For many years, KAIROS Industries AG has stood for entrepreneurial foresight and strategic investments in forward-looking industrial companies with potential. With a clear “buy and build” strategy, KAIROS Industries AG is driving forward the expansion of a powerful network that makes optimum use of synergies along the entire value chain.

Integration – further development

AXENTIS System Technologies GmbH (AST GmbH)

AST Head Quarters

KAIROS Industries AG founded AXENTIS System Technologies GmbH (AST GmbH) via its associated company in summer 2025 by taking over significant parts of the business operations of the insolvent ALFING Sondermaschinen Group (ASG).

The integration of the core competencies of the former ALFING KESSLER Sondermaschinenbau (ASG), ALFING MONTAGETECHNIK (AMT) and MAUSER Sondermaschinen Oberndorf (MSO) forms the foundation of this new high-performance unit.

AST GmbH takes over around 50 highly qualified employees from the former ASG companies and pools this expertise at a new location.

These experts bring decades of experience and expertise in the following areas:

  • Planning and production support
  • Engineering and production of machining centers for connecting rod machining
  • Breaking, separating and assembly machines
  • Machining centers, special machines and fully automated production lines Powertrain

Together with an experienced service team, AST GmbH ensures that the usual standards and excellent support for ASG’s existing national and international customer base as well as new customers are not only maintained, but further optimized.

Synergies and marketing

Valuable synergy effects can be achieved through strategic integration into the KAIROS Industries AG network. This includes:

  • Access to comprehensive sales structures via VRADES Systems & Technologies GmbH
  • An expanded product and service portfolio through cooperation with the existing KAIROS Industries AG holdings.

The combination of innovative mechanical engineering technology and the expertise of AST GmbH enables an exceptional and target-oriented market positioning based on quality, reliability and service.

Future-oriented focus

The founding of AXENTIS System Technologies GmbH is an important step in the implementation of KAIROS Industries AG’s entrepreneurial vision. The aim is to be a leading provider of highly specialized machine solutions in the long term and at the same time to drive forward value-adding innovations for the benefit of customers.

With a strong foundation of experience, innovative technology and strategic partnerships based on its position as world market leader in connecting rod technology, AXENTIS System Technologies GmbH offers its customers customized solutions for demanding production tasks and positions itself as a trustworthy partner in the industry to meet future challenges.

History

2025

  • The current portfolio includes rotary transfer machines, machining centers and fracture cutting systems. A major focus is on machines for connecting rod machining.
  • 2024:
    Foundation of Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen GmbH. Today’s portfolio includes rotary transfer machines, machining centers and fracture cutting systems. A major focus is on machines for connecting rod machining.

2018

  • The Alfing Sondermaschinen Group generates a turnover of around 100 million euros with almost 500 employees.
  • 2018:
    The Alfing Sondermaschinen Group generates a turnover of around 100 million euros with just under 500 employees.

2009

  • A sales and service branch is established in China.
  • 2009:
    A sales and service subsidiary is founded in China.

1992

  • Alfing is represented by a sales and service branch in the USA.
  • 1992:
    Alfing is represented by a sales and service branch in the USA.

1981

  • Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH (AMT) commences operations. It is active in the fields of screwdriving technology, assembly machines and automation.
  • 1981:
    Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH (AMT) commences operations. It is active in the fields of screwdriving technology, assembly machines and automation.

1938

  • Kessler Sondermaschinen GmbH (AKS) was founded. Today’s portfolio includes rotary transfer machines, machining centers and break-out systems. Machines for connecting rod machining are a key focus.
  • 1938:
    Kessler Sondermaschinen GmbH (AKS) founded. Today’s portfolio includes rotary transfer machines, machining centers and break-out systems. Machines for connecting rod machining are a key focus.