KraussMaffei

What KraussMaffei does

KraussMaffei Group GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of machinery and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber, headquartered in Parsdorf (Vaterstetten) near Munich and operating for over 188 years. The company is owned by Chinese state-owned conglomerate Sinochem Holdings Co., Ltd. and employs approximately 4,700 people worldwide across four core divisions: Injection Molding Machinery (IMM), Reaction Process Machinery (RPM), Extrusion Technology (EXT), and Additive Manufacturing (AM). Its machine portfolio spans all-electric and hydraulic injection molding presses with clamping forces from 500 to 60,000 kN (PX, CX, GX, MX, powerMolding, precisionMolding lines), co-rotating twin-screw extruders (ZE BluePower, ZE Petrochemical), single-screw extruders (KE/KME), metering and mold-carrier systems for polyurethane processing (RimStar, Comet, Puromat), Trimming Technology (TrimStar), and large-format 3D printing (powerPrint). Differentiated process technologies — CFP (patented chopped-glass-fiber screw), ColorForm (in-mold painting), HP-RTM (high-pressure resin transfer molding for CFRP), FiberForm, CellForm, IMC and DCIM compounding, LGF, and APCplus adaptive process control — address lightweighting, surface finish, recycling throughput, and shot-weight consistency, with documented outcomes such as up to 46% material cost savings on CFP and cycle times under 10 minutes on HP-RTM.

KraussMaffei generates revenue primarily through capital-equipment sales across automotive (the largest segment, encompassing interior, exterior, powertrain, and battery encapsulation use cases), medical technology, white-goods and insulation, infrastructure and construction, civil engineering, circular economy/recycling, consumer goods, and electrical/electronics customers. Secondary revenue streams include services and after-sales (helpline, spare parts, retrofit and upgrades, repair, relocations), subscription and licensing revenue from digital solutions (socialProduction cloud platform, smartMachine, smartControl MC6, smartConnect), and an online KraussMaffei Marketplace for new and used machinery, with a PioneersClub customer portal serving the installed base. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by regional agents (notably SAXE Group in Scandinavia), with global presence evidenced by trade-show participation at Fakuma 2026, IEC & ITEC 2026 (Louisville), Plastimagen (Mexico City), and the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.

Named enterprise customers include Yanfeng (door-interior trim automation at KraussMaffei Viersen), MGS (medical device manufacturing), Wirthwein SE (CFP co-development partner), Rehau Automotive (ColorForm fascia production), Weber Fibertech (carbon-fiber frames with water injection), and Oldroyd (tunnel-membrane spacers from recycled fishing nets, 90% Scandinavian market share). The company holds one registered patent on the CFP screw design and won the 1st-place AVK Innovationspreis 2023 for CFP in the Processes and Procedures category. Leadership sits under Chairman of the Management Board Xiaoxu Li and Managing Director Michael Hofmann, with supervisory oversight by Chi Zhang; a notable 2026 management transition saw Dirk Musser succeed Jörg Stech as Managing Director of KraussMaffei Technologies effective April 1, 2026.

Name

KraussMaffei

Legal name

KraussMaffei Group GmbH

Website

https://kraussmaffei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

KraussMaffei Group GmbH, headquartered near Munich and owned by Sinochem Holdings, is a 188-year-old German manufacturer of plastics and rubber production machinery spanning injection molding, reaction process machinery, extrusion, and additive manufacturing, serving primarily automotive OEMs and tier suppliers alongside medical, white-goods, and recycling customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics and Rubber Production Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Injection molding machinery
• Plastics processing equipment
• Reaction process machinery
• Extrusion technology
• Additive manufacturing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment - Injection Molding Machines: Sale of injection molding machines including all-electric, hydraulic series and automation solutions. Machine series include PX, CX, GX, MX, and powerMolding lines with clamping forces ranging from 500 to 60,000 kN.
2. Capital Equipment - Extrusion Technology: Sale of extrusion machinery including single-screw and twin-screw extruders, shaping tools and heads, and complete extrusion lines for compounding, flat extrusion, profile extrusion, pipe extrusion, recycling and foam extrusion applications.
3. Capital Equipment - Reaction Process Machinery: Sale of reaction process machinery including dosing machines, mold carriers, mixing heads, molds, and peripheral equipment for polyurethane processing and composite manufacturing.
4. Services and After-Sales: Comprehensive service offerings including helpline, training, spare parts, retrofit & upgrades, repair & maintenance, and machine relocations.
5. Digital Solutions: Software solutions including socialProduction cloud platform, smartMachine, smartControl MC6, and smartConnect for Industry 4.0 integration, monitoring, and optimization.
6. Additive Manufacturing: Sale of additive manufacturing systems including powerPrint Plus, powerPrint Flex, and printCore products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KraussMaffei manufactures and supplies industrial machinery for plastics and rubber production. Its offering includes injection molding machines, reaction process machinery (RIM/RRIM/HP-RTM), extrusion technology, additive manufacturing systems, automation, and digital Industry 4.0 solutions. The company also delivers engineering services, after-sales support, and spare parts to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

