EMCO
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersHayling, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
EMCO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EMCO
- Legal name
- Emco Education Limited
- Website
- https://emco.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EMCO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- CNC Machine Tools
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training (EDAOADAH), CNC, Servo & Motion Control Systems (EDAOAHAK)
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Where EMCO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hayling
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
EMCO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- CNC Machine Sales: Sale of industrial CNC turning and milling machines, including standard and customized configurations. Machines include Hyperturn series, Maxxturn series, UMILL series, and automation solutions.
- Education Training Equipment: Sale of CNC training machines and software to educational institutions. EMCO is the World's No 1 supplier of CNC machine tools for education and training, having sold over 20,000 machines worldwide.
- Software and Control Systems: Sale of CNC control systems including SINUMERIK ONE, FANUC 31i-B Plus, Heidenhain CNC Pilot 640, and EMCONNECT digital process assistant.
- Service and Support: Maintenance contracts, spare parts, remote maintenance, training, and installation services. 14 technicians on free hotline and 30 service technicians throughout Austria.
- 3D Printing and Scanning Equipment: Distribution of MakerBot 3D printers, Creaform 3D scanners, laser cutters, and waterjet cutting systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial CNC Machines - Custom Quote |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
EMCO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EMCO manufactures and sells industrial CNC turning and milling machines (including the HYPERTURN, Maxxturn, EMCOTURN, UMILL, and MMV series), CNC training machines for educational institutions, automation solutions (bar feeders, gantry loaders, robot integration), waterjet cutting systems, and complementary equipment such as 3D printers and 3D scanners. The company operates a two-pillar strategy: industrial production machinery and education/training equipment, supported by proprietary digital software (EMCONNECT) and CNC control systems (SINUMERIK, FANUC, HEIDENHAIN).
Product overview
EMCO is a leading European manufacturer of CNC machine tools operating a two-pillar business strategy: Industry (CNC turning and milling machines for production) and Education (CNC machines and software for vocational training). The product portfolio includes industrial CNC lathes (HYPERTURN, Maxxturn, EMCOTURN series), CNC milling machines (UMILL, MMV series), waterjet cutters (i-CUTwater), automation solutions, and education-specific machines. EMCO also distributes complementary products including MakerBot 3D printers, Creaform 3D scanners, and laser cutters. The software suite includes EMCONNECT (digital process assistant), CNC Classroom, CAM Concept, and supports multiple control systems (SINUMERIK, FANUC, HEIDENHAIN). Brands include EMCO, Wabeco, and Isel.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EMCO Industrial Training: Global market leader in CNC machine tools for education and industrial training, offering machines, software, and courseware for over 40 years
- EMCONNECT
- EASY2CONTROL
- i-CUTwater
- Wabeco
- isel
Quantifiable outcome
- 24% increase in sales in FY 2021/22 compared to previous year, recovering to 2019 levels despite Corona and supply chain challenges
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use EMCO
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
EMCO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
EMCO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Titans of CNCflagshipStrategic partnership solidified at IMTS 2024, one of the most influential manufacturing trade shows. Titan Gilroy visited EMCO's production facility in Hallein, Austria, and participated in a strategy workshop in Dallas, Texas. Titans of CNC has a massive social media following and is committed to CNC education, offering free student content. This collaboration strengthens EMCO's US market presence while advancing CNC education globally.
- CreaformcoreEMCO distributes Creaform ACADEMIA educational solution suite, which includes professional-grade 3D scanners and software for academic institutions. Creaform provides sample kits and educational packages for teachers and researchers.
- BMW GroupcoreBMW Group plant in Steyr equipped with 21 EMCO lathes and milling machines including simulation equipment for apprentice training. EMCO provides standard industrial machine components including Sinumerik ONE control system for comprehensive training solution.
- GreenpowerminorEMCO sponsored Lincoln UTC for the Greenpower Challenge racing event. Partnership supports STEM education and engineering skills development for students aged 11-25.
- GF Casting SolutionscoreGF Casting Solutions Altenmarkt uses EMCO's EMCOTURN E65 and Hyperturn 65 Powermill G2 CNC turning centres for magnesium and aluminium die casting. Machines were tailored to company's needs and significantly improved production times.
