What Laempe Reich does

Laempe Reich (LAEMPE+REICH Corporation) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer and supplier of foundry core-making equipment, operating from a single facility at 4850 Commerce Drive, Trussville, Alabama since the company's 1938 founding by Harry H. Reich. The firm holds exclusive North American distribution rights to LAEMPE MÖSSNER SINTO (Germany), selling the CoreCenter brand of core-shooting machines—L Series, LL Series, LFB Series, and LHL Series—alongside LVM/LVMD sand-binder mixers and LG/LGI gas generators, with shoot volumes spanning 1 to 200 liters and cycle rates up to 150 cycles per hour. Under current leaders David and Peter Reich, the company has evolved from a transactional equipment vendor into an integrated solutions provider, layering proprietary technology (LAEMPEar augmented-reality remote support, Arena-Flow numerical process simulation, patented coating techniques) and recurring services (CoreSupport 24/7 hotline, CoreService subscription maintenance with iPad-based CoreAudit, OptiCore global process improvement, CoreRestore refurbishment) on top of a $3M parts inventory and an in-house CoreRoom coreshop producing millions of cores annually.

Revenue is generated through five channels: one-time equipment sales, transactional parts supply, recurring subscription support programs, transactional contract core production at the Coreroom, and professional-services training delivered through Laempe University (virtual, on-site in Trussville, or at the customer site). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by dedicated project managers handling pre-sale layout planning through installation; marketing leverages industry trade shows (Foundry 4.0, Foundry Leadership Summit, Fundi Expo, Cast Expo) and print advertising in Modern Casting and Casting Source. Customer base spans hundreds of North American foundries across automotive (primary), heavy truck, agriculture, mining, oil & gas, valve & hydrant, water works, and aerospace & defense verticals, with named accounts including Charlotte Pipe, Edelbrock, Grede Novocast, Kennedy Valve, and Buck Company.

Name

Laempe Reich

Legal name

LAEMPE+REICH Corporation

Website

https://laempereich.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laempe Reich is a family-owned Trussville, Alabama-based exclusive North American partner of LAEMPE MÖSSNER SINTO, selling foundry core-making machines, parts, and recurring technical support services to hundreds of foundries across automotive, waterworks, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Trussville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Core Machine Sales: Sale of foundry core machines including L Series, LL Series, LFB Series, and LHL Series CoreShooters along with LVM and LVMD Mixers and Gas Generators.
2. Parts Supply: 24/7 parts supply service with over $3,000,000 invested in parts inventory to ensure availability of the right parts when needed.
3. Technical Support Programs: Subscription-based support programs including CoreSupport (24/7 support), CoreService (recurring visit subscription with iPad-based CoreAudit application), and OptiCore (global process improvement program).
4. Core Production (Coreroom): Full-service coreshop operation producing millions of cores annually using Laempe CoreCenters. Offers core prototyping, high production jobs, complex core assemblies, tooling support and maintenance under repeatable quality standards.
5. Training Services: Laempe University training programs offered at customer location, Laempe facility in Alabama, or virtually. Includes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical training and comprehensive maintenance education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Laempe Reich manufactures and supplies foundry core-making equipment, including the CoreCenter® family of core shooters (L, LL, LFB, and LHL Series), LVM/LVMD sand mixers, and LG/LGI gas generators. The company complements its equipment with comprehensive services including 24/7 technical support (CoreSupport), subscription maintenance (CoreService), process optimization (OptiCore), augmented-reality remote support (LAEMPEar), simulation (Arena-Flow), operator training (Laempe University), machine restoration (CoreRestore), parts supply, and a full-service in-house coreshop (CoreRoom).

Product overview

Laempe Reich is a North American partner of LAEMPE MÖSSNER SINTO, providing foundry core making equipment and comprehensive services. The product portfolio centers on the CoreCenter® brand of core machines, including the L Series (universal platform), LL Series (high-speed shooter), LFB Series (high-production), and LHL Series (top-of-the-line automatic). Supporting equipment includes LVM and LVMD Mixers for sand/binder preparation and Gas Generator LG/LGI units for core curing. The company complements its equipment with service offerings including CoreSupport® (24/7 technical support), CoreService® (subscription maintenance), OptiCore® (process optimization), LAEMPEar (augmented reality remote support), CoreRoom (full-service coreshop), Laempe University™ (training), and Arena-Flow Simulation (process simulation).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAEMPEar: Augmented reality service for remote technical support, training, machine inspections, and project management for Laempe core machines.
• Laempe University
• CoreCare
• CoreRoom
• Arena-Flow

