Hennecke
Hennecke is a Germany-based manufacturer of polyurethane processing machinery, systems, and proprietary control software, serving automotive, construction, furniture, and refrigeration manufacturers across 60+ countries through metering machines, mixheads, foam lines, and HP-RTM composite systems under the Hennecke and Hennecke-OMS brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersSankt Augustin, Germany
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hennecke does
Hennecke GmbH is a Germany-based manufacturer of machines, plants, and technologies for polyurethane (PUR) processing, headquartered in Sankt Augustin with approximately 650 employees across sites in Germany, Italy, the USA, and China. The company operates through two product brands: Hennecke Polyurethane Technology, which supplies metering machines, mixheads, slabstock and molded foam lines, HP-RTM systems for carbon fiber composite parts, spray technology (PUR-CSM), and CLEARMELT/VARYSOFT coating and variable-hardness foam lines; and Hennecke-OMS, which produces continuous and discontinuous sandwich panel and insulation board production lines and roll forming equipment for the construction sector. Proprietary control platforms FOAMWARE and FOAMATIC integrate with customer ERP and MES systems for real-time process control and production data management.
Hennecke generates revenue primarily through the sale of custom-engineered industrial capital equipment (metering machines, mixheads, complete production lines) under multi-year contract structures, complemented by an aftermarket stream of spare parts, training, repair, retrofit, and remote service bundled under the 360°SERVICE portfolio, plus TECHCENTER-based product development and customer sampling services. Pricing is quote-based on configuration and volume; the 2024 launch of the #nextgenstore online configurator introduced a direct digital sales channel for metering machines. Customers span automotive (BMW, KTM, Fehrer Automotive, Engel Austria, Huntsman), furniture, construction/sandwich panel production (Sheela Foam, ISD Solutions, Ureblock, TAKI-Group), and refrigeration manufacturers across 60+ countries, served through 15 wholly-owned subsidiaries and a network of trade and service partners.
The company is being acquired by Brückner Group, a Germany-based BOPET film line manufacturer, in a transaction announced in December 2025 and expected to close January 2026, with Hennecke's annual sales valued at more than €150 million. Hennecke was previously majority-owned by Swiss private equity firm Capvis AG. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications across its German and Italian operations and earned Great Place To Work certification in 2025.
Hennecke firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hennecke
- Legal name
- Hennecke GmbH
- Website
- https://hennecke.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Hennecke is a Germany-based manufacturer of polyurethane processing machinery, systems, and proprietary control software, serving automotive, construction, furniture, and refrigeration manufacturers across 60+ countries through metering machines, mixheads, foam lines, and HP-RTM composite systems under the Hennecke and Hennecke-OMS brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hennecke industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Polyurethane Processing Machinery
- NAICS
- Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)
- SIC
- Plastics Foam Products (3086)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAC), Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ), Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH)
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Where Hennecke is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sankt Augustin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices14 records
Markets served
Hennecke business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Machinery and Plant Sales: Sale of high-quality machines, plants and systems for polyurethane processing including metering machines, mixheads, slabstock lines, molded foam lines, HP-RTM lines, sandwich panel lines, and peripheral equipment
- 360° Service and After-Sales Support: Comprehensive service offerings including 360°TRAININGS, 360°SPARE PART SERVICE, 360°REPAIR SERVICE, 360°CONNECT remote service, 360°PREVENTIVE SERVICE, 360°RETROFIT, and 360°ENVIRONMENTAL services for sustainable production
- Spare Parts and Components: Sale of original spare parts with manufacturer warranty, available within 24 hours with E-Tracking
- TECHCENTER Services: Product development, optimization, sampling, and customer demonstrations at the company's technical center
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom industrial machinery pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Hennecke product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hennecke designs, manufactures, and supplies machines, plants, and systems for polyurethane (PUR) processing, including metering machines, mixheads, slabstock and molded foam lines, HP-RTM composite lines, and continuous sandwich panel production lines. The company combines two brands—Hennecke Polyurethane Technology and Hennecke-OMS—and supports customers through a global 360°SERVICE network, FOAMWARE/FOAMATIC control platforms, and a TECHCENTER for development and trials.
Product overview
Hennecke GROUP is a manufacturer of machines, plants and technologies for polyurethane (PUR) processing, combining two product brands: Hennecke Polyurethane Technology and Hennecke-OMS. The portfolio spans metering machines, mixheads, slabstock lines, molded foam lines, technical insulation lines, spray application (PUR-CSM), HP-RTM, CLEARMELT, VARYSOFT, and sandwich panel production systems. Control solutions include FOAMWARE (modular control platform for slabstock and molded foam) and FOAMATIC. The company offers comprehensive services through 360°SERVICE (training, spare parts, repair, preventive maintenance, retrofit, environmental solutions) and operates a TECHCENTER for demonstrations and product development. Recent product launches include IMPACT MK2 metering machine, SMARTFLEX evo comfort foam system, and the Next-Gen Metering Configurator (#nextgenstore).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hennecke Polyurethane Technology: Core brand offering machines, plants and technologies for polyurethane processing including metering machines, mixheads, slabstock lines, molded foam lines, HP-RTM lines, and technical insulation solutions
- Hennecke-OMS
- ECOFILLER PLUS
- FOAMATIC
- FOAMWARE
- 360°SERVICE
- TECHCENTER
- Project R.A.C.E.
Products and services
- Metering machines High-pressure, low-pressure, and elastomer casting metering machines that are the heart of polyurethane processing for industrial manufacturers.
