Arburg

What Arburg does

Arburg GmbH + Co KG is a German family-owned manufacturer of injection moulding machines for plastics processing, headquartered in Loßburg in the Black Forest and operating globally through approximately 37 organizations and trading partners in roughly 100 countries. Founded in 1923 by Arthur Hehl and now in its third generation of Hehl family ownership, the company built its identity on the ALLROUNDER modular machine platform introduced in 1961, which features a pivoting clamping unit and interchangeable injection units configurable in hydraulic, hybrid, electric, cube, and vertical variants with clamping forces from 500 to 2,000+ kN.

The company generates revenue primarily through capital equipment sales of injection moulding machines and integrated robotic systems (MULTILIFT), supplemented by turnkey production cell projects, the GESTICA control system and digital products (arburgXworld portal, ALS host computer/MES, SCADA ATCM, remote service ARS), spare parts and field service, and training/consulting services. Vertically integrated drive technology is supplied internally through AMKmotion (acquired 2021). Pricing is quote-based and configuration-driven rather than list-published, consistent with engineered industrial machinery sold via direct enterprise field sales.

Arburg serves six primary vertical segments - mobility, packaging, electronics, medical, construction and equipment engineering, and leisure - with the first four representing core end markets. Its ~3,400-person global workforce supports centralized R&D and manufacturing in Germany alongside regional subsidiaries (including Poland, France, US, China) and two domestic ARBURG Technology Centers (ATC) in Rednitzhembach and Radevormwald. Recent strategic activity includes the launch of the ALLROUNDER TREND all-electric platform at K 2025, withdrawal from the Freeformer 3D printing business in 2025, and appointment of Dr. Volker Nilles as CEO effective January 12, 2026.

Name

Arburg

Legal name

ARBURG GmbH + Co KG

Website

https://arburg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arburg is a German family-owned manufacturer of modular ALLROUNDER injection moulding machines serving mobility, packaging, electronics, and medical OEMs globally through direct sales in approximately 100 countries, with integrated robotic systems, GESTICA controllers, and turnkey production cell services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Injection Moulding Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Injection moulding machines
• Plastics processing equipment
• Industrial automation systems
• Turnkey production cells
• Manufacturing execution systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Loßburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection moulding machines: Sale of hydraulic, hybrid, and electric ALLROUNDER injection moulding machines with various clamping forces and configurations. Machines are sold directly and through channel partners globally.
2. Robotic systems and automation: Multi-axis robots, linear robotic systems, and pickers for injection moulding automation, sold as standalone products or as part of turnkey solutions.
3. Turnkey projects: Complete automated production cells combining injection moulding machines, robotic systems, and peripherals from partner companies. Customized solutions developed from concept to finished project.
4. Digital products and software: Control systems, customer portal (arburgXworld), host computer system (ALS), SCADA system (ATCM), and remote service (ARS). May include subscription or licensing components.
5. Spare parts and service: Genuine spare parts supply and comprehensive customer support services including maintenance, training, and technical consulting.
6. Training and consulting services: Training courses, applications technology consulting, production efficiency consulting, and sustainability consulting services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arburg manufactures modular ALLROUNDER injection moulding machines (hydraulic, hybrid, electric, cube, and vertical configurations) along with robotic systems, GESTICA control systems, the arburgXworld customer portal, the ALS host computer system (MES), and turnkey automated production cells for plastics processing across industries such as mobility, packaging, electronics, medical, and consumer goods.

Product overview

ARBURG offers a comprehensive portfolio of injection moulding solutions centered on its ALLROUNDER brand of machines, available in hydraulic, hybrid, electric, cube, and vertical configurations. The product ecosystem includes robotic systems for automation, turnkey production cells combining machines with peripherals, and the GESTICA control system with smart assistant functions. ARBURG's digital offering is anchored by the arburgXworld customer portal and the ALS host computer system (manufacturing execution system), enabling customers to achieve smart production with monitoring, optimization, and digital services. The company also supports sustainability through its arburgGREENworld program, addressing recyclate processing and resource efficiency. Industries served include mobility, packaging, electronics, medical, construction and equipment engineering, and leisure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALLROUNDER: The flagship product line of injection moulding machines, available in hydraulic, hybrid, and electric configurations. The ALLROUNDER brand represents ARBURG's core injection moulding technology with modular design principles.
• arburgXworld
• arburgGREENworld
• GESTICA
• ALS

