DAMACO

What DAMACO does

DAMACO (Damaco S.A.) is a privately held Belgian industrial tooling specialist founded in 1983 and headquartered in Enghien, Belgium, with 34 employees. The company advises and supplies technological solutions to industrial clients across six verticals: machining/manufacturing, energy (nuclear, thermal, renewable), aerospace, petrochemical/chemical, transport (rail, metro, bus), and construction. Disclosed reference customers include DANA Belgium and Brussels public transport operator MIVB/STIB.

The company's offerings span three core specialties: (1) clamping equipment for machine tools (stationary clamping systems, zero-point positioning, CNC chucks, robot/cobot grippers); (2) torque tools and coupling control (manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, and battery-powered); and (3) industrial maintenance solutions (valve grinding machines, visual inspection endoscopes, industrial cleaning). DAMACO combines distribution of internationally recognized brands — SMW AUTOBLOK (including mechatronic products and MOTIACT grippers), RAD TORQUE SYSTEMS (B-RAD X wireless torque wrenches), and EFCO (valve maintenance) — with proprietary DAMATORK-brand manufacturing of torque multipliers and custom clamping accessories made in Belgium since 1990. Technology differentiators include inductive coupling for 360° contactless signal transmission, e-sensing for clamping stroke monitoring, and Profinet/I-O link interfaces for Industry 4.0 integration.

DAMACO operates a direct enterprise field-sales GTM with custom-engineered solutions, quote-based pricing, and on-site demonstrations. Revenue streams include hardware sales (distributed and proprietary), usage-based equipment rental, custom manufacturing, and professional services (calibration 0.02-10,000 Nm and maintenance/repair). Geographic scope is concentrated in Belgium and Western Europe. The business carries no public listing, no disclosed funding, no parent company, and operates as an independent private company.

Name

DAMACO

Legal name

Damaco S.A.

Website

https://damaco.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tooling and Clamping Equipment

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI)

Keywords

• Industrial tooling
• Clamping equipment
• Torque wrenches
• Industrial maintenance
• Machine tool accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Enghien

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of specialized industrial equipment including clamping systems for machine tools, torque control tools, and maintenance equipment. Products sourced from branded partners (SMW AUTOBLOK, RAD TORQUE SYSTEMS, EFCO) and proprietary DAMATORK manufactured products.
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental service of industrial clamping tools covering hydraulic wrenches, electric screwdrivers, manual torque multipliers, bolting machines for urgent needs, occasional projects, or supplementing customer's own tools.
3. Custom Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom torque multipliers, adapters, reaction arms, and clamping accessories under DAMATORK brand since 1990, adapted to specifications of each application.
4. Calibration Services: Verification and calibration of torque-controlled clamping tools on various calibration benches with adjustments as needed. Available torque range: 0.02 to 10,000 Nm.
5. Maintenance and Repair: Preventive maintenance and repairs for all supplied equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic tools with managed turnaround times and reactive after-sales service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DAMACO advises, distributes, and manufactures specialized industrial tooling across three core lines: (1) clamping equipment for machine tools and robots, (2) torque tools and coupling control including the proprietary DAMATORK brand made in Belgium since 1990, and (3) industrial maintenance solutions covering valve revision, visual inspection, and cleaning. The company combines distribution of premium partner brands (SMW AUTOBLOK, RAD TORQUE SYSTEMS, EFCO) with custom in-house engineering and complementary rental, calibration, and repair services.

Product overview

DAMACO is an industrial tools distributor and service provider founded in 1983, offering a portfolio centered on three core specialties: (1) Clamping equipment for machine tools including stationary clamping systems, zero-point positioning, and CNC chucks; (2) Torque tools and coupling control including manual, hydraulic, pneumatic tools and the proprietary DAMATORK brand (made in Belgium since 1990); and (3) Industrial maintenance solutions including valve grinding machines, visual inspection equipment, and cleaning systems. DAMACO distributes internationally recognized brands including SMW AUTOBLOK mechatronic products, MOTIACT grippers, RAD TORQUE SYSTEMS B-RAD X torque wrenches, and EFCO valve maintenance equipment. The company serves machining, energy, aerospace, transport, petrochemical, and construction sectors with complementary rental, calibration, and repair services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAMATORK: Own manufactured range of industrial clamping tools made in Belgium including torque multipliers, hydraulic wrenches, and custom clamping accessories (sockets, inserts, adapters).

