Achenbach Buschhuetten GmbH & Co. KG, a supplier of aluminum, copper, and non-ferrous rolling mills headquartered in Kreuztal, Germany, is taking the next step in the continued growth and evolution of its North American presence with the establishment of Achenbach Rolling Technology LLC. This wholly owned U.S. subsidiary assumes full and direct responsibility for all Achenbach operations in the U.S., effective immediately.
Evolving a Decade Long Partnership
Since 2016, Achenbach has served its U.S. customers through the Achenbach-SES joint venture — a successful collaboration with Steel Equipment Specialists (SES), a renowned Ohio-based provider of engineered solutions and services for the metals industry. Together, the two companies have delivered world-class rolling mill technology, spare parts supply, and comprehensive service solutions to customers across the U.S.
“We look back on this joint venture with great pride and sincere gratitude,” noted Achenbach. “The partnership with SES has been instrumental in building Achenbach’s strong market position in North America and has laid the foundation for the growth we are now building upon. The success of the Achenbach-SES collaboration is a testament to the shared values, mutual respect, and complementary strengths that both companies brought to the table.”
By mutual agreement, Achenbach and SES have decided to formally conclude the joint venture. As part of their shared vision for the future, this decision reflects the natural evolution of both companies as they continue to grow and sharpen their respective market focus.
Achenbach and SES remain committed to a close and cooperative relationship going forward. Both companies will continue to explore opportunities for collaboration wherever it serves the interests of their customers and the broader metals industry.
Integrated Rolling Technology Portfolio
With the establishment of Achenbach Rolling Technology LLC, customers across North America now have direct access to the full breadth of Achenbach’s industry-leading product portfolio, backed by the complete engineering depth and global experience of the Achenbach group. This includes:
- OPTIMILL® Rolling Mills — World-renowned hot rolling mills, strip rolling mills, thin strip rolling mills, and foil rolling mills for the production of premium flat-rolled products in aluminum, copper, and other non-ferrous metals — delivering maximum strip quality at the highest rolling speeds and widths.
- OPTIFOIL® Foil Slitting Machines — High-performance machines for doubling, separating, and slitting even the thinnest foils made from non-ferrous metals and converting materials — recognized worldwide for first-class precision and reliability.
- OPTIPURE® Process Technology — Comprehensive rolling oil management and environmental systems, including rolling oil filtration, rolling oil regeneration, rolling oil control, and exhaust air purification with rolling oil recovery — optimized for both ecological and economic efficiency.
- OPTILINK® Digital Solutions — Achenbach’s cloud-based digital platform for machine-overarching networking of all production stages — enabling OEE analysis, condition monitoring, energy monitoring, spare parts identification, automated reporting, and data-driven operational insights across individual machines, complete plants, or entire enterprises
- LCS Life Cycle Support — Achenbach’s dedicated service and support concept for the entire equipment lifecycle — encompassing modernization and retrofitting of existing plants (including third-party equipment), systematic maintenance programs, spare parts supply, and performance optimization to ensure sustained productivity over decades of operation
This integrated portfolio — from rolling and slitting to process technology, digitalization, and lifecycle service — reflects Achenbach’s unique position as a true systems partner, offering technology and support from a single source.
SES will continue to serve the metals industry with its outstanding capabilities in custom-engineered material handling equipment, industrial automation and system integration, electrical engineering, and comprehensive aftermarket services (including equipment redesign, rebuild, and reverse engineering).
“We want to assure you that this transition will be entirely seamless,” explained Achenbach. “All existing orders, ongoing projects, and service agreements remain fully valid and will be honored in their entirety by Achenbach Rolling Technology LLC. There is no action required on your part. You can continue to expect the same commitment to quality, reliability, and engineering excellence — now delivered directly through Achenbach’s own U.S. subsidiary.”