What KEBO does

KEBO AG is a Swiss precision engineering company that designs and manufactures high-performance injection moulds, primarily for medical devices, pharmaceutical and laboratory products, and thin-wall packaging applications. The company operates a single production facility in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, supported by an in-house technical centre that performs tool testing and supports customer validation processes, and maintains a high degree of vertical integration including in-house production of small needles and nozzles.

The company's product portfolio centres on proprietary hotrunner and valve gate technologies branded as EcoTip (side-gating), MultiTip, MultiValve (electric-actuated, compact valve gate system launched in 2021), StarNozzle, and the Lift & Strip 2.0 multi-stage gearbox concept. These are combined with capabilities such as in-mould labelling for medical (IML Medical) and four in-house pilot moulds for material testing. KEBO cites cycle-time performance of up to 128 cavities in under six seconds and configurations of 2-16 cavities in pilot projects, indicating a focus on high-cavity, short-cycle production economics for demanding plastic materials.

KEBO generates revenue primarily through one-off project sales of custom moulds, supplemented by professional services including tool testing, validation support, and maintenance (offered for both KEBO and third-party moulds). The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via in-house engineers supported by international sales representatives in the UK/Ireland, USA, China, and France, and service partners Accede Mold & Tool (Rochester, NY) and Swiss Precision Component Manufacturing (Shanghai). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of each tool.

Name

KEBO

Legal name

KEBO AG

Website

https://kebo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KEBO AG is a Swiss precision manufacturer of high-cavity, short-cycle injection moulds for medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and thin-wall packaging customers, using proprietary hotrunner and valve gate technologies produced in-house in Neuhausen and sold globally through direct enterprise sales and local service partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Injection Moulds (Industrial Tooling)

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Injection moulds
• Hotrunner systems
• Valve gate technology
• Medical device moulds
• Thin-wall packaging moulds

Headquarters

HQ city

Nohl

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Injection Mould Manufacturing: Design and production of custom injection moulds to meet demanding customer requirements. Engineers develop customer ideas into finished tools using state-of-the-art equipment. Revenue is project-based with cycle times and cavity count as key value drivers.
2. Tool Testing Services: In-house technical centre performs comprehensive tool tests with full documentation. Supports customers in validation processes.
3. Maintenance Services: Tool longevity and maintenance services offered not only for own products but also for third-party products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KEBO designs and manufactures custom high-precision injection moulds for medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and thin-wall packaging applications, produced in-house at its Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland facility. Its moulds incorporate proprietary hotrunner (EcoTip, MultiTip, StarNozzle) and valve gate (MultiValve, Lift & Strip 2.0) technologies to achieve shortest cycle times with the highest number of cavities, and are supported by in-house tool testing, validation, and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoTip: Side-gating hotrunner technology innovation
• MultiTip
• MultiValve
• Lift & Strip
• IML Medical
• StarNozzle

