ebalta

What ebalta does

ebalta Kunststoff GmbH is a German specialty polymer manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria. The company develops and produces two-component polyurethane and epoxy resin systems for industrial model, mould, and tool making, operating an in-house R&D laboratory staffed by chemists and chemical lab technicians that maintains approximately 700 proprietary formulations across more than 2,000 stock articles. Core product lines include the ebaboard modelling and tooling boards (polyurethane, epoxy, and ebazell foam), ebablock custom-cast polyurethane blocks up to 8 metres in length, casting resins (modelling masses, elastomers, vacuum, RIM, electrical encapsulation), silicones distributed from Dow (Silastic), and a comprehensive ancillaries range. Production is anchored in over 25,000 m² of facilities equipped with vacuum dissolvers up to 1,000 litres, multi-component casting systems, tempering ovens to 200 °C, and an in-house quality testing laboratory.

The company sells through a direct enterprise field-sales model — regional sales managers provide on-site consultation across Germany, while international technical sales partners cover global markets — supplemented by a direct website channel for standard products that ship same-day from in-house stock. Customer segments span automotive and aviation (glass-fibre-reinforced RIM casting resins with IMDS registration and DIN 75200/FMVSS 302 compliance), rail vehicle construction (DIN 45545-2, DIN 5510-2 certified systems), shipbuilding, medical technology (CT scanner and roulette-table semi-finished rings), wind energy, motorsport, and a specialty climbing-hold resin line (duranity) developed through the co-founded allHOLDS network. The company has held climate-neutral certification since 2020/2021 and sells an EF sub-line of materials containing ≥40% renewable or ≥10% recycled content, with named products such as ebaboard EP 138 EF achieving a stated 89.7% CO₂ footprint reduction versus standard boards. ebalta is privately held and owner-managed, with Andre Neutzler as sole shareholder and managing director; no venture or private-equity backing is disclosed.

Name

ebalta

Legal name

ebalta Kunststoff GmbH

Website

https://ebalta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ebalta Kunststoff GmbH manufactures polyurethane and epoxy resin-based modelling boards, custom cast blocks, and casting resin systems for industrial model, mould, and tool making across automotive, rail, medical, climbing, and wind energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modelling and Tooling Boards: Sale of polyurethane, epoxy, and foam modelling boards under the ebaboard brand, available in standard sizes and custom dimensions. Delivered same-day from stock or within 6-7 working days for simple cast blocks, 8-10 days for contoured blocks.
2. Casting Resin Systems: Two-component polyurethane and epoxy casting resins sold for model making, elastomers, vacuum casting, RIM, electrical encapsulation, and climbing holds. Includes supplementary ancillaries: release agents, sealers, fillers, colour pastes, and mould making silicones.
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Value-added services including epoxy paste application by on-site paste team, cast PU block manufacturing (ebablock), and customer training on application techniques. Block casting service delivers within 6-7 working days.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ebalta Kunststoff GmbH manufactures polyurethane and epoxy resin systems for model, mould, and tool making, including modelling boards (ebaboard), custom cast blocks (ebablock), casting resins, mould-making silicones, and ancillaries. The company operates over 2,000 articles across approximately 700 in-house formulations, serving industrial customers in automotive, aviation, rail, shipbuilding, medical technology, and defence, with a proprietary eco-friendly (EF) product line and climate-neutral manufacturing certified since 2021.

Product overview

ebalta Kunststoff GmbH is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane and epoxy-based modeling boards, casting resin systems, and custom plastic solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: (1) Modeling and Tooling Boards under the ebaboard brand including polyurethane boards (densities 0.08-1.86 g/cm³), epoxy resin boards for Prepreg/composites applications, and ebazell foam boards; (2) Casting Resin Systems comprising polyurethane casting resins (modeling masses, elastomers, vacuum resins, RIM resins, foams, electrical encapsulation), epoxy resins (laminating, surface, casting), silicones for mold making, and comprehensive ancillaries (release agents, sealers, color pastes, fillers); and (3) Plastics Development including EF eco-friendly product line with recycled/renewable content, duranity sustainable climbing hold resins, semi-finished PU rings, e-mobility casting resins, flame retardant casting resins, and 3D printing resins. The company operates in B2B industrial sectors including automotive, aviation, engineering, rail vehicle construction, shipbuilding, medical, and defense, with over 2,000 articles in their portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ebaboard: Brand for polyurethane modelling and tooling boards with various densities for design, mould making, and tool construction.
• ebablock
• ebaboard EP
• ebablock EP
• ebazell
• duranity
• EF – eco-friendly
• ebaboard PW
• ebacryl

