Oechsler
Oechsler AG is a German polymer technology manufacturer (founded 1864) producing precision injection-molded components, mechatronic actuators, and additive-manufactured parts for automotive, healthcare, and sports/consumer goods customers across six global production sites.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1864
- HeadquartersAnsbach, Germany
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Oechsler does
Oechsler AG is a German polymer technology manufacturer founded in 1864 and headquartered in Ansbach, Bavaria. The company operates six production facilities across Germany (Ansbach, Weißenburg), Romania (Lipova), Mexico (Querétaro), and China (Taicang), serving customers in automotive, healthcare, and sports/consumer goods. Its technology portfolio spans polymer injection molding (including multi-component and silicone), additive manufacturing via a partnership with Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) platform, ceramic and metal powder injection molding, automated assembly, and an in-house tool shop with 100 qualified toolmakers producing 120 new tools per year. The portfolio is anchored by the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) actuator — now in its sixth generation and shipped in 180+ million units across 90 million vehicles — in which Oechsler holds 35%+ global market share. Beyond automotive actuators (mirror adjusters, seat adjusters, tailgate drives, radar housings, ABS vacuum pumps, SCR systems), Oechsler produces Össur prosthetic feet, Jack Wolfskin Aerorise backpack padding, Specialized bicycle saddles, Sneakprint custom sneakers, BRiNK swivable trailer-hitch actuators, TECHART racing seat padding, STRAUSS 3D-printed knee protectors, EVOC backpacks, and e3 sustainable lighting components.
Oechsler's revenue model is B2B contract manufacturing: custom-quoted, multi-year supply agreements with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers (Bosch is a flagship), healthcare device manufacturers, and premium consumer brands. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with localized production via the six-site network providing redundant supply chains. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per component specification, volume, and contract term; sales cycles align with vehicle platform lifecycles (typically 5–7 years) for automotive and with product launch cycles for healthcare and consumer. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949 certifications, KBA automotive accreditation, an EcoVadis Gold Medal (Aug 2025), and an SBTi commitment to 1.5°C targets.
Oechsler AG is a privately held Aktiengesellschaft (German public limited company) controlled by a Supervisory Board chaired by Wolf M. Mang and led operationally by CEO/CFO Karl Ostler (appointed Jan 1, 2025) and COO Alexander Wortberg, with Felix Hess and Matthias Weißkopf joining the Executive Board in 2026 to align leadership with vertical-specific customer needs (Automotive, Healthcare, Sports/Consumer, Innovative Solutions). Reported revenue was €389M for fiscal 2023 with 2,100–2,700 employees across the group.
Oechsler firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Oechsler
- Legal name
- OECHSLER AG
- Website
- https://oechsler.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1864
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Oechsler AG is a German polymer technology manufacturer (founded 1864) producing precision injection-molded components, mechatronic actuators, and additive-manufactured parts for automotive, healthcare, and sports/consumer goods customers across six global production sites.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Oechsler industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plastic & Polymer Manufacturing Services
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA)
Keywords
Where Oechsler is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ansbach
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Oechsler business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Manufacturing Services: B2B manufacturing of polymer components and systems for automotive, healthcare, and consumer/sports industries. Revenue generated through serial production contracts, tool development, and end-to-end solutions from idea to global production.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom manufacturing services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels10 records
Oechsler product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Oechsler is a B2B polymer technology manufacturer providing end-to-end production solutions from concept to global serial production. Its core offerings include polymer injection molding, additive manufacturing (using Carbon DLS technology), powder/ceramic/metal injection molding, automated assembly, and in-house toolmaking, delivering precision components and mechatronic systems such as electric parking brake actuators for automotive, healthcare, and sports/consumer goods customers.
Product overview
Oechsler is a polymer technology manufacturing company with a multi-platform architecture serving the Automotive, Healthcare, and Sport & Consumer Goods industries. The core offering centers on Polymer Injection Molding (their foundational 70+ year technology) complemented by Additive Manufacturing (using Carbon DLS technology), Powder Injection Molding, Assembly services, and an internal Tool Shop. Key products include the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) - their top-selling actuator product with 20+ years of history and worldwide market leadership - and various 3D-printed consumer and industrial components developed with partners like Össur (prosthetic feet), Jack Wolfskin (backpacks), Specialized (bike saddles), and Sneakprint (custom sneakers). The company operates six global production facilities in Germany, Romania, Mexico, and China, with the OECHSLER 3D Configurator platform enabling customer orders for additive manufacturing services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OECHSLERhealth: Healthcare-focused division of OECHSLER AG serving the medical devices and health technology sectors
Products and services
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator System Electronically actuated parking brake system now in its sixth generation. Oechsler is the worldwide market leader with over 180 million systems produced and 35%+ global market share; systems are sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 brake system manufacturers for serial vehicle production.
- Polymer Injection Molding Services Core manufacturing service for precision plastic components using polymer injection molding, including multicomponent and silicone variants. Sold to industrial customers across automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods for serial production of precision components.
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Services
- Powder Injection Molding Services (Ceramic, Metal, Magnetic)
- Automated Assembly Services
- Tool Shop / Toolmaking Services
- Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Analysis
Quantifiable outcome
- 35%+ global market share in EPB applications
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Oechsler
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Oechsler technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Oechsler partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- SneakprintflagshipPartnership for customized sneaker production using digital foot measurements and additive manufacturing. Featured in MDR 'Einfach genial' program. Kevin Zürn founded Sneakprint to create personalized sneakers with precision modeled midsoles.
