AMC Schou A/S

Name

AMC Schou A/S

Legal name

AMC-SCHOU A/S

Website

https://amc-schou.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Grinding Machinery

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Cylinder Heads, Blocks & Rotating Assemblies Machining/Rebuild Services (TLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Cylindrical grinding machines
• Engine rebuilding equipment
• Crankshaft grinding machines
• Precision machine tools
• Metalworking machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Skanderborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

AMC Schou A/S manufactures precision cylindrical grinding machines and engine rebuilding machinery for industrial customers. The product portfolio spans CNC heavy-duty and standard cylindrical grinders, conventional grinders, crankshaft grinders (with hydraulic, PLC, and CNC control options), cylinder block boring and milling machines, honing machines, line boring machines, surface grinders, and supporting equipment such as crack detectors, rod aligners, and crankshaft straightening presses. Machines are sold to engine rebuilders, metal/ceramic processors, rubber roller manufacturers, and industrial sectors including aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and automotive.

Product overview

AMC Schou A/S is a Danish industrial machinery manufacturer offering two main product lines: Cylindrical Grinding Machines and Engine Rebuilding Machines. The cylindrical grinding product line includes CNC HD (heavy-duty), CNC Standard, Conventional, Landing Gear Machine (CNC B), CNC Grinder/Groover, and Custom Built machines. The engine rebuilding product line includes Crankshaft Grinding Machines (with options for hydraulic manual, PLC, and CNC control), Cylinder Block Boring and Milling Machines (models CM1200V through CM4000V, plus CNC model CM3500), Machining Center (CM1100 CNC), Honing Machines (both manual M-model and CNC A-model H1000A), Line Boring Machine (L2500V), Surface Grinding Machines (SG1400), and Crack Detector (CD1500). Additional equipment includes Cap and Rod Grinding (CRG100), Connecting Rod Aligner (CRA-2), Crankshaft Straightening and Checking Presses (CP1800/CP2700), Engine Cold Test Bench, and Two-axis Servo Tightening System. Each machine category has associated extra equipment add-ons (H-Machines, SG-Machine, L-Machine, C/CM-Machines, K-Machines accessories) for customization and expanded functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BESTECH REMAN: Referenced as a related brand alongside AMC-SCHOU on the main website footer. Focus appears to be on remanufacturing services.

