The Attachment Company
The Attachment Company is a privately held UK specialist distributor of hydraulic excavator attachments, offering augers, breakers, flails, tiltrotators, buckets and its own AttachWorx brand to construction, agricultural, and utility customers across Scotland, wider UK, and the US.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersLanark, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What The Attachment Company does
The Attachment Company (Scotland) Ltd. is a privately held, specialty distributor and light manufacturer of hydraulic excavator and mini-digger attachments, founded in 2016 by William and Laura Forrest and headquartered in Carluke, Scotland. From an 8,500sqft facility the company sells augers and earth drills (Auger Torque, including S4 and S5 ranges with the Shock Lock tooth-locking system), hydraulic breakers (GBN series), flail mowers (Cangini), screening buckets, road planers and asphalt granulator buckets (Simex), NOX tiltrotators and grabs (Kinshofer), demolition grabs (Trevi Benne), tree shears (Echotec), hedge trimmers and brush cutters (Slanetrac), vacuum lifting (Vacuworx), soil preparation tools (G-Rake), and proprietary AttachWorx S-type attachments and buckets manufactured in-house. It also provides custom-engineered solutions coordinated with brand partners (e.g., a Simex planer with a custom concrete-milling drum for an agricultural customer) and complementary hydraulic servicing.
Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales, with units priced in GBP plus 20% VAT ranging from £141.64 for extensions up to £6,610 for larger auger packages, plus some contact-based pricing for commercial products. The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer e-commerce via attachmentco.co.uk (WooCommerce with Stripe and PayPal), supplemented by direct sales, on-site demonstrations and customer deliveries, and event-driven demand generation at trade shows (ScotPlant, Scots Turf Show) and OEM dig days (Takeuchi UK, Ramsay & Jackson). Active marketing channels include a 103+-episode YouTube 'Week to Week' series, 'Tech Tuesday' educational articles, multi-platform social media, and an email newsletter programme.
The customer base is dominated by construction industry buyers (primary segment) with secondary exposure to agriculture/land management and utility/infrastructure verticals, comprising a mix of SMBs and mid-market enterprises across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and a nascent US presence via The Attachment Company LLC in Denver, Colorado. The company is family-owned, has no disclosed external funding, and has begun a measured organisational build-out with the onboarding of two Scottish Plant Owners Association Apprentices of the Year (2024/2025).
The Attachment Company firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Attachment Company
- Legal name
- The Attachment Company (Scotland) Ltd.
- Website
- https://attachmentco.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- The Attachment Company is a privately held UK specialist distributor of hydraulic excavator attachments, offering augers, breakers, flails, tiltrotators, buckets and its own AttachWorx brand to construction, agricultural, and utility customers across Scotland, wider UK, and the US.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Attachment Company industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Excavator Attachments
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements) (IMAHACAI), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)
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Where The Attachment Company is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lanark
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
The Attachment Company business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Hydraulic Attachment Sales: One-time sale of excavator attachments including augers, hydraulic breakers, flails, planers, grabs, tree shears, screening buckets, crusher buckets, tiltrotators, and associated parts and accessories. Revenue generated through product sales, with additional service revenue from hydraulic servicing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cangini TC1 Mini Digger Flail |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Auger Torque S4 Earth Drills (1t-5t Excavators) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GBN45TL Hydraulic Breaker (3-5.5t Excavators) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Auger Torque 4500MAX Log Splitter Package (3-5t Excavators) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | MVE 200mm Log Splitter Cone |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Auger Torque 5500MAX Package (5-6t Excavators) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Auger Torque Extensions |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Auger Torque X2500 Log Splitter Package (1.5-2.5t Excavators) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GBN30TL Hydraulic Breaker (2.5-4.5t Excavators) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
The Attachment Company product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Attachment Company distributes and supplies hydraulic excavator attachments — including earth drills, augers, hydraulic breakers, flail mowers, road planers, screening buckets, crusher buckets, tiltrotators, grabs, tree shears, hedge trimmers, stump planers, trenchers, mulchers, and vacuum lifting systems — to construction, agricultural, utility, and landscaping operators with excavators from micro (0.8t) to 16t+. It is the UK's largest Auger Torque distributor and a multi-brand stockist for Simex, Kinshofer, Cangini, GB Breakers, Trevi Benne, Slanetrac, Echotec, G-Rake, Vacuworx, EuroFab, and Intermercato, while also manufacturing its own proprietary AttachWorx S-type attachment line in-house. The company operates direct-to-consumer e-commerce via attachmentco.co.uk, on-site demonstrations, custom-engineered solutions, and rapid dispatch from an 8,500 sqft warehouse and yard facility in Carluke, Scotland.
