What MOCOM does

MOCOM Compounds GmbH & Co. KG is a Hamburg-headquartered compounder of high-performance thermoplastic polymers operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Otto Krahn Group, a Hanseatic family enterprise. The company customizes compounds based on a wide polymer base (PA6, PA66, PP, PS, ABS, PC, PC+ABS, SAN, PBT, POM, PE and others) with specialized thermal, mechanical, and color characteristics, organized under six proprietary brands: Alcom (specialty compounds for lighting, thermal conductivity, and wear protection), Altech (technical compounds with ECO sustainable variants), Alfater XL (thermoplastic vulcanized elastomers, including an ECO recycled-PP version claiming ~40% CO2 savings), Tedur (high-performance PPS compounds rated up to 260°C heat deflection), Wic (recycled-carbon-fiber compounds for lightweight construction), and Cellidor (bio-based cellulose ester compounds). With 155 kt/year of installed capacity across 44 compounding lines at four production sites in Germany (Hamburg, Zülpich, Gardelegen), the USA (Duncan, South Carolina), and China (Changshu), the company offers 4,000+ products and processes approximately 650 custom development inquiries per year.

MOCOM serves plastics-processing manufacturers across automotive (engine components, lightweight construction, lighting, interior surfaces) and electrical & electronics (lighting technology, fuel cell plastics, battery storage, appliances) as its primary segments, with secondary exposure to industrial, transportation, home & garden, sports & leisure, and medical (via Alcom MED) applications. Revenue is generated through direct B2B enterprise sales, quote-based custom pricing, and product development services, with technical sales teams organized by market segment and supported by a Technical Service Center. The company employs approximately 700-800 people worldwide, with ~25% of capacity dedicated to sustainable/recycled offerings, a dedicated recycling subsidiary (MOCOM Recycling GmbH) for closed-loop feedstock, and ISO 14001/45001 plus IATF 16949 and Operation Clean Sweep Europe certifications supporting its qualification into regulated customer programs.

Name

MOCOM

Legal name

MOCOM Compounds GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://mocom.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MOCOM is a Hamburg-headquartered compounder of customized thermoplastic polymer compounds, serving plastics-processing manufacturers in automotive, electrical & electronics, industrial, and medical sectors across three continents with 155 kt/year of production capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polymer Compounding (Specialty Plastics Manufacturing)

NAICS

Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & High-Performance Thermoplastics Resin Manufacturing (PA, POM, PC, PBT, PEEK, PPS) (IMANAAAB)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic compounding
• Polymer compounds
• Customized material solutions
• Recycled plastics
• Lightweight construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Compound Sales: Direct sale of high-performance thermoplastic compounds and customized polymer solutions to manufacturers in automotive, electrical/electronics, industrial, and other sectors. Products sold under ALCOM, ALTECH, ALFATER XL, TEDUR, WIC, and CELLIDOR brands. Pricing typically quote-based for B2B customers.
2. Customized Compound Development: Product development services responding to individual customer requirements. Approximately 650 product development inquiries per year processed.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MOCOM is a leading compounder of thermoplastic polymers that develops and manufactures high-performance customized polymer compounds (under brands such as Alcom, Altech, Alfater XL, Tedur, Wic, and Cellidor) for plastics-processing manufacturers. The company operates 4 production sites with 155 kt/year total capacity across 44 compounding lines, processing polymers such as PA6, PA66, PP, PS, ABS, PC, SAN, PBT, POM, and PE into specialized compounds for automotive, electrical/electronics, industrial, healthcare, and other sectors. It also provides custom product development services, processing approximately 650 customer-specific development inquiries per year.

Product overview

MOCOM is a thermoplastic compounds manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of high-performance polymer materials. The core product brands include Alcom® (specialty compounds for lighting and optical applications with sub-brands for light blocking, diffusion, guiding, and thermal conductivity), Altech® (technical compounds based on PA6, PA66, PP, PS, ABS, PC and other polymers with standard and ECO sustainable variants), Alfater XL® (thermoplastic vulcanized elastomers with standard and recycled ECO versions), Tedur® (high-performance PPS compounds for extreme thermal applications), Wic (sustainable carbon fiber-reinforced compounds for lightweight construction), and Cellidor® (bio-based cellulose ester compounds). With a total capacity of 155 kt/year across 44 compounding lines at 4 production sites, the company serves automotive, electrical/electronics, home & garden, sports & leisure, industrial, transportation, and healthcare markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alcom®: Special compounds with outstanding properties for applications previously requiring metal components, painting processes, and complex designs. Includes sub-brands: Alcom® LB (Light Blocking), Alcom® LD (Light Diffusion), Alcom® LDDC (Light Diffusion Deep Color), Alcom® LG (Light Guiding), Alcom® LIR (Light Infrared), Alcom® TC (Thermally Conductive), Alcom® WP (Wear Protect), and Alcom® MED for medical applications.
• Altech®
• Alfater XL®
• Tedur®
• Wic
• Cellidor®

