Simoldes Group

What Simoldes Group does

Simoldes Group is a privately held, family-owned Portuguese industrial conglomerate founded in 1959 by António da Silva Rodrigues and headquartered in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal. The group operates through 36 companies across 12 countries with over 7,000 employees and approximately €700 million in annual revenue. It is organized around two core divisions: Simoldes Plastics, which designs and manufactures precision plastic injection-moulded components for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, and Simoldes Tools (Simoldes Aços), which produces advanced moulds and tooling. Manufacturing and commercial operations span Portugal, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Morocco, Brazil, Argentina and the United States, with exports reaching more than 20 countries.

The group's technology base spans multi-material and multi-injection moulding, thermoplastic sandwich moulding, nanocomposite materials for additive manufacturing (NANO-SIM 3D), and intelligent mould development (I-Tool). Recent product and platform initiatives include the PPS2 smart and sustainable car interior programme developed with Stellantis, the Be.Neutral sustainable mobility platform (encompassing ECO SEAT and ECO WISHBONE), the XCEED automotive blockchain consortium, and emerging research in humanoid robotics and Physical AI. Customers include Stellantis (Supplier of the Year 2025), the Volkswagen Group (THE ONE 2024 and Group Award 2026), Daimler Trucks and Canyon Bicycles, alongside a secondary non-automotive segment covering consumer goods, childcare and packaging.

Simoldes generates revenue through a direct B2B enterprise model selling precision plastic components and moulds via dedicated commercial offices and engineering partnerships; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The group invests 2.25% of revenue (approximately €15–16 million) into R&D focusing on digitalization, automation, and next-generation materials, with several R&D programmes co-financed by Portugal 2020 and FEDER. It is certified under the UN Global Compact and has held EcoVadis Silver Medal status in 2022, 2023 and 2025, placing it in the top 5% of companies ranked by EcoVadis in its business area.

Name

Simoldes Group

Legal name

Simoldes Plásticos, SA

Website

https://simoldes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Simoldes Group is a family-owned Portuguese industrial conglomerate that designs and manufactures precision plastic injection components and advanced moulds for global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across 12 countries, with annual revenue of approximately €700 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Plastic Components and Injection Mould Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Transportation Injection Molded Parts (IMANAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ), Electrical & Electronics Injection Molded Components (Connectors, Housings) (IMANAFAD)

Keywords

• Precision plastic components
• Injection mould manufacturing
• Automotive parts supplier
• Multi-material moulding technology
• Advanced mould engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Oliveira De Azemeis

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision plastic components manufacturing: Design, engineering and manufacturing of precision plastic components for automotive industry including interior parts, structural elements and technical components
2. Advanced mould manufacturing: Design and manufacture of high-tech injection moulds for automotive and other industries, including multi-material and multi-injection solutions
3. Additive manufacturing services: Additive manufacturing capabilities for prototyping and production of mould components using nanocomposite materials

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simoldes Group designs, engineers, and manufactures precision plastic components and advanced injection moulds primarily for the automotive industry. Through its Plastics and Tools divisions the group supplies OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide with interior parts, structural elements, and proprietary multi-material moulded solutions, while also operating smart-manufacturing facilities using Industry 4.0 automation and additive manufacturing technologies.

Product overview

Simoldes Group is a global industrial conglomerate founded in 1959 in Portugal, operating through two primary divisions: Simoldes Plastics (precision plastic components for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers) and Simoldes Tools (advanced mould manufacturing). The company operates 36 companies across 12 countries with over 7,000 employees. Its product portfolio spans core manufacturing operations, strategic R&D initiatives including I-Tool (intelligent mould optimization), NANO-SIM 3D (additive manufacturing), and SIMI (multi-injection technology), plus sustainability-focused projects like Be.Neutral and PPS2 (smart car interiors). The company serves the automotive sector as its primary market, supplemented by non-automotive segments including consumer goods, childcare, and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be.Neutral: Sustainable mobility project focused on carbon neutrality, developing smart and sustainable automotive solutions including ECO SEAT and ECO WISHBONE products.
• Trainee Program
• GoDigital

