Moldex

What Moldex does

Moldex/Metric AG & Co. KG (operating as Moldex Europe) is a family-owned manufacturer of personal protective equipment headquartered in Walddorfhäslach, Germany. Founded in the United States in 1980 and established in Europe in 1985, the company employs nearly 400 staff across eight direct locations in Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, and Sweden, plus a North America sales office in Culver City, California. Its product portfolio spans three occupational-safety categories: respiratory protection (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3 masks, Series 7000/8000/9000 half masks, full face masks, and EasyLock-bayonet particle and gas filters), hearing protection (foam earplugs, ribbed earplugs, WaveBand banded earplugs, earmuffs, and PlugStation dispensers), and eye protection (ADAPT safety glasses).

The company's technical differentiation rests on in-house developed, branded features: DuraMesh mask lattice for shape retention, ActivForm 3D anatomical design eliminating metal nose clips, AirWave pleated filter technology for sustained low breathing resistance, EasyLock bayonet filter coupling, and Ventex/ProValve exhalation valves. Manufacturing is fully European, with the Walddorfhäslach technology center also producing proprietary production machinery. All products are PVC-free since 2008 and certified under EU PPE Regulation 2016/425, EN 149, EN 166, and DIN EN ISO 9001, with in-house FFP mask testing.

The business model is exclusively B2B and channel-driven: Moldex sells exclusively through specialist occupational-safety trade partners (Fachhandel) including Hoffmann, Weldino, Hugo Roth, Grotec, and Industrieware, with no direct sales to end customers. Revenue comes from unit-priced product sales (FFP mask retail guidance at €5 for the Klassiker 2405) plus commercial quote-based pricing for industrial volumes, and consumables/replacement parts produce recurring volume. Customer end-markets are horizontal across construction, manufacturing, chemical, healthcare, and crafts. Leadership sits with the Skov family (Roman Skov and Torben Skov as managing directors), and the company is structured as a German limited partnership with holding entities in Zürich and Carson City, Nevada.

Name

Moldex

Legal name

Moldex/Metric AG & Co. KG

Website

https://moldex-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Moldex/Metric AG & Co. KG is a family-owned German PPE manufacturer producing FFP respiratory masks, hearing protection, and safety eyewear, sold exclusively through specialist occupational-safety trade distributors across eight European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ)

Keywords

• Respiratory protection equipment
• Hearing protection products
• FFP face masks
• Personal protective equipment
• Occupational safety gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE Product Sales: Sale of personal protective equipment including FFP respiratory masks, hearing protection (earplugs, earmuffs, banded ear protection), eye protection (safety glasses), filters and accessories. Revenue generated from one-time product purchases as well as consumables and replacement parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Moldex manufactures and sells personal protective equipment (PPE) for occupational safety, including respiratory protection (FFP masks, half masks, full-face masks and EasyLock filter systems), hearing protection (foam earplugs, lamella earplugs, banded earplugs, earmuffs, PlugStation dispensers), and eye protection (ADAPT safety glasses). The company develops proprietary comfort and filtration technologies and manufactures its products in-house at facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic, distributing exclusively through specialist occupational safety trade partners across Europe.

Product overview

Moldex is a family-owned manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) offering a comprehensive portfolio of respiratory protection (FFP masks, half masks, full face masks with filter systems), hearing protection (foam earplugs, lamella earplugs, banded earplugs, earmuffs, PlugStation dispensers), and eye protection (ADAPT safety glasses). The product line includes reusable options like Air Plus and Air Seal FFP masks with washable sealing lips, as well as disposable products. Key technologies include DuraMesh structure, ActivForm 3D design, AirWave pleated filters, EasyLock bayonet filter system, and Ventex/ProValve climate valves. Moldex sells exclusively through specialist trade distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moldex: Main brand for respiratory protection, hearing protection, and eye protection products. The company website operates as moldex-europe.com.