Products and services

• CNC HD (Heavy-Duty) Cylindrical Grinding Machine CNC controlled cylindrical grinding machine for heavy industrial workpieces. Capable of grinding workpieces up to Length = 6000 mm/236", Diameter = 1100 mm/43", and max workpiece weight = 15 tons/33000 lbs. Models include R2000CNC HD, R2000CNC MR, R4000CNC HD, R4000CNC MR, R6000CNC HD, R6000CNC MR. Targeted at metal/ceramic processors and heavy industrial manufacturers.
• CNC Standard Cylindrical Grinding Machine CNC controlled cylindrical grinding machine for standard precision applications. Capable of grinding workpieces up to Length = 4000 mm/157", Diameter = 610 mm/24", and max workpiece weight = 2 tons/4408 lbs. Models include R1800CNC, R2400CNC, R3000CNC, R4000CNC. Targeted at precision grinding operations across metalworking, rubber roller, and general industrial sectors.
• Conventional Cylindrical Grinding Machine Conventional cylindrical grinding machine in manual or semi-automatic design. Capable of grinding workpieces up to Length = 4000 mm/157", Diameter = 610 mm/24", and max workpiece weight = 2 tons/4408 lbs. Models include R1800 Conv, R2400 Conv, R3000 Conv, R4000 Conv. Targeted at workshops preferring manual or semi-automatic operation.
• Landing Gear Machine (CNC B) CNC controlled cylindrical grinding machine with B-axis for aerospace and landing gear applications. B-axis index range -45 to +195 degrees with various wheel head options. Capable of grinding workpieces up to Length = 6000 mm/236", Diameter = 680 mm/27", and max workpiece weight = 6 tons/13224 lbs. Targeted at aerospace and defense customers.
• CNC Grinder/Groover CNC controlled machine with computerized front mounted automatic roll grinder groover for all kinds of grooves. Capable of grinding workpieces up to Length = 6000 mm/236", Diameter = 1100 mm/43", and max workpiece weight = 15 tons/33000 lbs. Targeted at rubber roller manufacturers and industrial grinding operations requiring grooving.
• Custom Built Machines Bespoke cylindrical grinding machines engineered to suit individual customer specifications, including examples with extra large swing, special measuring equipment, and setting-up systems. Targeted at customers with unique or specialized grinding requirements.
• Crankshaft Grinding Machines Crankshaft grinding machines capable of grinding crankshafts up to 6 meters long with standard model. Available with workpiece length options of 1500, 2000, 2700, 3700, 4000, or 6000 mm, with three control options: U-hydraulic manual, P-PLC, or C-CNC. Targeted at engine rebuilders, automotive workshops, and heavy equipment remanufacturers.
• Crankshaft Grinding Machines with PLC PLC controlled crankshaft grinding machines capable of grinding crankshafts up to 4200 mm (165"). Described as the fastest re-grind machine in the business, featuring SIMATIC HMI Touch operated 9" TFT colour display and floor-to-floor time under 4 minutes on 4-cylinder crankshaft pin journals. Spare parts guaranteed for 25 years. Models: K1200P, K1500P, K2000P, K2700P, K2700PF, K3700P. Targeted at professional engine rebuilders requiring high throughput.
• Cylinder Block Boring and Milling Machine CM3500CNC CNC machine model CM3500CNC for boring and milling cylinder blocks in engine rebuilding operations. Targeted at engine rebuilders and remanufacturers.
• Cylinder Block Boring and Milling Machines (V-Series) Acclaimed cylinder block boring and milling machines with variable spindle speeds, more powerful motors, and throw-away inserts. Models include C/CM1200V, CM1800V, CM2500V, CM4000V. Targeted at engine rebuilders requiring flexible boring and milling capability.
• Machining Center CM1100 CNC CNC machining center for engine rebuilding operations. Targeted at engine rebuilders performing precision machining work as part of engine remanufacturing.
• Honing Machine H1000A CNC CNC controlled honing machine for automated precision cylinder honing. Allows fast, precision honing of cylinders with perfect crosshatch pattern. Targeted at engine rebuilders and precision honing operations.
• Honing Machine H260A Honing machine with two model options: M-model (manual) and A-model featuring constant feed on the honing stones. Provides easy operation, perfect crosshatch, and very exact stroke setting for honing blind holes. Targeted at engine rebuilders and small to medium honing operations.
• Line Boring Machine L2500V Line boring machine for easy reboring of main bearings. Supports block length up to 2500 mm (98.5"). Targeted at engine rebuilders requiring main bearing reboring capability.
• Surface Grinding Machine SG 1400 Wet grinding machine available with grinding wheels of 350 or 400 mm (13.75" - 15.75"). Targeted at small and medium sized engine reconditioners and industrial grinding companies.
• Crack Detector CD1500 Crack detection machine for inspection of cracks in steel and iron components, with automatic demagnetization. Targeted at engine rebuilders and industrial inspection operations.
• Cap and Rod Grinding Machine CRG100 Grinding machine designed as natural partner for reboring main bearings with L2500V. Reduces oversize diameter to undersize by grinding material off matching faces of rod and cap. Targeted at engine rebuilders performing rod and cap reconditioning.
• Connecting Rod Aligner CRA-2 Precision measuring tool for quick and accurate control of bend, twist, and off-set of any type of connecting-rods up to length of 460 mm (18"). Targeted at engine rebuilders performing connecting rod inspection and alignment.
• Crankshaft Straightening and Checking Presses Hydraulic presses for straightening crankshafts at seat of distortion. Models CP1800 and CP2700. Features robust hydraulic 2-speed pump with pressure gauge. Targeted at engine rebuilders and heavy equipment service shops.
• Engine Cold Test Bench Cold test bench for testing rebuilt engines. Targeted at engine rebuilders requiring functional testing of remanufactured engines before delivery.
• Two-axis Servo Tightening System Two-axis servo tightening system for engine assembly operations. Targeted at engine rebuilders and assembly operations requiring precise torque control.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ machines delivered to over 100 different countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comec S.r.l. Comec designs and builds engine rebuilding equipment including crankshaft grinders, cylinder boring/milling, and line boring machines, directly competing with AMC-Schou's Crankshaft, CM, and L-Series product families for the engine rebuilder segment.
• Sunnen Products Company: Sunnen is a global leader in honing equipment for engine cylinders and industrial bores, directly overlapping with AMC-Schou's Honing Machine (H260A) and CNC Honing (H1000A) product lines in the engine rebuilder market.
• Schaudt (United Grinding Group): Schaudt builds cylindrical and non-circular grinding machines for large work-pieces including crankshafts and rollers, closely overlapping AMC-Schou's crankshaft and heavy-duty cylindrical grinding portfolio and competing for the same auto and bearing customers.
• Fritz Studer AG: Fritz Studer AG is the global leader in precision cylindrical grinding machines, head-quartered in Switzerland. It is the most direct overlap with AMC-Schou's CNC standard, heavy-duty, and custom cylindrical grinding product lines across automotive and industrial OEMs.
• Berco S.p.A. Berco is an Italian-headquartered manufacturer of engine rebuilding machines (crankshaft grinders, cylinder boring, line boring) and undercarriage equipment. It is the most direct competitor to AMC-Schou's engine rebuilding product line serving automotive, marine, and heavy-equipment rebuilders.
• Rottler Manufacturing: Rottler is a US-based machine tool builder focused on engine rebuilding equipment including crankshaft grinding, boring, and honing. It targets the same North American engine rebuilder customer base as AMC-Schou (e.g., Hill AFB and Caterpillar reman).
• Danobat (Danobatgroup): Danobat designs and builds high-precision grinding machines including heavy-duty cylindrical and roll-grinding systems, overlapping with AMC-Schou's grinding machines for steel, ceramic, and rubber-coated rollers.

Broad incumbents

• Walter Maschinenbau GmbH: Walter is part of United Grinding Group and offers tool and cylindrical grinding machines using similar Siemens/SKF-grade controls. While broader in scope (tools vs. industrial parts), it competes with AMC-Schou for precision grinding buyers in industrial settings.
• Toyoda / Toyo Advanced Technologies: Japanese machine tool builder with deep cylindrical and crank-shaft grinding capability (including for automotive). It is a broad incumbent competing with AMC-Schou in CNC cylindrical grinding for OEMs globally.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: EMAG is a German turnkey machine tool group offering grinding among other processes for automotive and industrial drivetrain components. Its hard-turning and grinding turnkey systems compete with AMC-Schou's heavy-duty and crankshaft grinding value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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