AmKin Manufacturing
AmKin Manufacturing is a Texas-based specialty industrial OEM and subsidiary of American Kinetics, Inc., designing and building coiled tubing drilling rigs (DCT™ series) and post puller attachments for oil and gas, civil, geothermal, and landscaping customers worldwide through direct enterprise sales and custom fabrication.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersCypress, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AmKin Manufacturing does
AmKin Manufacturing, Inc. is a Texas-based, privately held specialty industrial equipment manufacturer and a subsidiary of American Kinetics, Inc. (AKI), founded in 1983. The AMKIN brand was created in 2004 to develop and commercialize coiled tubing drilling rigs and related shallow-depth drilling equipment, drawing on the parent company's four decades of engineered design-build experience in the energy and petrochemical sectors. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Burton, Texas, with a mailing address in Cypress, Texas, and delivers equipment globally.
The company's core product line is the DCT™ series of coiled tubing drilling rigs — track-mounted and trailerized units spanning the DCT 150V, 600V, 800V, and 800VTL models — designed for shallow-depth (200–3,000 ft), low-pressure drilling applications across oil and gas, civil horizontal directional drilling, geothermal, coal bed methane, and seafloor markets. Differentiated technical features include continuous reel-to-bit operations that eliminate pipe connections, crawler track mobility for remote or constrained sites, air or liquid drilling methods that reduce water usage, the AMKIN DCT™ Speed Connector, automated levelwind, variable position mast, and remote-control capability. A secondary product line — the PP-3000 and PP-1800 post puller attachments — extends into landscaping and infrastructure-maintenance end markets via skid-steer-compatible post extraction tools.
AmKin generates revenue primarily through direct, enterprise field sales of standard and custom-fabricated drilling rigs and post puller attachments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes require direct consultation. Customers are enterprise buyers (named logos include Hilands, FORO Energy, and Republic), and the company emphasizes custom design/build services to accommodate customer-specific system requirements, as illustrated by the Hilands commissioning case study. Go-to-market is direct and relationship-driven via the company website, LinkedIn presence, and consultation-led engagement, with no third-party distribution channel disclosed. Wholly-owned operating subsidiaries Amkin Drilling and Amkin Technologies extend the coiled tubing drilling focus across adjacent operating activities.
AmKin Manufacturing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AmKin Manufacturing
- Legal name
- Amkin Manufacturing, Inc.
- Website
- https://amkinmfg.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AmKin Manufacturing is a Texas-based specialty industrial OEM and subsidiary of American Kinetics, Inc., designing and building coiled tubing drilling rigs (DCT™ series) and post puller attachments for oil and gas, civil, geothermal, and landscaping customers worldwide through direct enterprise sales and custom fabrication.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AmKin Manufacturing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Drilling Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC), Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders (IMAHAAAE), Completion Tools & Subsurface Equipment (Packers, Liners, Valves, Sand Control) (EUALABAD)
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Where AmKin Manufacturing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cypress
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
AmKin Manufacturing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Coiled Tubing Drilling Rig Sales: Manufacturing and selling coiled tubing drilling rigs (DCT series) for shallow depth drilling applications in oil and gas, geothermal, and civil HDD markets
- Post Puller Attachment Sales: Manufacturing and selling skid steer attachments (PP-3000, PP-1800) for post extraction in landscaping, guard rail, fence, and sign post removal applications
- Custom Design and Fabrication Services: Custom coiled tubing unit design and fabrication services based on customer-specific requirements (e.g., Hilands testimonial)
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
AmKin Manufacturing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AmKin Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures coiled tubing drilling rigs and skid steer post puller attachments at its Texas facility. The DCT™ Series (150V, 600V, 800V, 800VTL) delivers continuous reel-to-bit drilling for shallow-depth wells in oil and gas, geothermal, and civil HDD applications, while the PP-3000 and PP-1800 attachments handle post extraction for landscaping and infrastructure maintenance. The company also provides custom design and fabrication services for specialized coiled tubing units.
Product overview
AmKin Manufacturing produces coiled tubing drilling rigs and post puller attachments. The DCT™ Series represents the core product line—four models of coiled tubing drilling units (DCT™ 150V, DCT™ 600V, DCT™ 800V, and DCT™ 800VTL) that share continuous reel-to-bit operations technology but vary in capacity, mobility (track-mounted vs. trailerized), and drilling depth capabilities (200 ft to 3,000 ft). The PP Series (PP-3000 and PP-1800) are skid steer-compatible post puller attachments that round out the product portfolio. Both product lines are marketed through the same company website and share a focus on efficiency, mobility, and sustainable drilling practices.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DCT Series: Coil Tubing Drilling rigs including DCT™ 150V, DCT™ 600V, DCT™ 800V, and DCT™ 800VTL models for shallow depth wells and directional drilling applications.
- PP Series
Products and services
- DCT™ 150V A compact, track-mounted coiled tubing drilling rig designed for shallow depth wells (200-400 ft deep) with a 15,000-pound capacity injector head and remote mud pump system. Targeted at oil and gas, geothermal, and civil horizontal directional drilling operators needing maneuverable, low-impact shallow-well drilling.
- DCT™ 600V A track-mounted coiled tubing drilling unit built for shallow depth, low-pressure drilling applications reaching 500-2,000 ft, equipped with a 60,000-pound injector head and optional onboard mud pump. Used by industrial drilling contractors requiring mid-range drilling depth capacity.
