Coko-Werk

What Coko-Werk does

Coko-Werk GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German plastic injection molder founded in 1926 and headquartered in Bad Salzuflen, operating a fully integrated single-source production model from design through logistics. The company runs 105+ injection molding machines with clamping forces ranging from 800 kN to 24,000 kN and produces complex plastic components up to 12 kg using proprietary processes including MuCell® foam technology, multi-component molding, insert molding, gas internal pressure (GID), thermoplastic foam (TSG), and in-mold labeling. In-house capabilities span 3D construction (CATIA/Cimatron with MoldFlow/Moldex 3D simulation), tool manufacturing (150 kg to 25 t molds), robotic painting and printing, fully/semi-automated assembly with multiple welding technologies, and a 3,240-space automated high-bay warehouse supporting VDA/IATF 16949-compliant JIT/JIS delivery.

The company serves enterprise OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers across five verticals: mobility (BMW, Magna, Forvia Hella, Daimler Truck, Scania, Schmitz Cargobull), household appliances (BSH, Arçelik, Rational, V-Zug), heating and climate (Viessmann, Vaillant, Buderus), medical technology (Fresenius, Dentsply Sirona), and industrial customers (Bosch, Siemens, Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, Harting, SMA, Makita, Bose). Coko operates two production sites — Bad Salzuflen (Germany) and Çerkezköy (Turkey) — following earlier expansion into Poland, and holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EMAS certifications. Revenue is generated through custom project-based quotes on multi-year contracts with major OEMs, with the company having crossed €100M in revenue around 2010-2011; current disclosed headcount is 830 employees worldwide.

Name

Coko-Werk

Legal name

Coko-Werk GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://coko-werk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Coko-Werk is a family-owned German plastic injection molder founded in 1926, specializing in large complex components up to 12 kg. It serves automotive, household appliance, HVAC, medical, and industrial OEMs through fully integrated tooling, molding, finishing, assembly, and logistics from facilities in Germany and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Transportation Injection Molded Parts (IMANAFAB), Insert & Overmolding (Metal/Plastic, Multi-Material) (IMANAFAI)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Automotive plastics manufacturing
• White goods components
• Medical device plastics
• Tool and mold making

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Salzuflen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic injection molded parts manufacturing: Core revenue stream from injection molding of large and highly complex plastic components. Production capabilities from prototype to large series runs with clamping forces from 800 kN to 24,000 kN and component weights up to 12 kg.
2. Tool construction and maintenance: In-house tool manufacturing, modification, optimization, maintenance and contract work for injection molds
3. Assembly services: Production of complete assemblies and system assemblies including fully and semi-automatic assembly lines with integrated quality control

