Swissplast

What Swissplast does

Swissplast AG is a Swiss family-owned plastics manufacturing company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Sargans, Switzerland. It specializes in thermoforming (deep-drawing, or Tiefziehen/Thermoformen) of technical thermoplastics, producing custom plastic components, plastic housings, claddings and packaging with a maximum form surface of 3000 x 2000 x 1000 mm. As of June 2026 the group operates seven production sites across Switzerland (Sargans), Germany (Ichenhausen, Diedorf, Gotha, Haiterbach, Lindlar) and Austria (Radstadt-Salzburg), employing more than 350 people, making it one of Europe's largest owner-managed thermoforming specialists.

The product and service portfolio spans the full thermoforming value chain: in-house toolmaking, CNC-supported milling of deep-drawn parts, prototype production including 3D-printed cavity testing, adhesive technology, assembly production for molded parts, and a full ESD packaging/tray and transport-system line. The company primarily serves enterprise customers in safety-critical and quality-intensive verticals: automotive, recreational vehicles, rail and public transport, BOS (police, fire, emergency) vehicles, ropeways and cable cars, sports boats, aircraft construction, medical technology, and industrial mechanical engineering and packaging. The group holds ISO 9001 certification and has been verified climate-neutral since 2022, which it claims as potentially a first in the thermoforming industry.

Swissplast generates revenue via quote-based, project-specific B2B contracts with enterprise and mid-market customers across the DACH region and broader Europe; no public pricing is provided and the primary commercial entry point is an online portal allowing customers to upload 3D models. The company sells direct (no channel partners), and growth has been driven primarily by acquisitions: in January 2026 it acquired k-tec GmbH in Austria (transparent plastics, now swissplast transparent Solutions GmbH), and in June 2026 it acquired the assets of DUROtherm Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH out of insolvency, adding two more German sites. Coinciding with this consolidation, founder Barac S. Bieri (15-year tenure) transitioned to Chairman and his son Ninyan Bieri, previously COO, became CEO on January 1, 2026.

Name

Swissplast

Legal name

swissplast AG

Website

https://swissplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Swissplast AG is a Swiss family-owned thermoforming specialist producing custom plastic components, housings, claddings and packaging via deep-drawing of technical thermoplastics for enterprise customers across the DACH region and broader Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastics Thermoforming Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC)

Keywords

• Plastic thermoforming
• Custom plastic parts
• Technical thermoplastics
• Industrial plastic packaging
• Plastic housings manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sargans

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Parts Manufacturing: Manufacture and supply of custom plastic components and housings via thermoforming. Services span from concept development, prototyping, toolmaking, series production, CNC machining, adhesive technology, and assembly — delivered as a full-service B2B offering. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with enterprise and mid-market customers. Individual delivery solutions are also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swissplast manufactures custom plastic parts, plastic housings, plastic claddings, molded plastic form parts, industrial packaging, workpiece carriers, plastic trays and transport systems via thermoforming / deep-drawing of technical thermoplastics. The full-service offering spans concept development, in-house toolmaking, prototype production (including 3D-printed mold testing), small-batch production, series production, CNC-supported milling, adhesive technology and assembly. Maximum form surface per part is 3000 x 2000 x 1000 mm. Customers in automotive, rail, ropeway, BOS vehicles, medical technology, aerospace and industrial sectors receive project-based, quote-priced deliveries across Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Europe.