- MIBAcoreMIBA Gleitlager Austria uses multiple HYPERTURN 100 Powermill turn-mill centres for machining hydrodynamic bearings for wind turbines. EMCO machines support sustainability in wind power energy production.
- National Forum of Engineering Centres (NFEC)minorEMCO has certificate of membership to NFEC, which provides access to over 200 engineering education organizations delivering over 85% of post-16 engineering education in the UK.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EMCO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool builder (lathes, machining centres, multi-tasking machines) with established European and North American footprint. Comparable product overlap with EMCO's industrial turning/milling range and similar customer verticals (automotive, aerospace, general manufacturing).
- Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool builder competing head-to-head with EMCO in both industrial and education segments; strong education channel presence and direct factory pricing model make it the most direct North American competitor for EMCO's expansion plans.
- Mazak: Yamazaki Mazak is one of the world's largest CNC machine tool manufacturers, offering turning centres, machining centres, and multi-tasking machines that directly overlap with EMCO's Hyperturn, Maxxturn, and UMILL series across industrial and educational customers.
- DMG MORI: Global market leader in CNC turning and milling machines, including turn-mill centres (CTX beta, NLX, DMU/DMC). Directly competes with EMCO's HYPERTURN and UMILL product lines across industrial customers in automotive, aerospace, and medical segments.
- Hurco Companies: Mid-market CNC turning and milling machine manufacturer with strong job-shop and education presence in North America and Europe. Comparable to EMCO in size, customer mix (SME job shops, training centres), and focus on conversational + CNC control flexibility.
- GF Machining Solutions: Division of Georg Fischer offering milling, EDM, laser texturing, and turn-mill solutions. Directly comparable in European industrial CNC turning/milling and EDM-adjacent portfolio to EMCO's machine tool offering.
- Doosan Machine Tools: Korean CNC turning and machining centre manufacturer with strong European distribution. Competes with EMCO in the mid-market industrial segment with comparable product positioning on price-performance for SME manufacturers.
Broad incumbents
- FANUC: Dominant global supplier of CNC controls, servo drives, and robots — EMCO integrates FANUC 31i-B Plus controls in its machines, making FANUC both a critical supplier and a broad incumbent in the same industrial automation category EMCO serves with EMCONNECT.
- Siemens Digital Industries (SINUMERIK): Supplier of SINUMERIK ONE digital native CNC integrated into EMCO machines; broadly an incumbent in industrial automation whose digital roadmap competes with and complements EMCO's EMCONNECT platform.
Emerging players
- Tormach: US-based maker of small-format CNC mills and lathes popular with educational institutions, hobbyists, and small job shops. Most direct competitor to EMCO's education pillar in the North American market and a relevant benchmark as EMCO expands via Wixom and Titans of CNC.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EMCO social profiles
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Valuation estimate
EMCO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
EMCO subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
EMCO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EMCO M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EMCO
What does EMCO do?
EMCO manufactures and sells industrial CNC turning and milling machines (including the HYPERTURN, Maxxturn, EMCOTURN, UMILL, and MMV series), CNC training machines for educational institutions, automation solutions (bar feeders, gantry loaders, robot integration), waterjet cutting systems, and complementary equipment such as 3D printers and 3D scanners. The company operates a two-pillar strategy: industrial production machinery and education/training equipment, supported by proprietary digital software (EMCONNECT) and CNC control systems (SINUMERIK, FANUC, HEIDENHAIN).
Is EMCO a public or private company?
EMCO is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was EMCO founded?
EMCO was founded in 1947. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EMCO based?
EMCO is headquartered in Hayling, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does EMCO make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. CNC Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are education Training Equipment, software and Control Systems, service and Support and 3D Printing and Scanning Equipment.
Who are EMCO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Okuma, Haas Automation, Mazak, DMG MORI, Hurco Companies, GF Machining Solutions and Doosan Machine Tools. Broad incumbents are FANUC and Siemens Digital Industries (SINUMERIK). Tormach is listed as an emerging player.
Does EMCO have an API?
No public API is recorded for EMCO.
What industry is EMCO in?
EMCO's product category is CNC Machine Tools. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAH, Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.