What REP international does

REP International S.A. is a French-headquartered manufacturer of rubber injection molding and compression molding machines, founded in 1907 by aviation pioneer Robert Esnault Pelterie and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ARYES Group. The company designs, produces, markets and services its equipment out of its Corbas (Lyon) headquarters, with approximately 250 employees, 8 wholly-owned subsidiaries and roughly 30 independent agencies supporting an installed base of about 15,000 machines across 77 countries. REP's core technology is a proprietary Y-structure injection unit (patented 1961) that separates plasticization and injection functions and delivers twice the metering accuracy of comparable FIFO units; this is augmented by ServoDive&Drive electro-hydraulic energy management (70% energy reduction), TurboCure temperature optimization (up to 50% cure-time reduction), HSR thermo-mechanical rubber devulcanization, and CMX dual-compound multistation presses (50–100% productivity gain versus single-station references). Equipment is engineered for 40+ year service lives and is complemented by a retrofit/upgrade program, automated cells, and dual-compound injection for multi-material parts.

The company serves enterprise industrial buyers across five verticals — Automotive (anti-vibration systems, sealing applications), Medical (cleanroom and traceability-compliant parts), Energy (electrical insulators and connectors), Other Transport (rail, trucks, buses, fuel-cell components) and Other Industries (defense, household, agriculture, leisure, construction). REP's commercial model is direct enterprise field sales executed through its subsidiary and agency network, with quote-based pricing on high-value capital equipment and a complementary stream of recurring revenue from aftersales services, spare parts, telediagnosis, retrofitting, and structured training programs. REP has distributed Tung Yu (Taiwan) compression presses for ~20 years and jointly developed the RT9 entry range and the OPTIMUM/OPTI line, including a localized Indian-market variant introduced through the Tung Yu India channel. Quality and environmental management systems are ISO 9001 (since 1999) and ISO 14001 (December 2025 audit) certified respectively, with IUMM CSR commitment renewed in early 2026.

Recent strategic emphasis has been on product renewal and geographic expansion rather than scale-step-change: the G11 ULTRA300 flagship and OPTI250 entry-level press were launched at K2025 in October 2025, the India/SAARC partnership with Tung Yu India was deepened in January 2026 ahead of India Rubber Expo 2026, and a Digital Transformation Manager function has been created to extend the REP Pack 4.0 Industry 4.0 offering across the installed base. REP does not publicly disclose standalone revenue; ARYES Group, the parent, reports consolidated turnover of nearly €340M with equity exceeding €85M and cash flow above €60M across more than 2,500 employees in 12 countries.

Name

REP international

Legal name

REP INTERNATIONAL

Website

https://repinjection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

REP International is a French manufacturer of rubber injection and compression molding machines serving automotive, medical, energy and industrial customers globally via 8 subsidiaries and 30 agencies, with ~250 employees and a 15,000-machine installed base in 77 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Injection Molding Machinery

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

Keywords

• Rubber injection molding
• Compression molding machines
• Elastomer processing equipment
• Industrial manufacturing presses
• Rubber recycling technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Corbas

HQ country

France

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Rubber Injection Molding Machines: Core revenue stream from manufacturing and selling rubber injection molding machines across multiple ranges (G10 Performance, G10 Lean, Entry Range RT9, compression presses, composite molding presses). Machines sold directly through subsidiaries and via agency network globally.
2. Aftersales Services and Spare Parts: Aftersales department providing maintenance, telediagnosis, maintenance contracts, retrofitting, and spare parts supply. Buyback and reconditioning of older machines also offered.
3. Training Services: REP training department offering courses on operating injection presses, trouble-shooting, process and mold design, adjustment of molding parameters, available at REP Corbas or on customer site (intra).
4. Retrofitting and Machine Upgrades: Retrofitting program for upgrading old molding machines. Original all-options design ensures ongoing functional upgrading capability eliminating threat of obsolescence. Options can be adapted for use on any generation of molding machines.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

REP International designs, manufactures, and services rubber injection molding machines, compression molding presses, and composite molding presses for industrial production of rubber, elastomer, and thermoset parts. The company offers complete product ranges (G10 Performance, G10 Lean, RT9 Entry, G9A India, CMX Multistation, compression/composite lines) plus proprietary supporting technologies (ServoDive&Drive energy system, TurboCure, Isothermould, HSR devulcanization) and aftersales, training, and retrofitting services to enterprise manufacturers globally.

