What Acme International does

Acme International (Thailand) Ltd. is a privately held Bangkok-based industrial technology company founded in 1974, operating across six business units: Building Automation (KARTA automatic doors and IDENMATIC digital access control), Performance Materials (exclusive distribution of Höganäs metal powders, Kelsen refractories, Imerys graphite, Kolon aramid, Makin copper powders, Tribotecc, Yunnan Tin solder, and Rockwool mineral fibers), Metal Melting and Casting Technology (KERNIK brand of refractories, cold welding, crack detection, and mold release agents), Surfacing Technology (thermal spray services including PTAW, HVOF, Arc Jet, Flame Spray, Powder Welding for industrial wear and corrosion protection), Advanced Ceramics (plasma spray and HVOF ceramic coatings), and NanoFilm FCVA Coating (PVD thin-film coatings via partnership with NanoFilm Technologies International). The company generates revenue through a mix of distribution markups on distributed brands, project-based thermal spray and PVD coating services, and hardware sales plus installation for automatic door and access control systems; all pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The business serves enterprise and mid-market industrial buyers across Southeast Asia, with end-markets including steel mills, foundries, cement, sugar, glass, rubber, automotive, hospitals, hotels, retail, banks, and commercial buildings. Named customers include GJ Steel, Siam Michelin, Thai Glass Industries, Siam Cement Group, Bangkok Hospital, Sheraton, Siam Kempinski, Carrefour, Thai Life Insurance, Royal Cambodian Bank, and Honda showrooms; KARTA door systems have been installed in 3,000+ locations. The company is described as the first and only firm in Thailand with automatic door assembly capability and the sole Thai manufacturer of revolving doors.

The go-to-market relies on a field sales force (including sales reps who travel to provincial customers 2-3 days per week), an inside sales team, and active participation in trade shows (Surface & Coatings, AsiaBrake, Manufacturing Expo, METALEX, Vietnam Manufacturing Expo). The company has a wholly-owned Vietnam subsidiary (Acme Inter Vietnam, opened 2018-01-11 in Ho Chi Minh City) and the Managing Director Boon Teeraprawatekul serves as Secretary General of the Thailand Powder Metallurgy Association (ThaiPMA), which Acme co-founded and which will host APMA 2027 in Thailand.

Name

Acme International

Legal name

บริษัท แอ็คมี่ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด (Acme International (Thailand) Ltd.)

Website

https://acme-inter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Acme International (Thailand) Ltd. is a Bangkok-based industrial technology company distributing Höganäs metal powders and Kelsen refractories, providing thermal spray coating services, and supplying KARTA automatic doors and IDENMATIC access control to industrial and commercial clients across Thailand, Vietnam, and ASEAN.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings and Materials Distribution

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Thermal spray coatings
• Automatic door systems
• Industrial metal powders
• Refractory materials
• Building access control

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Performance Materials Sales: Sale of metal powders, advanced ceramics, refractories, mold release agents, and industrial chemicals sourced from global partners including Höganäs, Kelsen, Kernik, Imerys, Makin, Kolon Industries, Rockwool, Tribotecc, and Yunnan Tin. Revenue generated through direct sales to industrial manufacturers.
2. Surfacing Technology Services: Provision of thermal spray coating services including PTAW, HVOF, Arc Jet, Powder Welding, Flame Spray, and Uni Jet for industrial parts reclamation, hardfacing, and surface modification. Services are sold on a project/job basis to extend equipment lifespan.
3. Automatic Door Systems (KARTA): Sale and installation of automatic door systems including sliding, swing, telescopic, panic, round, revolving doors, turnstiles, and roll-up doors. Includes after-sales maintenance and service contracts. First and only automatic door assembler/manufacturer in Thailand.
4. IDENMATIC Digital Door Lock & Access Control: Distribution and installation of digital door locks and access control systems (facial recognition, card scan, fingerprint, password) for buildings and residential applications. Combines hardware sales with installation services.
5. NanoFilm FCVA Coating Services: Thin film PVD coating services using FCVA, Sputtering, Ion Beam Deposition, and PECVD technologies through partnership with NanoFilm Technologies International Limited. First NanoFilm partner in Thailand.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Acme International (Thailand) Ltd. distributes industrial materials and provides industrial coating and installation services across six business units: automatic door systems (KARTA brand), performance materials and metal powders (Höganäs and others), metal melting and casting refractories (KERNIK, KELSEN), thermal spray surfacing services (PTAW, HVOF, Arc Jet), advanced ceramic coatings, and NanoFilm FCVA thin-film PVD coating services. Offerings target enterprise industrial manufacturers and commercial building operators in Thailand, Vietnam and ASEAN.

