MAE

What MAE does

MAE Maschinen- und Apparatebau Götzen GmbH (operating as MAE Group) is a German manufacturer of industrial straightening presses and wheelset presses, headquartered in Erkrath, Germany, and active since 1931. Its product portfolio comprises three core lines — manual straightening presses (P-H RH, S RH), automatic straightening machines (M-AH, ASV, M-ASRU), and wheelset presses (RADS) — augmented by proprietary RICOS and RACOS process-control software. The ASV moving-frame platform features an energy-optimized hydraulic system with intelligent load control that delivers up to 30% electricity savings versus prior models. Workpieces served include shafts, tools, cast and forged parts, profiles, tubes, welded parts, and railway wheelsets.

The company sells primarily to enterprise customers across seven verticals — railway/railroad, automotive, steel, mechanical engineering, defense, aviation & marine, and tool manufacturing — using a verticalized field-sales motion backed by direct offices in Germany, China, and the USA (via MAE-Eitel Inc.) and channel partners in 25+ countries. Revenue is generated through one-time machinery sales, spare parts, service and maintenance, retrofits/modernization, feasibility studies and straightening tests, rental and used machines, and customer training, with quote-based pricing and staged milestone payments (30/30/30/10). MAE also services third-party straightening presses from Hess, Eitel, and Müller-Weingarten, reinforcing its aftermarket moat.

MAE operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GESCO AG, a Frankfurt-listed industrial holding that specializes in succession solutions and 'Hidden Champion' SME industrial companies. The company's positioning emphasizes German engineering precision, modular Baukasten configurability, energy efficiency, and a 'lifetime' service philosophy — making it a defensible niche specialist rather than a high-growth disruptor.

Name

MAE

Legal name

MAE Maschinen- und Apparatebau Götzen GmbH

Website

https://mae-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Forming Machinery

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Industrial straightening machines
• Wheelset presses
• Metal straightening equipment
• Hydraulic press manufacturing
• Railway wheelset assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Erkrath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of manual straightening presses, automatic straightening machines, and wheelset presses. Products offered with building block (standard) or customized configurations.
2. Spare Parts & Components: Supply of replacement parts and components for MAE machinery.
3. Service & Maintenance: Inspection, maintenance, repair, and process optimization services. Includes feasibility studies and straightening tests.
4. Retrofit & Modernization: Retrofit and conversion services to modernize existing machines. Includes safety testing of hydraulic presses.
5. Rental & Used Machines: Rental machines and used equipment sales for short-term or budget-conscious needs.
6. Training Services: Customer training programs for machine operation and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MAE manufactures and sells industrial straightening presses and wheelset presses for metalworking operations. Its product portfolio comprises three core lines: manual straightening presses (P-H RH and S RH), automatic straightening machines (M-AH, ASV, M-ASRU), and wheelset presses (RADS), supported by proprietary RICOS and RACOS process-control software. The company delivers engineered machinery, installation, commissioning, training, spare parts, inspection/maintenance, retrofit, and feasibility-study services to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