Product overview

REP International is a manufacturer of rubber injection and compression molding machines founded in 1907, headquartered in Corbas, France. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three main product lines: the G10 Performance and Lean Ranges (high-precision vertical injection presses including the CMX multistation presses), the RT9 Entry Range (cost-effective machines developed with TUNG YU), and compression/composite molding presses. Supporting technologies include the HSR devulcanizing machine for rubber recycling, Turbocure cure-time optimization, Servo Dive & Drive energy efficiency systems, Isothermould temperature management, REP Pack 4.0 Industry 4.0 capabilities, and dual-compound injection. Services include custom-built presses, retrofitting, and comprehensive training. REP operates 8 subsidiaries and 30 agencies worldwide, with 15,000 machines installed across 77 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G10 Performance Range High-performance vertical and multistation rubber injection molding machines for demanding industrial applications, including Model V710-Y5000/L5000 Extended with 5100 kN clamping force. Targeted at enterprise manufacturers needing high-precision rubber molding.
• G10 Lean Range Cost-optimized vertical rubber injection molding machines offering essential REP technology with improved value proposition for cost-sensitive enterprise customers.
• RT9 Entry Range Entry-level injection presses combining REP's injection technology with TUNG YU closing units, available in models RT9-100 through RT9-500 with clamping forces from 1000 to 5000 kN, designed for the Indian market and price-sensitive enterprise customers.
• G9A India REP's expert injection technology adapted for the Indian market, manufactured in India through partnership with Tung Yu.
• CMX Multistation Presses Compact multi-station injection presses with 4 rotating stations enabling synchronous curing, stripping, and injection. Dual-compound capability with 2 injection units for 50-100% productivity gains compared to single-station 400t presses. Available in 160T or 250T clamping forces.
• Compression Molding Presses TUNG YU TYC-series vacuum compression molding machines for O-rings, pharmaceutical stoppers, and rubber parts, including tire curing presses and slab side oil seal presses. Distributed by REP for 20+ years in partnership with Tung Yu.
• Composite Molding Presses Thermoset and composite molding presses for BMC, SMC, RIM, and RTM processes for automotive body panels, electrical connectors, sanitary ware, and sports equipment.
• HSR Devulcanizing Machine Patented High Shear Regeneration (HSR) machine for devulcanizing rubber waste for reintroduction into production chain. 100% thermo-mechanical process without chemical additives, reducing compound costs and eliminating waste disposal costs.
• ULTRA300 G11 Generation flagship rubber injection molding press described as ultra-precise, ultra-compact, ultra-ergonomic, and 100% customizable. Launched at K2025 in October 2025. Targeted at enterprise manufacturers needing the highest precision and customization.
• OPTI250 First model of the OPTIMUM range developed jointly by REP and Tung Yu, providing balance of price, performance, and quality for reliable, simple, and efficient rubber injection molding. Launched at K2025.
• REP Pack 4.0 Industry 4.0 workshop supervision solution offering predictive maintenance, energy monitoring, and real-time workshop data monitoring capabilities for industrial rubber molding operations.
• Custom-Built Presses Tailored injection molding solutions including H-stator machines, insert molding, LSR injection molding, rubber overmolding, and dual-compound injection presses with second injection unit for parts integrating several compounds of various characteristics.
• Retrofit Services Machine modernization services including PLC replacement, process-control upgrades, and switch cabinet retrofitting to eliminate obsolescence threats. Options can be adapted for use on any generation of REP molding machines, and REP buys back and reconditions older machines.
• Training Services Comprehensive training courses including operating presses, troubleshooting, mold design, process optimization, and free webinars. Available at REP Corbas headquarters or on customer site (intra).
• Automated Solutions 100% robot-controlled and automated production cells for injection molding, including automatic stripping systems, integrated with mold makers, automation system manufacturers, and compound suppliers from France, Italy, Germany, USA, and Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% energy consumption reduction on presses since 2010 with ServoDive&Drive technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tung Yu IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 January 2026Strengthened partnership announced January 2026 for accelerating growth in India and SAARC region. Tung Yu India is the official sales agent with experienced staff and deep market knowledge. First joint presentation at India Rubber Expo (IRE) April 2026. OPTI rubber injection presses developed jointly by REP and Tung Yu for Indian market.
• Tung Yu Hydraulic Machinery Co LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership combining REP's injection technology with Tung Yu's closing units. Jointly developed RT9 entry range (combining REP injection technology with TUNG YU press frames) and OPTIMUM range (OPTI250, OPTI300). Tung Yu is the world number one in vacuum compression machinery. REP has been distributing TUNG YU compression presses for 20 years. Tung Yu India serves as official sales agent for India and SAARC region.
• ElanovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Rubber Center of excellence. Technological partner for rubber processing research and development.
• AFICEPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation to promote and develop the rubber and polymer industry. REP participates in this industry association for networking and industry development.
• POLYMERISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRubber and polymers competitiveness cluster. REP is a member of this cluster for rubber industry collaboration and innovation.
• 1001 repasminorOthersCatering service provider for company canteen at Corbas headquarters. Meals prepared on site by chef from 1001 repas for employees at reasonable price (less than €5).

