OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH | Germany

What OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH | Germany does

OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH is a German manufacturer of CNC cold rolling machines and cold rolling tools, headquartered in Göppingen, Germany (operating from Eislingen/Fils), and operating as a subsidiary of the OSG Group under OSG Holding Deutschland and OSG Europe. The company's core technology centers on CNC cold forming for high-precision production of splines, serrations, threads, oil grooves, and knurls on metal workpieces — a process that retains grain flow and improves material properties compared to subtractive machining. Its product portfolio spans the XK8, XK8 Evolution, XK8e, and XK12 machine series in single- and double-spindle configurations, complemented by flat and cylindrical rolling tools (spline, thread, oil groove, knurling, thread rolling for rolling heads), plus rack regrinding services. The company also offers Industry 4.0 remote service via Siemens and TeamViewer integration, contract splining and CNC grinding job shop services (up to 2000mm length), machine retooling/conversion/overhaul, process development, and technology training.

The business model combines one-time equipment and tooling sales with recurring professional services revenue — quote-based B2B pricing on high-value capital equipment, plus aftermarket service, spare parts, regrinding, and training. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, executed primarily through major international trade shows (EMO Hannover, AMB Stuttgart, IMTS Chicago, IMTEX Forming India) and direct customer contact. The stated primary customer segments are automotive component manufacturers (transmissions, drivetrains, engine parts) and commercial vehicle component manufacturers (truck axle shafts), with secondary demand from contract manufacturers needing splining prototyping, small batches, or emergency production.

The company is actively investing in capacity: groundbreaking occurred in May 2024 for a new production facility at the Stauferpark site in Göppingen, with manufacturing scheduled to begin in 2025. It operates with a lean core team of approximately 9 employees, drawing on the broader OSG Group's international resources, technology development, and group-level coordination with sister companies OSG GmbH (cutting tools) and WEXO Germany.

Name

OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH | Germany

Legal name

OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH

Website

https://osg-excello.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH is a German manufacturer of CNC cold rolling machines and cold rolling tools, serving automotive and commercial vehicle component producers with high-precision spline, thread, and knurl forming technology, plus tooling, regrinding, contract services, and Industry 4.0 remote support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Cold Forming Machinery

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• CNC cold rolling machines
• Metal forming tools
• Spline rolling equipment
• Thread rolling tools
• Industrial machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Göppingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Cold Rolling Machines: Sale of CNC cold rolling machines including XK8, XK8 Evolution, XK8e, and XK12 series. Machines are available in single spindle or double spindle configurations.
2. Cold Rolling Tools: Manufacture and sale of flat spline rolling tools, flat thread rolling tools, flat oil groove rolling tools, flat knurling tools, cylindrical rolling dies, and thread rolling tools for rolling heads. Includes regrinding services.
3. Job Shop Services - Splining: Contract splining services for small batch production, prototyping, medium series, and alternative/emergency production. Includes soft/hard machining analysis.
4. Job Shop Services - Grinding: Contract grinding of machine components with CNC surface and profile grinding capabilities. Dimensions up to L=2000mm, D=1200mm, H=300mm.
5. Technical Services & Spare Parts: Machine inspection, maintenance, geometry setup, spare parts supply, process start-up support, and production support. Online service via TeamViewer for remote diagnostics.
6. Technology Training: Technology training programs covering profiles, tool technologies, machine basics, geometry, tool changing, process optimization, spline technology fundamentals, and quality inspection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH manufactures CNC cold rolling machines and precision rolling tools used to cold-form splines, serrations, threads, oil grooves, and knurls on rotationally symmetric workpieces. The company also delivers contract splining and grinding services, process development, technical service, spare parts, and technology training to industrial manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