Products and services

• Alcom Specialty compounds with outstanding properties for applications requiring light management, thermal conductivity, and wear protection. Replaces conventional plastics, metals, and entire production processes. Includes sub-variants for light blocking, light diffusion, light guiding, infrared, thermal conductivity, and wear protection, as well as a medical-grade MED variant. Used by plastics processors in automotive, electronics, lighting, and industrial applications.
• Altech Technical compounds based on PA6, PA66, PP, PS, ABS, PC, PC+ABS, SAN, PBT, POM, and PE with special thermal, mechanical, and color characteristics. Customized compound solutions developed to fit individual application requirements. Includes ECO sustainable variants with recycled content and NXT PP next-generation polypropylene. Used by plastics processors across multiple industries.
• Alfater XL Thermoplastic vulcanized elastomers (TPV) combining elastomer properties with thermoplastic workability. Suitable for blow mold, extrusion, and injection mold applications. Extremely resistant to external influences and recyclable. Includes an ECO variant made from recycled PP achieving approximately 40% CO2 savings. Used by manufacturers in automotive, industrial, and consumer goods applications.
• Tedur PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) compounds with outstanding thermal, mechanical, physical, and electrical properties combined with excellent flame and chemical resistance. Suitable as substitute for metals, light metal alloys, thermosetting plastics, and ceramics. Features heat deflection temperatures up to 260°C and continuous operating temperatures up to 240°C. Used in demanding automotive, electrical, and industrial applications.
• Wic High-performance compounds based on recycled carbon fibers combining low weight with high stiffness and strength. Ideal for sustainable lightweight construction applications in automotive, sports & leisure, and industrial sectors. Features closed material cycles and reduced CO2 emissions. Used by manufacturers seeking weight reduction with structural performance.
• Cellidor Bio-based plastic based on cellulose from sustainable natural raw materials. Established in the market for decades with a unique combination of properties including excellent transparency, brilliant color depth, high surface quality through self-healing effect, high impact strength, and UV/weather stabilization options. Used in consumer goods, optical, and specialty applications.
• Customized Compound Development Bespoke product development service responding to individual customer requirements, processing approximately 650 inquiries per year. Customers collaborate with MOCOM's technical and R&D teams at facilities in Germany, USA, and China to develop compounds tailored to specific application, regulatory, and performance needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near-to-prime recycled materials achieve approximately 40% CO2 savings compared to virgin materials (Alfater XL ECO)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EKO-Punkt Transportverpackungen GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024System operator for packaging take-back obligations under the German Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz). MOCOM fulfills legal compliance for transport packaging recycling through this partnership.
• Otto Krahn GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and Hanseatic family enterprise that MOCOM is part of. Otto Krahn Group includes ALBIS, KRAHN Chemie, KRAHN Ceramics, and Otto Krahn New Business subsidiaries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Radici Group (High Performance Polymers): Radici Group High Performance Polymers is an Italian compounder of engineering thermoplastics (PA, POM, PBT, PPS) serving automotive, electrical, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to MOCOM in custom compounding, product portfolio, and European OEM customer base.
• RTP Company: RTP Company is a US-headquartered custom compounder of engineered thermoplastics with a broad specialty portfolio serving automotive, electrical, and industrial markets. It is one of the closest direct analogues to MOCOM in custom compound development and global manufacturing footprint.
• Lehmann&Voss&Co. Lehmann&Voss&Co. is a Hamburg-based, family-owned specialty compounder of engineering thermoplastics under the LUVOCOM brand. It is a direct analogue to MOCOM in custom compounding, German family ownership, and industrial/E&E customer base.
• Ensinger Group: Ensinger is a German family-owned processor and compounder of engineering and high-performance plastics serving mechanical engineering, medical, and automotive markets. Comparable to MOCOM in geography, family-ownership profile, and specialty compound focus.
• Avient Corporation: Avient (formerly PolyOne) is a global specialty polymer formulator and compounder with a Specialty Engineered Materials segment covering custom thermoplastic compounds for transportation, electronics, and industrial uses. Direct overlap with MOCOM in custom compounds and global customer base.
• Kingfa Sci & Tech: Kingfa is a leading Chinese producer of modified and engineered plastics with global operations, competing head-to-head with MOCOM in automotive and E&E applications, particularly in Asia and at cost-sensitive OEM tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Celanese Corporation (Engineered Materials): Celanese operates a large engineered polymers and compounding business built on acetyl and engineered materials chains. It competes with MOCOM in specialty compounds for automotive and electronics but as a much larger, integrated incumbent.
• BASF (Performance Materials): BASF's Performance Materials division is one of the world's largest producers of engineering plastics and compounded polyamides, polyesters, and polyurethanes. It overlaps with MOCOM in PA/PBT/POM compounds but competes from a much larger, fully integrated resin-and-compound footprint.
• Asahi Kasei (Performance Polymers): Asahi Kasei's Performance Polymers division produces engineering plastics and custom compounds used in automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. Comparable to MOCOM in technical depth and target verticals, but operating at significantly larger scale across Asia and globally.
• SABIC (Specialties): SABIC's Specialties business produces high-performance engineering thermoplastics and compounds under brands such as LNP. It competes with MOCOM in automotive, electrical, and healthcare specialty compounds as a global, integrated incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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