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- SBO AG is an Austrian precision manufacturing company specializing in the production of high-precision steel components and advanced energy equipment for the oil and gas industry and other high-performance sectors. The company operates primarily through two divisions: Precision Technology and Energy Equipment. The Precision Technology division manufactures custom components including alloy and non-magnetic steels, employing advanced technologies such as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and 3D metal printing for industries including energy, aerospace, space, semiconductors, and more. The Energy Equipment division provides high-end drilling and well-completion tools designed for drilling and completing directional and horizontal wells in the oil, gas, and geothermal sectors. SBO also offers 24/7 repair and maintenance services for its tools and equipment to ensure reliability in demanding environments. Its product portfolio includes durable, high-power motors for directional and horizontal drilling, as well as a variety of complex steel components produced with both subtractive and additive manufacturing techniques.
Founded in 1864 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, SBO AG maintains a global footprint with expanded facilities including a recent expansion in Vietnam, which enhances its global supply chain flexibility. The company remains a key supplier to the energy sector, leveraging over 160 years of expertise in precision engineering.
In the last two years, SBO AG has implemented significant strategic developments to strengthen its market position and technological capabilities. Notably, in 2025, SBO completed the acquisition of UK-based metal additive manufacturing specialist 3T Additive Manufacturing, bolstering its metal additive manufacturing capabilities and expanding its advanced manufacturing services. This acquisition is part of SBO’s broader strategy to diversify and innovate through cutting-edge metal AM technologies, including investments in Velo3D’s Sapphire systems. The company’s strategic realignment also includes efforts to optimize supply chains and maintain strong margins despite challenging market conditions. Furthermore, SBO inaugurated an expanded facility in Vietnam in 2025, aimed at reinforcing its global supply chain flexibility, which supports its operational resilience and growth ambitions.
SBO AG targets a diverse range of industrial customers with focus on energy, aerospace, space, semiconductor, and other sectors that demand the highest precision and performance from steel components and advanced manufacturing technologies. SBO is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange under the ticker SBO.VI and continuously invests in technology innovation and market expansion to maintain its competitive edge in both the Advanced Manufacturing & Services and Oilfield Equipment segments.