Products and services

• ebaboards (Polyurethane Boards) High-quality polyurethane modelling and tooling boards available in various densities (0.30-1.76 g/cm³). Used for design modelling, foundry patterns, tool and mould making, and as series-installed components. Includes ebaboard PW 920 for high-abrasion-resistant model setups and core boxes, and ebaboard 0700 for high-quality surface finish design models.
• ebablock (Polyurethane Blocks) Customer-specific individually manufactured polyurethane blocks for seamless models, tools, and series components. Available in densities from 0.8 to 1.85 g/cm³, with capabilities up to 8m length. Custom sizes delivered within 6-7 working days (simple) or 8-10 working days (contoured).
• ebaboards EP (Epoxy Resin Boards) Epoxy resin boards offering constant mechanical properties with high heat deflection temperature up to 140°C, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and very fine surface structure. Suitable for Prepreg master models, Direct Tooling, and lamination applications in racing, vehicle construction, and composites.
• ebazell Foam Boards Polyurethane rigid foam boards under the ebazell brand, free of solvents, halogens, or plasticizers. Ideal for milling styling models, master models, design models, and architectural models with very fine surface structure.
• Polyurethane Casting Resins Two-component polyurethane casting resins including modelling cast masses, elastomers, vacuum casting resins, RIM resins, PU casting foam, electrical encapsulation, and climbing hold resins for prototype to medium series production. Used in model making, mould making, and serial production.
• Epoxy Resins (Gießharze) Two-component epoxy resin systems for mould and tool making, including modelling pastes, epoxy casting resins, all-purpose and laminating resins, surface resins (gel coats), and reinforcing pastes for lightweight construction in high-tech applications.
• Silicones (Mould-Making Silicones) Addition-curing and condensation-curing mould-making silicones from Dow (Silastic brand) featuring dimensional stability, high reproduction accuracy, easy processing, and good tear resistance for rapid prototyping and tooling.
• EF Eco-friendly Plastics Eco-friendly materials labelled with 'EF – eco-friendly' containing at least 40% renewable raw materials or at least 10% recycled/recycling material. Includes eco-friendly PU boards, epoxy boards, EP 138 EF (89.7% CO2 footprint reduction), EP 139 EF (76.7% CO2 footprint reduction), and duranity casting resins.
• duranity Sustainable PU casting resin for climbing holds developed with allHOLDS network. Contains approximately 40% renewable raw materials and is certified as climate-neutral product through CO2 offset. Products include duranity 1914 EF and duranity flex 2310 EF. Meets DIN EN 12572-3:2017 for climbing holds.
• Semi-finished PU Rings Supply of finished, production-optimised blanks in various geometries for series production. Includes rings for computed tomography (CT) scanner applications and roulette tables, with dimensions up to 8 meters in length.
• E-Mobility Casting Resins Glass-fibre-reinforced casting resins for automotive e-mobility applications using RIM (Reaction Injection Moulding) process. MG 453 GF is a high-performance glass-filled RIM system with fast curing times for small to medium series production. DIN 75200 approved, FMVSS 302 flame tested, IMDS-registered.
• Flame Retardant Casting Resins Self-extinguishing PU casting foam and resins meeting strict fire protection requirements for construction, maritime, and rail applications. PU 61 FR is certified to fire protection class B1 with low smoke gas toxicity. UL 94 V-0, DIN 45545-2 R22/R23 HL 1/2/3, DIN 5510-2 certified.
• 3D Printing Resins Polyurethane resins developed for additive manufacturing with continuous piston principle enabling precise dosing of micro quantities in optimal mixing ratios. Achieves high print speeds with reliable layer bonding.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO₂ emissions reduced continuously since 2020, with remaining emissions compensated through climate protection projects
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• allHOLDScoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerebalta co-founded allHOLDS together with independent climbing hold manufacturers. The partnership focuses on developing and producing sustainable climbing holds from eco-friendly polyurethane casting resins. ebalta supplies the duranity casting resin product line developed specifically for this network, containing approximately 40% renewable raw materials and certified as climate-neutral.
• natureOffice GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnernatureOffice GmbH, a member of the Allianz für Klima und Entwicklung (Alliance for Climate and Development), supports ebalta in the certification process for carbon balance and climate compensation. They also identify gaps and potential for CO₂ reduction through regular workshops.
