Inotech
Inotech is a Bavarian family-owned plastics technology company that designs, tool-makes, and manufactures injection-molded components and airless cosmetic packaging across eight sites in Germany, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria, serving automotive, cosmetics, medical, electrical, and domestic-appliance customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersNabburg, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Inotech does
Inotech (legally INOTECH Kunststofftechnik GmbH) is a Bavarian-headquartered plastics technology company that designs, engineers, and manufactures custom injection-molded plastic components and packaging for European industrial customers. The company operates an integrated full-service model spanning product development, in-house toolmaking, plastics engineering (multi-component and micro injection molding, with clamping forces up to 21,000 kN), surface finishing (UV lacquering, piano-black painting, automatic polishing), lacquering, and assembly. Its proprietary Prestige Airless dispenser system (2006) and 2K preform and 2K bottle patents (2010) anchor a standard product line of airless cosmetic packaging (Pouch, Piston, Refill). The company is privately held, family-owned, and led by Managing Director Josef Gleixner.
Inotech serves five primary verticals — Automotive, Cosmetics/Packaging, Medical/Pharmaceuticals, Electrical Engineering, and Domestic Technology — through a B2B enterprise sales motion with dedicated key-account management and project-based multi-year contracts. Production is distributed across eight sites in three countries: Germany (Nabburg HQ plus Eslarn toolmaking and Weiden logistics), Czech Republic (Tachov, since 1990), and Bulgaria (Kostinbrod/Stroevo, since 2012; POPP EOOD majority stake since 2015). The multi-country footprint enables German quality standards at lower-cost Eastern European production economics. Group-wide certifications include IATF 16949 (automotive), ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 15378 (pharmaceutical primary packaging), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TISAX (information security), supporting qualification into highly regulated supply chains.
The business generates revenue primarily through contract manufacturing of customer-specified plastic parts and serial-production orders, complemented by sales of standard cosmetic packaging products (Airless Pouch, Piston, Refill in plastic and glass) and toolmaking services. Pricing is non-public and negotiated per project via direct inquiry; the 2017 acquisition of FWE Formen- und Werkzeugbau Eslarn GmbH integrated tool and mold manufacturing in-house. Capital deployment has been continuous — most recently a 21,000 kN capacity expansion (2020), automatic UV-coating polishing (2021), renewable-energy investment (2022), and a group logistics center in Weiden (2024).
Inotech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inotech
- Legal name
- INOTECH Kunststofftechnik GmbH
- Website
- https://inotech.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Inotech is a Bavarian family-owned plastics technology company that designs, tool-makes, and manufactures injection-molded components and airless cosmetic packaging across eight sites in Germany, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria, serving automotive, cosmetics, medical, electrical, and domestic-appliance customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inotech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Plastic Injection Molding and Contract Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)
- SIC
- Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Airless Packaging (Airless Pumps, Airless Bottles/Jars) (IMALAJAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Aseptic, Barrier & Retort Packaging Components Manufacturing (IMANAEAJ), Household & Institutional Rigid Plastic Packaging (Detergent, Cleaners) (IMALAAAH)
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Where Inotech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nabburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Inotech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Plastic Components Manufacturing and Sale: INOTECH generates revenue by designing, developing, and manufacturing custom plastic parts and components for industrial customers, then selling the finished products. Revenue is project-based, driven by individual customer contracts and serial production orders. The company serves as a system supplier with high manufacturing depth across the full plastics value chain from concept to finished packaged product.
- Standard Cosmetic Packaging Products: INOTECH also sells standard cosmetic packaging products (airless systems, jars, bottles) directly to cosmetics brands, offering both plastic and glass material options with various sizes and finishing capabilities.
- Toolmaking Services: Design and manufacture of molds and tools for injection molding, provided as a service to customers requiring specialized tooling.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom manufacturing - project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Inotech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INOTECH designs, develops, and manufactures custom plastic components and packaging through an integrated service chain covering product development, tool/mold making, plastics engineering (including multi-component and micro injection molding with clamping forces up to 21,000 kN), component finishing, and lacquering. It also produces a standard range of cosmetic airless packaging products (Airless Pouch, Airless Piston, Airless Refill systems, jars, and bottles) under patented technologies such as Prestige Airless and 2K preform/bottle designs, primarily for B2B customers in Automotive, Cosmetics, Medical/Pharma, Electrical Engineering, and Domestic Technology industries across Europe.
Product overview
Inotech is a plastics technology company offering an integrated portfolio of manufacturing services and cosmetic packaging products. The core offering spans product development, tool shop/toolmaking, plastics engineering (injection molding), component finishing, and lacquering services. The company serves multiple industries including Automotive, Cosmetics, Medical/Pharmaceuticals, Electrical Engineering, and Domestic Technology. For the cosmetics sector specifically, Inotech produces a standard range of airless packaging solutions including Airless Pouch, Airless Piston, and Airless Refill systems, with customization options for colors, printing, and finishing. The company operates production sites in Germany, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria with over 30 years of industry experience.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Product Development End-to-end product development service combining creative design with technical engineering, covering concept, material selection, design optimization, prototyping, and series production for B2B customers in Automotive, Cosmetics, Medical/Pharma, Electrical Engineering, and Domestic Technology.
- Tool Shop / Toolmaking Precision toolmaking services using state-of-the-art CNC machines and EDM erosion techniques to design and manufacture molds and tools that meet the highest requirements for downstream injection molding production, delivered to industrial customers and INOTECH's own production.
