What LASCO does

LASCO Umformtechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial machinery manufacturer headquartered in Coburg, Bavaria, with origins dating to the 1860s and over 160 years of continuous operation. The company operates through three primary product pillars: Forming Technology (a comprehensive range of hydraulic presses, screw presses, forging hammers, electric upsetters, and rolling mills for hot, warm, and cold solid forming as well as sheet metal forming), Building Material Production (hydraulic sand-lime block presses including the KSP, KSE, and patented Vario-block PSP series, plus turnkey factory lines for sand-lime and fly-ash blocks), and Automation & Robotics (custom robotic cells integrated with third-party robot manufacturers plus Virtual Commissioning services). A fourth vertical, Contract Manufacturing, provides precision CNC machining (drilling/milling up to 160t and 6,000mm length, turning up to 1,110mm diameter x 9,000mm length), welding constructions, quality inspection using laser trackers, and switch-cabinet construction.

The technology backbone centers on proprietary press designs and the patented sliding multiform mold system of the PSP Vario-block press, which received the bauma Innovation Award 2007. Automation offerings are differentiated by Virtual Commissioning using real process parameters to optimize complex systems before physical assembly, and by an internet-based Remote Assistance platform with secure VPN, video/audio streaming, and dedicated iOS and Android apps. Contract Manufacturing is supported by the Tebis CAM system for programming, simulation, and collision analysis. Supporting these cores is a global service network offering retrofit, modernization, spare parts, and remote maintenance.

The business model is B2B enterprise field sales of custom-engineered capital equipment with quote-based pricing, long sales cycles, and direct engagement through a wholly-owned subsidiary in Monroe, Michigan (LASCO Engineering Services L.L.C.), a wholly-owned subsidiary in Beijing (LASCO (Beijing) Forming Technology Co. Ltd.), a sales office covering France/Spain, and a representative network spanning more than 60 countries. Revenue is generated through one-time machinery sales, recurring service and spare-parts contracts on the installed base, and contract manufacturing. The company is a subsidiary of Langenstein & Schemann GmbH Holding and is led by Chairman Lothar Bauersachs alongside Managing Directors Fabian Lünz (Administration) and Robert Welsch (Production). It maintains ISO 9001 certification and a vocational training program in partnership with the University of Applied Sciences Coburg, with apprentices representing approximately 16% of the workforce.

Name

LASCO

Legal name

LASCO Umformtechnik GmbH

Website

https://lasco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LASCO Umformtechnik GmbH is a German industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in metal forming equipment, sand-lime block production lines, and automation systems, serving manufacturers in more than 60 countries through subsidiaries in the United States and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery & Metal Forming Equipment

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD), Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Metal forming machinery
• Hydraulic press equipment
• Sand-lime block production
• Industrial automation robotics
• Contract manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial machinery and equipment sales: One-time sales of metal forming machines, hydraulic presses, sand-lime block production equipment, and automation systems. Custom-designed and built to customer specifications with long sales cycles typical of industrial machinery.
2. Service and spare parts: Ongoing revenue from service support, spare parts, maintenance, and modernization of existing equipment
3. Contract manufacturing: Custom machining and manufacturing services for machine components, assemblies, and complete machines

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LASCO Umformtechnik GmbH designs, manufactures, and services industrial machinery for metal forming (hydraulic presses, screw presses, forging hammers, electric upsetters, rolling mills) and for building material production (sand-lime and fly-ash block presses, sawing systems, turnkey factories). The company also delivers custom automation and robotics solutions with virtual commissioning and provides precision contract manufacturing and remote-maintenance services.

Product overview

LASCO Umformtechnik GmbH is a specialized industrial machinery manufacturer with over 160 years of experience, operating as a medium-sized company with global presence in more than 60 countries. The company offers four main product categories: (1) Forming Technology - a comprehensive range of hydraulic presses, screw presses, forging hammers, rolling machines, and electric upsetting machines for hot, warm, and cold solid forming as well as sheet metal forming; (2) Building Material Production - hydraulic presses (KSE, KSP, PSP series) and complete production lines for sand-lime blocks including fly ash blocks, with the PSP Vario-block press winning the bauma Innovation Award 2007; (3) Automation & Robotics - custom automation solutions and robotic systems including virtual commissioning services; (4) Contract Manufacturing - precision CNC machining, welding, and quality inspection services. Supporting these core products is a global service network offering remote maintenance, spare parts, and modernization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LASCO digital: A media agency business sector covering central issues of digitization, including conceptual development and user-friendly implementation of online presentations.