Product overview

Acme International (Thailand) Ltd. is a diversified industrial technology company offering multiple product and service lines organized into six main business units: (1) Building Automation — KARTA automatic door systems (sliding, swing, revolving, turnstile, roll-up doors) and IDENMATIC digital access control; (2) Performance Materials — distributed metal powder brands including Höganäs (sintering, coating, additive manufacturing powders), Imerys graphite/carbon, Makin copper/bronze, Kolon aramid fibers, Tribotecc metal sulfides, Yunnan Tin solder materials, and Rockwool mineral fibers; (3) Metal Melting and Casting Technology — KERNIK refractory coatings, cold welding, crack detection, ceramic foam filters, and KELSEN dolomite/magnesite refractory bricks; (4) Surfacing Technology — thermal spray and welding services including PTAW, Arc Jet, HVOF, Flame Spray, Powder Welding, and TIG/MIG welding for industrial wear and corrosion protection; (5) Advanced Ceramics — plasma spray and HVOF ceramic coatings using oxide and carbide materials; and (6) NanoFilm FCVA Coating — thin film PVD coatings using FCVA, magnetron sputtering, arc evaporation, and PECVD technologies. The company operates primarily as a distributor and service provider for international brands alongside its own surfacing and coating service capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KARTA: Automatic door systems brand including sliding doors, swing doors, revolving doors, turnstile doors, and automatic roll-up doors.
• KERNIK
• IDENMATIC
• NanoFilm

Products and services

• KARTA Automatic Door Systems Complete range of automatic door systems including sliding, telescopic, panic, swing, round, revolving, turnstile doors and automatic roll-up doors, sold and installed for commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals, banks, retail centers and offices.
• IDENMATIC Digital Door Lock and Access Control Digital door lock and access control systems featuring facial recognition, card scanning, password and fingerprint biometric authentication, distributed and installed for commercial and residential building security.
• Surfacing Technology Services Thermal spray and welding services including PTAW, Arc Jet, Powder Welding, Flame Spray (Hot/Cold), Uni Jet, HVOF, Manual Metal Arc, TIG and Flux-Cored Arc welding for wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant and high-temperature industrial coatings and equipment reclamation.
• NanoFilm FCVA Coating Services Thin-film PVD coating services using Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc (FCVA), Magnetron Sputtering, Arc Evaporation (Multi-ARC) and PECVD technologies under the NanoFilm PlasmaIMPAX® patent for precision tooling and component enhancement.
• KERNIK Surface Innovation and Industrial Chemical Products Proprietary KERNIK product line of industrial chemicals including mold release agents, cold welding agents, red-white penetrant testing systems, rust prevention sprays, multi-purpose cleaners, stain removal sprays and adhesive remover sprays for industrial manufacturing applications.
• KERNIK Refractory, Casting and Welding Products Products for metal melting and casting including KERNIK refractory lining, patching and coating materials, cold welding systems, crack checking systems, iron cement, ceramic foam filters, mold release agents, molds and cores glue (BOND-19), ferro alloys and carbon raisers, alongside KELSEN dolomite and magnesite refractory bricks and shapes.
• Höganäs Metal Powder Distribution Distribution of Höganäs metal powders covering thermal surfacing, sintering, friction, brazing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), soft magnetic composites, welding and iron fortification applications for industrial manufacturers in Southeast Asia.
• Specialty Performance Materials Portfolio (Imerys, Kolon, Makin, Tribotecc, Yunnan Tin, Rockwool)

