Agtos, founded in 2001 in Emsdetten, Germany, is a specialist in the design and manufacture of wheel blast machines. The previous shareholders have decided to sell their shares to Sintokogio LTD, based in Nagoya, Japan. The purchase was completed by the Winoa SA group of companies, which also belongs to Sintokogio and is headquartered in France.
Name change to Sinto Agtos
The "Agtos Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH" was renamed "Sinto Agtos GmbH" to emphasize the company's new affiliation to the Sintokogio Group. Sinto Agtos has around 160 employees at its Polish plant and at its headquarters in Emsdetten. Its customers are companies of all sizes, particularly from the automotive and automotive supply industry, the fastening industry and mechanical engineering, as well as foundries, forges and steel traders.
Sintokogio with 70 subsidiaries
Sintokogio LTD. is a leading global manufacturer of foundry equipment with over 70 subsidiaries worldwide. The company supplies customers from various industrial sectors with solutions for surface treatment, environmental protection, material handling, mechatronics and consumables, among other things. With this acquisition, the Japanese group aims to further strengthen its surface treatment division in Europe.
Locations to be retained
The starting point for Sinto Agtos' future strategy is the continuation and expansion of its current activities. The management expects further growth at both sites. The portfolio and service activities in the Sintokogio Group network will be expanded for customers.