Product overview
The Attachment Company is a specialist supplier of excavator attachments operating from the UK, offering a diverse portfolio of hydraulic attachments across multiple branded product lines. The core offering centers on Auger Torque earth drills and auger systems (S2-S6 ranges) with associated log splitter cones and package deals, complemented by GB hydraulic breakers, Simex road planers, screening buckets and asphalt granulator buckets, Cangini flail mowers, Kinshofer NOX tiltrotators and grabs, Trevi Benne demolition grabs, G-Rake soil preparation tools, Echotec tree shears, Slanetrac brush cutters and hedge trimmers, and the company's own Attachworx S-type brand. Products serve excavators from micro (0.8t) to large (16t+) across construction, demolition, landscaping, forestry, and agriculture sectors. The company also stocks Vacuworx vacuum lifting and provides complete package deals combining drives, hitches, and wear parts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AttachWorx: Proprietary brand of attachment solutions including front loader buckets and S-type attachments launched by The Attachment Company.
Products and services
- Auger Torque Earth Drills & Auger Packages Hydraulic earth drill drive units and complete auger systems for excavators from micro (0.8t) to 16t, including S4 (X1500 through 4500MAX) and S5 ranges for 1-8t excavators, featuring industry-standard 65mm round output shaft, planetary gearbox for torque multiplication, and Shock Lock tooth locking system.
- GBN Hydraulic Breakers Korean-built hydraulic breaker range covering excavators from 1.2t to 5.5t (GBN20TL, GBN30TL, GBN45TL), featuring larger gas chamber and optimized cylinder design. Supplied with hitch bracket, hoses, and couplers, backed by 1-year manufacturer warranty and money-back guarantee.
- Cangini TC Flail Mowers Italian-manufactured mini digger flail mowers for excavators 1.5-6t, featuring swinging hammers, reinforced double-frame construction, and hydraulic motor protection for vegetation management and brushwood clearance on landscaping and agricultural sites.
- Simex PLB Road Planers Excavator-mounted road planers for milling horizontal, vertical, or sloped surfaces. Available in PLB200 (2-4t), PLB300 (3-7t), PLB400 (6-9t), and PLB450 (8-13t) models with mechanical depth adjustment, suitable for asphalt, concrete, and rock cutting. Custom-engineered concrete milling drum variants available.
- Simex VSE Screening Buckets Adjustable-size output screening buckets for material sorting on construction and landscaping sites, featuring variable shaft settings that allow operators to change the size of screened output material without changing buckets.
- Simex CBA Asphalt Granulator Buckets Powerful crushing attachments for breaking through tough materials such as asphalt and Aircrete blocks, used for on-site crushing and material reduction on demolition and construction projects.
- Simex RWE Wheel Saws Excavator-mounted wheel saw attachments for precision cutting of hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, and rock for trenching and utility installation work.
- Kinshofer NOX Tiltrotator Premium tiltrotator attachment providing 360-degree rotation and tilting capabilities for excavators, enhancing versatility, precision, and reach in excavation tasks. Includes tiltrotator control systems and gear reduction gearboxes.
- Kinshofer Excavator Grabs Excavator-mounted grabs and grapples for material handling, sorting, and loading applications on construction, demolition, and recycling sites.
- Trevi Benne PMZ Demolition and Sorting Grabs Italian-made demolition and sorting grabs for medium-sized structure demolition, material handling, selection, and loading, featuring compact HD rotation and customizable grapple shells.
- AttachWorx S-Type Attachments The Attachment Company's own proprietary brand of attachment solutions, manufactured in-house using high-grade steel, including S-type quick couplers, front loader buckets, grading beams, Scandinavian tilt buckets, and hitch brackets compatible across multiple excavator classes.
- Echotec Tree Shears Excavator-mounted tree shear attachments for forestry and landscaping tasks, designed for cutting power and maneuverability in efficient tree felling, clearing, and vegetation management.
