What Elastofirm does

Elastofirm B.V. is a privately held Dutch industrial group that designs, compounds, and extrudes custom rubber and silicone materials for European B2B customers. Headquartered in Hilversum, the group operates 8 manufacturing sites across the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain through subsidiaries including Flevo Rubber Compounding, Flevorubber Extrusion, Polycomp, Technische Profielen Produktie, Poppe Elastomertechnik, Silam, and Sealable, employing 400-500+ rubber specialists with a combined 250+ years of polymer technology experience.

The portfolio spans two integrated capabilities. First, custom compound formulation across general-purpose (EPDM, NBR, SBR, NR), specialty (FFKM, FKM, HNBR, FVMQ), silicone (VMQ), and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) chemistries, with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and USP Class VI compliance for food, pharma, and medical applications. Second, precision extrusion of rubber profiles, silicone profiles, and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) parts for sealing, weatherstripping, and structural applications. Supporting services include co-engineering, R&D, physical and chemical testing, and special delivery formats such as endless strips, calendered goods, precision pellets, and CNC cut slabs. The group is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.

Elastofirm serves 1,000+ customers across automotive, building & construction, food & pharma, general industry, horticulture, infrastructure/offshore/energy, and transport/aerospace/defense. Revenue is generated through quote-based, custom B2B contracts with multi-year cadence and direct field sales from each manufacturing site, targeting enterprise OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Distribution is regional European, with no e-commerce or retail presence. The group's growth posture is reflected in the January 2024 majority acquisition of Spain-based Silam Siliconas S.A., extending its silicone compounding and HCR extrusion footprint.

Name

Elastofirm

Legal name

Elastofirm B.V.

Website

https://elastofirm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Elastofirm is a privately held Dutch industrial group that compounds and extrudes custom rubber and silicone materials across 8 European manufacturing sites, serving 1,000+ B2B customers in automotive, construction, food/pharma, and industrial sectors through co-engineered, certified specialty elastomer solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rubber and Silicone Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Rubber Compounds (FKM, HNBR, NBR, Silicone, CR) (IMANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA), Food-Grade, Medical & Cleanroom Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAH), Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

Keywords

• Custom rubber compounds
• Silicone extrusion profiles
• Elastomer manufacturing services
• Liquid silicone rubber parts
• Industrial sealing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rubber Compound Sales: Sale of custom-formulated rubber compounds including EPDM, NBR, SBR, NR, and specialty elastomers to industrial customers
2. Extruded Profile Sales: Sale of precision rubber and silicone profiles and seals for automotive, construction, and industrial applications
3. LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) Products: Custom and standard LSR parts manufactured through Poppe subsidiary for automotive and industrial applications
4. Special Delivery Forms: Customized delivery formats including endless strips, sheets, calendered goods, precision pellets, and CNC cut slabs for production efficiency

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elastofirm formulates custom rubber and silicone compounds (EPDM, NBR, SBR, NR, VMQ, FFKM, FKM, HNBR, FVMQ, TPE) and converts them into precision extruded profiles, seals, gaskets, and LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) parts for industrial customers. It serves as a one-stop-shop rubber partner, providing end-to-end capabilities from compounding and tooling to extrusion, finishing, and specialized delivery formats, with co-engineering, R&D, testing, and consultancy services supporting customer-specific applications.