OSG EX-CELL-O is a manufacturer of CNC cold rolling machines and cold rolling tools. The product portfolio centers on the XK8 Series, XK8 Evolution Series, and XK12 Series of CNC cold rolling machines for forming splines, serrations, threads, oil grooves, and knurls. These machines are complemented by a comprehensive range of rolling tools including flat and cylindrical spline rolling tools, thread rolling tools, oil groove rolling tools, and knurling tools. The company also offers process development services, technical service and spare parts, online remote support via TeamViewer/Siemens, contract splining and grinding services, rack regrinding, machine retoolings/conversions/overhauls, and technology training programs. The offering is a unified portfolio where the machine platforms (XK series) form the core hardware, supported by specialized rolling tools, services, and Industry 4.0 digital capabilities.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• XK 8 Series CNC Cold Rolling Machines Established series of CNC cold rolling machines for producing splines, serrations, threads, oil grooves and knurls on rotationally symmetric workpieces, targeted at industrial component manufacturers.
• XK8 Evolution Series CNC Cold Rolling Machines Successor evolution of the XK 8 series of CNC cold rolling machines for spline, thread, oil groove, and knurl forming applications in industrial production.
• XK12 Series CNC Cold Rolling Machines 12-series CNC cold rolling machine designed for larger or higher-force cold forming applications of rotationally symmetric workpieces.
• XK8e Series CNC Cold Rolling Machines

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSG GmbH (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024OSG EX-CELL-O GmbH and OSG GmbH are co-located in Göppingen, Germany, at the Stauferpark site. Both companies collaborate to strengthen their businesses together. OSG GmbH manufactures and sells OSG cutting tools. The companies share resources and coordinate efforts as part of the OSG group.
• STAHLBAU NÄGELE EislingenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2024Construction partner for the new factory building at Stauferpark. Wished a safe and successful construction project.
• OSG (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023OSG EX-CELL-O is part of the OSG Group, a Japanese multinational company (OSG Corporation). The global OSG network provides resources and technology development support.
• WEXO GermanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023Sister company that exhibited jointly with OSG EX-CELL-O at EMO Hannover 2023 trade show.
• OSG EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023OSG EX-CELL-O operates under OSG Europe management and received approval from OSG Europe leadership for the new factory investment.
• OSG Holding DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023OSG Holding Deutschland management approved the groundbreaking investment for the new factory at Stauferpark.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Felss Systems GmbH: German specialist in cold forming machines and processes for shafts, including axial forming and radial forming for splines and serrations. Directly comparable product portfolio, end markets (automotive driveline), and cold-forming technology focus.
• Hatebur Umformmaschinen AG: Swiss manufacturer of cold and hot forming machines for high-volume precision components, with deep penetration in automotive and bearing applications. Directly competes in metal forming equipment for splined and shaped components.
• Samputensili (Stucki Group): Italian manufacturer of gear cutting tools, gear hobbing machines, and rolling tools/dies for gear manufacturing. Directly comparable in the rolling-tool/die category and adjacent in spline-related gear production equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Schuler AG: German press manufacturer serving automotive, including presses for forming drivetrain and chassis components. Overlaps in metal forming machinery for automotive component manufacturing.
• Liebherr-International AG: Swiss-German industrial conglomerate with machine tools and automation systems serving automotive and heavy equipment. Overlaps in metal cutting and forming machinery for industrial drivetrain components.
• SMS group GmbH: Large German plant builder for metal processing, including rolling mill technology for steel and nonferrous metals. Overlaps in metal forming/rolling equipment but operates at much larger scale across the broader metals value chain.
• Gleason Corporation: US-based global supplier of gear manufacturing machinery, tooling, and services. Overlaps with OSG EX-CELL-O in serving spline and gear production for automotive and industrial driveline applications.
• ANDRITZ AG: Austrian industrial group with a metal forming division serving automotive and supplier industries. Wide portfolio including cold forming presses for high-strength components comparable to OSG EX-CELL-O's process capabilities.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: German machine tool manufacturer producing CNC turning, gear cutting, and grinding machines for drivetrain components. Competes for automotive supplier capex across overlapping processes including gear and shaft machining.

Regional players

• Lapointe (SECO Tools): North American thread rolling and gear tooling specialist, part of the SECO Tools group. Closely comparable product line (thread rolling tools, dies) but with stronger North American presence and limited European machine platform offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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