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coko-Werk is a plastic injection molding manufacturer specializing in large and highly complex plastic components up to 12 kg part weight. Operating as a full-service system supplier, the company offers in-house design and development, tool construction, injection molding with clamping forces from 800 kN to 24,000 kN, surface finishing, assembly, and logistics, serving automotive, household appliances, heating & climate, medical technology, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Coko-Werk is a plastic injection molding company specializing in large and highly complex components up to 12 kg part weight. The company operates as a full-service system supplier offering everything from a single source: project management, 3D construction and development using CATIA/Cimatron, in-house mold manufacturing (tools from 150kg to 25t), injection molding (800 kN to 24,000 kN clamping force), surface finishing (robotic painting, printing, hot stamping), assembly (welding, bonding, PUR foam), logistics (including automated warehouse), and quality management. Specialized processes include MuCell® foam technology, multi-component injection molding, insert molding, GID gas interior pressure, and in-mold labeling. The company serves mobility, household appliances, heating & climate, medical technology, and industrial sectors with production facilities in Germany (Bad Salzuflen) and Turkey (Çerkezköy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Projektmanagement (Project Management) Comprehensive project management services for international plastic injection molding projects, including quality planning, tool management, and change management to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency. Targeted at enterprise manufacturing customers.
• Konstruktion & Entwicklung (Construction & Development) 3D CAD construction of components and tools using CATIA V5-6R and Cimatron software, with Moldflow/Moldex 3D simulation for part and fill analysis to ensure plastic-appropriate and tool-appropriate design.
• Werkzeugbau (Tool Construction) In-house tool manufacturing for injection molds from 150kg to 25t, sizes up to 3,000mm x 2,100mm, using 3-5 axis CNC milling, sinker EDM, and deep-hole drilling. Includes mold sampling and maintenance services.
• Kunststoffverarbeitung (Plastic Injection Molding) Core injection molding services with 105+ machines and clamping forces from 800 kN to 24,000 kN, handling part weights up to 12 kg. Includes specialized processes such as MuCell, multi-component, insert molding, TSG, GID, and in-mold labeling.
• Oberflächenveredelung (Surface Finishing) Surface treatment including robotic painting (1K and 2K paint systems), pad printing, screen printing, hot stamping, and product labeling for decorative or functional surface enhancement of plastic components.
• Montage (Assembly) Complete assembly services from single parts to complete assemblies using fully or semi-automatic assembly lines. Includes various welding procedures (mirror, ultrasonic, laser, vibration, infrared), adhesive applications, PUR foam sealing, and 100% leak testing.
• Logistik (Logistics) End-to-end logistics including intralogistics, international shipping with customs clearance, packaging development, and VDA/IATF 16949 compliant processes. Features automated high-bay warehouse with approximately 3,240 storage spaces.
• Qualitätsmanagement (Quality Management) Quality management with automated and product-specific inspection routines, CMM metrology up to 3,500mm diameter, and measurement planning using cubings, gap models, and inspection gauges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Component weights up to 12 kg possible in injection molding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers38 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FABEL (Familienbetreuung Lippe)minorOthersCooperation with Familienbetreuung Lippe (FABEL), a consortium of Lippe-based companies and the Lippe district, focused on work-life balance and family support. Provides employees with free and unbureaucratic advice on topics such as parental leave, parental allowance, childcare, and eldercare.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WIS Kunststoffe: WIS Kunststoffe is a German custom injection molder offering product development, mold making, multi-component molding, and assembly for industrial, medical, and automotive customers. Direct comparable in mid-size German contract injection molding with similar vertical integration.
• Quin Group: Quin is a German mid-sized custom injection molder and system supplier serving automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial customers with in-house tool construction, molding, painting, and assembly. Closest peer in size, business model, geographic base, and integrated offering.
• Polytec Group: Polytec is an Austria-based publicly listed custom plastics processor specializing in large and complex injection molded parts for the automotive industry, including exterior, interior, and underbody components. Highly comparable to Coko-Werk's mobility segment in scale, technology (multi-component, insert molding), and customer base.
• Pöppelmann: Pöppelmann is a German family-owned plastics manufacturer with deep expertise in injection molding, in-house tooling, and surface finishing, serving automotive, horticulture, and industrial customers. Comparable in family-ownership structure, German base, and full-service plastics capabilities.
• Karl Hees GmbH: Karl Hees is a mid-sized German custom injection molder with in-house mold making, multi-component and insert molding, surface finishing, and assembly for automotive, industrial, and consumer goods customers. Directly comparable in size, integrated capabilities, and DACH customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Grammer AG: Grammer AG is a German-headquartered global supplier of automotive interior components (headrests, armrests, center consoles) using large-scale plastic injection molding. Listed as a Coko-Werk customer and a peer in producing large complex plastic interior components for the same OEM base.
• FORVIA (Faurecia): FORVIA is a French-headquartered global automotive Tier 1 with major plastics, lighting, and interior operations, including the Hella lighting business that is a Coko-Werk customer. A broad incumbent competing in similar plastics-intensive automotive lighting and interior programs.
• Motherson Group: Motherson is a large India-headquartered Tier 1 automotive supplier with extensive plastics processing, interior, and exterior component capabilities serving global OEMs. Comparable as a global contract plastics manufacturer competing for the same automotive programs as Coko-Werk.
• Röchling Group: Röchling is a large German family-owned plastics processor (Industrial, Automotive, Medical divisions) with multi-decade history, broad product portfolio, and similar customer base including automotive OEMs and medical device companies. Comparable as a German plastics incumbent with automotive, industrial, and medical exposure.

Regional players

• Simona AG: Simona AG is a German manufacturer of semi-finished plastics (sheets, rods, profiles) and finished plastic parts serving industrial, chemical, and construction markets. Comparable as a German plastics incumbent with adjacent but more commodity-focused portfolio, providing a regional benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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