- Plastics Engineering (Injection Molding) Injection molding production services using state-of-the-art machines with clamping forces up to 21,000 kN, including multi-component (2K) injection molding and micro injection molding, producing robust, functional, and aesthetically demanding plastic components for B2B customers.
- Component Finishing Versatile finishing services covering surface treatment, printing, assembly, and functional finishing to deliver high-quality appearance and optimized functionality for molded plastic components.
- Lacquering Professional coating service with precise color matching and long-lasting coatings using spray painting, dip coating, electrostatic coating, UV lacquering, and piano black finishing for functional and aesthetic plastic parts.
- Airless Pouch Packaging System Standard cosmetic airless packaging line with flexible pouches housed in plastic or glass containers and an airless pump, protecting sensitive formulas from contamination and oxidation and enabling near-complete product evacuation. Available in 30ml and 50ml versions.
- Airless Piston Packaging System Plastic airless piston packaging that protects products from air contact and contamination, extends shelf life, and reduces product loss. Available in 75ml, 100ml, and 150ml versions.
- Airless Refill Packaging System Airless packaging system with pouches and a refill option that combines airless mechanism with sustainable, refillable packaging, offered in both glass and plastic materials for cosmetics brands.
- Special Applications Packaging Customized cosmetic packaging solutions including airless jars, classic jars for creamy textures, and bottles in various sizes and designs for specialized cosmetic applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Near-complete product evacuation with no residue in airless packaging systems
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Inotech
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Inotech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Inotech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Inotech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Albea Group: French-headquartered global cosmetics packaging manufacturer with a strong airless and beauty packaging portfolio across plastics, metal, and glass. Directly competes with INOTECH's Prestige Airless and Cosmetics/Packaging division for European and global cosmetic brand contracts.
- HCP Packaging: Asia-based (now part of Baring Private Equity Asia/Prism) cosmetics packaging specialist offering airless jars, bottles, and tubes. Competes directly with INOTECH in the cosmetic packaging bid pool for international beauty brands.
- Weener Plastics Group GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions and dispensing systems for personal care, cosmetics, and FMCG. Highly comparable to INOTECH on customer segment, geography, and dispensing/airless technology.
- Stiplastics: French plastic injection molding specialist focused on airless packaging for cosmetics and pharmacy. Directly comparable on airless technology, target customers, and product format overlap with INOTECH's Prestige Airless line.
- Quadpack Industries: Spanish/Swiss-headquartered cosmetics packaging manufacturer offering jars, bottles, and airless packaging to global beauty brands. Overlaps with INOTECH on injection-molded cosmetics packaging and brand-customer relationships.
Broad incumbents
- Gerresheimer AG: German-listed manufacturer of primary packaging for pharma, cosmetics, and consumer health with broad plastics and glass capabilities. Comparable to INOTECH on pharma primary packaging (ISO 15378) and cosmetics, though operates at larger scale and scope.
- RPC Group (Berry Global): Global rigid and flexible plastics packaging giant (now part of Berry Global). Comparable as a broad-incumbent competitor serving many of the same FMCG/cosmetics end-markets as INOTECH, though at vastly larger scale.
- Plastik Omnium SE: French-listed Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in plastic exterior body parts, fuel systems, and clean energy modules. Comparable to INOTECH's automotive injection molding vertical at much larger scale; a relevant comparable for INOTECH's automotive business.
Emerging players
- Sulzer Mixpac (Sulzer Ltd): Swiss manufacturer of precision dispensing systems (mixing, metering, airless) for adhesives, dental, and cosmetics. Comparable to INOTECH on proprietary airless/dispensing engineering and plastics injection molding expertise.
Regional players
- Promens (audo MM Kunststoffteile): European injection-molded plastics manufacturer active in packaging and technical components across multiple industries. Comparable to INOTECH on multi-industry (cosmetics, pharma, industrial) injection-molding footprint and European geographic overlap.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Inotech social profiles
Digital presenceInotech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Inotech financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Inotech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Inotech subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Inotech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Inotech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Inotech
What does Inotech do?
INOTECH designs, develops, and manufactures custom plastic components and packaging through an integrated service chain covering product development, tool/mold making, plastics engineering (including multi-component and micro injection molding with clamping forces up to 21,000 kN), component finishing, and lacquering. It also produces a standard range of cosmetic airless packaging products (Airless Pouch, Airless Piston, Airless Refill systems, jars, and bottles) under patented technologies such as Prestige Airless and 2K preform/bottle designs, primarily for B2B customers in Automotive, Cosmetics, Medical/Pharma, Electrical Engineering, and Domestic Technology industries across Europe.
Is Inotech a public or private company?
Inotech is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Inotech founded?
Inotech was founded in 1990. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Inotech based?
Inotech is headquartered in Nabburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Inotech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Plastic Components Manufacturing and Sale is the primary driver. The others are standard Cosmetic Packaging Products and toolmaking Services.
Who are Inotech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Albea Group, HCP Packaging, Weener Plastics Group GmbH, Stiplastics and Quadpack Industries. Broad incumbents are Gerresheimer AG, RPC Group (Berry Global) and Plastik Omnium SE. Sulzer Mixpac (Sulzer Ltd) is listed as an emerging player. Promens (audo MM Kunststoffteile) is listed as a regional player.
Does Inotech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inotech.
What industry is Inotech in?
Inotech's product category is Custom Plastic Injection Molding and Contract Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAJAG, Airless Packaging (Airless Pumps, Airless Bottles/Jars), with a secondary code of IMANAFAE, Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care). Its NAICS code is 3261 and its SIC code is 3089.