Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG

What Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG does

Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1920, specializing in elastomer-coated rollers and custom rubber molded parts for B2B customers. Now in its third generation under Managing Director Georg zur Nedden, the company operates 14 production sites across 10 European countries with approximately 850 employees, serving offset printing, machine construction, household appliances, food processing/packaging, steel, and textile industries.

The company's core technology rests on proprietary in-house elastomer compound formulations and five distinct manufacturing processes — compression moulding (CM), injection compression moulding (ICM), injection moulding (IM), transfer moulding (TM), and TDI PUR low-pressure hot casting — selected per application. Manufacturing capability extends to large-dimension rollers up to Ø 1,000 mm diameter, 14,000 mm length, and 5,000 kg unit weight, with precision-ground geometric profiles and structured surface options. Elastomer molded parts span seals, diaphragms, control elements, and bonded multi-component assemblies, supported by application engineering and laboratory analysis.

Revenue is generated through three mechanisms: custom roller covering and refurbishment services, an exchange roller program for offset printing presses (stock-based replacement with core credit), and project-based custom elastomer molded parts from development through series production. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year service relationships and direct enterprise field sales supplemented by technical inquiry forms and division-specific phone contact. Geographic reach spans Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Belgium, with a global availability claim supported by the production network. The company is privately held as a GmbH & Co. KG with no disclosed external equity investors.

Name

Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://westland.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1920 that produces elastomer-coated rollers, custom rubber molded parts, and proprietary elastomer compounds for B2B customers across offset printing, machine construction, household appliances, food, steel, and textile industries, operating 14 production sites in 10 countries with approximately 850 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Rollers and Elastomer Molded Parts

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC), Rubber Rollers & Wheels (Industrial/Material Handling) (IMANALAE)

Keywords

• Elastomer molded parts
• Industrial rubber rollers
• Offset printing rollers
• Roller reconditioning services
• Custom rubber components

Headquarters

HQ city

Melle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Roller Covering and Reconditioning Services: Full-service roller covering, refurbishment, and reconditioning including collection, stripping, core inspection, covering, finishing, and delivery. Includes both service-based and exchange roller (stock replacement) options.
2. Custom Elastomer Molded Parts: Custom rubber molded parts from development through series production, including single-component and multi-component (bonded) parts. Revenue generated through project-based development fees and ongoing series production orders.
3. Exchange Roller Program: Ready-to-install exchange rollers for offset printing presses available from stock. Customers receive replacement roller, return used roller (core credited), which re-enters the refurbishment cycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG manufactures elastomer-coated offset and industrial rollers and custom rubber molded parts for B2B customers. The company delivers a full-service portfolio covering roller manufacturing and covering, roller reconditioning/refurbishment, an exchange roller program for offset printing presses, and series-production of custom elastomer components such as seals, diaphragms, and bonded parts. Production is supported by in-house compound development and five distinct elastomer processing methods, with global delivery through 14 production sites in 10 countries.

Product overview

Westland Gummiwerke GmbH & Co. KG is a system partner for rollers and elastomer molded parts, offering a coordinated portfolio of physical products and services rather than a unified software platform. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: (1) Roller Manufacturing/Covering for offset and industrial rollers with diameters up to Ø 1,000 mm and lengths up to 14,000 mm; (2) Roller Reconditioning Service for restoring worn functional rollers through a structured process; and (3) Exchange Roller Program providing ready-to-install replacement rollers from stock for offset printing. Complementing the roller business, the company offers Elastomer Molded Parts including seals, control elements, and custom rubber components for various industrial applications, supported by In-house Elastomer Compounds developed to meet specific performance requirements. Manufacturing processes include Compression Moulding (CM), Injection Compression Moulding (ICM), Injection Moulding (IM), Transfer Moulding (TM), and TDI PUR Low Pressure Hot Casting. Surface solutions include functional coverings, structured transfer (grooving/engravings), and geometrically defined profiles such as CroCut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roller Manufacturing / Covering

Quantifiable outcome

• Surface profiles manufactured to measurable standards and consistently reproducible
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HEXPOL AB: Global leader in rubber compounding and polymer products, manufacturing engineered rubber compounds and molded parts for industrial applications including rollers, seals, and damping. Directly comparable to Westland's in-house compounding and elastomer molded parts business.
• Hannecard Group: Belgian-headquartered specialist in industrial rubber and polyurethane roller coverings, serving printing, paper, steel, and converting industries globally. Directly competes with Westland in offset and industrial roller coverings with comparable multi-process manufacturing capabilities.
• Hutchinson SA: French rubber and polymer products manufacturer (part of TotalEnergies) producing industrial elastomer components, sealing systems, and rubber rollers for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in elastomer molded parts, sealing technology, and global manufacturing footprint.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish global polymer engineering group with a substantial industrial roller and elastomer molded parts business serving printing, manufacturing, and engineered solutions. Directly comparable to Westland in printing roller coverings, elastomer compounds, and custom molded components for industrial OEMs.
• Semperit AG Holding: Austrian industrial rubber products manufacturer with segments covering industrial rubber goods including molded parts, seals, and rollers. Comparable in product mix and European industrial customer base to Westland's elastomer molded parts business.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG (ContiTech): Large German automotive and industrial conglomerate whose ContiTech segment produces industrial rubber products including conveyor belts, hoses, molded parts, and surface materials. A broader incumbent with overlapping elastomer capabilities but diversified across many industrial categories.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation: Global motion and control technologies leader with a substantial industrial sealing and elastomer solutions business. Comparable in elastomer molded parts and seals, but operates at much larger scale across diverse industrial segments.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: German-based global sealing technology specialist (Freudenberg Group) producing elastomer seals, molded parts, and vibration control components for industrial and automotive customers. Comparable in custom elastomer molded parts and sealing/damping applications.
• Saint-Gobain S.A. French multinational materials company with a Performance Plastics segment producing high-performance elastomer and polymer components for industrial applications. A broader incumbent with overlapping industrial elastomer capabilities across many end markets.

Regional players

• Koehler Rubber Technology: German rubber roller manufacturer and compounder serving printing and industrial customers in DACH and broader European markets. Directly comparable specialty rubber roller manufacturer to Westland with similar regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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