- Mixheads High-pressure and low-pressure mixheads for precise mixing of polyurethane components, including the MN10-3 RTM mixhead for HP-RTM composite applications.
- Slabstock lines Continuous, discontinuous, and laboratory slabstock lines for producing high-quality flexible polyurethane foams used in furniture, mattresses, and comfort applications.
- Molded foam lines Modular molded foam production systems, including automated and stationary molded foam lines with mold carriers for automotive seating, furniture, and technical parts.
- Technical insulation lines Automated foaming lines including cabinet foaming lines and door foaming lines for technical insulation in refrigeration and cold-storage equipment.
- HP-RTM lines High-Pressure Resin Transfer Molding plant technology for producing carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) structural components with cycle times under 10 minutes at approximately 50% lower cost than traditional CFRP manufacturing.
- PUR-CSM spray application systems Spray application systems for polyurethane coatings, enabling manufacturing of sprayed skins and surfaces with superior feel for automotive interiors, furniture, and design applications.
- CLEARMELT lines Plant technology for producing transparent and resistant polyurethane coatings for decor applications and high-quality surface finishing.
- VARYSOFT lines
Quantifiable outcome
- HP-RTM achieves cycle times under 10 minutes compared to 30-60 minutes for conventional low-pressure RTM
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Companies that use Hennecke
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Hennecke technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature10 records
Hennecke partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hennecke competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cannon Group: Cannon Group is an Italy-based direct competitor to Hennecke, manufacturing machinery and plants for polyurethane processing including metering machines, mixheads, slabstock and molded foam lines, and RIM/RTM equipment. Both companies serve overlapping automotive, furniture and construction customers globally.
- KraussMaffei: KraussMaffei (currently owned by Lone Star Funds) is a German manufacturer of machinery for plastics and rubber processing, including PU processing equipment, RIM/RTM systems, and metering machines. It is one of Hennecke's primary global competitors across PU foam and composite applications.
- Martin Swee Group: Martin Swee is an Italy-based manufacturer of polyurethane processing machinery, including slabstock and molded foam equipment. It is a smaller but direct competitor in flexible and rigid PU foam production equipment.
- SAF Group / Foaming Systems: Foam Supplies Inc. / foaming-systems builders offer polyurethane processing equipment including dispense and metering machinery. They compete with Hennecke in polyurethanes processing for rigid insulation and specialty foam applications.
- Kurtz Ersa: Kurtz Ersa is a German industrial machinery manufacturer with a PU foam machinery division producing metering machines, foaming systems, and molding equipment. The PU machinery unit competes directly with Hennecke's metering machines, mixheads, and molded foam lines.
Others
- Huntsman Corporation: Huntsman supplies polyurethane matrix systems used with Hennecke's HP-RTM equipment (e.g., VITROX RTM 332 in R.A.C.E.). As a leading MDI/TDI supplier, Huntsman is a critical ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, shaping demand for Hennecke's machinery through its material innovation pipeline.
- Bayer MaterialScience / Covestro: Covestro is a leading polyurethane raw materials supplier (MDI, TDI, polyols). While not a machinery competitor, Hennecke's processing equipment is designed around Covestro's PU chemistry, making it a key ecosystem partner (analogous to Huntsman in the R.A.C.E. project).
Broad incumbents
- Engel Austria: Engel Austria is a global plastics machinery incumbent and a Hennecke partner in the R.A.C.E. HP-RTM project. While broader in plastics injection molding, it competes with Hennecke in composite and RIM/RTM process technology for automotive lightweighting.
Emerging players
- Davis-Standard: Davis-Standard provides extrusion and converting equipment that intersects with Hennecke's continuous sandwich panel and insulation board lines through shared customers in construction and packaging panels.
- Hengxiang Group: Hengxiang is a Chinese manufacturer of polyurethane processing equipment including high and low-pressure foaming machines. As a low-cost emerging player, it competes with Hennecke on price in price-sensitive Asian and emerging markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Hennecke social profiles
Digital presenceHennecke compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Hennecke financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Hennecke leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Hennecke subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
Hennecke funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hennecke M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hennecke
What does Hennecke do?
Hennecke designs, manufactures, and supplies machines, plants, and systems for polyurethane (PUR) processing, including metering machines, mixheads, slabstock and molded foam lines, HP-RTM composite lines, and continuous sandwich panel production lines. The company combines two brands—Hennecke Polyurethane Technology and Hennecke-OMS—and supports customers through a global 360°SERVICE network, FOAMWARE/FOAMATIC control platforms, and a TECHCENTER for development and trials.
Is Hennecke a public or private company?
Hennecke is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Hennecke founded?
Hennecke was founded in 1948. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Hennecke based?
Hennecke is headquartered in Sankt Augustin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Hennecke make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Machinery and Plant Sales are the primary driver. The others are 360° Service and After-Sales Support, spare Parts and Components and TECHCENTER Services.
Who are Hennecke's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cannon Group, KraussMaffei, Martin Swee Group, SAF Group / Foaming Systems and Kurtz Ersa. Others are Huntsman Corporation and Bayer MaterialScience / Covestro. Engel Austria is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Davis-Standard and Hengxiang Group.
Does Hennecke have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hennecke.
What industry is Hennecke in?
Hennecke's product category is Polyurethane Processing Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAIAD, Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMANAIAC, Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 32615 and its SIC code is 3086.