FRIMO Group

What FRIMO Group does

FRIMO Innovative Technologies GmbH is a privately held German full-service supplier of custom tooling, equipment, and production systems for plastics processing, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Lotte, Germany. The company employs approximately 900 people across locations in Germany, Hungary, Poland, the United States, Mexico, and China, serving primarily global automotive OEMs and tier suppliers, with secondary applications in construction, furniture, white goods, aerospace, and leisure industries. Its cross-technology portfolio covers PU Processing, Flexible Trimming, Punching, Pressing/Forming (Composites — including NFPP natural fiber composites, Organo Sheet Injection, Preforming/RTM, and Wet Compression Molding), Thermoforming, Press Laminating, Edge Folding, and Joining/Gluing, supported by TechCenter development services, cross-process automation, Remote and Smart Service aftermarket support, and a 24-hour regional hotline infrastructure.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of custom-engineered tooling, machines, and integrated production systems sold directly via field sales to enterprise customers, with milestone-based payment terms (30% at order, 30% at design release, 30% at shipping readiness, 10% at final acceptance) on multi-year contracts, supplemented by professional services for process support and TechCenter trials, and recurring managed services through Remote/Smart Service offerings. BMW Group is the only named end-customer in the available data, with HP-RTM technology used for CFRP structural components in the i3 and i8. FRIMO's innovation track record is evidenced by 26 SPE Awards, 3 JEC Awards, and 1 AVK Award. The company's strategic posture is increasingly collaborative, formalized through the 2024 SCHULER Composites Alliance, the 2025 NFPP consortium with Leonhard Kurz, Polyvlies, and Wittmann, and the June 2026 global technology partnership with China-based Chango Group, signaling an ecosystem-oriented go-to-market aimed at sustainability, electromobility, and hybrid materials.

Name

FRIMO Group

Legal name

FRIMO Innovative Technologies GmbH

Website

https://www.frimo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

FRIMO is a German full-service supplier of custom tooling, equipment, and production systems for plastics processing, founded in 1962, with ~900 employees across Europe, the Americas, and Asia serving primarily global automotive OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Processing Equipment

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber- & Mineral-Filled Reinforced Compounds (Glass/Carbon/Talc/CaCO3) (IMANABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Masterbatch Manufacturing (Color, Additive, White/Black) (IMANABAD), Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ), Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ), Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA)

Keywords

• Plastics processing equipment
• Composite tooling solutions
• Automotive manufacturing tools
• Resin transfer molding
• Thermoforming machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Lotte

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Tooling and Equipment: FRIMO designs and builds cross-technology, custom tooling and equipment for plastics processing. The company provides complete production solutions from concept through series production, including machines, tools, and systems.
2. Process Support Services: Comprehensive services from pre-engineering through program management to series production, supporting customers throughout the entire process.
3. After-Sales Service: Global after-sales service providing complete, individualized support including Remote Service and Smart Service solutions with 24-hour hotline.
4. TechCenter Services: Practical testing environment where customers can test different technologies and processes for product development.
5. Automation Solutions: Technology and process-crossing automation solutions combining and automating processes according to customer technical needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FRIMO designs, builds, and services custom tooling, machines, and complete production systems for plastics processing. Its cross-technology portfolio covers PU Processing, Flexible Trimming, Punching, Pressing/Forming (Composites including NFPP, Organo Sheet Injection, Preforming/RTM, Wet Compression Molding), Thermoforming, Press Laminating, Edge Folding, and Joining/Gluing, with supporting services spanning TechCenter development, Automation, After-Sales, and Remote/Smart Service.