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment lifespan extended 2x or more through thermal spray reclamation, reducing total cost of ownership for industrial manufacturers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• NTI Nanofilm (Nanofilm Technologies International Limited)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2025First and authorized NanoFilm partner in Thailand, showcasing FCVA coating technologies including Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc, Magnetron Sputtering, Arc Evaporation (Multi-Arc), and PECVD at Manufacturing Expo 2025 and Surface & Coatings 2026. NanoFilm provides PVD thin film coating technology with PlasmaIMPAX® patent.
• Höganäs Sweden ABcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1982Exclusive distribution partnership since 1982 for Höganäs metal powders covering thermal surfacing, sintered components, friction materials, brazing, additive manufacturing, soft magnetic composites, welding applications, and iron fortification. Höganäs is the world's largest metal powder producer. Partnership started with metal powder export from Sweden to Thailand and expanded across Southeast Asia.
• Kelsen (Calcinor Group, Spain)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for Kelsen refractory products including dolomite bricks, magnesite refractories, and refractory shapes. Calcinor Group acquired Kelsen in 2001. Products serve steel-making and cement industries with customers in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Mexico, and North Africa.
• Imerys Graphite & CarbonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Imerys TIMREX Primary Synthetic Graphite products for friction materials and carbon applications. Products include TIMCAL Graphite and Specialty Carbons for friction materials.
• Makin Metal Powders (UK)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Makin copper and bronze metal powders for metallurgy, automotive, brake systems, carbon brushes, filters, and other industrial applications.
• Kolon IndustriessupportingTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Kolon Heracron® aramid fibers for friction and gasket applications, approved by several OE manufacturers.
• Rockwool International Group (Lapinus Fibres)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Lapinus precision-engineered mineral fiber products for friction materials, paper and rubber-based gaskets, plastics, adhesives, coatings, paints and building materials.
• Tribotecc GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Tribotecc metal sulfide compounds for tribological applications in friction, lubricant, and abrasive industries, as well as battery and plastics industries.
• Yunnan Tin Group (YTG)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Yunnan Tin solder materials including solder paste, solder wire, solder bar/ingot, and solder balls for electronics manufacturing applications in PCB, PCBA, semiconductors, automotive electronics, aerospace, 5G communication systems, solar cells, and high-tech industries.
• Thailand Powder Metallurgy Association (ThaiPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded in 2015 in partnership with National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC). Boon Teeraprawatekul serves as Secretary General. ACME International drives PM industry development in Thailand and is hosting APMA 2027 conference in Thailand.
• National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with MTEC for PM School training programs and ThaiPMA co-founding. MTEC is a Thai government research institute supporting metal and materials technology development.
• Asia Brake Conference (Virtual Manufacturing AB, Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer and sponsor of Asia Brake Conference series. ACME International organized Asia Brake 2018 in Bangkok with over 360 participants from multiple continents and 50+ sponsors. Boon Teeraprawatekul delivered keynote 'Next Generation Manufacturing' on behalf of Virtual Manufacturing AB.
• Thai Glass Industries Public Company Limited (TGI)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house training seminar on thermal spray technique for glass industry, featuring Lars-Ake Nilsson from Höganäs as lecturer. Collaboration on mold and plunger refurbishment using PTA technology.
• AOKI & CO. (Japan)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership established in 1985 for automatic door technology, marking the beginning of ACME's building automation business unit. Japanese partnership enabled establishment of KARTA brand and manufacturing capabilities.
• Dr. Reifferscheid / SKW GermanysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership established in 1986 with Dr. Reifferscheid of SKW Germany to introduce metal melting technology to Thai casting industry.
• Chemetall GmbH (Germany)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership established in 1990 for metal casting technology, expanding ACME's capabilities in the casting technology business unit.
• IDENMATICsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for digital door lock and access control systems (facial recognition, card scan, fingerprint, password). IDENMATIC provides security solutions for buildings and residential applications, sold and installed by ACME International.
• KERNIKcoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary brand developed by ACME International for mold release agents, cold welding agents, crack checking systems, rust prevention products, refractory coatings, and industrial chemical products. Brand includes KERLUBE (hydraulic oil), KERCUT (cutting oil), KERRUST (rust prevention), and KERLEASE (release agent) product lines launched in 2016.
• KARTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary brand for automatic door systems including sliding, swing, telescopic, panic, round, revolving doors, turnstiles, and roll-up doors. First company in Thailand capable of assembling automatic doors and only manufacturer of revolving doors in Thailand. Over 3,000 installations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oerlikon Metco: Swiss-based global supplier of thermal spray equipment, materials, and coating services with broad industrial customer base. Comparable to Acme on thermal spray technology offering (HVOF, plasma spray, arc spray) and customer verticals in industrial manufacturing.
• Bodycote: Global leader in thermal processing services including hot isostatic pressing, heat treatment, and thermal spray coatings. Most directly comparable to Acme's Surfacing Technology unit on industrial coating services for wear, corrosion, and component reclamation.
• ASB Industries: US-based provider of thermal spray coatings, plasma transferred arc welding, and engineered surface solutions. Directly comparable to Acme on PTAW surfacing and ceramic coating capabilities for industrial wear and corrosion applications.
• Nabtesco: Japanese global leader in automatic door systems, especially for commercial buildings, transit, and healthcare. Direct peer to Acme's KARTA automatic door business on technology scope and target customer base.
• Praxair Surface Technologies (Linde): Linde's surface technologies division provides thermal spray coatings, engine component repair, and wear-resistant industrial coatings globally. Directly comparable to Acme's PTAW, HVOF, and plasma spray surfacing services for OEM and industrial customer reclamation.
• Flame Spray Technologies: Italian manufacturer of thermal spray equipment and provider of coating services across Europe. Comparable to Acme as a thermal spray specialist offering flame spray, HVOF, arc spray, and plasma equipment alongside application services.
• HTS Hi-Tech Surface Treatments: India-based thermal spray coating service provider with broad industrial application coverage. Closest geographic and service-model comparable to Acme in Asia, serving steel, power, cement, and engineering OEMs with similar reclamation and hardfacing services.

Others

• Höganäs AB: World's largest metal powder producer and Acme's longest-standing exclusive distribution partner (since 1982). Not a direct competitor — Höganäs is the upstream principal — but included because the two companies operate in the same metal powder and thermal surfacing technology space and Höganäs's strategic decisions directly shape Acme's largest revenue stream.

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with extensive Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable to Acme's Performance Materials distribution business model but at vastly larger scale across chemical, coatings, and industrial inputs.
• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish global leader in access solutions, automatic doors, and locking systems with a much larger portfolio and global footprint. Overlaps with Acme's KARTA automatic door and IDENMATIC access control lines as a broad incumbent in building automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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