Plastic Metal

What Plastic Metal does

Plastic Metal S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of injection molding machines for thermoplastics, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Gambellara, Vicenza. The company operates within NPM Group alongside sister entities F.lli Virginio S.r.l. (conveying systems and automations) and Virginio Antonio (overhauling and resale of used machines), employing approximately 100 people from a 15,000 square meter manufacturing facility. Registered share capital is €4,027,441.60; the company is privately held with no external funding history disclosed.

The product portfolio spans hydraulic, hybrid, and full-electric injection molding machines with clamping forces from 50 to 3,200 tons, organized into the MULTIPOWER family (ESP servo-pump, H/HE hybrid, I-PET for PET preforms), the DUO H two-platen line for large parts, the ELETTRYKA full-electric range (50 to 1,000 tons), and the MULTI-INJECTION platform for multi-material and multi-color work, which has been configured with up to six independent injection units for custom applications. Differentiated technology includes the patented Co-injection Dual Core process (which sandwiches recycled material inside a virgin polymer skin and supports up to 65% recycled content) and the MULTIPOWER hybrid drive claiming more than 50% energy savings versus conventional hydraulics. Control electronics are delivered through a 30+ year partnership with Gefran, providing the operator interface and remote diagnostics layer.

The business model combines one-time capital equipment sales (standard and customized machines, plus CE-certified automated work islands integrating robots, conveyors, feeders, mixers, and chillers) with ongoing professional services including mold testing, design customization, installation, spare parts, and 24-hour remote-diagnostics support covering machines over 30 years old. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by an international agent and service network, with active presence at K Fair Düsseldorf (2022 and 2025); pricing is quote-based rather than list-priced given equipment customization. End markets span automotive (primary, including custom installations such as the Elmann Srl 1,800-ton, 6-injection-unit headlight line), design/furniture/lighting, packaging, medical technology, electronics and electrotechnical components, and PET preform processing.

Name

Plastic Metal

Legal name

Plastic Metal S.p.A.

Website

https://plasticmetal.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Plastic Metal S.p.A. (founded 1960, Gambellara, Italy) designs and manufactures customized injection molding machines for thermoplastics, serving automotive, packaging, medical, and electronics manufacturers through direct enterprise sales and turnkey automated systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gambellara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection Molding Machines: Sale of standard and customized injection molding machines including MULTIPOWER ESP, MULTIPOWER H/HE, DUO H, MULTI-INJECTION, ELETTRYKA, and MULTIPOWER I-PET models. Machines are sold with various tonnage ranges from 50 to 3200 tons.
2. Customized Turnkey Plants: Complete turnkey plants for plastic processing including integration of presses, robots, and management systems aligned with Industry 5.0 principles. Includes automated islands with conveyors, feeders, mixers, and chillers.
3. Molding Tests and Technical Services: Molding tests, design and customization services, installations, and technical support including spare parts and remote diagnostics.
4. Automation and Accessories: Conveying systems, automations and ancillary accessories for plastics processing industry through sister company F.lli Virginio Srl, including conveyors, feeders, dosamaster, mixers, granulators, and fully automated production cells.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Plastic Metal designs, manufactures, and sells injection molding machines for thermoplastics, ranging from 50 to 3200 tons, including hydraulic, hybrid, full-electric, and multi-injection models under the MULTIPOWER, DUO H, ELETTRYKA, and MULTI-INJECTION product lines. The company also provides patented co-injection (Dual Core) technology, turnkey customized plants, automated work islands with robots and peripheral equipment, and after-sales technical services including mold testing, installation, and 24-hour remote diagnostics support.