Product overview

FRIMO Innovative Technologies is a full-service supplier of manufacturing equipment and tooling solutions for plastics processing, providing technology from concept through series production. The portfolio comprises core processing technologies including NFPP (Natural Fiber PP Composites) for sustainable lightweight components, Organo Sheet Injection (OSI), Preforming & RTM, Wet Compression Molding (WCM), FlexTrim trimming solutions (ultrasonic cutting, milling, scoring), FlexLine joining systems (ultrasonic welding, heat staking, gluing), Thermoforming, Press Laminating, PU Processing, Punching, and Edge Folding. Supporting services include FRIMO TechCenter (development support and testing), FRIMO Automation (cross-process automation), FRIMO Remote Service (data transmission diagnostics), FRIMO Smart Service (video/audio support via mobile devices), and After-Sales Service. The company operates globally with locations in Germany, Hungary, Poland, USA, Mexico, and China, serving automotive, aerospace, construction, furniture, and white goods industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PU Processing Equipment & Tooling Polyurethane processing technologies, model technology, tooling, tool carriers, and equipment for producing flexible, semi-rigid, rigid, integral foam and filled PU system components for automotive and industrial customers.
• FlexTrim Flexible Trimming Solutions Flexible trimming equipment for plastic and composite components, including scoring, ultrasonic cutting, milling, surface treatment, and deburring solutions for OEMs producing plastics parts.
• Punching Equipment & Tools Punching equipment, combined punching solutions, combination/specialty tools, and product-based punching solutions for processing plastic components, including bumper punching.
• NFPP (Natural Fiber PP Composites) Tooling Natural Fiber Polypropylene composite tooling (NFPP OneShot and NFPP Hybrid Tooling) that integrates natural fibers such as flax or kenaf with PP matrices in injection molding to produce sustainable visible components with 25–40% weight reduction versus pure plastic parts and good crash behavior.
• Organo Sheet Injection (OSI) Equipment Adaptable Organo Sheet Injection technology for processing thermoplastic composite sheets (organo sheets) into lightweight structural components with excellent mechanical properties for automotive and industrial applications.
• Preforming & RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) Equipment Preforming and Resin Transfer Molding (including HP-RTM) equipment for producing carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) structural components with cycle times under 10 minutes, including complete roof modules, underbodies, and structural parts.
• Wet Compression Molding (WCM) Equipment Wet Compression Molding equipment that operates at lower process pressures than RTM and enables combining fiber composite structures with sandwich cores (foamed PU/PE or paper honeycombs) in a single work step, reducing cycle times for structural composite production.
• Thermoforming Solutions Thermoforming equipment portfolio including single-station machines, in-line (Eco)VarioForm machines, In-Mold Graining (IMG), 3D thermoforming simulation, and Time-Shifted Heat Control (TSHC) for producing plastic components with high surface quality.
• Press Laminating Systems Press laminating equipment for leather lamination, robot cells, FRIMO Accurate Blank Laminating (FABL®), and groove laminating to produce high-quality laminated plastic and composite components, including decorative automotive interior parts.
• Edge Folding Equipment & Systems Edge folding equipment and systems, with and without adhesive, for producing folded edges on plastic components.
• FlexLine Joining & Gluing Systems Modular joining systems for ultrasonic welding, heat contact riveting, hot plate welding, infrared welding, gluing, and screwing, adaptable and expandable for flexible production as full FlexLines or SemiFlexLines that can integrate into existing systems.
• FRIMO TechCenter Development & Testing Services Development support and testing services where customers can trial different plastics and composites technologies and processes in a practical setting, from initial concept through series production, including the primary TechCenter in Lotte, Germany and other global TechCenters.
• FRIMO Automation Solutions Cross-technology automation solutions including process integration and robotics that combine and automate multiple FRIMO processes according to customer technical requirements.
• Process Support Services Comprehensive process support covering pre-engineering, program management, and series production assistance for customers implementing FRIMO tooling and equipment.
• After-Sales Service Global after-sales support including spare parts, maintenance, and technical assistance for installed FRIMO production equipment.
• FRIMO Remote Service Remote diagnostic service via data transmission for FRIMO machines, including remote troubleshooting, software updates, and maintenance support with a 24-hour hotline available across Europe, USA/Mexico, and China.
• FRIMO Smart Service Smart service enabling image and audio transmission from installed FRIMO machines to FRIMO support staff via smartphones, tablets, or smart glasses for real-time field assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-40% weight reduction with NFPP natural fiber composites compared to pure plastic components
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chango GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Strategic global technology partnership between two industrial technology leaders with nearly 100 years of combined experience. FRIMO (since 1962) and Chango Group (founded 1996) join forces combining complementary technological expertise in advanced manufacturing, automation, and welding technologies. The partnership aims to strengthen international market presence and deliver enhanced value to customers worldwide through joint innovation and quality commitment.
• Leonhard KurzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for NFPP (Natural Fiber PP) technology development. At K 2025, FRIMO, Leonhard Kurz, Polyvlies, and Wittmann showcased new fully automated NFPP technology integrating natural fibers into injection molding for sustainable visible components. KURZ provides decorative film technology (PP-based KURZ decorative film) applied to natural fiber PP mats.
• PolyvliescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for NFPP technology. Polyvlies contributes to the fully automated natural fiber processing technology for injection molding applications.
• WittmanncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Partnership for NFPP technology at K 2025. Wittmann demonstrated production-ready components featuring recycled content up to 55%, weight reductions of up to 40%, and advanced optical properties for vehicle displays as part of the four-partner NFPP technology showcase.
• SCHULERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024FRIMO + SCHULER Composites Alliance for joint development and market presence in composites technology solutions. The alliance combines两家公司的专业知识，提供全面的复合材料加工解决方案。
• LEIV (National Lightweight Validation Center)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024FRIMO participated in the HyDrun research project with technology show at LEIV in Dresden. The project developed hybrid solutions combining plastics injection molding with metal die casting.
• DSD (Project Partner)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Project partner in the HyDrun research project. DSD provided machine technology for manufacturing hybrid gearbox housings in the final technology show.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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