What OKE Group does

OKE Group GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of technical plastic and hybrid components headquartered in Hörstel, Westphalia, founded in 1961 as Osnabrü cker Kunststoff-Erzeugnisse and owned by Thomas Tillner. The company operates 15 production sites across 10 countries (Germany, Portugal, Slovakia, Romania, USA, Brazil, China, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea) with roughly 1,800 employees and €274 million in FY2024 revenue. Its core technical platform combines plastic extrusion, injection molding (1K through multi-component), proprietary pultrusion for fiber-reinforced profiles, metal-plastic hybrid insert/outsert molding, laser processing (cutting, welding, marking), and automated assembly. The portfolio is built around a small number of wholly-owned specialty subsidiaries: KKF Fels (multi-component and large-part injection molding), Wilhelm Schröder (metal-plastic hybrids), OKE Spritzgusstechnik (fluid management assemblies), Hans von der Heyde (special machine construction, with 2,500+ installed systems), Döring Werkzeugbau (mold tooling), Trimatec (automation), and Alhorn (plastic components).

OKE generates revenue primarily through B2B contract manufacturing sold via direct sales to industrial OEMs, with Automotive and Electronics as the two lead verticals and Medical Technology, Building Technology/HVAC, Furniture, Bikes, and Household Appliances as secondary verticals. Sales are driven by dedicated key account managers, and pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed because each part is engineered and tooled to customer specifications; supporting engineering services include VA/VE value analysis (documented 5-30% cost reductions), rapid prototyping, and full quality management (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC). Output runs at industrial scale, with annual production volumes exceeding 15 million parts per high-volume line and component tolerances down to +/- 0.005mm. The group holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949:2016, TISAX, and GRI certifications, with ISO 13485 listed as in preparation.

The company's growth model is a hybrid of organic product-line extension (notably into high-voltage battery components, EMC-shielding, and charging infrastructure for the EV transition) and serial bolt-on M&A (KKF Fels 2010, Döring 2013, Alhorn 2014, Trimatec 2017, Wilhelm Schröder 2018, Global Enterprises 2024). It is self-funded with no disclosed external venture capital or private equity, and there are no public listings or ticker symbols. Recent strategic emphasis is on building North American and Southeast Asian capacity (Global Enterprises 2024, Vietnam 2022), formalizing medical-device qualification, and pursuing diversification into e-mobility electronics and two-wheeler components.

Name

OKE Group

Legal name

OKE Group GmbH

Website

https://oke-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

OKE Group GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of technical plastic and hybrid components (extrusion, injection molding, pultrusion, metal-plastic hybrids) serving automotive, electronics, medical, building technology, furniture, and two-wheeler OEMs across 15 production sites in 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Plastic Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Transportation Injection Molded Parts (IMANAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ), Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Metal-plastic hybrid components
• Automotive component manufacturing
• Fiber composite pultrusion
• Plastic extrusion profiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Hörstel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Manufacturing: Development and production of technical plastic and hybrid components for automotive, electronics, medical technology, and furniture industries. Revenue generated from manufacturing precision components with annual production volumes ranging to over 15 million parts per product line

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OKE Group manufactures technical plastic and metal-plastic hybrid components through injection molding, plastic extrusion, fiber composite pultrusion, laser processing, and integrated assembly and automation. The company supplies precision components and assemblies to international industrial customers in the automotive, electronics, medical technology, building technology, household appliance, furniture, and bicycle industries. Operations span 15 production sites in 10 countries with approximately 1,800 employees, generating EUR 274 million in annual revenue.