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MAPLAN: Austrian manufacturer of rubber injection molding machines, including horizontal and vertical C-frame presses. Competes head-to-head with REP in automotive, footwear, and general rubber goods, offering similar clamping-force ranges and turnkey cells.
• Kloeckner DESMA: German specialist in rubber injection molding machines, historically one of REP's principal direct rivals. Competes closely in automotive sealing, antivibration parts, and technical molded rubber components with similar enterprise customer base and global service network.
• LWB Steinl: German manufacturer of rubber injection molding machines with vertical and horizontal presses. Direct competitor to REP across automotive, industrial rubber, and technical elastomer applications, with comparable focus on C-frame and column-type injection technology.
• Sanyu (Japan): Japanese manufacturer of rubber injection molding machines. Competes with REP in Asia and globally in automotive seals and precision elastomer parts, with comparable product ranges serving electronics and industrial rubber customers.
• VMI Group: Dutch manufacturer of tire and rubber processing machinery, including molding equipment. Closely comparable to REP in serving tire, anti-vibration, and industrial rubber part manufacturers with global project execution capability.

Broad incumbents

• Tung Yu Hydraulic Machinery: Taiwanese manufacturer of compression molding and vacuum presses for rubber, tires, and composites, world #1 in vacuum compression machinery. Long-standing REP partner for the OPTIMUM/RT9 ranges and global distribution; comparable in customer base across tire and rubber parts manufacturing.
• Engel: Austrian injection molding machinery manufacturer with broad plastics portfolio including elastomer and LSR capability. Overlaps with REP in technical elastomer processing and automotive applications as a larger, more diversified incumbent with global scale.
• KraussMaffei: German machinery group producing injection molding, extrusion, and reaction process machinery including rubber and polyurethane. Competes with REP in rubber processing equipment as part of a broader industrial machinery portfolio serving automotive and industrial customers.
• Arburg: German manufacturer of injection molding machines with established LSR and elastomer processing capability. Overlaps with REP in elastomer injection applications and serves similar industrial customers from a broader plastics-focused machinery portfolio.

Regional players

• French Oil Mill Machinery (FOMM): American manufacturer of hydraulic presses and rubber molding equipment. Comparable to REP in rubber compression and injection equipment for industrial rubber goods, primarily serving North American customers with similar automotive and industrial applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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