Accede Mold & Tool

What Accede Mold & Tool does

Accede Mold & Tool Co., Inc. is a family-owned, Class 101 precision injection mold builder founded in 1981 by Al Fox in Rochester, New York, now led by second-generation owner and president Roger Fox with third-generation family member Mitchell Fox serving as Manufacturing Specialty Department Manager. The company designs and manufactures complex custom plastic injection molds for medical (approximately 75% of current production), consumer packaging, industrial, automotive, and defense end markets, with capabilities spanning high-cavitation molds, two-shot/multi-shot platforms, stack molds, rotating cube systems, and SpinStack technology licensed through a cooperation partnership with Swiss mold maker KEBO AG. Supporting service offerings include in-house mold sampling and inspection using an ENGEL Duo 4550/720 injection molding machine, clean room molding, process validation, research and development support, and full turn-key system integration from program design through production floor installation. Accede's value proposition centers on integrated design-manufacturing-validation control, including in-house cavity stack building for cavity-to-cavity consistency, ISO 9001:2015 certification (held since 2018), and a workforce of approximately 61 skilled employees trained through formal apprenticeship programs including the New York State Registered Apprenticeship Program and Paulson Training.

The company operates a project-based revenue model in which customers receive custom quotes based on mold complexity, cavitation, and specification; no recurring subscription or licensing revenue is disclosed. Accede reaches customers exclusively through direct enterprise field sales to OEMs, contract manufacturers, and custom molders, supported by industry trade-show presence (NPE, K, ANTEC, PACK EXPO, PLASTEC), association partnerships (AMBA, SPE Preferred Partnership, RTMA, Plastics Industry Association), and earned media in industry publications such as American Mold Builder and MoldMaking Technology. Industry recognition includes the 2024 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year award and individual honors from MoldMaking Technology's 30 Under 30 and Women Impacting Moldmaking programs. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or acquisition activity.

Name

Accede Mold & Tool

Legal name

Accede Mold & Tool Co., Inc.

Website

https://accedemold.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Injection Mold Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Precision & Micro Injection Molding (IMANAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC), Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA)

Keywords

• Injection mold manufacturing
• Precision plastic molds
• Class 101 molds
• Multi-shot molding
• Mold design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Injection Mold Design & Manufacturing: Accede designs, develops, and manufactures custom plastic injection molds and mold components. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for mold builds ranging from pilot molds to complex multi-cavity production molds. Services include design recommendations, mold operation guidance, first-run sampling, plastic injection molded part manufacturing, and system integration management. The company operates primarily as a custom project-based manufacturer with no recurring subscription revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Accede Mold & Tool designs, develops, and manufactures custom Class 101 plastic injection molds for the plastic injection molding industry. The company specializes in complex, high-precision molds featuring high cavitation, two-shot/multi-shot, stack, rotating cube, lift-and-rotate, in-mold close, and unscrewing capabilities, supported by in-house cavity stack building, CNC machining, EDM, sampling, and process validation for medical, consumer packaging, industrial, automotive, and defense customers.