Products and services

• DAMATORK Industrial Clamping Tools Proprietary Belgian-made brand of industrial clamping tools including torque multipliers, hydraulic wrenches, and custom clamping accessories (sockets, inserts, adapters), manufactured in Belgium since 1990. Targeted at industrial clients across energy, aerospace, machining, transport, petrochemical, and construction sectors.
• Clamping Equipment for Machine Tools Stationary clamping systems, zero-point positioning systems, 5-axis vises, modular vises, chuck jaws, mounting cubes, compensating chucks, and diaphragm chucks for CNC machines, automated production cells, and collaborative robots. Includes the SMW-AUTOBLOK Type SJL 6-jaw compensating chuck for deformation-free clamping of thin workpieces.
• Torque Tools and Coupling Control Manual torque wrenches, hydraulic and pneumatic torque tools, torque multipliers, and coupling controllers for precise and controlled tightening of critical industrial assemblies across aerospace, energy, and construction sectors.
• B-RAD X Battery-Powered Torque Wrench (RAD TORQUE SYSTEMS) Battery-powered torque wrench with 700 to 15,000 Nm capacity range, brushless DC motor, pistol grip, 1.5-inch drive square, IP protection, and 4-button LED display for controlled tightening in heavy industrial applications. Operates 20% faster than previous B-RAD models.
• EFCO SL Series Battery-Powered Valve Grinding Machines Portable battery-powered valve grinding machines (models SL-1/-1.02 and SL-15/-15.02) for on-site seat and gate valve repair. Features 5 Ah batteries with fast charging, electronic speed control, brushless motor, and automatic stop function. Used in nuclear and thermal power plants, refineries, and chemical facilities.
• MOTIACT Mechatronic Grippers (SMW Electronics) Mechatronic gripper series with incremental measurement for grip pressure, linear positioning, and speed control. Models include MX-S (small parts), MX-M (universal), and MX-L (large stroke, 10-40 kN gripping force). Features Profinet/I/O interface, IP67 rating, inductive coupling for 360° rotation, and EOAT compatibility for automated cells and collaborative robots.
• SMW AUTOBLOK Mechatronic Products Intelligent clamping systems combining mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent control. Includes modular clamping systems with integrated sensors, electric clamping with programmable sequences, and real-time monitoring with data logging. Targeted at automotive, aerospace, medical device, and precision engineering manufacturers.
• Industrial Maintenance Solutions Valve and shaft revision equipment, visual inspection technologies including rigid and flexible video endoscopes, industrial endoscopy, nuclear cameras, inspection robots, and ATEX-certified industrial cleaning solutions (vacuums, scrubbers, high-pressure systems, cryogenic cleaning) for use in energy, aerospace, petrochemical, and transport environments.
• Industrial Tool Rental Service Flexible rental service for industrial torque tools including hydraulic wrenches, screwdrivers, manual torque multipliers, and bolt tensioners, available for urgent needs, occasional projects, or supplementing customer's own tools.
• Calibration Service Verification and calibration of torque-controlled clamping tools on various calibration benches with adjustments as needed. Covers torque range from 0.02 to 10,000 Nm and provides calibration certificates for traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Torque precision within 4% of target
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SMW AUTOBLOK GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading partner for clamping technologies and gripping solutions. DAMACO distributes SMW AUTOBLOK's full range including mechatronic products, compensation chucks, and intelligent clamping systems. SMW Electronics (R&D division) provides advanced grippers with inductive coupling technology.
• RAD TORQUE SYSTEMScoreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian manufacturer of torque tools based on patented and globally recognized torque multiplication technology (gearbox). DAMACO distributes their full range including B-RAD X wireless torque wrenches (700-15,000 Nm capacity).
• EFCO Maschinenbau GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of industrial valve maintenance equipment. EFCO provides portable grinding machines for valve seat restoration including the SL battery series. Widely used in conventional and nuclear power plants, refineries, and chemical facilities for over 40 years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gressel: Gressel is a Swiss manufacturer of clamping systems, 5-axis vises, and zero-point workholding for CNC machining centers. Directly comparable to DAMACO's 5-axis vise, modular vise, and zero-point positioning product lines for the machining sector.
• Norbar Torque Tools: Norbar is a UK-based manufacturer of torque wrenches, multipliers, and torque calibration equipment for industrial bolting. Directly comparable to DAMACO's DAMATORK torque multiplier, hydraulic wrench, and calibration (0.02–10,000 Nm) service lines.
• Kitagawa Europe: Kitagawa is a Japanese-origin manufacturer of power chucks, cylinders, and workholding solutions with strong European industrial presence. Directly comparable to DAMACO's chuck and stationary clamping equipment offering for the turning and machining sector.
• SCHUNK: SCHUNK is a German manufacturer of clamping technology and gripping systems, including mechatronic and sensor-integrated grippers for CNC machines, cobots, and automated cells. Directly comparable to DAMACO in stationary workholding, zero-point systems, and mechatronic gripper distribution (overlapping with SMW AUTOBLOK products DAMACO sells).
• Forkardt (by Hardinge): Forkardt, part of Hardinge, is a global manufacturer of chucks, workholding, and rotary indexing tables for machine tools. Directly comparable to DAMACO's lathe chuck and stationary clamping product portfolio serving machining and energy customers.
• Röhm: Röhm is a German manufacturer of chucks, clamping devices, and workholding solutions for turning, milling, and grinding applications. Directly comparable to DAMACO's lathe chuck and stationary clamping equipment category, including self-centering chucks similar to those DAMACO distributes.
• Allmatic-Jakob Spannsysteme: Allmatic is a European manufacturer of zero-point clamping systems, 5-axis vises, and modular workholding. Directly comparable to DAMACO's zero-point positioning and clamping product lines for automated machining cells.
• AIMCO Tool Group: AIMCO is a US-based manufacturer of industrial fastening and torque tools, including multipliers, DC-controlled tools, and assembly solutions for aerospace and heavy industry. Comparable to DAMACO's RAD TORQUE-distributed products and aerospace customer focus.
• HAIMER: HAIMER is a German manufacturer of tool holding, shrinking/balancing technology, and 3D sensors for machining. Comparable to DAMACO in clamping accessories and tool holding for CNC machines, with similar aerospace and machining customer segments in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco Industrial Technique: Atlas Copco is a global industrial incumbent offering power tools, assembly solutions, and torque control systems across virtually every industrial vertical. Comparable as a broader competitor in industrial torque and clamping tooling, but operating at vastly larger scale and across a much wider portfolio than DAMACO's specialized Belgian niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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