HERCO

Name

HERCO

Legal name

HERCO LLC

Website

https://hercogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Die Casting Equipment and Industrial Air Filtration

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Blow-Molded Medical & Laboratory Containers (IMANAGAI)

Keywords

• Die casting equipment
• Industrial air filtration
• Die lube spray systems
• Mold technology solutions
• Electrostatic precipitator filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Filtration Equipment Sales: Sale of KMA electrostatic precipitator air filtration systems and components including ULTRAVENT systems for die casting, oil mist filtration, weld fumes, metal cutting, and food processing applications.
2. Die Lube Spray Systems: Custom spray systems including spray robots, spray head manifolds, proportional mixing systems, and dress packs for die casting applications.
3. Mold Technology Solutions: Advanced cooling concepts, conformal cooling inserts, mold components, shot sleeve reconditioning, and mold channel cleaning services for structural and powertrain parts.
4. Service and Maintenance: TCU (Thermal Control Unit) service and repair, preventative maintenance programs, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and modernization services.
5. Spare Parts and Accessories: Spare parts including spray head manifolds, tool carts, faceplate test stations, and IBC tote unloading systems for ongoing maintenance needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HERCO provides comprehensive tooling, automation, air filtration, and service solutions for the die casting industry, operating as a single-source supplier to OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers. The company is the exclusive North American distributor for KMA Umwelttechnik GmbH electrostatic precipitator filtration systems and also manufactures proprietary die lube spray systems (spray heads, robot dress packs, and the patent-pending HERCO Cube proportional mixing series) along with mold technology solutions including conformal cooling inserts and mold channel cleaning equipment.

Product overview

HERCO is a leading provider of die casting mold and equipment solutions, operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture with three core product lines: Industrial Air Filtration Systems, Die Lube Spray Systems, and Mold Technology Solutions. The company also provides comprehensive service and support including TCU Service & Repair. The Air Filtration portfolio centers on KMA electrostatic precipitator technology with the ULTRAVENT III as the flagship product, serving die casting, oil mist, weld fumes, and food processing applications. The Die Lube Spray Systems encompass spray head manifolds, spray robot dress packs (for FANUC, ABB, KUKA), and the HERCO Cube Series proportional mixing systems (CubeNano, CubeMaxi, CubeMini, CubeMini Plus, Boost, IBC Unloading). The Mold Technology Solutions include conformal cooling inserts, mold components, and the MoldFlush mold channel cleaning system. Services include TCU maintenance with HERCO QR Connect documentation. Products are available with SIEMENS, Allen Bradley, or Mitsubishi control system options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HERCO Cube Series: Product line including CubeNano, CubeMaxi, CubeMini, CubeMicro, CubeBoost, CubeCombi, and CubeMini Plus - die lube proportional mixing and boosting systems for die casting applications
• HERCO QR Connect
• HERCO SMART-LX
• MoldFlush
• ULTRAVENT