Products and services

• ALLROUNDER Injection Moulding Machines Arburg's flagship modular injection moulding machine line, available in hydraulic, hybrid, electric, cube, and vertical configurations with clamping forces from 500 to 2,000+ kN. Sold to industrial plastics processors globally for serial production of plastic parts.
• ALLROUNDER TREND Electric Machines New generation of all-electric injection moulding machines for standard applications, featuring quick setup, simple operation, energy optimization, and a four-week delivery time. Targeted at industrial plastics processors seeking efficient mass production.
• Robotic Systems Automation solutions including MULTILIFT multi-axis robots, linear robotic systems, and pickers for automated injection moulding operations. Sold to industrial manufacturers for part handling and production automation.
• Turnkey Projects Complete automated production cells combining injection moulding machines, robotic systems, and peripherals from partner manufacturers. Customized solutions developed from concept to finished project for industrial manufacturers.
• GESTICA Control System Advanced proprietary control system for ALLROUNDER machines, featuring smart assistant functions, full HD screen, pivoting control panel, and EASYslider operation. Sold with injection moulding machines for industrial plastics processors.
• arburgXworld Customer Portal Digital customer portal consolidating all Arburg digital products and services, enabling customers to manage machines, access documentation, request support, and utilize remote services.
• ARBURG Host Computer System (ALS) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) specifically designed for injection moulding operations. Enables machine networking, process monitoring, and configuration data documentation. Sold to industrial plastics processors for production management.
• SCADA System ATCM Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system for monitoring and controlling injection moulding operations across multiple machines in industrial production facilities.
• Remote Service ARS

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% CO2 emissions reduction using post-industrial recyclate with aXw Control RecyclatePilot technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Thin Wall Packaging Academy (TWPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026ARBURG officially launched a network partnership with TWPA on March 13, 2026, at the Technology Days industry event in Lossburg, Germany, aiming to promote thin-wall injection moulding through specialist training and education. The partnership allows TWPA to use ARBURG's presentation materials and practical expertise for its online training modules covering thin-wall packaging technology, injection compression moulding, and in-mould labelling. The collaboration traces its origins to K 2025, where TWPA representatives first encountered ARBURG's technology during a live demonstration of IML cup production.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Engel Holding: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of injection moulding machines (hydraulic, electric, tie-bar-less) directly competing with Arburg in automotive, packaging, medical and technical moulding. Both companies emphasize modular, automation-ready systems and serve European premium OEMs.
• KraussMaffei: German manufacturer of injection moulding machines, extrusion technology, and reaction process machinery. Directly competes with Arburg in injection moulding and offers turnkey/automation solutions with a comparable premium positioning.
• Haitian International: China-based and the world's largest injection moulding machine maker by volume, competing aggressively in standard hydraulic and electric machines. Haitian is the primary low-cost competitor pressuring premium European suppliers like Arburg.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery: Joint venture of Sumitomo Heavy Industries and Demag, manufacturing all-electric injection moulding machines. Direct competitor with strong presence in medical, packaging, and electronics applications — overlapping significantly with Arburg's key verticals.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian manufacturer of injection moulding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment. Wittmann Battenfeld's integrated machine + robot offering closely mirrors Arburg's turnkey/automation value proposition.
• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Canadian supplier of injection moulding equipment and tooling, particularly strong in beverage packaging (PET preforms), closures, and medical. Overlaps with Arburg's packaging and medical segments with comparable large-system integration capabilities.
• Milacron (now part of Hillenbrand): US-headquartered manufacturer of injection moulding machines (Ferromatik, Mold-Masters, Uniloy) serving packaging, medical and consumer durables. Direct competitor across multiple segments where Arburg is present.
• JSW Plastics Machinery (Japan Steel Works): Japanese manufacturer of large-tonnage electric and hydraulic injection moulding machines, often serving automotive and large industrial parts. Competes with Arburg's higher-clamping-force offerings.
• Nissei Plastic Industrial: Japanese specialist in electric injection moulding machines, particularly strong in medical and high-precision applications. Direct overlap with Arburg's electric-machine and medical/electronics segments.

Others

• Stäubli Robotics (moulding-cell integration): Swiss manufacturer of industrial robots and automation used alongside injection moulding machines in turnkey cells. Adjacent competitor in moulding-cell automation rather than a direct machine rival, complementing Arburg's MULTILIFT robotic offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ARBURGofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/arburgworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arburg-gmbh-co-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/arburg_rookies

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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