- DCT™ 800V A track-mounted, mobile drilling unit for low-pressure, shallow depth wellbores with an 80,000-pound capacity injector head, designed for wells ranging from 500-3,000 ft deep. Targeted at larger shallow drilling projects and directional drilling operators.
- DCT™ 800VTL A trailerized coiled tubing drilling unit with on-board mud pump, enclosed cabin, radio control setup, and variable position mast, featuring an 80,000-pound capacity injector head for low-pressure shallow depth wells and directional drilling. Designed for operators needing trailer mobility in remote or tight-access sites.
- PP-3000 A skid steer attachment for efficient post removal of guard rail posts, fence posts, and sign posts without chains, combining lifting power with vibration to expedite extraction. Sold to landscaping, guard rail, fence, and infrastructure maintenance contractors.
- PP-1800 A compact post puller designed for landscaping and hard-to-reach areas, ideal for removing posts up to 6 inches in diameter using a mini skid steer. Eliminates the need for straps, chains, or shovels for post extraction tasks.
- Custom Coiled Tubing Design and Fabrication Services Custom engineered coiled tubing unit design and fabrication based on customer-specific system requirements, including unique features for specialized drilling applications. Delivered to enterprise oil and gas and drilling customers (e.g., Hilands).
Quantifiable outcome
- 2000+ 800+ft holes drilled
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use AmKin Manufacturing
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AmKin Manufacturing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
AmKin Manufacturing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AmKin Manufacturing competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Weatherford International: Oilfield equipment and services provider with a coiled tubing and drilling product portfolio. Comparable because it manufactures and supports drilling equipment and coiled tubing tools used by the same enterprise customer base as AmKin.
- Bobcat Company: Manufacturer of skid steer loaders and a broad catalog of compatible attachments. Directly comparable for AmKin's PP-3000 and PP-1800 post puller product line, which are skid steer attachments serving landscaping and infrastructure customers.
- NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Largest global OEM of drilling rigs, coiled tubing units, and downhole tools. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of drilling rigs and coiled tubing equipment sold to oil & gas operators — overlapping customer base and product category, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.
- Tesco Corporation (acquired by NOV): Was a focused manufacturer of coiled tubing drilling rigs and casing-running tools before being absorbed by NOV. Closest historical analog to AmKin as a niche coiled tubing drilling rig specialist serving oil & gas operators.
Broad incumbents
- Halliburton: Major oilfield services company with drilling services and downhole tooling. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving enterprise oil & gas buyers with equipment and services that overlap AmKin's shallow-depth drilling and downhole tool roadmap.
- Precision Drilling: Large-scale drilling and well services contractor operating drilling rigs and ancillary equipment. Comparable as an enterprise buyer-adjacent peer in the drilling equipment/services category, though focused on deeper rigs and contract drilling rather than shallow coiled tubing manufacturing.
- Key Energy Services: Oilfield services provider historically operating coiled tubing rigs and well services equipment. Comparable as a coiled-tubing-focused operator with overlapping customer types, though primarily services-led rather than equipment-led.
- SLB (Schlumberger): Global oilfield services and equipment major with drilling, coiled tubing, and directional drilling offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving oil & gas customers with overlapping drilling equipment capabilities, though spanning a much wider portfolio than AmKin.
- Caterpillar: Global heavy equipment OEM producing skid steers, compact track loaders, and attachment lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent in compact construction equipment and attachments, relevant to AmKin's post puller business and earthmoving-adjacent custom fabrication capabilities.
Emerging players
- Danuser: Niche manufacturer of skid steer attachments including post drivers, augers, and earth tools. Comparable as a focused attachment specialist addressing similar landscaping and infrastructure customers with adjacent post-handling products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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AmKin Manufacturing leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
AmKin Manufacturing subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
AmKin Manufacturing funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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AmKin Manufacturing M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AmKin Manufacturing
What does AmKin Manufacturing do?
AmKin Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures coiled tubing drilling rigs and skid steer post puller attachments at its Texas facility. The DCT™ Series (150V, 600V, 800V, 800VTL) delivers continuous reel-to-bit drilling for shallow-depth wells in oil and gas, geothermal, and civil HDD applications, while the PP-3000 and PP-1800 attachments handle post extraction for landscaping and infrastructure maintenance. The company also provides custom design and fabrication services for specialized coiled tubing units.
Is AmKin Manufacturing a public or private company?
AmKin Manufacturing is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was AmKin Manufacturing founded?
AmKin Manufacturing was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AmKin Manufacturing based?
AmKin Manufacturing is headquartered in Cypress, United States, in the North America region.
How does AmKin Manufacturing make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Coiled Tubing Drilling Rig Sales are the primary driver. The others are post Puller Attachment Sales and custom Design and Fabrication Services.
Who are AmKin Manufacturing's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Weatherford International, Bobcat Company, NOV (National Oilwell Varco) and Tesco Corporation (acquired by NOV). Broad incumbents are Halliburton, Precision Drilling, Key Energy Services, SLB (Schlumberger) and Caterpillar. Danuser is listed as an emerging player.
Does AmKin Manufacturing have an API?
No public API is recorded for AmKin Manufacturing.
What industry is AmKin Manufacturing in?
AmKin Manufacturing's product category is Drilling Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAMAA, Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems, with a secondary code of IMAHAMAC, Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333132 and its SIC code is 3533.