What Amconex Group does

Amconex Group is a privately-held parent organization that consolidates two specialist motor control companies, Benshaw Inc. (NEMA-standard solutions, founded 1983, headquartered in Pittsburgh) and AuCom (IEC-standard solutions, founded 1978, with operations across Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific), under a unified global platform. The group designs and manufactures soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers, switchgear, integrated panels, standalone panels, skidded or containerized enclosures, and custom-engineered components for low and medium voltage industrial applications, and supports customers through global commissioning, 24/7 technical hotlines, and recurring maintenance plans.

The group serves 16 industrial verticals, including mining, oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, food and beverage, automotive, marine, data centers, and HVAC, with named enterprise customers such as BHP, Gazprom, CNPC, Johnson Controls, Carrier, ANDRITZ, PAN PAC, and Tabreed. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, particularly in North America via Benshaw, with a global distributor network via AuCom that reaches customers in more than 150 countries, alongside OEM co-design partnerships and engagement with EPC firms, engineering consultants, and switchboard builders.

Amconex operates from 8 locations worldwide with approximately 450 employees and was formally introduced as the global parent brand in February 2026, having combined Benshaw and AuCom since 2019. The company is exploring AI-driven optimization for its installed base, particularly in data center cooling and manufacturing and supply chain operations, signaled by a recently posted Director of AI role based in Pittsburgh.

Name

Amconex Group

Legal name

Amconex Group

Website

https://amconex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amconex Group is the private parent of Benshaw and AuCom, providing engineered motor control and automation hardware (soft starters, VFDs, motor control centers, panels) to industrial customers across 16 verticals, including mining, oil and gas, and data centers, in 150+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Motor Control Systems

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motor Control Centers & Motor Protection (Overload Relays, Protection, Monitoring) (IMAGACAI), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Industrial motor control
• Variable frequency drives
• Soft starter solutions
• Motor control centers
• Low voltage switchgear

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motor Control Hardware Sales: Sale of motor control products including soft starters, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, switchgear, and integrated/standalone panels. Solutions are custom-engineered and housed in purpose-built enclosures for specific client applications.
2. Engineering and Commissioning Services: Commissioning and ongoing service support provided globally through the company's team of specialists, ensuring reliability, performance, and long-term operation support.
3. Preventive Maintenance Plans: Maintenance plans offered to customers for ongoing support and reliability of motor control systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amconex Group designs, manufactures, and services industrial motor control and power distribution equipment through its operating companies Benshaw (NEMA focus) and AuCom (IEC focus). Its portfolio includes soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers, switchgear, integrated and standalone panels, skidded/containerized solutions, and custom components — sold to industrial operators, EPCs, OEMs, and panel builders across mining, oil & gas, water/wastewater, data centers, and other heavy-industrial sectors.

Product overview

Amconex Group is a growing group of specialist companies focused on helping industrial clients optimize machine performance through integrated technology stack solutions. The portfolio consists of two primary sub-brands: Benshaw (NEMA-based solutions, founded 1983, Pittsburgh-based) and AuCom (IEC-based solutions, founded 1978). These are supported by a range of motor control products including Motor Starters (full voltage, reduced voltage, electronic soft starters), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control & Distribution Panels, Switchgear & Control Products, Integrated Panels (for OEM machinery mounting), Standalone Panels, Skids/Containers, and Custom Components. Solutions are housed in purpose-built enclosures designed to meet specific client and application requirements. The company serves 16 industries including automotive, building services, food & beverage, data centers, mining, oil & gas, and water/wastewater, operating 8 locations worldwide with 450 employees and 90 years of combined experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soft Starters (Motor Starters) Low and medium voltage soft starters for AC motors, sold to industrial end users, EPCs, OEMs, and panel builders across heavy industrial sectors. Includes NEMA-aligned offerings (Benshaw Standard Duty and Severe Duty) and IEC-aligned offerings (AuCom) for global industrial customers.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Variable frequency drives for motor speed control and energy management, sold to industrial operators, OEMs, and EPCs in mining, oil & gas, water/wastewater, data centers, and other motor-driven applications.
• Motor Control & Distribution Panels Industrial motor control and power distribution panels combining soft starters, VFDs, and switchgear into assembled solutions for industrial end users and panel builders.
• Switchgear & Power Distribution Products Low voltage switchgear and power distribution products for industrial motor control and protection applications, sold to industrial operators, EPCs, and panel integrators.
• Integrated Panels (for OEMs) Application-specific integrated motor control panels designed for embedding into OEM machinery and process equipment, sold to mechanical and electrical OEMs.
• Standalone Panels Standalone motor control panels for industrial customers requiring pre-assembled, application-specific motor control and protection packages.
• Skids and Containerized Motor Control Solutions Pre-assembled skidded and containerized motor control packages for industrial projects, enabling drop-in installation in remote or hazardous industrial sites.
• Custom Engineered Components Custom-engineered motor control components and sub-systems designed for specific industrial applications and OEM integration requirements.
• Engineering, Commissioning and Field Services Field engineering, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle support services for industrial motor control equipment, including 24/7 global support, sold to industrial operators and EPCs.
• Maintenance Plans and Lifecycle Support Multi-year maintenance plans and lifecycle support services for installed motor control and power distribution equipment, sold to industrial operators as ongoing service contracts.

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABB: ABB is the global leader in low- and medium-voltage drives (ACH/VFDs) and motor control centers, directly competing with Amconex's Benshaw and AuCom product lines across nearly every industrial vertical Amconex serves.
• Siemens: Siemens offers SIMATIC and SINAMICS drives plus motor control and switchgear portfolios that compete head-on with Amconex's VFDs, soft starters, and integrated panels, particularly in IEC markets served by AuCom.
• Eaton: Eaton produces Freedom, IT., and FlashGard motor control centers plus drives and soft starters, making it a primary NEMA-aligned competitor to Benshaw in North American industrial markets.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider's Altivar VFDs, TeSys motor starters, and Motorpact motor control centers directly overlap with Amconex's product portfolio across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell's Allen-Bradley drives, motor controls, and CENTERLINE motor control centers compete with Amconex for industrial OEM and end-user accounts across discrete and process industries.
• Yaskawa Electric: Yaskawa's low-voltage AC drives (GA700, P1000) and industrial motor control products overlap with Amconex's VFD business, particularly with OEMs and HVAC/fan/pump applications.
• Danfoss (Vacon): Danfoss Drives (formerly Vacon) is a leading VFD manufacturer with deep industrial and HVAC presence, directly competing with AuCom's IEC-based variable frequency drive offerings.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric's FR series of inverters and motor control products compete with both Benshaw and AuCom in industrial automation markets, including HVAC, data centers, and OEM integrations.
• WEG: WEG manufactures motors, VFDs (CFW line), soft starters, and motor control panels, closely mirroring Amconex's Benshaw+AuCom portfolio from low voltage through integrated panels.

Emerging players

• Franklin Electric: Franklin Electric builds motor protection, drives, and controls for water/wastewater and industrial pumping — an end market Amconex also serves, making it a partial competitor in selected use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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