- G-Rake Soil Preparation Attachments Hydraulic excavator-mounted soil preparation attachments for 3-8t excavators, used for seed bed preparation, grading, leveling, and stone removal, built with Hardox 450 wear parts for durability.
- Slanetrac Hedge Trimmers and Brush Cutters Excavator- and skid steer-mounted brush cutters and rotary hedge trimmers (including the HC-210 hedge trimmer and RB80 brush with rotavator) for vegetation management, hedge trimming, and land clearing.
- Vacuworx Vacuum Lifting Systems Vacuum lifting attachments for excavators for safe and efficient handling of heavy materials including slabs, pipes, kerbstones, and steel plates on construction and utility sites.
- Auger Torque Stump Planers Stump grinding attachments that fit onto Auger Torque earth drills to grind and remove tree stumps using the existing hydraulic drive unit.
- Auger Torque Trenchers Trenching attachments for excavators for digging narrow trenches efficiently in utility installation, drainage, and infrastructure projects.
- Auger Torque Mulchers Brush and vegetation mulching attachments for excavators for clearing overgrown vegetation, brush, and small trees in land management and site clearance work.
- Excavator Crusher Buckets Crushing buckets for excavators used for on-site processing and reduction of demolition spoil, concrete, and rock.
- Hydraulic Hedge Trimmers Hydraulic hedge trimming attachments for excavators and skid steers for vegetation and hedge management.
- MVE Log Splitter Cones Log splitting cone attachments (200mm and 250mm diameters) suitable for excavators 2.5-10 tonnes and skid steer loaders, with replaceable tips, designed to convert earth drills into log splitters using the carrier machine's hydraulic power.
Quantifiable outcome
- Competitive pricing guaranteed - 'WE WILL NOT BE BEATEN ON PRICE' policy
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use The Attachment Company
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
The Attachment Company technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
The Attachment Company partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Ramsay & JacksonminorScottish Takeuchi dealer that hosted a dig day/open day event where The Attachment Company supplied display and demo attachments.
- Takeuchi UKminorJapanese excavator manufacturer whose UK operations hosted dig day event featuring The Attachment Company attachments on various Takeuchi excavators.
- Auger TorquecoreThe Attachment Company is the UK's leading Auger Torque stockist/distributor. Auger Torque is a renowned leader in earthmoving attachments, providing earth drills (auger drives), augers, log splitter packages, and wear parts. The company recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China.
- SimexcoreItalian manufacturer of excavator attachments including screening buckets (VSE series), planers (PLB series), wheel saws, and asphalt granulator buckets (CBA series). The Attachment Company provides both standard products and coordinates custom-engineered solutions from Simex.
- KinshofercorePremium manufacturer of NOX tiltrotators, grabs, and other excavator attachments. The Attachment Company USA conducted 24-hour road trips for Kinshofer NOX tiltrotator installations.
- CanginicoreItalian manufacturer of flail mowers (TC1, TC2, TC3F, TC4 series) and mulchers for excavators. Products feature swinging hammers, reinforced frames, and hydraulic motor protection.
- AttachWorxcoreCompany's own proprietary brand for attachments including S-type attachments, front loader buckets, grading beams, Scandinavian tilt buckets, and hitch brackets. Manufactured in-house using high-grade steel.
- KomatsucoreMajor equipment manufacturer partnership. The Attachment Company exhibited Komatsu Utility range at their open days and serves as distributor for Komatsu attachments.
- GB BreakerscoreKorean-built hydraulic breakers (GBN series) for excavators 1.2t to 5.5t. Features include 1-year manufacturer warranty, money-back guarantee, and Korean manufacturing quality.
- Trevi BenneminorItalian manufacturer of demolition and sorting grabs (PMZ series) for medium-sized structure demolition and material handling/selection.
- SlanetracminorManufacturer of brush cutters, hedge trimmers (HC-210), and rotary brushes for skid steer loaders and excavators. Products dispatched to The Attachment Company USA.
- EchotecminorManufacturer of tree shears for forestry and landscaping tasks with unmatched cutting power and maneuverability.
- VacuworxminorVacuum lifting attachments for excavators included in product range for specialized lifting applications.
- EuroFabminorManufacturer of pallet fork attachments for excavators, mentioned in customer orders for material handling applications.