Products and services

• Klassiker (Classic) FFP Masks Entry-level FFP filtering facepiece respirators available in FFP1, FFP2, and FFP3 protection levels, featuring DuraMesh structure, ActivForm 3D design, Ventex climate valve, and comfort fleece; designed for workers needing single-use respiratory protection with a 5-year shelf life.
• Air Plus FFP Masks Reusable FFP masks with a washable TPE sealing lip, AirWave pleated filter for sustained low breathing resistance, ProValve integrated valve, and adjustable headband with clip closure; designed for industrial users seeking reduced waste and lower total cost of ownership.
• Air Seal FFP Masks Reusable FFP3 masks with a wipeable, disinfectable foam sealing lip, AirWave pleated filter for low breathing resistance, and an anatomically shaped full-face seal; intended for high-protection industrial applications where reusable respirators are preferred.
• Smart Solo FFP Masks FFP filtering facepiece respirators with a single-band headpiece for easy on/off, two-point special strapping, soft nose cushion, and an IonicAir variant in FFP3; designed for users needing quick donning and doffing.
• Half Masks (Series 7000, 8000, 9000) Reusable half-mask respirators in TPE construction with bayonet filter connections, available in small, medium, and large sizes, compatible with the EasyLock particle and gas filter systems; targeted at industrial users needing reusable respiratory protection.
• Full Face Masks Full-face respirator masks providing combined eye and respiratory protection, compatible with all Moldex particle and gas filter systems including EasyLock; designed for industrial users requiring full-face coverage.
• Foam Ear Plugs PVC-free foam earplugs that roll up easily and expand at the right moment in the ear canal, offering a balance of softness and stability; available individually and via PlugStation dispensers for industrial noise protection.
• Lamella Ear Plugs Reusable earplugs made of flexible TPE plastic lamellae that are easy to insert, washable, and reusable; designed for repeated use in industrial noise environments.
• WaveBand Hearing Protection Band Band-style hearing protection with a curved design that follows the jaw line and can be worn close to the chin for freedom of movement; provides balanced clamping force for effective noise dampening without excessive pressure.
• Earmuffs Over-ear hearing protection with soft ear cushions, large ear-conch openings, comfortable padding, and optimized contact pressure; replaceable ear cushions available as accessories for industrial noise environments.
• PlugStation Earplug Dispenser Wall-mounted or freestanding earplug dispenser system holding 250 or 500 pairs; from 2022 all models are refillable (92% waste reduction), with TouchFree sensor-controlled and Antimicrobial (CuVerro copper-coated) variants for improved workplace hygiene.
• ADAPT Safety Glasses Safety eyewear designed to fit comfortably with respirator masks, available in contrast-enhancing and brightness-reducing tints, meeting EN 166 standards with scratch-resistant and anti-fog properties; intended for industrial workers needing combined eye and respiratory protection.
• EasyLock Filter System Bayonet-style filter connection system for half and full masks, enabling easy mounting of particle and gas filters; a unique front bayonet allows particle filters to mount directly on gas filters without adapters, used with reusable Moldex respirators.
• Particle Filters (P1, P2, P3) Particle filters for Moldex reusable masks, protecting against dust, smoke, and aerosols: P1 for non-toxic particles, P2 for harmful particles, P3 for highly harmful particles including viruses and bacteria; R (reusable) and D (dolomite) variants available.
• Gas Filters (A, B, E, K, AX, Hg-P3) Activated carbon gas filters for Moldex reusable masks: A for organic gases, B for inorganic gases, E for acidic gases, K for ammonia, AX for low-boiling organics, and Hg-P3 for mercury; available in classes 1, 2, and 3.
• Fit Test Set Complete kit for qualitative fit testing of respirator masks, including hood, two spray nebulizers, Bitter Sensitivity and Test solutions (30ml each), spare parts, and instructions; sold to industrial users needing to validate proper respirator fit.
• FFPak Storage Bag Robust storage bag with zipper for reusable Air Plus masks or bulk FFP mask storage, including a carabiner hook and writable name tag; sold as an accessory for industrial users of reusable Moldex masks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% waste reduction achieved with refillable PlugStation earplug dispensers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Specialist Trade Dealers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoldex distributes exclusively through specialist occupational safety trade partners across Europe. Key partners include Hoffmann (Germany), Weldino (Germany), Hugo Roth (Germany), Grotec (Germany), and Industrieware (Germany). Products also available through Collocall for video conferencing services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M (Personal Safety Division): Global PPE conglomerate with the largest respiratory protection portfolio including FFP/N95 masks, half/full face respirators, hearing and eye protection. Directly competes with Moldex in industrial safety channels across Europe but at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Major incumbent in respiratory protection (North/Honeywell masks), hearing protection, and fall/safety equipment, serving industrial and healthcare markets globally. Competes with Moldex through similar specialist trade channels in Europe.
• Ansell: Australia-listed global PPE leader focused on hand protection, chemical protection, and increasingly respiratory and body protection. Overlaps with Moldex in industrial safety distribution and serves similar occupational customer base.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Global manufacturer of disposable safety and hygiene products including the Kleenguard FFP/respiratory and protective eyewear ranges. Competes with Moldex in the disposable FFP segment and through similar industrial distribution channels in Europe.

Direct peers

• Drägerwerk: German-headquartered manufacturer of respiratory protection (FFP masks, half/full face masks with bayonet filter systems), gas detection, and hearing protection. Highly comparable product portfolio, similar European manufacturing heritage, and overlapping industrial/occupational safety customers.
• MSA Safety: US-listed safety equipment manufacturer with a broad respiratory protection, hearing protection, and gas detection portfolio. Overlaps directly with Moldex in industrial safety channels and serves similar end markets in construction, manufacturing, and oil & gas.
• Uvex Safety Group: German family-owned manufacturer of safety glasses, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and gloves. Closest direct peer in terms of family ownership structure, European manufacturing base, product mix (especially eye/hearing), and specialist trade distribution model.
• JSP Safety: UK-based manufacturer of head protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection (FFP masks, half masks), and eye protection. Direct European competitor with comparable product range and similar channel-partner distribution approach.
• Delta Plus Group: French-listed PPE manufacturer offering head-to-toe worker protection including respiratory, hearing, eye, hand, and body protection. Comparable European footprint, B2B trade distribution, and similar customer segments in construction and industrial.
• Sundström Safety: Swedish manufacturer specializing in respiratory protection (FFP masks, half/full face masks with filter systems) and hearing protection. Comparable mid-sized European PPE specialist with similar product technologies and quality positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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