• Project TOGO (natureOffice)minorStrategic or Co-development Partnerebalta supports Project TOGO, a nature forest reforestation project in Togo that builds self-sustaining value chains. ebalta's donation was used to purchase an oil mill for the women's cooperative in Kotokopé, Togo.
• TH Nürnberg (Technische Hochschule Nürnberg)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerebalta cooperates with TH Nürnberg for dual study programmes in Applied Chemistry (B. Sc.), offering both a combined vocational and academic programme (Verbundstudium) and a study programme with integrated practice phases (Studium mit vertiefter Praxis).
• Allod (Burgbernheim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2017, ebalta has conducted an apprentice exchange programme with Allod in Burgbernheim: four weeks an Allod apprentice works at ebalta, followed by four weeks an ebalta apprentice at Allod, promoting cross-company learning and reflection on work practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company whose Axson Technologies business produces casting resins, tooling boards, and model-making materials. Comparable to ebalta in epoxy and polyurethane casting resins, but Sika is a global diversified incumbent serving construction, automotive, and industrial markets across a far wider portfolio.
• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company, with a polyurethanes division producing PU raw materials and formulated systems for automotive, construction, and industrial applications. Comparable to ebalta in polyurethane systems chemistry but operates globally at vastly greater scale with a much broader product portfolio and R&D budget.
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: German specialty chemicals company with strong position in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings through its Loctite brand, alongside a smaller footprint in casting resins and tooling materials. Comparable to ebalta in specialty formulated resins, but Henkel is a global incumbent primarily focused on adhesives rather than model and tool making resins.
• Covestro AG: German polyurethane raw materials and systems supplier spun off from Bayer MaterialScience. Comparable to ebalta in polyurethane systems chemistry but operates at substantially larger scale as a commodity polyurethane producer with a much broader customer base across automotive, construction, and electronics.
• Huntsman Advanced Materials: Global specialty chemicals division of Huntsman Corporation producing epoxy resins, polyurethane systems, and formulated resin solutions for aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. Comparable to ebalta in epoxy tooling boards (inheriting Ciba-Geigy heritage) and casting resins, but operates at much larger scale with a much broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Carbon3D, Inc. US-based 3D printing company developing proprietary polyurethane and epoxy resins for additive manufacturing using Digital Light Synthesis technology. Comparable to ebalta in polyurethane resin chemistry but operates as an emerging adjacent player in 3D printing resins; ebalta is also developing 3D printing resins through its own partnership with a major 3D printer manufacturer.

Direct peers

• RAMPF Holding GmbH & Co. KG: German specialty chemicals company headquartered near Stuttgart that develops and manufactures polyurethane and epoxy resin systems, tooling boards, casting resins, and RIM systems for model and tool making. Directly comparable to ebalta across the ebaboard, ebablock, and casting resin product lines, with overlapping customers in automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.
• Freeman Manufacturing & Supply: US-based manufacturer of casting resins, tooling boards, and mould-making materials serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial prototyping customers. Comparable product line to ebalta, particularly in tooling boards and RIM/casting resins for automotive prototyping and model making.
• Smooth-On Inc. US-based manufacturer of polyurethane, epoxy, silicone, and polysulfide casting compounds for prototyping, tooling, and special effects. Comparable to ebalta in casting resin systems for model making, with a similar focus on small-to-medium batch industrial customers and a comparable breadth of formulated resin products.
• Vosschemie GmbH: German manufacturer of polyester, epoxy, and polyurethane casting resins, silicones, and gelcoats for model making, tooling, and marine applications. Closely comparable to ebalta in Mittelstand positioning, customer base (model and mould builders), and product range spanning casting resins and ancillaries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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