Products and services

• L Series CoreShooter Universal core-shooting platform with open C-frame design accommodating large corebox dimensions and up to 6-parted tooling; available in 4 standard platforms with shoot volumes from 1 to 150 liters, sold to foundries.
• LL Series CoreShooter High-speed core shooter capable of 150 cycles per hour for small and medium core work; available in LL10 and LL20 sizes with compact footprint, handling vertical, horizontal, and combination tooling designs, sold to foundries.
• LFB Series CoreShooter Robust high-production core shooter with 4-column table guides, two decentralized hydraulic lifting cylinders, and solid steel base-frame; customizable platforms with shooting volumes of 25 to 200 liters, sold to foundries.
• LHL Series CoreShooter Top-of-the-range automatic core shooter with extremely fast cycle time, high-performance hydraulics, mobile injection unit, and automatic fast tool-change function; suitable for tools with up to 6 parts and shoot volumes of 30 to 200 litres, sold to foundries.
• LVM Mixer Sand mixer delivering homogeneous mix at short mixing cycle time with volumetric sand and binder dosing; compact design with limited moving parts, sold as accessory equipment to foundries.
• LVMD Mixer Mixer series suitable for volumetric dosing of sand, binders, and additives with counter-rotating mixing blades creating a homogeneous vortex mixing zone, sold to foundries.
• Gas Generator LG Gas generator providing accurate and repeatable core curing with absolute control, short gassing times, and low amine consumption; features volumetric dosage and temperatures up to 170°C, sold to foundries.
• Gas Generator LGI High-precision gas generator with highest reproducibility dosing system, impulse turbine flow rate measurement, and ATEX-compliant design, sold to foundries.
• CoreSupport® 24/7 technical support subscription service for Laempe core machines offering phone support, remote diagnostics, and on-site assistance for foundry operators.
• CoreService® Subscription service with recurring maintenance visits and knowledge-sharing designed to track and maintain optimal OEE; includes iPad-based CoreAudit® application for tracking and documenting machine status.
• OptiCore® Global-level program analyzing and improving the entire core-make process from raw materials delivery through machine operating parameters, tooling improvement, and core storage.
• LAEMPEar Augmented-reality service enabling real-time remote technical support, training, and machine inspections through smartphone, tablet, or PC devices for foundry customers.
• CoreRoom Full-service coreshop producing millions of cores annually using Laempe CoreCenters; offers core prototyping, high-production jobs, complex core assemblies, tooling support, and maintenance under repeatable quality standards for foundry customers.
• Laempe University™ Training program offered virtually, on-site at customer location, or at the Laempe facility in Alabama; covers hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical training, and comprehensive maintenance education for foundry personnel.
• Arena-Flow Simulation Scientific simulation service using numerical methods to reproduce sand blowing and binder curing phenomena in core production, enabling estimation of core-making processes ahead of project costs for foundries.
• CoreRestore Machine restoration service returning Laempe machines to factory specifications with a new warranty, extending machine life by another decade or two for foundry customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ machine uptime achieved in full-out job-shop coreroom operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LAEMPE MÖssner SINTOcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive North American partner for LAEMPE MÖSSNER SINTO foundry core machines and technology. This partnership enables LAEMPE REICH to represent world-class German engineering in core production equipment across North America, providing access to advanced technology while delivering local sales, service, and support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DISA / Norican Group: Global foundry equipment group (DISA, Wheelabrator, Italplant) serving high-volume iron and steel foundries. Overlaps with Laempe Reich in the foundry equipment value chain but broader portfolio, particularly in molding lines and shot blasting.
• Sinto Group (parent of Laempe Mössner Sinto): Sinto is a large Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of foundry equipment including molding, sand handling, and core-making machinery. Comparable as a global incumbent in the same foundry equipment category as Laempe Reich; Sinto also owns the technology Laempe Reich distributes in North America.

Direct peers

• Vulcan Engineering: US-based designer and manufacturer of foundry equipment, including molding, sand handling, and core production systems. Comparable North American peer in custom-engineered foundry solutions for iron, steel, and nonferrous foundries.
• Shalco Systems (Sinto Group): US-based manufacturer of shell core and box core machines for foundries. Direct competitor in core-making equipment, especially for shell-process applications adjacent to Laempe Reich's cold-box/hot-box core shooters.
• Loramendi: Spanish manufacturer of core-making machines and foundry equipment, with global reach into the same automotive, heavy-truck, and iron-casting customer verticals. Direct peer in core shooting machine technology competing for the same foundry capex projects worldwide.
• LAEMPE Mössner Sinto: The German parent technology partner of Laempe Reich, also a global manufacturer of foundry core shooting machines under the Sinto Group. Comparability is direct: same core-machine product line (L/LL/LFB/LHL platforms originate here), same foundry customer base, and joint go-to-market where Laempe Reich holds exclusive North American rights.
• Roberts Sinto (Sinto Group): US subsidiary of Sinto Group supplying foundry equipment, including molding and core-making solutions. Direct competitor in the North American foundry equipment market alongside Laempe Reich, often on shared customer bid lists.
• Palmer Manufacturing & Supply: US manufacturer of foundry equipment including core-making machines, molding equipment, and material handling. Direct peer in the North American foundry equipment market, with comparable customer base and product overlap.

Others

• ASK Chemicals: Global supplier of foundry binders, coatings, and chemical consumables used in the core-making process. Adjacent ecosystem player — not a machine competitor, but its binder products are consumed on Laempe Reich machines, making it a strategic complement/supplier to the same foundries.
• HA International (HA-USA): Supplier of foundry resins, binders, and refractory coatings used in core production. Adjacent enabling supplier to the same foundry customer base; not a direct equipment competitor but commonly evaluated alongside core-machine investments.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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