MAE Group is a manufacturer of industrial straightening machines and wheelset presses, operating as a specialized machinery company under the GESCO Group. The product portfolio consists of three main product lines: manual straightening presses (P-H RH and S RH models), automatic straightening machines (M-AH, ASV, and M-ASRU models with RICOS software), and wheelset presses (RADS model with RACOS software). The products use modular, compact designs with energy-optimized hydraulic systems and are applied across rail, automotive, steel, and general machinery industries. Workpieces include shafts, tools, cast/forged parts, profiles, tubes, welded parts, and wheelsets. Service offerings encompass phone/remote support, spare parts, inspection/maintenance, retrofits, process optimization, feasibility studies, and rental machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manual Straightening Presses (Manuelle Richtpressen) Manual straightening presses for industrial straightening operations, including the P-H RH and S RH model variants. Designed for metalworking operations requiring precision manual straightening of workpieces across machinery, automotive, steel, and tool manufacturing industries.
• Automatic Straightening Machines (Automatische Richtmaschinen) Automatic straightening machines including the M-AH, ASV, and M-ASRU model variants, with proprietary RICOS process-control software. The ASV features an energy-optimized hydraulic system and moving-frame design for confined-space integration and has established particular traction in North America.
• Wheelset Presses (Radsatzpressen) Wheelset presses (RADS model) for railway applications, used for pressing and assembling wheelsets with proprietary RACOS process-control software. Available with various options and configurations for train manufacturers, rail operators, and maintenance facilities.
• Industrial Machinery Service & Maintenance Inspection, maintenance, repair, process optimization, and component repair services for MAE machinery and third-party straightening presses. Includes UVV safety inspections of hydraulic presses. Provides 'lifetime' lifecycle support.
• Retrofit & Modernization Services Retrofit and conversion services to modernize existing MAE and third-party industrial machines, including safety upgrades for hydraulic presses.
• Spare Parts & Component Repairs Supply of replacement parts and component repair services for MAE industrial machinery.
• Phone & Remote Support Remote and telephone technical support for MAE industrial machinery customers worldwide.
• Customer Training Programs Training programs for customer operators covering machine operation and maintenance procedures.
• Feasibility Studies & Straightening Tests Engineering feasibility studies and sample straightening tests to validate machine configuration for new workpiece types.
• Rental & Used Industrial Machines Short-term rental machines and used/refurbished equipment sales for budget-conscious or temporary capacity needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of up to 30% compared to previous models through intelligent load control

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TMW Co., LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 March 2026Official partnership signed in March 2026 after 1.5 years of successful cooperation. TMW, based in Nagoya/Inazawa, Japan, serves as local partner for Japanese market entry. Partnership began with Japanese railroad industry and is expanding to steel, automotive, and mechanical engineering sectors. TMW provides cultural understanding, established trust networks, and local expertise in Japanese business practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LASCO Umformtechnik: LASCO is a German manufacturer of hydraulic forming presses and forging systems for industrial customers. Comparable niche hydraulic press manufacturer with similar product philosophy and target industries.
• Hatebur Umformmaschinen: Hatebur is a Swiss/German maker of cold and hot forming machines for high-volume precision parts serving automotive and industrial markets. Comparable German-speaking specialist in metal forming machinery.
• Felss Group: Felss is a German specialist in axial forming and component processing machines for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable niche industrial machinery peer with similar German engineering DNA and customer segments.
• Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW GmbH): SW is a German machine tool builder with hydraulic straightening presses and special-purpose industrial machinery. Closely comparable niche German press builder serving automotive and mechanical engineering customers.
• Schuler Group: Schuler is a German global leader in metal forming presses (mechanical, hydraulic, servo) for automotive and industrial applications. Directly comparable to MAE in industrial press manufacturing, though much larger and more automotive-focused.
• Hegenscheidt-MFD: Hegenscheidt-MFD is a German specialist in wheelset machining and railway maintenance equipment, including wheelset presses and lathes. The closest direct peer for MAE's wheelset press product line serving railway operators and workshops.
• Macrodyne (Macrodyne Technologies): Macrodyne is a North American manufacturer of hydraulic presses and automation for metal forming, straightening, and forging. Directly comparable to MAE for industrial straightening press applications in the North American market.

Regional players

• Simmons Machine Tool Corporation: Simmons is a US manufacturer of railway wheelset maintenance equipment including presses and lathes. Comparable wheelset press product line to MAE RADS, with primary focus on the North American rail market.

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic Laser: Bystronic is a global Swiss/German supplier of metal processing equipment (cutting, bending, automation). Broader industrial machinery incumbent serving overlapping metalworking customers but not focused on straightening/pressing.
• SMS group: SMS group is a large German metallurgical plant and machinery supplier with broad metal processing portfolio. Adjacent broad incumbent in metalworking machinery for industrial customers, far larger than MAE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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