Schmidt & Heinzmann

What Schmidt & Heinzmann does

Schmidt & Heinzmann is a German manufacturer of composite manufacturing equipment and process technology, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany. The company designs and builds plant systems for Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) semi-finished production, fiber cutting, SMC cutting and stacking, prepreg lines, preforming plants, polyester plate production, press automation, hydraulic presses, LFT-D compounding, and tape processing. Its proprietary One2One process solution and the broader product line target customers that produce fiber-reinforced composite parts in high-throughput industrial settings.

The company's products are sold primarily to OEMs and tier suppliers in automotive, aerospace, e-mobility, building and construction, sports and leisure, and general industrial markets. Following the acquisition of its Composites division by DIEFFENBACHER GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (Eppingen, Germany), Schmidt & Heinzmann operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within DIEFFENBACHER's Forming business unit, with sales, service, and project execution routed through the parent's global network. Revenue is generated through project-based capital-equipment sales — typically multi-year plant contracts — supplemented by service, retrofits, and process know-how licensing; specific pricing, contract structure, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The company employs 51–100 people and is privately held.

Name

Schmidt & Heinzmann

Legal name

Schmidt & Heinzmann

Website

https://schmidt-heinzmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Schmidt & Heinzmann is a German manufacturer, founded 1949, of composite manufacturing equipment — including SMC, prepreg, LFT-D, and press automation plant systems — serving automotive, aerospace, e-mobility, and industrial customers, now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary within DIEFFENBACHER's Forming business unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Composite manufacturing equipment
• SMC production plants
• Fiber cutting systems
• Press automation
• Prepreg production lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruchsal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Schmidt & Heinzmann manufactures and supplies composite manufacturing equipment and plant systems, including SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) semi-finished product production plants, fiber cutting systems, SMC cutting machines, cutting and stacking plants, prepreg lines, preforming plants, polyester plate production plants, and press automation for SMC and wet pressing. The portfolio serves automotive, aerospace, e-mobility, construction, sports, and industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Schmidt & Heinzmann, now part of DIEFFENBACHER, offers a comprehensive portfolio of composite manufacturing equipment and forming technology solutions. The product portfolio centers on SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) semi-finished product production plants, fiber cutting systems, and cutting & stacking facilities. These core products are complemented by prepreg lines, preforming plants, polyester plate production systems, and press automation solutions for SMC and wet pressing operations. The portfolio also includes hydraulic presses, tape processing systems, LFT-D compounding systems, transformerboard production lines, and the One2One custom process solution. Schmidt & Heinzmann products serve industries including automotive, e-mobility, aerospace, building and construction, sports and leisure, and industrial applications.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schmidt & Heinzmann SMC-Halbzeuglinien: SMC semi-finished product production lines for composites manufacturing
• Schmidt & Heinzmann Faserschneidsysteme

Products and services

• SMC-Halbzeuglinien (SMC Semi-Finished Product Production Plants) Production plants for manufacturing SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) semi-finished products used in composite manufacturing. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• Faserschneidsysteme (Fiber Cutting Systems) Cutting systems for fibers of all kinds, used in composite material processing. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• SMC-Schneidmaschinen (SMC Cutting Machines) Specialized cutting machines for Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) materials. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• Cutting & Stacking-Anlagen (Cutting & Stacking Plants) Production facilities for cutting and stacking composite materials in the manufacturing process. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• Prepreg-Linien (Prepreg Lines) Production lines for pre-impregnated composite materials (prepreg). For industrial composite manufacturers.
• Preforming-Anlagen (Preforming Plants) Plants for preforming operations in composite manufacturing. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• Produktionsanlagen zur Herstellung von Polyesterplatten (Polyester Plate Production Plants) Production facilities for manufacturing polyester plates. For industrial composite materials manufacturers.
• Pressenautomation (Press Automation) Automation solutions for SMC and wet pressing operations. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• Hydraulische Pressen (Hydraulic Presses) Hydraulic press systems for forming operations in composites and metal processing. For industrial manufacturers.
• Tapeverarbeitung (Tape Processing) Tape processing systems for composite material manufacturing. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• LFT-D Compoundieranlage (LFT-D Compounding System) Long Fiber Thermoplast direct (LFT-D) compounding system for producing thermoplastic composite materials. For industrial composite manufacturers.
• Transformerboard Linie (Transformerboard Line) Production line for transformer board materials used in electrical applications. For electrical equipment manufacturers.
• One2One Prozesslösung (One2One Process Solution) Custom process solution tailored to specific customer requirements in forming technology. For industrial manufacturers requiring bespoke composite or metal forming processes.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DIEFFENBACHER GmbH Maschinen- und AnlagenbaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchmidt & Heinzmann became part of DIEFFENBACHER through the acquisition of its Composites business unit. DIEFFENBACHER is a machinery and plant manufacturer headquartered in Eppingen, Germany, operating in Forming, Wood-based materials, Recycling, and Energy sectors. The acquisition brought Schmidt & Heinzmann's entire product portfolio including SMC production lines, fiber cutting systems, and press automation equipment under the DIEFFENBACHER umbrella.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KraussMaffei: German machinery manufacturer producing composite manufacturing systems (including RTM, HP-RTM, and fiber-reinforced plastics processing equipment) for automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers — directly competing with Schmidt & Heinzmann in composite plant equipment.
• ENGEL Austria: Austrian injection molding and composite machinery manufacturer with a dedicated composites business serving automotive structural parts and aerospace — overlaps with S&H's press automation and composite processing equipment offerings.
• Cannon Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of polyurethane processing and composite manufacturing equipment (including HP-RTM and epoxy systems) serving automotive and aerospace — competes with S&H in composite molding and processing systems.
• Hedrich: German manufacturer of vacuum and pressure systems for electrical insulation and composites manufacturing — competes with S&H in composite processing equipment, particularly for transformerboard and specialty composite applications.
• Pinette PEI: French industrial press and composite manufacturing equipment manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and energy markets — directly competes with S&H's hydraulic presses and composite forming systems.
• Magnum Venus Products: US-based manufacturer of composite manufacturing equipment including closed molding, RTM, and fiber cutting systems — overlaps with S&H's fiber cutting systems and composite processing equipment.

Broad incumbents

• DIEFFENBACHER: Schmidt & Heinzmann's parent company and broader machinery group operating across Forming, Wood-based materials, Recycling, and Energy — sets the strategic direction for S&H and competes with composite machinery players via its wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• Trexel: US-based provider of MuCell microcellular foaming technology for lightweight composite and plastic components — addresses the same automotive lightweighting and e-mobility use cases as S&H's composite manufacturing equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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