Product overview

Elastofirm is a one-stop-shop rubber partner offering end-to-end rubber and silicone solutions. The portfolio centers on two core product categories: (1) Rubber and silicone Compounds including general-purpose compounds (EPDM, NBR, SBR, NR), specialty compounds (FFKM, FKM, HNBR, FVMQ), silicone compounds (VMQ), and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE); and (2) Extruded Profiles including rubber profiles, silicone profiles, and LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) parts. These core products are supported by comprehensive services including Advice & Consultancy, Co-engineering, Research & Development, Testing & Analyzing, and Special Delivery Forms. The company also offers specialized product lines through subsidiaries: Flevo Rubber Compounding for general compounding, Polycomp for specialty/colored compounds, Silam for silicone compounds and components, and TPP for TPE profiles. Elastofirm operates across 8 strategic locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain with 500+ rubber specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Rubber Compounds (EPDM, NBR, SBR, NR) Custom-formulated general-purpose rubber compounds (EPDM, NBR, SBR, NR) tailored to customer specifications for industrial sealing and profile applications. EPDM offers weather and ozone resistance for outdoor and construction use; NBR provides oil resistance for automotive and general industry; SBR offers versatile mechanical properties; NR delivers high elasticity and tear resistance for demanding mechanical applications. Sold to industrial OEMs in automotive, construction, and general industry.
• Specialty Elastomer Compounds (FFKM, FKM, HNBR, FVMQ) High-performance specialty elastomer compounds for demanding applications. FFKM perfluoroelastomer compounds provide ultimate chemical resistance for aerospace and chemical processing. FKM fluoroelastomer compounds deliver superior chemical and heat resistance for automotive and industrial sealing. HNBR compounds offer enhanced strength and temperature resistance for heavy-duty industrial sealing and lightweight automotive designs. FVMQ fluorosilicone compounds combine flexibility with chemical resistance for aerospace and automotive fuel systems.
• Silicone Compounds (VMQ) Silicone (VMQ) compounds that are biocompatible and temperature-flexible for food, pharmaceutical, and high-temperature industrial applications. Includes FDA & USP Class VI compliant materials for medical, food, and pharma use, produced in part through the Silam subsidiary.
• Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE-SEBS) Compounds Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE-SEBS) compounds for sealing profiles used in window, door, and technical applications, offering flexibility and recyclability for construction and general industrial customers.
• Extruded Rubber Profiles Custom rubber profiles engineered for durability and performance, including weatherstripping, industrial seals, automotive seals, window gaskets, and construction sealing solutions. Produced using state-of-the-art extrusion technology for complex geometries with tight tolerances.
• Extruded Silicone Profiles High-performance extruded silicone profiles for applications requiring superior temperature resistance, biocompatibility, and chemical inertness, serving medical, food, and high-tech industrial applications.
• LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) Parts Custom and standard Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) parts manufactured through the Poppe Elastomertechnik subsidiary in Gelnhausen, Germany, for automotive and industrial applications.
• Advice & Consultancy Services Expert consultancy services covering compounding, extrusion, and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), providing comprehensive expertise for integral rubber solutions to industrial customers.
• Co-engineering Services Collaborative engineering service for custom rubber and silicone solutions, with dedicated engineering support throughout projects from concept through to production.
• Research & Development Services Research and development services for innovative rubber and silicone solutions, including advanced testing and future-oriented material development.
• Testing & Analysis Services Comprehensive testing and analysis services providing quality assurance with advanced analytical equipment for physical, electrical, chemical, and environmental testing of rubber and silicone materials and components.
• Special Delivery Forms Customized delivery formats for rubber and silicone materials, including endless strips, sheets, calendered goods, precision pellets, granules, and extruded cords, designed to optimize customers' production efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Validated through 2 million cycle dynamic testing protocols for automotive applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Silam Siliconas S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2024Elastofirm B.V. acquired a majority stake in Silam Siliconas S.A., a manufacturer specializing in High Consistency Rubber (HCR) silicone. This acquisition marks a new growth phase for Silam and expands Elastofirm's capabilities in silicone compounding and extrusion, particularly for high-temperature applications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hexpol AB: Swedish global leader in advanced polymer compounds (rubber and TPE) serving automotive, engineering, and industrial customers; most direct comparable in specialty rubber compounding at scale with similar co-engineering B2B model.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish engineered polymer group with rubber compounding and extruded/profile manufacturing across automotive sealing, infrastructure, and industrial markets; directly comparable in extruded sealing solutions and specialty compounds.
• Hutchinson SA: French group specializing in rubber compounding and elastomer-based sealing/vibration solutions for automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial; comparable in custom compound formulation and automotive OEM supply.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: German subsidiary of Freudenberg Group producing high-performance elastomer seals and specialty rubber components for automotive, food/pharma, and industrial; similar specialty compound portfolio (FFKM, FKM, HNBR) and profile extrusion capabilities.
• Semperit AG: Austrian rubber products manufacturer with compounding and extrusion expertise serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets; comparable European mid-sized peer with custom rubber solutions and silicone capabilities.
• Greene Tweed: US-based specialty elastomer compounder focused on FFKM, FKM, and high-performance compounds for semiconductor, aerospace, oil & gas, and life sciences; direct competitor in ultra-high-performance specialty compounds.

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech (Continental Industry): Industrial arm of Continental AG producing rubber compounds, conveyor belts, hoses, and vibration/damping components; overlaps with Elastofirm in industrial rubber profiles and automotive sealing but with far broader product portfolio.
• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of engineered rubber products including hoses, belts, and sealing solutions for industrial and automotive applications; broader portfolio but overlapping in custom-engineered elastomer components.
• Parker Hannifin (Polymer Hose & Sealing): US-based diversified industrial manufacturer with significant presence in elastomer sealing technologies, O-rings, and rubber compounds; broad incumbent covering many of the same industrial and aerospace sealing end-markets.

Regional players

• Daemar Inc. / Daemar (rubber & seals distribution): Canadian industrial rubber products fabricator and sealing solutions distributor serving similar B2B industrial end-markets; comparable in custom extruded rubber profiles and gaskets but primarily serves North American customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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