KRAIBURG TPE GmbH &

What KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & does

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds, headquartered in Waldkraiburg and operating as a legally independent subsidiary of KRAIBURG Holding SE & Co. KG. The company produces approximately 2,000 compounds spanning TPS, TPV, TPA, TPC, TPO, and TPU chemistries, marketed under the THERMOLAST family (K, M, H, R, S, V, DW) and specialty brands COPEC, For Tec E, HIPEX, and Loop TPE. It sells into four primary verticals: automotive (exterior, interior, powertrain), consumer (cosmetic packaging, toys, food packaging, wearables, electronics), industrial (seals, gaskets, machinery), and medical/pharmaceutical (with dedicated medical grades and drinking-water grades). Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B compound sales under multi-year contracts, with a stated production lead time of approximately three weeks.

The company runs a tri-continental manufacturing footprint with production facilities in Germany (Waldkraiburg), the United States (Buford, GA, relocated from Duluth in 2016), and Malaysia (Seri Kembangan, operational since 2008), supplemented by sales offices in Italy, Shanghai, Hong Kong (via a 2004 joint venture), Seoul (since 2017), Bangalore, and Monterrey (since 2015). Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with regional technical support. Differentiation rests on a proprietary formulation library developed since the first TPE experiments in 1985, in-house DAkkS-accredited testing under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, and sustainability credentials including ISCC PLUS, GRS, and DIN ISO 9001/14001/50001. A closed-loop recycling service (Loop TPE) converts customer production scrap into compounds with verified recycled content exceeding 98%, supplemented by a Product Carbon Footprint Calculator. The company is led by CEO Oliver Zintner and employs approximately 680 people across 20 global locations.

Name

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH &

Legal name

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://kraiburg-tpe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German compounder of custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds, serving automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical OEMs through three production sites in Germany, the United States, and Malaysia plus a global network of 20 locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE/TPU/TPV) Compounds (IMANABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Elastomers & Thermoplastic Elastomers (Synthetic Rubber, TPE/TPU) (IMAEANAF)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic elastomer compounds
• Custom TPE materials
• TPE for automotive
• Medical grade elastomers
• Recycled content polymers

Headquarters

HQ city

Waldkraiburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TPE Compound Sales: Sale of custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomer compounds for automotive, consumer, industry, and medical applications. The company offers approximately 2000 products across multiple material families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

KRAIBURG TPE is a global manufacturer of custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds sold primarily to industrial customers in the automotive, consumer, industry, and medical sectors. Its portfolio spans roughly 2,000 SKUs organized into named families such as THERMOLAST® (K, M, H, R, S, V, DW), COPEC®, For Tec E®, and HIPEX®, complemented by sustainable solutions including Bio-based TPE, Recycling Content TPE, and the closed-loop Loop TPE system. The company also provides accredited laboratory testing services, a Product Carbon Footprint Calculator, and an online Product Finder tool to support customer compound selection and qualification.

Product overview

KRAIBURG TPE is a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds serving automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical sectors. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of TPE products under the THERMOLAST® brand family (K, M, H, R, S, V, DW), specialized compounds (COPEC®, For Tec E®, HIPEX®), and sustainable solutions including Bio-based TPE and Loop TPE closed-loop recycling. The portfolio is complemented by property-optimized grades (Flame Retardant, Food Contact, Electrically Conductive, Oil Resistant TPV), supporting tools like the Product Finder database and Product Carbon Footprint Calculator, and accredited laboratory testing services. Production facilities are located in Germany, USA, and Malaysia, with approximately 680-700 employees and 20 global locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THERMOLAST® K: TPE for multiple applications in the automotive, consumer and industrial markets.
• THERMOLAST® M
• THERMOLAST® H
• THERMOLAST® R
• THERMOLAST® S
• THERMOLAST® V
• THERMOLAST® DW
• COPEC®
• For Tec E®
• HIPEX®
• Loop TPE