Product overview

OKE Group is an international manufacturer of technical plastic and hybrid components operating as a multi-subsidiary organization. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning injection molding services (1K to multi-component), plastic extrusion, fiber composite technology/pultrusion, metal-plastic hybrids, laser technology, and assembly/automation services. Key subsidiaries include KKF Fels (multi-component large-scale injection molding), Wilhelm Schröder (metal-plastic hybrids), OKE Spritzgusstechnik/SGT (fluid management and mechanical assemblies), and Hans von der Heyde (special machine construction including laser, extrusion, assembly, and testing technology). The company serves industries including automotive, electronics, medical technology, and building technology, providing both individual components and fully assembled systems with supporting engineering services such as value analysis (VA/VE), quality management, and tool relocation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Injection Molding Services Single-component through multi-component (2K/3K) injection molding services including overmolding with thermoplastic elastomers, large components up to 9.5 kg, in-house tool design, simulation (Cadmould, VARIMOS), and integrated assembly. Available to automotive, electronics, medical, and industrial customers.
• Plastic Extrusion Plastic profile extrusion services for automotive, furniture, and building technology applications, including continuous extrusion, laser marking, and complex geometries for OEM customers.
• Fiber Composite Pultrusion Production of fiber-reinforced profiles using proprietary pultrusion technology, including carbon-reinforced components for lightweight structural applications in medical and automotive markets.
• Metal-Plastic Hybrid Components Hybrid components combining metal and plastic processing through insert and outsert molding processes, integrating metal stamped grids, contacts, and functional elements into plastic assemblies for automotive and electronics customers.
• Laser Technology Services Laser cutting, welding, marking, ablation, and perforating services for plastics, metals, and fiber composites using CNC lasers and highly dynamic scanner technology for complex 3D geometries.
• Assembly and Automation Complete component assembly services including thermal riveting, ultrasonic welding, gluing, screwing, pressing, and punching, combined with multi-automation systems and vision systems for quality control.
• Automotive Components Plastic and hybrid components for vehicle interior, exterior, powertrain, fluid management, and vehicle electronics including connectors, seals, seat profiles, trims, panels, body components, and structural parts for international automotive manufacturers.
• Electronics Components Electronic components and assemblies including high-voltage battery components, EMC-shielding components, connectors, displays, housings, and plug systems for vehicle electronics and charging infrastructure.
• Medical Technology Components Components for medical devices including housing covers, biotech dispensers, laboratory consumables, immobilization equipment, and technical assemblies meeting ISO 13485 medical-device quality standards.
• Building Technology / HVAC Components Components for HVAC, sanitary, household appliances, and interior fittings including seals, connectors, water-bearing components, actuator housings, switch elements, displays, control components, and modular wall systems.
• Furniture Components Profiles for textile wall coverings, foamflex, clip strips, tiedowns, and other plastic components for the upholstered furniture industry.
• Bicycle Components Components and assemblies for drivetrain and gear shifting, covers, and housings for motorized and non-motorized bicycles, using impact-resistant and weatherproof heterophasic copolymers for fairings and connectors.
• Value Analysis (VA/VE) Engineering Services Value analysis and value engineering consulting service for cost optimization through material substitution, process changes, and design improvements; documented to identify 5-30% cost reductions and a minimum 10% reduction in seat component analysis.
• Special Machine Construction Customized machines and peripherals for extrusion, laser technology, and automation manufactured by subsidiary Hans von der Heyde, with over 60 years of experience and 2,500+ installed systems worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction of 5-30% through metal-to-plastic substitution and value analysis
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SWAN Deutschland e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting early childhood development project in Tumcha, Nepal. OKE Children's Aid is funding the construction of a preschool, school equipment, teacher training, health initiatives, and daily meals for children in Humla district over a three-year period.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ElringKlinger: German automotive Tier-1 supplier producing plastic and metal components for powertrain, exhaust, and lightweighting applications. Broader portfolio than OKE but overlapping in automotive plastic components and metal-plastic hybrids.
• Magna International: Global automotive Tier-1 supplier with extensive plastics, body, and electronics capabilities. Much larger than OKE but competes for the same automotive system supplier awards across multiple vehicle programs.

Direct peers

• Röchling Group: German family-owned manufacturer of plastics and composites serving automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. Highly comparable to OKE as a multi-technology plastics specialist with system supplier relationships to automotive OEMs in Europe.
• Pöppelmann: German family-owned plastics manufacturer serving automotive, horticulture, and industrial markets with injection molding and extrusion capabilities. Similar size profile and multi-vertical custom plastics manufacturing model.
• Boryszew: Polish plastics and metals manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets. Comparable as a Central European injection molder with multi-vertical reach into automotive and industrial applications.
• F.tech (Fuji Technical Industries): Japanese automotive plastic parts manufacturer producing pedals, suspension components, and interior/exterior parts. Comparable in automotive injection molding focus with similar global production footprint strategy.
• SMP Deutschland (Samvardhana Motherson Punch Powerglide): European automotive plastic parts manufacturer producing bumpers, instrument panels, and exterior trim. Direct competitor in automotive injection-molded interior and exterior components.
• Rehau Group: German polymer solutions company producing plastic components for automotive, building technology, and furniture industries. Directly comparable in vertical mix and multi-technology plastic manufacturing approach.

Others

• Trinseo: Global materials company supplying plastics and latex binders to automotive, electronics, and consumer goods manufacturers. Comparable as a supplier to the same end markets OKE serves, though positioned upstream as a material supplier rather than a component manufacturer.

Emerging players

• Samvardhana Motherson: Indian-headquartered automotive component supplier with significant plastics and module manufacturing operations across Europe and globally. Competes with OKE for automotive interior and exterior plastic component contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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