- Leading Brake System ManufacturerflagshipJoint development of Electric Parking Brake (EPB) since 1997. First EPB installed in Lancia Thesis. Ongoing partnership for EPB technology that has achieved 35%+ global market share and equipped 90 million vehicles.
- CarboncoreCarbon Production Network Partner. OECHSLER utilizes Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology and specialized materials (EPU 41) for additive manufacturing. Enables production of complex lattice structures for prosthetics, footwear, backpacks, and other applications with high durability and performance.
- ÖssurflagshipCo-development partner for advanced prosthetic feet. OECHSLER handles entire development chain including material testing, lattice design, and product development. Products include Pro-Flex ST Unity with integrated vacuum pump and Pro-Flex Terra with removable heel wedge. Serially manufactured in Germany.
- Jack WolfskinflagshipJoint development of Aerorise backpack featuring 3D-printed lattice padding for ventilation and comfort. OECHSLER leveraged Carbon DLS technology to create lattice structures with varying stiffness zones, reducing printing time by 40% from prototype to serial production.
- BRiNKcoreJoint development of revolutionary actuator for swiveling trailer hitch (schwenkbare Anhängerkupplung). Next-level innovation for vehicle towing applications.
- TECHARTcorePartnership for innovative lightweight racing seat solutions with 3D-printed cushioning. Combines design excellence and seating comfort for high-performance vehicles.
- SpecializedcorePartnership to redefine bicycle saddle through latest research and innovative production with Carbon and OECHSLER. Collaborative product development for cycling performance.
- EVOCminorDevelopment of innovative backpack back padding in 3D printing for ALLRIDE 3D WP 16. Waterproof design with 3D-printed lattice padding for comfort.
- Brighthub GmbHminorPartnership for e³ sustainable lighting, revolutionizing the lighting industry with innovative polymer solutions.
- STRAUSSminorPartnership for sustainable high-tech workwear. STRAUSS brings sustainable workwear to market using 3D printing for knee protectors and protective equipment.
- WZL RWTH AachenminorPartner in Excellence in Production competition for toolmaking excellence recognition. Competition organized by tool machine laboratory and Fraunhofer IPT.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Oechsler competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mann+Hummel: Global automotive filtration and plastics components supplier. Comparable to Oechsler in plastics-intensive automotive components manufacturing, global production footprint, and Tier 1 supply relationships.
- Rehau: German polymer products group serving automotive, construction, and industry. Comparable to Oechsler as a polymer component manufacturer with automotive Tier 1/2 relationships and injection-molded and extruded products.
- Brose: Global automotive mechatronics supplier of seat adjusters, door systems, and electric drives. Direct overlap with Oechsler's actuator portfolio (mirror adjusters, seat adjusters, tailgate drives) and automotive Tier 1 customer base.
- INDO-MIM: Global supplier of metal injection molding (MIM) and ceramic injection molding parts. Directly comparable to Oechsler's powder injection molding business line for technical components in automotive and industrial markets.
- Röchling: German plastics processor with automotive, medical, and industrial divisions. Closely comparable to Oechsler in business model: custom polymer processing for OEMs, multi-country production footprint, and similar automotive customer base.
- Ensinger: German manufacturer of engineering plastics and semi-finished products serving medical, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable to Oechsler in polymer manufacturing capabilities and presence in regulated medical and automotive markets.
- Materialise: Belgian 3D printing service bureau with strong presence in industrial and medical additive manufacturing. Comparable to Oechsler's additive manufacturing business line, particularly for serialized lattice products in prosthetics and consumer applications.
- Simona AG: German plastics processor producing semi-finished products, profiles, and finished parts. Comparable to Oechsler in polymer processing expertise, German manufacturing heritage, and B2B industrial customer mix.
Broad incumbents
- Continental: Large global automotive Tier 1 with mechatronic components, electronics, and sensor systems. Comparable to Oechsler as a customer/supplier ecosystem participant and through overlapping automotive product categories (radar systems, actuators).
Emerging players
- Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Service bureau arm of Stratasys offering on-demand polymer 3D printing. Comparable to Oechsler's additive manufacturing service business in production of polymer parts, though typically using Stratasys FDM/PolyJet platforms rather than Carbon DLS.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Oechsler social profiles
Digital presenceOechsler compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Oechsler financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Oechsler leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Oechsler funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Oechsler M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Oechsler
What does Oechsler do?
Oechsler is a B2B polymer technology manufacturer providing end-to-end production solutions from concept to global serial production. Its core offerings include polymer injection molding, additive manufacturing (using Carbon DLS technology), powder/ceramic/metal injection molding, automated assembly, and in-house toolmaking, delivering precision components and mechatronic systems such as electric parking brake actuators for automotive, healthcare, and sports/consumer goods customers.
Is Oechsler a public or private company?
Oechsler is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Oechsler founded?
Oechsler was founded in 1864. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Oechsler based?
Oechsler is headquartered in Ansbach, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Oechsler make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Manufacturing Services.
Who are Oechsler's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mann+Hummel, Rehau, Brose, INDO-MIM, Röchling, Ensinger, Materialise and Simona AG. Continental is listed as a broad incumbent. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing is listed as an emerging player.
Does Oechsler have an API?
No public API is recorded for Oechsler.
What industry is Oechsler in?
Oechsler's product category is Plastic & Polymer Manufacturing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAFAJ, Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs), with a secondary code of IMAAADAA, Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF). Its NAICS code is 333995.