Henrob Limited, Part of the Atlas Copco Group

What Henrob Limited, Part of the Atlas Copco Group does

Henrob Limited is a UK-domiciled subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group, operating within the parent's Industrial Tools and Assembly Solutions (ITBA) division. The company's defining capability is Henrob self-pierce riveting (SPR), a proprietary mechanical fastening method that drives a rivet through the top layer of material and partially into the bottom layer to form an interlock without fully penetrating or requiring pre-drilling. The technology is applied to automotive body-in-white assembly, electric vehicle battery pack enclosure joining, and general manufacturing contexts where dissimilar materials such as aluminum and high-strength steel must be joined into permanent, leak-proof, vibration-resistant joints. Headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, Henrob is one node within Atlas Copco's broader UK presence, which includes a customer centre at Swallowdale Lane and compressor sales operations at Maylands Avenue.

Through the parent group's structure, Henrob's SPR technology is bundled with a comprehensive industrial portfolio spanning assembly tools (articulated arms, electric and pneumatic systems, error-proofing, torque control), bolting solutions, drills, material removal tools, oil-free and standard air compressors, air treatment (desiccant, membrane, refrigerated dryers), vacuum pumps, gas compressors (CO2, hydrogen H2Y, natural gas), on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators, process filtration, industrial chillers, and construction equipment. The portfolio is certified to standards including ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO 8573-1 Class 0 (oil-free air), and ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS management systems, supporting regulated industry entry.

The business model combines hardware sales, recurring service subscriptions (TotalCare, AIRPlan, Vacuum Pump ServicePlan), and a 24/7 specialty rental fleet for temporary and emergency equipment needs. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales engineers serve major automotive OEMs, aerospace customers, and large industrial facilities, while authorized distributors, the Atlas Copco Web Store (shopct.atlascopco.com), and the Specialty Rental division extend reach into mid-market, SMB, and short-cycle demand. Pricing is quote-based for major equipment with multi-year contract cadences and usage-based billing for rentals. Customer verticals include automotive and EV manufacturing, aerospace, defense and military, food and beverage, water and wastewater, and general manufacturing, served through Atlas Copco's network spanning more than 180 countries and over 40,000 employees globally.

Name

Henrob Limited, Part of the Atlas Copco Group

Legal name

Henrob Limited

Website

https://henrob.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Henrob Limited, part of Atlas Copco Group's Industrial Tools and Assembly Solutions division, provides self-pierce riveting technology and joining solutions for automotive OEMs, electric vehicle battery manufacturers, and aerospace customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Joining and Assembly Equipment

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Self-pierce riveting
• Industrial joining solutions
• Automotive fastening systems
• Dissimilar material joining
• Assembly automation tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands (Group HQ)

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tools and Assembly Solutions: Atlas Copco's Industrial Tools and Assembly Solutions division generates revenue through the sale of electric and pneumatic assembly tools, joining solutions (including Henrob self-pierce riveting), bolting equipment, and related software. The division serves automotive, aerospace, electronics, and general manufacturing sectors with both standard products and customized solutions.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including preventative maintenance, repair, spare parts, and extended warranty programs for industrial tools and assembly equipment. Service contracts provide recurring revenue through service plans like TotalCare, AIRPlan, and Vacuum Pump ServicePlan.
3. Specialty Rental Solutions: Atlas Copco Specialty Rental division provides temporary equipment solutions including oil-free compressors, vacuum pumps, power generators, and cooling equipment for planned maintenance, emergency situations, and special projects requiring 24/7 availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Henrob Limited develops and supplies proprietary self-pierce riveting (SPR) systems that mechanically join multiple layers of material, including dissimilar metals such as aluminum and high-strength steel, without pre-drilling or heat input. These systems are deployed primarily in automotive body-in-white assembly, electric vehicle battery pack assembly, and general manufacturing applications requiring leak-proof, vibration-resistant joints. Operating within Atlas Copco's Industrial Tools and Assembly Solutions division, Henrob's SPR technology is complemented by the broader Atlas Copco portfolio of assembly tools, tightening solutions, and quality-assurance controllers sold to industrial customers.