Products and services

• Industrial Air Filtration Systems High-performing, energy-efficient KMA electrostatic precipitator (ESP) filtration systems for industrial air purification that reduce operational costs by up to 80%, with integrated Clean-In-Place (CIP) self-cleaning capability. Designed for OEM and Tier 1 industrial manufacturers in die casting, metal cutting, welding, and food processing operations.
• ULTRAVENT III Exhaust Air Purification System Third-generation exhaust air purification filtration system for the die casting industry with energy consumption reduction of up to 25%, synchronized ventilator frequency with spraying cycles, Advanced Cleaning System (CIP), and online transmission for preventive maintenance. Targets OEM and Tier 1 die casting manufacturers seeking energy-efficient exhaust air treatment.
• Oil Mist Filtration System KMA Electrostatic Precipitator oil mist collection system that reduces airborne pollutants to as little as 0.5 mg/m3, below OSHA exposure limits, handling oil, smoke, coolant, solvents, and bacteria from metalworking processes. Targets metalworking and die casting facilities requiring OSHA-compliant worker safety.
• Die Casting Exhaust Hood / Air Curtain System Custom-engineered exhaust hoods and air curtain systems for die casting machines, available for machines up to 5,000 tons with Bühler, Frech, and IDRA compatibility. Targets high-tonnage die casting manufacturers seeking integrated exhaust capture paired with KMA filtration.
• Weld Fumes Extraction System Robot welding cell exhaust hood with central filtration system featuring electrostatic precipitator with integrated automatic Clean-In-Place washing system and high temperature sensor for fire protection. Targets industrial welding cell operators needing compliant fume extraction.
• Food Processing Air Filtration System Industrial air filtration solutions for food processing operations including smoke houses and fryer air filtration systems, using tubular filtration principle for smoke houses and compact electrostatic plate filter cell for fryer applications. Targets industrial food processing facilities.
• Die Lube Spray Systems Flexible die lube spray systems for die casting accommodating HighImpact, MicroSpray, or hybrid combinations, including spray heads, spray robots, and proportional mixing systems for structural, powertrain, and recreational die cast parts. Targets OEM and Tier 1 die casting manufacturers.
• Die Cast Spray Head Manifold Custom-engineered spray heads based on 3D mold data, flow simulation, and IR pictures, developed in partnership with Böhmer Maschinenbau GmbH for HighImpact, MicroSpray, or hybrid spray solutions. Targets die casting manufacturers requiring precision die lube application.
• Spray Robot Dress Pack Robot dress packs engineered for FANUC, ABB, and KUKA robots, available in 4/6/8/10/12-circuits execution with optional quick change and oversized dimensions for application flexibility. Targets die casting facilities operating multi-OEM robotics.
• HERCO Spray Robot M710iC/6C Spray robot for 800 to 1400 ton die casting machines consisting of FANUC M710iC/70 FoundryPRO Ethernet, HERCO DressPack 6-Circuit with standard faceplate set, and HERCO FANUC GUI for spray process setup and control. Targets high-tonnage die casting manufacturers.
• HERCO Spray Robot M710iC Spray robot for medium-size die casting machines consisting of FANUC M710iC/70 FoundryPRO Ethernet, HERCO 6-Circuit Dress Pack with standard faceplate set, and HERCO FANUC GUI. Targets medium-tonnage die casting manufacturers.
• HERCO Cube Series Proportional Mixing Systems Patent-pending family of die lube proportional mixing and boosting systems including CubeNano (up to 150 PSI for small/medium parts), CubeMaxi (central mixing with extended monitoring), CubeMini/Micro (up to 300 PSI for medium/large parts), CubeMini Plus (with MicroSpray cabinet), CubeBoost (de-central pressure boosting), CubeCombi, and HERCO IBC Unloading. Targets die casting manufacturers requiring precise die lube proportioning with real-time fill level, pressure, and flow monitoring.
• Mold Technology Solutions Complete mold technology solutions including advanced cooling concepts, state-of-the-art steel material construction, composite insert material, 3D laser cutting, mold components, and shot sleeve reconditioning. Backed by more than 20 years of industry experience for structural and powertrain parts. Targets OEM and Tier 1 die casting manufacturers requiring advanced mold engineering.
• Conformal Cooling Inserts Cutting-edge 3D printed conformal cooling inserts for advanced mold cooling, enabling optimized thermal management in die casting molds. Targets die casting manufacturers seeking improved cycle time and part quality through enhanced cooling channel geometry.
• MoldFlush Mold Cooling Channel Cleaning Unit Compact unit for rapidly flushing and checking tightness of cooling water circuits and precise measurement of water flow rate through die casting molds, performing compressed air purging, water purging/cleaning, water tightness testing, and flow rate measurement. Targets die casting maintenance teams needing proactive mold thermal management.
• Thermal Control Unit (TCU) Service and Repair Multi-brand TCU service company experienced with Regloplas, Robomat, Iecci, and ONI thermal control units, including a 5-step maintenance program with de-calcification, internal circuit cleaning, and performance testing, backed by HERCO QR Connect digital documentation. Targets die casting manufacturers requiring ongoing TCU maintenance.
• Spray Systems Accessories Accessories for die lube spray systems including spray head test station, spray head tool cart, spare parts tool cart, and IBC tote unloading station for maintenance and inventory management. Targets die casting facilities operating HERCO spray systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% reduction in operational costs and CO2 emissions compared to conventional exhaust ventilation systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KMA Umwelttechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHERCO is the exclusive North American distributor for KMA Umwelttechnik GmbH air filtration products including the ULTRAVENT filtration systems, electrostatic precipitators, and Clean-In-Place (CIP) technology. This partnership provides HERCO with industry-leading filtration technology for die casting, oil mist, weld fumes, metal cutting, and food processing applications.
• Bohmer Maschinenbau GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for spray head engineering. Bohmer engineers spray heads based on customer 3D mold data, flow simulation, and IR pictures to develop optimized solutions for HERCO's die lube spray systems including MicroSpray technology.
• FANUC AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC supplies robotics for HERCO spray robot systems including the M710iC/70 FoundryPRO robot. HERCO develops custom dress packs and GUI interfaces for FANUC robots used in die casting applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Italpresse Gauss: Italian manufacturer of high-pressure die casting machines and complete cells serving the same automotive structural and powertrain die casting market. Comparable product line of die casting equipment and automation solutions.
• Shibaura Machine (formerly Toshiba Machine): Japanese manufacturer of die casting machines and automation, including the former Toshiba die casting line. Comparable to HERCO as a die casting equipment supplier serving automotive and industrial OEMs.
• Frech GmbH: German manufacturer of cold and hot chamber die casting machines. Listed as an integration partner of KMA's ULTRAVENT system and serves the same Tier 1 die casting customer base as HERCO.
• Idra Group: Italian die casting machine OEM serving automotive structural and powertrain applications. Comparable customer base and overlapping product positioning with HERCO in the die casting cell ecosystem.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global leader in die casting machinery and complete die casting cells. Directly comparable to HERCO as it sells equipment into the same Tier 1 automotive die casting customers that HERCO serves with spray, filtration, and mold solutions.
• Yizumi Die Casting: Chinese die casting machine manufacturer with global footprint supplying high-pressure die casting cells to automotive and industrial customers. Comparable equipment/systems offering to HERCO in the die casting value chain.

Others

• DME Company: Supplier of mold components, die springs, and die casting supplies. Comparable to the mold components and spare parts side of HERCO's business, though DME is a broad catalog supplier rather than an integrated solutions provider.
• KMA Umwelttechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of electrostatic precipitator and ULTRAVENT filtration systems — HERCO's exclusive principal for the core filtration product line. Highly comparable technology, but operates as HERCO's supplier rather than a competitive peer in North America.
• Bohmer Maschinenbau GmbH: German engineering firm that designs spray heads for HERCO's die lube systems based on 3D mold data and flow simulation. Operates as a technology partner to HERCO rather than a competitor, but operates in the same spray-engineering specialty.

Emerging players

• Mold-Masters (MHT): Global supplier of hot runner systems and mold technology for plastics injection molding; comparable as a mold technology specialist serving high-volume manufacturers, though plastics-focused rather than die casting metals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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