Affco
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersWestfield, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Affco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Affco
- Legal name
- AFFCO Machine Sales Inc.
- Website
- https://affcomachinesales.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Affco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machinery Distribution & Automation Services
- NAICS
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Machinery Manufacturing (333)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)
Keywords
Where Affco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Westfield
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Affco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Machine Sales (New and Refurbished): Sales of new and refurbished CNC machine tools including lathes, machining centers, and laser cutting equipment from partner brands
- Engineering and Integration Services: Applications engineering, CNC/robot/PLC programming, electrical cabinet build, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, custom design and tooling, and large project management for turnkey automated production systems
- Machine Shop Services: In-house machining capabilities including custom collets and chucks, emergency machining, spare tooling, prototypes, small production runs, custom parts, and metal fabrication
- Equipment Rebuild and Refurbishment: Rebuild and retool services for existing machine tools including OEM-certified machining center rebuilds with one year warranty
- Parts and Field Service: Replacement parts inventory with same-day shipping capability and round-the-clock field service from Westfield, IN facilities
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Machine tool sales are quote-based and project-specific |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Affco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AFFCO Machine Sales distributes new and refurbished CNC machine tools, fiber laser cutting machines, and material handling equipment from partner brands such as Fuji, MAG, Bodor, Goodway, Weiler, AWEA, Fooke, and Hwacheon. The company also designs and builds proprietary work stockers and bi-flow tables, and provides automation engineering, CNC/robot/PLC programming, custom design and tooling, equipment rebuild/refurbishment, in-house machine shop services, and parts/field service to manufacturing companies.
Product overview
AFFCO Machine Sales is a machinery distribution dealership and automation solutions provider founded in 1997, offering precision machine tools and engineering services. The company's product portfolio centers on CNC machine tools including twin spindle lathes (Fuji ANWIII, CSD-300-II, ANW Series), multi-tasking lathes (Fuji GYROFLEX T4000), single spindle lathes (Fuji ANS, FS4, TN Series), and horizontal machining centers (MAG MMH500, SPECHT Series). Additional machine types include Goodway vertical CNC turning, Swiss CNC turning, and multi-axis turning centers; AWEA 5-axis machining centers, 5-face machining centers, vertical machining centers, and horizontal boring mills; Bodor fiber laser cutting machines for sheet, tube, and coil cutting; Fooke gantry milling machines and friction stir welding machines; and Weiler precision lathes. AFFCO also manufactures proprietary peripheral equipment including Work Stockers and Bi-Flow Tables for material handling. The company provides comprehensive services including applications engineering, CNC/robot/PLC programming, custom tooling design, machine rebuild (with over 150 machine rebuilds completed), and an in-house machine shop for prototyping and limited production. The company supports automotive, medical, aerospace, agriculture/off-highway, consumer products, and defense industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fuji ANWIII Series Twin Spindle Lathe
- Fuji CSD-300-II Twin Spindle Lathe
- Fuji ANW Series Twin Spindle Lathe
- Fuji GYROFLEX T4000 Multi-Tasking Machine
- Fuji ANS Series Single Spindle Lathe
- Fuji FS4-3100 CNC Lathe
- Fuji TN Series CNC Lathe
- MAG MMH500 Horizontal Machining Center
- MAG SPECHT Horizontal Machining Centers
- Weiler E Series Precision Lathe
- Weiler DA Series Precision Engine Lathe
- Goodway Swiss CNC Turning Centers
- Goodway Vertical CNC Turning Centers
- Goodway Multi Axis CNC Turning Machines
- Goodway Horizontal CNC Turning Centers
- Bodor Fiber Laser Plate Cutting Machines
- Bodor Fiber Laser Tube Cutting Machines
- Bodor Sheet and Tube Fiber Laser Cutting Machines
- Bodor Laser Coil Cutting Machine
- AWEA Vertical Machining Centers
- AWEA 5-Axis Machining Centers
- AWEA 5-Face Machining Centers
- AWEA Bridge Type Machining Centers
- AWEA Horizontal Boring Mills
- Fooke Endura Series Gantry Milling Machines
- Fooke Friction Stir Welding Machines
- Marposs Inspection and Gauging Equipment
- AFFCO Work Stockers
- AFFCO Bi-Flow Tables
- AFFCO Machine Shop Services
- Automation and Engineering Services
- Equipment Rebuild and Refurbishment Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 150 machine rebuilds completed
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Affco
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Affco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Affco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- HwacheoncoreAs of January 1, 2021, AFFCO represents Hwacheon's complete lineup of CNC Lathes and Machining Centers for the state of Indiana. This expands their product portfolio to include another major machine tool manufacturer's equipment.