Products and services

• Simoldes Plastics Core division of the Simoldes Group; designs and manufactures precision plastic components through injection moulding for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, producing high-tech interior, structural, and technical parts for series production vehicles.
• Simoldes Tools Advanced mould manufacturing division producing high-precision injection moulds, including multi-material and multi-injection solutions, for the automotive sector and other industries requiring complex moulded plastic parts.
• ECO SEAT Innovative structural automotive seating solution with a lightweight and functional design, employing a disruptive circular approach that reduces dependency on traditional materials; recognized with the Best Overall Excellence Award at the SPE Impact Awards 2026.
• ECO WISHBONE Automotive suspension component integrating recycled materials with advanced structural optimization technologies, delivering improved environmental impact across the product lifecycle; recognized with the Automotive Excellence Award at the SPE Impact Awards 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction and structural enhancement demonstrated with thermoplastic sandwich moulding for Daimler Trucks components
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• StellantiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Leading the PPS2 project of GreenAuto Agenda together with Stellantis, developing smart and sustainable car interiors including reversible fixation, localized heating, rotating dashboard and low carbon footprint materials for electric vehicles
• CeNTIsupportingTechnology or Integration · 21 April 2026Research partner in PPS2 project developing smart and sustainable car interiors with nano-suction technologies and technical textiles
• CITEVEsupportingTechnology or Integration · 21 April 2026Technology centre partner in PPS2 project contributing to sustainable materials and smart textiles development
• ISQCTAGsupportingTechnology or Integration · 21 April 2026Research partner in PPS2 consortium for smart car interior development
• CeiiAsupportingTechnology or Integration · 21 April 2026Research partner in PPS2 project developing mechatronic solutions including rotating dashboard system
• Engel GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2025Engel GmbH collaborated with Simoldes on development of lightweight composite bicycle handlebar for Canyon Bicycles, using Engel's tie-bar-less Victory 180 machine combining fluidmelt and organomelt technologies with continuous carbon fiber reinforcement. Simoldes participated as part of the development team selected as JEC Innovation Award finalists.
• Artefakt DesignsupportingTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2025Design partner in the development of lightweight composite bicycle handlebar for Canyon Bicycles, part of JEC Innovation Award finalist collaboration
• Domo ChemicalssupportingTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2025Materials partner providing solutions for lightweight composite bicycle handlebar development with continuous carbon fiber reinforcement
• Plastic InnovationsupportingTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2025Innovation partner in the development of lightweight composite bicycle handlebar for Canyon Bicycles
• Fraunhofer IMWScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2025Research partner that developed truck storage compartment flap for Daimler Trucks using thermoplastic sandwich moulding technology, which won a JEC Award demonstrating potential for weight reduction and structural enhancement in automotive components
• PAC - Portugal AutoCluster for the FuturestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2023Participation in PAC consortium for automotive cluster development and microcar urban development project
• RenishawsupportingTechnology or Integration · 16 November 2021Additive manufacturing technology partner - Simoldes team participated at FormNext 2021 on Renishaw stand showcasing NanoSim 3D project capabilities
• XCEED ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2021Blockchain project for automotive industry involving Simoldes in development of blockchain solutions for the sector
• INEGIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2020Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial - co-development partner in I-Tool project developing intelligent, efficient and optimized mould solutions with total investment of 3.1 million euros
• Simoldes AçoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2020Main promoter of I-Tool project in collaboration with Simoldes Plásticos and INEGI for development of intelligent mould solutions
• CICECO - University of AveirocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018CICECO from Aveiro University as co-promoter in NANO-SIM 3D project developing new metallic and thermoplastic matrix nanocomposites for additive manufacturing with investment of 3.8 million euros

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Magna International: One of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a significant plastics, body and chassis business; competes with Simoldes at the Tier 1 level but with a much broader product and geographic footprint.
• FORVIA (Faurecia): Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with a large plastics and interior modules business; competes with Simoldes in supplying plastic interior and exterior components to European OEMs but operates at a vastly larger scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Motherson Group: India-headquartered global automotive component and plastic parts supplier with extensive European operations; competes with Simoldes in automotive plastics and offers broader product breadth and a publicly listed capital base.
• Gestamp: Spanish multinational specializing in metal automotive components but with growing presence in plastic and lightweight solutions; comparable in geographic footprint and OEM customer base to Simoldes.

Direct peers

• Novares Group: France-based Tier 1 supplier specializing in plastic and composite automotive components including interior parts, comparable to Simoldes' precision plastic components offering for European OEMs.
• Grupo Antolin: Spain-based global supplier of automotive interior components and plastic parts, directly comparable to Simoldes Plastics in serving European OEMs with injection-moulded interior systems and overhead/door modules.
• Yanfeng Automotive Interiors: Major global supplier of automotive interior systems and plastic components, comparable to Simoldes Plastics in delivering instrument panels, door panels and interior modules to international OEMs, with particular strength in China.
• Polytec Group: Austrian-headquartered automotive plastics specialist producing injection-moulded exterior and interior parts for European OEMs; very closely comparable in size, geography and product focus to Simoldes Plastics.
• Hasco Hasenclever GmbH: Germany-based leading mould-making and mould-standard-parts supplier, comparable to Simoldes Tools in the design and production of high-quality injection moulds for the plastics industry.

Emerging players

• Stübbe Group: Specialist manufacturer of technical plastic and composite components including moulded parts, comparable in product technology to Simoldes Plastics but smaller in scale and focused on industrial rather than automotive markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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