Product overview

Henrob Limited, as part of Atlas Copco's Industrial Tools and Assembly Solutions (ITBA) division, offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial equipment across multiple product categories. The core offerings include Henrob self-pierce riveting systems for material joining in automotive manufacturing, alongside broader industrial tools (assembly tools, bolting solutions, air motors, drills, material removal), compressed air solutions (oil-free and standard compressors, dryers, filters), vacuum solutions (dry and liquid ring pumps), gas compressors (CO2, hydrogen, natural gas), nitrogen/oxygen generators, process filtration, cooling systems, construction equipment, and rental services. The product range serves automotive, aerospace, defense, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and general manufacturing industries globally through the Atlas Copco Group structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Henrob Self-Pierce Riveting: Self-pierce riveting joining solutions for industrial applications

Products and services

• Henrob Self-Pierce Riveting Systems
• Oil-Free Air Compressors
• Rotary Screw Air Compressors
• Piston Compressors
• Mobile Air Compressors
• Air Blowers
• Desiccant Air Dryers
• Refrigerated Air Dryers
• Membrane Air Dryers
• Dry Vacuum Pumps
• Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps
• Oil-Sealed Vacuum Pumps
• Steam Ejectors and Deaerators
• Assembly Tools and Solutions
• Bolting Solutions
• Air Motors
• Drills
• Material Removal Tools
• Nitrogen and Oxygen Generators
• CO2 Compressors
• Hydrogen Compressors H2Y
• Natural Gas Compressors BBR
• Reciprocating Gas Compressors HX and HN
• Process Filtration
• Industrial Water Cooling Systems
• Power Generators
• Dewatering Pumps
• Light Towers
• Specialty Rental Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 94% energy recovery from water-cooled oil-free compressors can be converted to useful heat
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aston Students' UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlas Copco UK partnered with Aston Students' Union in Birmingham as part of Black History Month activities to host early careers events and promote engineering opportunities to diverse student populations. Event featuring 6 professionals from Atlas Copco UK discussing career paths.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand: Diversified industrial company providing compressors, vacuum pumps, and fluid management alongside industrial tools and assembly solutions. Directly comparable to Atlas Copco's compressor and industrial tool portfolio serving overlapping customer industries.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant presence in automotive fastening, welding, and assembly solutions. Comparable to Atlas Copco's industrial joining portfolio and serves many of the same automotive OEM and tier-one supplier customers.
• Snap-on Incorporated: Global leader in professional tools, diagnostics, and equipment including industrial assembly torque solutions. Comparable to Atlas Copco ITBA in precision assembly tools, torque control, and quality assurance systems for industrial customers.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Diversified global industrial tool and assembly solutions provider (owns Desoutter, a leading assembly tools brand). Comparable to Atlas Copco ITBA division in industrial assembly tool breadth, automotive fastening solutions, and global service network.
• Robert Bosch (Industrial Tools): Bosch's Power Tools and industrial assembly divisions produce electric and pneumatic assembly tools used in automotive manufacturing. Comparable to Henrob's parent Atlas Copco in industrial fastening tools, error-proofing, and automotive factory automation.

Direct peers

• Würth Group: Global market leader in fastening and assembly materials, supplying industrial customers across automotive, construction, and manufacturing. Comparable in joining solutions, fastener distribution, and industrial assembly tool offerings.
• Tucker GmbH: German specialist in self-pierce riveting technology and joining solutions for automotive body-in-white applications. Tucker is the closest direct competitor to Henrob in SPR systems, serving many of the same European OEMs and tier-one suppliers.
• Hilti Group: Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of professional fastening and assembly tools, with strong presence in industrial direct sales model. Comparable to Atlas Copco ITBA in premium industrial tools, technical sales force, and direct enterprise customer relationships.
• Böllhoff Group: Family-owned German fastening technology company offering riveting, screwing, and joining systems for automotive and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Henrob in mechanical fastening technology with overlapping automotive customer base.
• EJOT Group: German specialist in fastening technology for automotive and industrial applications, including cold-formed joining solutions. Comparable to Henrob in specialized fastening systems targeting automotive body-in-white and tier-one supplier customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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