- FujicorePrimary machine tool partner offering CNC lathes including ANW, ANS, FS4, TN Series, and GyroFlex multi-tasking machines. AFFCO sells new and refurbished Fuji equipment with built-in robot automation.
- MAGmajorReseller of MAG horizontal machining centers including MMH500 and SPECHT series. MAG IAS assembles in Michigan, USA conforming to North American Controls Design and Safety Standards.
- BodormajorPartner for fiber laser cutting machines including sheet, tube, and coil cutting. Offering laser power from 1,000W to 40,000W with 3-year warranty and USA-based support.
- GoodwaymajorReseller of Goodway CNC turning centers including horizontal turning, multi-axis turning, vertical CNC turning, and Swiss CNC turning machines.
- WeilermajorPartner for Weiler precision lathes including E Series with automated cycles and DA Series precision engine lathes.
- AWEAmajorReseller of AWEA machine tools including vertical machining centers, 5-axis machining centers, 5-face machining centers, horizontal boring mills, and bridge type machining centers.
- FookemajorPartner for Fooke gantry milling machines including Endura series and friction stir welding machines (FSW series) for large aluminum alloy profile machining.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Affco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Yamazen: Japanese-affiliated machine tool distributor in the US covering CNC lathes, machining centers, and automation. Comparable as a multi-OEM distributor with engineering integration capabilities.
- Methods Machine Tools: Multi-OEM CNC machine tool distributor with engineering integration and rebuild services across the eastern US. Closely comparable in business model — distributor-integrator model, multiple Japanese/Taiwanese OEM lines, and automation services — though larger in footprint than AFFCO.
- Hartwig: Regional CNC machine tool distributor with full automation integration and field service across multiple US regions. Comparable distribution-plus-integration model and similar OEM portfolio strategy.
- Productivity Inc: Midwest-headquartered CNC machine tool distributor and automation systems integrator. Comparable given geographic overlap and turnkey integration focus.
- PCI Machine: CNC machine tool sales and integration specialist serving manufacturing customers. Comparable in scope of distributor-integrator offerings.
- Ellison Technologies: CNC machine tool distributor and integrator serving the central US with automation, training, and rebuild services. Closely comparable in offering breadth and customer verticals.
- Gosiger: Dayton, OH-based CNC machine tool distributor and automation integrator serving Midwest manufacturers. Highly comparable given shared Midwest geography, similar multi-vendor OEM portfolio, and turnkey automation capabilities.
- Kingsbury: Long-established machine tool distributor serving US manufacturers with CNC equipment and automation services. Comparable as a multi-OEM distributor with installed-base service revenue.
Others
- Hwacheon: Korean CNC machine tool builder that AFFCO represents for Indiana since January 2021. Adjacent ecosystem participant (supplier/OEM partner) rather than a direct competitor.
Broad incumbents
- MAG Industrial Automation Systems: Machine tool OEM that AFFCO distributes for; comparable product category (horizontal machining centers) but as a manufacturer rather than distributor. Represents both a partner and an indirect competitive context for AFFCO's integrator role.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Affco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Affco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Affco M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Affco
What does Affco do?
AFFCO Machine Sales distributes new and refurbished CNC machine tools, fiber laser cutting machines, and material handling equipment from partner brands such as Fuji, MAG, Bodor, Goodway, Weiler, AWEA, Fooke, and Hwacheon. The company also designs and builds proprietary work stockers and bi-flow tables, and provides automation engineering, CNC/robot/PLC programming, custom design and tooling, equipment rebuild/refurbishment, in-house machine shop services, and parts/field service to manufacturing companies.
Is Affco a public or private company?
Affco is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Affco founded?
Affco was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Affco based?
Affco is headquartered in Westfield, United States, in the North America region.
How does Affco make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Machine Sales (New and Refurbished) is the primary driver. The others are engineering and Integration Services, machine Shop Services, equipment Rebuild and Refurbishment and parts and Field Service.
Who are Affco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Yamazen, Methods Machine Tools, Hartwig, Productivity Inc, PCI Machine, Ellison Technologies, Gosiger and Kingsbury. Hwacheon is listed as an others. MAG Industrial Automation Systems is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Affco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Affco.
What industry is Affco in?
Affco's product category is Industrial Machinery Distribution & Automation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAHAOAN, End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems. Its NAICS code is 3332 and its SIC code is 3541.