- IntermercatominorManufacturer of grabs and rotators (GRX15-5) for excavators, included in product catalog.
- The Attachment Company USAcoreRelated entity based in Denver, Colorado serving the American market. Conducts tiltrotator installations, dispatches attachments to US customers, and participates in US industry events.
- G-RakeminorSoil preparation attachment manufacturer (GR90, GR120, GR150) for excavators 3-8t. Hardox 450 wear parts and used in demos.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
The Attachment Company competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Groundtec: UK-based excavator attachment supplier offering buckets, breakers, and compaction equipment. Comparable product range, target customer (SMB construction), and direct-to-customer sales model.
- KDM Hire: UK plant and attachment hire/sales specialist with a comparable excavator attachment catalog and customer base across construction and utilities. Direct competitor for attachment supply in the UK market.
- Worsley Plant: UK specialist distributor of excavator attachments and construction equipment. Highly comparable to The Attachment Company: multi-brand portfolio, similar construction/SMB customer base, and shared focus on hydraulic attachments (breakers, buckets, grabs, pulverisers).
Broad incumbents
- Speedy Hire: Large UK equipment hire and services provider. Overlaps with The Attachment Company in construction attachment supply but operates at national scale across a much broader equipment range.
- Brandon Hire Station: UK tool and equipment hire major with national branch network. Broader portfolio than The Attachment Company but overlaps heavily on mini excavator and attachment rental, serving similar construction SMBs.
- Engcon: Swedish tiltrotator and attachment OEM with global footprint and direct dealer channels. Competes with Attachment Company indirectly where end customers buy tiltrotators direct, and represents the scale incumbent in Attachment Company's highest-ASP category.
- HSS Hire Group: UK tool and equipment hire incumbent. Comparable in serving construction customers needing attachments and powered access equipment, though with significantly broader scope.
Others
- Kinshofer: German premium attachment OEM (NOX tiltrotators, grabs). Direct supplier to The Attachment Company; adjacent peer on the manufacturer side serving the same end customers globally.
- Auger Torque: UK-based earth drill and attachment manufacturer; Attachment Company's most important supplier. Included as a key ecosystem partner whose commercial terms materially shape Attachment Company's economics.
- Simex: Italian OEM of excavator planers, screening buckets, crusher buckets, and wheel saws. Direct supplier to The Attachment Company; comparable niche (specialised construction attachments) and customer base, but on the manufacturing side.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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The Attachment Company leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
The Attachment Company subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
The Attachment Company funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Attachment Company M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about The Attachment Company
What does The Attachment Company do?
The Attachment Company distributes and supplies hydraulic excavator attachments — including earth drills, augers, hydraulic breakers, flail mowers, road planers, screening buckets, crusher buckets, tiltrotators, grabs, tree shears, hedge trimmers, stump planers, trenchers, mulchers, and vacuum lifting systems — to construction, agricultural, utility, and landscaping operators with excavators from micro (0.8t) to 16t+. It is the UK's largest Auger Torque distributor and a multi-brand stockist for Simex, Kinshofer, Cangini, GB Breakers, Trevi Benne, Slanetrac, Echotec, G-Rake, Vacuworx, EuroFab, and Intermercato, while also manufacturing its own proprietary AttachWorx S-type attachment line in-house. The company operates direct-to-consumer e-commerce via attachmentco.co.uk, on-site demonstrations, custom-engineered solutions, and rapid dispatch from an 8,500 sqft warehouse and yard facility in Carluke, Scotland.
Is The Attachment Company a public or private company?
The Attachment Company is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The Attachment Company founded?
The Attachment Company was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is The Attachment Company based?
The Attachment Company is headquartered in Lanark, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does The Attachment Company make money?
One revenue line is on record: hydraulic Attachment Sales.
Who are The Attachment Company's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Groundtec, KDM Hire and Worsley Plant. Broad incumbents are Speedy Hire, Brandon Hire Station, Engcon and HSS Hire Group. Others are Kinshofer, Auger Torque and Simex.
Does The Attachment Company have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Attachment Company.
What industry is The Attachment Company in?
The Attachment Company's product category is Excavator Attachments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAAAM, Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers), with a secondary code of IMAHACAI, Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements). Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3530.