characterized by robust, user-friendly, and reliable machinery designed for construction and civil engineering applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAI®CODUR: A key technology component used in various products that simplifies cleaning and maintenance of machines.
• MAI®MIXING TECHNOLOGY
• MAI®NET
• MAI®iCONNECT
• MAI®IDL
• MAI®WSRI

Products and services

• MAI®MULTIMIX-3D A mixing and conveying pump designed for 3D concrete printing applications, integrated into MAI's 3D printing product line for construction and additive manufacturing operators.
• MAI®MULTICOMP-3D A mixing and conveying pump for 3D concrete printing with integrated multi-component capabilities, designed for integration into 3D concrete printing systems.
• MAI®3DCP PRINTHEAD A 3D concrete printing printhead with an integrated dosing pump for liquid accelerator, designed for integration into 3D concrete printing systems.
• MAI®DOS A dosing pump for liquid additives used in 3D concrete printing, foam concrete, and grouting applications; can be integrated as required into 3D printing systems.
• MAI®WHD

Segments2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inotec GmbH: German specialist in mixing, pumping, and dosing technology for construction chemicals and specialty mortars. Direct competitor to MAI in specialty dosing and mixing equipment for niche construction applications.
• Knauf PFT: Manufacturer of machines and systems for mortar, plaster, screed, and concrete application. Competes with MAI in mixing/pumping equipment for dry mortar processing, with a strong global dealer network in construction applications.
• COBOD International: Danish manufacturer of 3D concrete printers. Directly comparable to MAI's 3DCP product line as both serve the emerging construction 3D printing market with concrete printing systems and components.
• Brinkmann Maschinenfabrik: German specialist manufacturer of mortar and concrete pumps, including injection and grouting pumps. Direct competitor to MAI in the specialty grouting and pumping equipment niche, especially for civil engineering applications.
• m-tec mathis technik: Germany-based manufacturer of machines for processing mortar, plaster, screed, and concrete — including mixing, pumping, and conveying equipment. Closest direct competitor to MAI given near-identical product categories and customer base in European construction.

Broad incumbents

• Putzmeister: Global leader in concrete pumping technology, owned by SANY. Overlaps with MAI in concrete/material pumping but operates at much larger scale with broader product portfolio and global service network.
• Liebherr: Diversified heavy equipment manufacturer including concrete technology (mixers, batching plants, truck-mounted pumps). Competes with MAI in adjacent concrete machinery categories but at substantially greater scale.
• Estromatic (BHS-Sonthofen): German manufacturer of mixing and conveying technology including concrete and mortar equipment via its Estromatic product line. Competes with MAI in specialty mixing and pumping applications.
• SANY: Chinese global construction and concrete machinery manufacturer. Offers concrete pumps, mixers, and batching plants — adjacent to MAI's product range but at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• CyBe Construction: Dutch 3D concrete printing technology provider. Comparable to MAI in the 3DCP category but with a stronger focus on printing services and proprietary mobile printers, overlapping with MAI's component-supply role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/MAIInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mai-international-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/mai.international
• Facebookfacebook.com/MAI.International.GmbH

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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