Product overview

Swissplast is a leading European thermoforming specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of plastic technology products and services. The core offering centers on Kunststoff-Tiefziehen (plastic thermoforming/thermoforming) of technically sophisticated thermoplastics, producing plastic parts and housings up to 3000 x 2000 x 1000mm. The product range includes Kunststoffteile & Kunststoffgehäuse (plastic parts and housings), Werkstückträger & Kunststoffverpackungen (workpiece carriers and plastic packaging with variants for shipping, ESD, industrial use, and special solutions), Kunststofftrays & Transportsysteme (plastic trays and transport systems with base frame, stackable, nestable, and disposable options). Manufacturing services encompass the full value chain: CNC-unterstütztes Fräsen (CNC milling), Werkzeugbau (toolmaking), Baugruppenfertigung (assembly production), Klebetechnik (adhesive technology), Prototypen (prototyping), and Kleinserien (small batch production). The company serves demanding industries including rail (interior claddings), automotive/recreational vehicles (lightweight exterior/interior components), BOS vehicles, construction/agricultural machinery, mechanical engineering, aerospace, medical technology, ropeway/cabin industry, and architecture/design. Recent acquisitions (k-tec GmbH/transparent Solutions, DUROtherm) have expanded capabilities in transparent plastics and industrial packaging. Swissplast operates production sites in Switzerland (Sargans), Germany (Ichenhausen, Diedorf, Gotha, Haiterbach, Lindlar), and Austria (Radstadt), with approximately 350+ employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kunststoffteile & Kunststoffgehäuse (Custom Plastic Parts and Housings) Technically sophisticated plastic parts and plastic housings manufactured via thermoforming of thermoplastics, serving industries with highest quality and safety requirements such as automotive, rail, BOS vehicles, construction machinery, caravans, medical technology and aerospace.
• Werkstückträger & Kunststoffverpackungen (Industrial Packaging and Workpiece Carriers) Plastic packaging and workpiece carriers offered in multiple variants: shipping packaging, folding packaging, ESD packaging, intermediate layers, industrial packaging, plastic covers, plastic inserts and special solutions for production, automation and logistics customers.
• Kunststofftrays & Transportsysteme (Plastic Trays and Transport Systems) Plastic trays and transport systems including base frame tooling variants, stackable trays for containers, nestable and rotatable trays, disposable one-way solutions and ESD trays for industrial logistics and automation.
• Kunststoffverkleidungen (Plastic Claddings) Plastic claddings and coverings for exterior and interior applications across recreational vehicles, commercial vehicles, special vehicles and industrial equipment, produced via thermoforming for lightweight, durable surface finishes.
• Kunststoff-Formteile (Molded Plastic Form Parts) Molded plastic form parts for travel vehicles, caravans, commercial vehicles, construction machines, special vehicles and rail transport, customised to technical specifications and supplied as ready-to-install components.
• Paletten-Systemlösungen (Pallet System Solutions and Mesh-Box Covers) Pallet system solutions and mesh-box covers designed for industrial transport and storage packaging, complementing the broader workpiece carrier and tray portfolio.
• Kunststoff-Tiefziehen / Thermoformen (Thermoforming Manufacturing Service) Core manufacturing service of thermoforming thermoplastic materials into technically sophisticated plastic parts and components, available as a contract-manufacturing service with max form surface of 3000 x 2000 x 1000 mm.
• 3D-Modell Service (3D Model Quotation Service) Self-service online portal where customers upload 3D model files (up to 200 MB, preferred .step and .dfg formats) to request quotes for customised trays; includes step-by-step 3D printing test of cavities before mold manufacturing begins.

Quantifiable outcome

• Verified climate-neutral production since 2022 — possibly the first in the thermoforming industry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DUROtherm Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH (acquired assets)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Swissplast group acquired key assets and business operations of DUROtherm Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH as part of its self-administration insolvency proceedings. The transaction preserves the Haiterbach and Lindlar sites over the long term, continues existing customer relationships and secures a large share of jobs. Business operations continue without interruption. This acquisition significantly expanded Swissplast's German production footprint.
• k-tec GmbH (now: swissplast transparent solutions GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Swissplast acquired k-tec GmbH (effective January 1, 2026), a company headquartered in Radstadt-Salzburg, Austria, specializing in the forming of transparent and semi-transparent plastics for optically high-quality components. The acquisition expands Swissplast's portfolio in transparent plastics and adds a seventh production location. All employees at the Radstadt site were fully retained.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SIMONA AG: German plastics processor producing semi-finished sheets, rods and profiles as well as finished plastic parts. Comparable in plastics processing capability and European industrial customer base, though focused more on semi-finished products than custom thermoformed components.
• REHAU Group: Large German polymer solutions group manufacturing plastics products across automotive, construction and industrial divisions. Overlaps with Swissplast in industrial and automotive plastics components, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Röchling Group: German-headquartered industrial plastics group manufacturing technical plastic parts and semi-finished products for automotive, industrial and medical applications. Directly comparable in scale, customer base (automotive, rail, industrial) and broad multi-site European footprint.
• Geiss AG: German thermoforming specialist combining thermoforming machinery manufacturing with contract thermoforming services for industrial and automotive customers. Direct competitor in technical thermoforming of plastics for similar European end markets.
• Pöppelmann GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German plastics processor producing technical plastic parts, packaging and components for automotive, industrial and consumer applications. Comparable as a multi-site European technical plastics manufacturer serving similar B2B customer segments.
• SAUER GmbH & Co. KG (Sauer Tiefzieh): German thermoforming and plastics specialist producing deep-drawn technical plastic parts for industrial, automotive and electronics customers. Direct competitor in the technical thermoforming niche with overlapping customer profile.
• Ensinger GmbH: German processor of engineering thermoplastics producing semi-finished products, finished parts and profiles for industrial, medical and automotive applications. Comparable in technical plastics processing depth and European industrial customer base.

Others

• Kiefel GmbH (Brückner Group): German manufacturer of thermoforming machinery and tooling, also a supplier of thermoformed components for refrigeration and automotive customers. Comparable technology stack (thermoforming) though primarily a machinery supplier to the same industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/swissplast
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swissplast-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/swissplast_group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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