Products and services

• THERMOLAST® K Multifunctional custom-engineered TPE compound for automotive, consumer, and industrial applications including exterior components, interior parts, powertrain, and consumer goods; for OEMs, tier suppliers, and consumer goods manufacturers.
• THERMOLAST® M TPE compound specifically developed for medical and pharmaceutical industry applications meeting biocompatibility and regulatory requirements; for medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical packaging producers.
• THERMOLAST® H TPE compound family designed for healthcare and medical device applications in the Asia Pacific region; for medical device OEMs and healthcare product manufacturers operating in Asia Pacific markets.
• THERMOLAST® R Sustainable TPE compound with recycled or bio-based content for environmentally conscious applications across automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical segments; for manufacturers seeking to meet recycled-content and sustainability mandates.
• THERMOLAST® S Supersoft TPE compound meeting requirements for extremely soft materials with low Shore 00 hardness levels; for applications requiring ultra-soft touch and flexibility across consumer and industrial markets.
• THERMOLAST® V TPE compound designed for high-temperature applications requiring thermal stability; for automotive under-hood, powertrain, and other demanding thermal environments.
• THERMOLAST® DW TPE compounds specifically developed for drinking water applications meeting regulatory certification requirements; for plumbing, water contact, and water infrastructure component manufacturers.
• COPEC® TPE compound with sebum resistance and silky surface finish, specifically developed for cosmetic packaging applications; for cosmetic, personal care, and beauty packaging manufacturers.
• For Tec E® TPE compound offering excellent adhesion properties for multi-component and overmolding applications across various industries; for manufacturers producing multi-material assemblies.
• HIPEX® TPE compound featuring long-term oil resistance and thermal stability for demanding industrial applications; for industrial equipment, automotive powertrain, and machinery manufacturers.
• Loop TPE Closed-loop recycling service and compound system that transforms customer production scraps (sprues, scrap parts) into new TPE compounds with verified recycled content exceeding 98%; for manufacturers seeking circular-economy material sourcing.
• Bio-based TPE TPE compounds containing variable proportions of renewable raw materials to reduce fossil resource dependence; for manufacturers seeking bio-based content to meet sustainability targets.
• Recycling Content TPE TPE compounds containing recycled material content for post-industrial and post-consumer recycling applications; for manufacturers integrating recycled feedstock into consumer, automotive, and industrial products.
• Accredited Laboratory Services DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accredited testing laboratory service offering 29 standardized tests for material characterization, thermal analysis, mechanical testing, and quality verification; for customers requiring documented testing and certification of TPE materials.
• Product Carbon Footprint Calculator Service that calculates the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of TPE compounds using cradle-to-gate system boundaries, quantifying CO2e emissions from raw material extraction through manufacture; for customers requiring carbon-footprint data for sustainability reporting.
• Product Finder Online database tool enabling customers to search and select appropriate TPE compounds based on application requirements, properties, and market segments; for product developers, materials engineers, and procurement teams specifying TPE materials.
• THERMOLAST® K TPE for AI Educational Toys Application feature of THERMOLAST® K TPE for AI educational toys, providing soft-touch surfaces for smart toy designs; for educational toy and consumer electronics manufacturers.
• Soft, Flexible & Durable Prosthetic Solutions TPE material offering for prosthetic components emphasizing softness, flexibility, durability, and precision; for prosthetic device and medical component manufacturers.
• THERMOLAST® R for Pickleball Sustainable THERMOLAST® R TPE compound offering soft, non-sticky feel and strong PP bonding for next-generation pickleball equipment; for sporting goods and pickleball equipment manufacturers.
• UV/AP Series for Car Mirror Gaskets UV-resistant TPE with strong PP adhesion designed for automotive car mirror gasket sealing applications under harsh weather conditions; for automotive component and sealing system manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Verified recycled content of >98% with Loop TPE closed-loop recycling
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The First Thai Brush Co. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThailand's top toothbrush manufacturer collaborating with KRAIBURG TPE to develop sustainable THERMOLAST R TPE compounds for the toothbrush consumer daily use market. This partnership represents KRAIBURG TPE's sustainable TPE entering the oral care market in Asia Pacific.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HEXPOL TPE: HEXPOL TPE is one of the world's largest dedicated thermoplastic elastomer compounders, directly competing with KRAIBURG TPE across automotive, consumer, and medical segments with comparable material families (TPS, TPV, TPU).
• Teknor Apex: Teknor Apex is a global specialty plastics compounder producing TPE and related elastomer compounds under Elexar and Monprene brands for automotive, medical, and consumer applications, directly competing with KRAIBURG TPE.
• RTP Company: RTP Company is a global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder offering elastomer-alloy and TPE options for automotive, medical, and industrial uses, overlapping with KRAIBURG TPE's specialty compound portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Avient Corporation: Avient (formerly PolyOne) is a large diversified specialty polymer materials provider with significant TPE/elastomer offerings through its Color, Additives & Inks and Specialty Engineered Materials segments, broadly competing with KRAIBURG TPE.
• BASF: BASF is a global integrated chemical major producing TPU (Elastollan) and broader elastomer solutions across automotive and industrial markets, representing large-scale competition to KRAIBURG TPE's TPU and TPV families.
• Celanese Corporation: Celanese is a global specialty materials company producing engineered polymers including TPC (Hytrel) and TPU, broadly competing with KRAIBURG TPE's TPC and TPU compound offerings in automotive and industrial markets.
• DuPont: DuPont produces Hytrel TPC, TPS, and other specialty elastomers serving automotive, consumer, and electronics markets, overlapping with KRAIBURG TPE's THERMOLAST and HIPEX product families.
• LyondellBasell: LyondellBasell is a major polyolefins producer offering TPO and compounded polypropylene/elastomer solutions for automotive and industrial uses, competing with KRAIBURG TPE's TPO/TPV offerings.
• Covestro: Covestro is a leading TPU producer (Desmopan, Texin) serving automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial markets, directly overlapping with KRAIBURG TPE's TPU compound portfolio.

Emerging players

• PolyOne / Polymax TPE (Nantong Polymax): Polymax is a Chinese-focused TPE compounder with growing export presence, representing an emerging lower-cost competitor in the Asia Pacific TPE compounding market where KRAIBURG TPE operates via its Malaysian production site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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