KraussMaffei is a global manufacturer of machinery and systems for plastics and rubber production with a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main divisions: Injection Molding Machinery (imm), Reaction Process Machinery (RPM), Extrusion Technology (EXT), and Additive Manufacturing (AM). The core offering includes injection molding machines across multiple series (PX, CX, GX, MX, powerMolding, precisionMolding) ranging from 500 to 60,000 kN clamping forces, complemented by automation solutions (LRXplus robots, industrial robots, sprue pickers). Process technologies span multi-component molding (Multinject, SpinForm), surface technologies (ColorForm, SkinForm, IML), fiber reinforcement (CFP, FiberForm, LGF), and foaming (CellForm). Digital solutions include the socialProduction cloud platform with productionMonitor/processSupport/liveCare modules, smartMachine with APCplus/dataXplorer/smartOperation, smartControl MC6 with operator assistants, and smartConnect for machine connectivity. Reaction process machinery includes metering machines (RimStar, Puromat, Comet), mold carriers, mixing heads, and trimming technology (TrimStar). Extrusion technology covers twin-screw (ZE BluePower, ZE Petrochemical) and single-screw extruders, shaping tools, and underwater pelletizers. Additive manufacturing includes powerPrint 3D printing systems. The company employs approximately 4,700 people worldwide and is headquartered in Parsdorf, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Injection Molding Machines Industrial injection molding equipment for producing plastic components in automotive, packaging, medical, and consumer goods applications, available in hydraulic, electric, and hybrid configurations across various clamping force ranges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 46% material cost savings using CFP technology compared to continuous fiber applications
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BlueAlpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership with Dutch chemical recycling technology company BlueAlp announced at Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. KraussMaffei supplies its ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders for installation at BlueAlp's facilities in Italy and Belgium. The equipment is designed for demanding recycling applications featuring high energy efficiency and reliable material processing under extreme temperatures and pressures. The partnership aims to accelerate scaling up of BlueAlp's chemical recycling technology and more efficiently return plastic scrap to the recycling loop.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ENGEL Austria: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of injection molding machines, robots, and integrated automation. Directly comparable to KraussMaffei across the full IMM portfolio (hydraulic, hybrid, all-electric) with comparable clamping-force range and similar Industry 4.0 offering (inject 4.0).
• Arburg: German family-owned manufacturer of injection molding machines, additive manufacturing (Freeformer), and turnkey systems. Direct competitor across all-electric IMM (Allrounder), with strong installed base in medical and packaging - mirroring KM's key verticals.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries producing all-electric and hybrid injection molding machines. Particularly strong in Asian and European automotive and electronics IMM markets, competing head-to-head with KM's PX, GX, and MX series.
• Haitian International: China-based, world's largest volume manufacturer of injection molding machines (Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Zhafir series). Competes with KM particularly in commodity and emerging-market automotive IMM, where price competition is most intense.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian/German manufacturer of injection molding machines plus the Wittmann group's extensive automation and auxiliary equipment portfolio. Direct peer in IMM plus a particularly strong automation offering that overlaps with KM's Viersen automation business.
• Coperion: Germany-based (Hillenbrand subsidiary) manufacturer of compounding and extrusion systems, including twin-screw extruders. Direct competitor to KraussMaffei Extrusion's ZE BluePower line in compounding, recycling, and petrochemical applications.
• Reifenhäuser: German family-owned manufacturer of extrusion lines for film, sheet, and nonwoven production. Direct peer to KM Extrusion in flat/profile extrusion, with strong recycling technology overlap via Reifenhäuser Reicofil.
• Cannon (Cannon Group): Italian manufacturer of reaction process machinery (polyurethane processing), dosing equipment, and industrial automation. Most direct peer to KM's Reaction Process Machinery (RimStar, mold carriers, cabinet lines) for white goods insulation and automotive interior foaming.

Broad incumbents

• Milacron: US-based broad-line plastics processing technology supplier spanning IMM, extrusion, and hot runners. Comparable in serving multiple end markets and offering both machinery and aftermarket, though more US-centric in distribution.
• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Canadian-based manufacturer of injection molding equipment, hot runners, and molds with strong focus on beverage packaging, closures, and PET preforms. Comparable business model in machinery + services + hot runners, though narrower in end-market focus than KM.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/km_gmbh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/kraussmaffeiplastics
• Facebookfacebook.com/kraussmaffei
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krauss-maffei

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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