Product overview

Plastic Metal is an Italian company specializing in the production of injection molding machines for thermoplastics. The product portfolio includes the MULTIPOWER series (ESP, H/HE, and I-PET variants) offering hydraulic, hybrid, and full-electric technologies, the DUO H two-platen machines for large items, and the MULTI-INJECTION system for multi-color/multi-material molding. The ELETTRYKA line provides full-electric options from 50 to 1000 tons. All machines feature the proprietary MULTIPOWER technology focused on energy efficiency. The company also offers the patented Co-injection (Dual Core) technology for eco-friendly production using recycled materials, along with turnkey automated work islands integrating robots and peripheral equipment. Services include mold testing, custom machine design, installation, and 24-hour technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MULTIPOWER ESP Servo-pump hydraulic injection molding machine for thermoplastics, part of the MPW line combining hydraulic technology with energy savings. Sold to plastics manufacturers.
• MULTIPOWER H/HE Hybrid injection molding machine combining electric and hydraulic technology, achieving energy savings over 50%. Sold to plastics manufacturers seeking energy-efficient production.
• DUO H Two-platen injection molding machine suitable for molding large-sized articles and items of considerable depth, with clamping force from 550 to 2050 tons. Sold to manufacturers producing large plastic parts.
• MULTI-INJECTION Hybrid multi-injection molding machine allowing multiple injections based on different molding requirements, with MULTIPOWER technology for low energy consumption. Sold to manufacturers needing multi-color/multi-material parts.
• ELETTRYKA Innovative full-electric injection molding machine range from 50 to 1000 tons, with all movements actuated by electric servo motors. Sold to plastics manufacturers seeking precision and energy efficiency.
• MULTIPOWER I-PET Complete system for PET preform production with reduced energy consumption and production costs while maintaining high quality production standards. Sold to beverage packaging manufacturers.
• Co-injection (Dual Core) Technology Patented eco-friendly co-injection process that injects virgin material on the outside of the product and recycled material on the inside, enabling up to 65% recycled material usage depending on thickness requirements. Licensed to manufacturers using Plastic Metal equipment.
• Automated Work Islands / Turnkey Plants Complete turnkey production lines integrating injection presses with robots, conveyor belts, feeders, mixers, and chillers for automated plastic processing. CE-certified and including In-Mould Labeling (IML) capability. Sold to manufacturers seeking fully integrated production cells.
• Mold Testing and Energy Consumption Tests Specialized personnel perform mold testing and energy consumption tests upon customer request, supporting validation of new molds and machine performance. Sold to plastics manufacturers as a paid service.
• Custom Design and Engineering Custom design and engineering of injection molding machines and turnkey systems tailored to specific customer production needs, from concept through to final installation. Sold to manufacturers with specialized production requirements.
• Technical Support, Spare Parts and Remote Diagnostics After-sales technical support guaranteeing comprehensive responses within 24 hours with remote diagnostics capabilities for any issues, including spare parts supply and continued support for machines over 30 years old. Sold as ongoing service to installed-base customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 65% recycled material can be injected with co-injection technology depending on product thickness requirements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GefrancoreTechnology or IntegrationOver 30-year partnership with Gefran, a major publicly traded company with offices worldwide, supplying electronic control systems for injection molding machines. Gefran provides specialized electronics expertise applied specifically to injection molding applications.
• F.lli Virginio SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within NPM Group supplying conveying systems, automations, and ancillary accessories for plastics processing including conveyor belts, feeders, dosamaster, mixers, granulators, and fully automated production cells.
• Virginio AntoniominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within NPM Group specializing in overhauling and sale of second-hand injection molding machines with warehouses in Gambellara and Brogliano.
• NPM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company overseeing three specialized firms: Plastic Metal (injection molding machines), F.lli Virginio (automations), and Virginio Antonio (used machines). The group provides comprehensive solutions for thermoplastic manufacturing and handling.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ENGEL Austria: One of the world's largest manufacturers of injection molding machines, headquartered in Austria. Directly comparable to Plastic Metal as a maker of hydraulic, hybrid, and electric injection molding presses serving automotive, packaging, medical, and technical molding applications.
• Haitian International: World's largest volume manufacturer of injection molding machines, based in China with global operations. Comparable to Plastic Metal in offering broad tonnage ranges and electric/hybrid drive technologies, with a contrasting focus on serial production versus Plastic Metal's custom-engineering approach.
• Toshiba Machine (now Shibaura Machine): Japanese manufacturer of injection molding machines, with significant presence in electric and servo-hydraulic press technologies. Comparable to Plastic Metal in product technology focus and serving automotive and electronics end markets.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Japanese-German manufacturer of electric and hydraulic injection molding machines, particularly strong in medical and precision applications. Comparable to Plastic Metal's ELETTRYKA full-electric line and similar emphasis on energy efficiency.
• Nissei Plastic Industrial: Japanese manufacturer of injection molding machines with strong electric and hybrid drive technology focus. Comparable to Plastic Metal in ELETTRYKA-style full-electric product positioning and emphasis on precision and energy efficiency.
• Negri Bossi: Italian manufacturer of injection molding machines, part of the Sacmi Group. The most direct geographic and size peer to Plastic Metal — both Italian mid-market custom injection molding machine builders serving similar European customer bases.
• KraussMaffei: German manufacturer of injection molding machines, extrusion technology, and reaction process machinery. Directly comparable product portfolio covering hydraulic, hybrid, and all-electric injection molding presses across automotive, packaging, and technical applications.
• Arburg: German family-owned manufacturer of injection molding machines, including the Allrounder and Edrive series. Closely comparable to Plastic Metal in scale philosophy, custom-engineered solutions focus, and product breadth across hybrid and electric drive technologies.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines and complementary automation/robots, part of Wittmann Group. Directly comparable product portfolio and similar integrated machine-plus-automation offering to Plastic Metal's NPM Group structure.

Broad incumbents

• Milacron (now Hillenbrand): Large multi-product industrial manufacturer offering injection molding machines alongside extrusion and blow molding equipment. Comparable as an established incumbent in injection molding with broader plastics processing portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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