Product overview

Accede Mold & Tool is a family-owned, Class 101 injection mold builder offering a portfolio of custom plastic injection mold design, manufacturing, and value-added services. The core offering centers on precision custom molds — spanning multi-shot, rotating cube, lift and rotate, stack, unscrewing, and high cavitation platforms — serving medical, consumer packaging, industrial, automotive, and defense markets. Complementary services include in-house mold sampling & inspection (powered by an ENGEL Duo 4550/720 press), process validation, clean room molding, turn-key systems integration, and R&D support. The company also offers SpinStack® stack mold technology via its KEBO AG cooperation partnership, and has integrated Paulson Training's 87-hour simulation-based injection molding curriculum across its workforce. A virtual remote mold validation service was introduced around 2021–2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Plastic Injection Molds
• Turn-Key Systems Integration
• In-House Mold Sampling & Inspection
• Process Validation Services
• Clean Room Molding Services
• Research & Development Support
• SpinStack Technology Molds
• Remote Mold Validation Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced variability in mold performance through digital CNC scheduling, active job tracking, and structured project management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2019Accede joined SPE's Preferred Partnership Program as a family-owned and globally renowned U.S. mold maker. The partnership provides access to SPE resources, technical content, industry events, and networking. Accede sponsors SPE ANTEC events (including the Mold Technologies track at ANTEC 2025) and serves as the internal champion and Accede representative for SPE.
• KEBO AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2018Family-owned U.S. and Swiss mold makers established a cooperation partnership providing respective customers responsive regional service capabilities in North America and Europe. Discussions began around NPE2018 with subsequent collaboration and facility visits in Rochester, NY, USA and Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. KEBO brings hot runner technology and high-performance molds for medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, cosmetic, and packaging industries. Accede brings advanced technology servo display and SpinStack capabilities. The partnership offers customers the quality of a private family-owned company with access to a global support network.
• Paulson TrainingcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 February 2018Accede expanded its in-house training and apprenticeship programs to include Paulson Training, an industry-leading injection molding training system. The 87-hour training program includes SkillBuilder Molding Simulation, Lab Lessons, 3-D Animation, and Graphics covering all aspects of injection molding including scientific molding principles. All 61 team members participate.
• Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association (RTMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association in the Rochester, NY region. RTMA sponsors programs including ROC With Your Hands career awareness event, Real Life Rosies workforce development, and the NYS Registered Apprenticeship Program for toolmakers. Accede participates in RTMA events and apprenticeship programs.
• American Mold Builders Association (AMBA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for mold builders. Accede is recognized as AMBA's 2024 Mold Builder of the Year and participates in AMBA publications, events, and industry initiatives. Featured in The American Mold Builder publication for best practices.
• Plastics Industry AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccede participates in Plastics Industry Association events including the Fall Conference. The association provides industry trend insights, networking, and advocacy for the plastics manufacturing sector.
• Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFLYAP is a unique program connecting students interested in advanced manufacturing with local companies. Accede participates in FLYAP's 'Signing Day,' job shadow programs, and co-op opportunities, introducing students to career possibilities in plastic injection moldmaking.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KEBO AG: KEBO AG is a Swiss precision mold builder and Accede's formal cooperation partner, focused on medical, pharmaceutical, and packaging molds. As a peer and partner, KEBO represents the European counterpart with directly comparable Class 101 capabilities and markets.
• Plitek: Plitek is a U.S.-based converter and mold builder serving medical, packaging, and industrial customers with custom engineered solutions. Its in-house tooling and precision converting make it a comparable peer in the precision plastics value chain.
• Tooling Tech Group: Tooling Tech Group designs and builds complex injection molds and provides molding services across medical, packaging, and industrial markets. Its mold-building capabilities and end-market mix closely overlap Accede's complex precision tooling offering.
• MSI Mold Builders: MSI Mold Builders is a U.S. precision injection mold builder focused on complex tooling for medical, packaging, and consumer products. Like Accede, it emphasizes multi-shot, stack, and high-cavitation molds for demanding applications.
• Plastic Molded Concepts: Plastic Molded Concepts is a U.S. custom injection molder with in-house mold design and build capabilities serving medical and industrial markets. Its integrated tooling-plus-molding offering competes with Accede's turn-key system integration value proposition.
• R&D Tool & Die: R&D Tool & Die is a U.S.-based precision mold builder serving medical, aerospace, and industrial markets with complex Class 101 molds. It is one of the closest direct peers to Accede in terms of domestic, high-precision moldmaking for regulated end markets.
• Comet Tool: Comet Tool is a U.S. precision injection mold builder serving medical, packaging, and consumer products with complex molds. It competes with Accede for the same enterprise Class 101 mold programs.

Broad incumbents

• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Husky is a global incumbent supplying injection molding machines, hot runners, and complete mold systems to packaging, beverage, and medical customers. It is a broad incumbent whose mold offerings overlap with Accede's packaging and medical focus but at much larger scale.
• Mold-Masters: Mold-Masters is a global leader in hot runners, mold components, and full mold systems with a much broader portfolio than Accede. It is a broad incumbent in the precision injection mold space rather than a specialized Class 101 mold builder.
• DME (D-M-E Company): DME is a broad incumbent supplier of mold bases, components, and services to the global injection mold building industry. It is comparable to Accede as a foundational player in the mold-making ecosystem rather than a direct competitor for full custom mold builds.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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