Products and services

• Forming Technology Presses (VP/VPA/VPE, VPZ, TP, KP, KFP, MXP, TZP, MAP, HWS, AR/AR-D, SPP/SPR, HO-U, GH, EH/EV, QKW, RCW, AVQ, STW) Industrial machine tools for metal forming tasks including solid forming, sheet metal forming, cold/hot forging, extrusion, piercing, drawing, calibrating, and rolling. Sold to industrial manufacturers worldwide.
• Sand-Lime Block Press KSP (Double-Acting Compaction) Hydraulic press for double-acting compaction of sand-lime blocks up to 650mm height with 0.1mm accuracy, for building materials producers.
• Sand-Lime Block Press KSE (Single-Acting Compaction) Compact hydraulic press for single-acting compaction of sand-lime blocks up to 250mm height, designed for low installation heights.
• Vario-Block Press PSP Patented vario-block press producing variable block lengths (100-750mm) and wall thicknesses without sawing, with hydraulic multi-form tooling change in seconds. Winner of bauma Innovation Award 2007.
• Masonry Block Press KSE for Fly Ash Hydraulic press for producing masonry blocks from fly ash (50-60% by weight) with press force 4,000-10,000 kN for CO2-efficient building material production.
• Sawing Systems for Sand-Lime Blocks Automated sawing systems including slitting saws, chop saws, and universal saws integrated with automatic handling for sand-lime block tailoring.
• Turnkey Sand-Lime Block Factories Complete turnkey production lines for sand-lime block manufacturing, including presses, sawing, automation, quality assurance, and logistics integration.
• LASCO Automation & Robotics Systems Custom automation solutions and robotic systems for production lines using robots from well-known manufacturers, covering project planning, engineering, production, installation, and commissioning.
• Virtual Commissioning Service Simulation of complex automation systems during engineering using real process parameters to optimize systems before physical assembly and reduce on-site commissioning time.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Precision CNC machining (drilling/milling up to 160t / 6,000mm length, turning up to 1,110mm diameter x 9,000mm length), welding (MAG, TIG, arc), and quality inspection using laser tracker and poly-measuring technology for third-party machine builders.
• Service & Spare Parts Global service support including on-site installation, commissioning, and spare parts supply for LASCO and installed-base equipment in 60+ countries.
• LASCO Remote Assistance (Internet-based Maintenance) Internet-based remote maintenance service allowing LASCO technicians to access LASCO control systems worldwide with real-time collaboration, video/audio streaming, secure VPN channels, and joint fault elimination.
• Retrofit and Modernization for Building Materials & Forming Machines Modernization of control and drive technology on existing presses and production lines, including hydraulic servo direct drive upgrades and sensor/actuator integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sand-lime blocks with accuracy of 0.1mm and consistent homogeneity
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Well-known robot manufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationLASCO uses robots from well-known manufacturers in their automation constructions. This partnership enables LASCO to integrate established robotics technology into their custom automation solutions.
• University of Applied Sciences CoburgsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for integrated degree program combining vocational training with university studies. LASCO offers Bachelor programs in Business Administration and Engineering linked with practical training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schuler AG (ANDRITZ Group): Schuler is a global leader in metal forming presses (mechanical and hydraulic) for automotive, forging, and appliance industries, now part of ANDRITZ. It is the most direct large-scale competitor to LASCO in forging, stamping, and hydraulic press technology.
• Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of metal making, rolling, and forming machinery, including forging presses and extrusion plants. Comparable to LASCO as a specialist supplier of heavy forming equipment to steel, forging, and metal-processing industries.
• SMS group GmbH: SMS group supplies metallurgical plant and rolling mill technology, including forging and forming equipment, with strong presence in long-product rolling and special presses. Comparable to LASCO in forming/rolling machinery for industrial metals.
• Hatebur Umformtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of cold-forming presses for precision forging of metal parts, particularly automotive fasteners and components. Direct peer in specialized solid-forming press technology.
• Köppern Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in briquetting, compaction, and rolling press technology. Comparable to LASCO in industrial pressing and forming machinery, particularly for bulk materials and forging applications.
• Masa GmbH: Masa manufactures machines and complete plants for concrete products, including sand-lime and aerated concrete blocks. Closely comparable to LASCO's building materials production equipment portfolio.
• Hess Group GmbH: German maker of machinery and turnkey plants for concrete and building-material products, including block-making systems. Direct peer to LASCO's sand-lime and fly-ash block press business.
• National Machinery LLC: US-based manufacturer of cold formers and multi-station forging machines serving fasteners, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable to LASCO in metal forming press technology for high-volume production.
• Siempelkamp Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH: German supplier of press systems and complete production lines for building materials and composites. Closely comparable to LASCO in building-material press technology and turnkey factory delivery.

Emerging players

• Presezzi Extrusion S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of extrusion and forging presses for non-ferrous metals. Comparable to LASCO in the broader forming-press category, with overlapping customer base in specialized metal forming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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