Products and services

• Custom Injection Moulds for Medical Applications Custom-designed injection moulds for medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers producing parts in direct contact with the human body, requiring uncompromising accuracy, high surface quality, and clean gate points.
• Custom Injection Moulds for Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Applications High-performance injection moulds for pharmaceutical and laboratory device manufacturers requiring technically demanding precision, complex closures, intricate part shapes, very high purity, and compliance with pharmaceutical industry norms and standards.
• Custom Injection Moulds for Thin-Wall and IML Applications Injection moulds for thin-wall packaging and IML (in-mould labelling) applications requiring precision centering, balanced fill of cavities, thinnest wall sections, and high output with excellent flow path wall thickness ratios.
• EcoTip Hotrunner System Proprietary side-gating hotrunner system developed by KEBO for applications requiring surface quality, processing of demanding plastic materials, and large numbers of cavities, featuring stable heat circumstances and 2-8 gating points per cluster.
• MultiTip Hotrunner System KEBO's proprietary multi-tip hotrunner nozzle system for injection mould applications requiring multiple gating points.
• StarNozzle KEBO's proprietary star-shaped nozzle design used within its hotrunner systems for specific gating requirements.
• MultiValve Valve Gate System Ultra-compact valve gate system combining precise valve gate technology, electric needle actuation, and compact design for demanding medical applications, featuring a 60mm pitch circle, 4-8 cavities per cluster, individual cavity shut-off, and miniaturisation-friendly form factor.
• Lift & Strip 2.0 Mould Movement System Innovative multi-stage internal gearbox for safe mould movements that makes it impossible for moving parts to accidentally collide, requiring only the central machine ejector as drive unit and delivering first-class gate quality when combined with KEBO's valve gate system.
• IML Medical Process KEBO's in-mould labelling (IML) process for medical applications that produces finished parts in a single-stage process, reducing total manufacturing costs and providing traceability through unique coding on labels.
• Pilot/Test Moulds Four in-house sample/test moulds used for material tests, further developments, and rapid sample production, supporting hotrunner applications, EcoTip, MultiTip, MultiValve, and StarNozzle with 2-16 cavities and short implementation times.
• In-house Tool Testing and Validation Services Comprehensive in-house tool testing and validation services performed in KEBO's technical centre, fully documented, to support customers during mould qualification and validation.
• Mould Maintenance Services Maintenance services for injection moulds, covering both KEBO's own moulds and third-party products, supporting tool longevity and long-term reliability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0 to 128 cavities in under 6 seconds cycle time capability

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Swiss Precision Component Manufacturing Co., LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational service partner providing localized service and support for KEBO products in China. Located in Shanghai, China. Contact: Mr. SK Ng and Mr. Michael Pong.
• Accede Mold & Tool Co., Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational service partner providing localized service and support for KEBO products in USA. Located in Rochester, NY, USA. Contact: Mrs. Camille Sackett.
• MCC VerstraeteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabel partner for IML Medical applications. Provides innovative label technology enabling temperature monitoring, serialisation with unique coding, and RFID applications for medical and pharmaceutical traceability.
• Mark GraftonminorOthersUK/Ireland representative for KEBO. Contact: +44 7803 20 81 75, [email protected]
• Sven ErmatingerminorOthersUSA representative for KEBO. Contact: +41 79 235 03 22, [email protected]
• Echo XuminorOthersChina representative for KEBO. Contact: +86 158 6261 7571, [email protected]
• Stéphane JacquesminorOthersFrance representative for KEBO. Contact: +33 (6) 0381 38 50, [email protected]

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HASCO Hasenclever GmbH: Germany-based manufacturer of standardised mould components, hot runner systems, and accessories for injection mould tooling. Comparable as a precision tooling supplier with strong European presence serving medical and packaging mould makers.
• Mold-Masters (MasterMold): Specialist in hot runner and mould technology serving medical, packaging, and consumer goods. Direct competitor to KEBO's EcoTip/MultiTip/MultiValve valve gate and hotrunner offerings with similar product categories and end-customer overlap.
• Heitec Heisskanaltechnik: German hot runner system manufacturer for technical and medical plastic parts. Comparable as a focused European hotrunner specialist competing for similar medical mould projects.
• Foboha (Georg Kaufmann): German specialist in multi-component injection mould technology and stack moulds. Comparable as a precision mould maker serving medical and packaging customers with similarly complex multi-cavity moulds.
• Synventive Molding Solutions (Barnes Group): Designer and manufacturer of hot runner systems and mould components for injection moulding, with strong medical and packaging exposure. Directly comparable product portfolio to KEBO's valve gate and hotrunner innovations.
• Güntner Hot Runner Technology: European hot runner system manufacturer competing in medical, packaging, and technical plastics. Comparable as a mid-sized hotrunner specialist with overlapping medical mould customer base.
• Meusburger (Georg Meusburger): Austrian supplier of standardised mould frames, hot runner systems, and mould components. Comparable to KEBO's mould-making customer base as a precision European tooling supplier serving medical and packaging mould makers.

Emerging players

• Wilhelm Weber Werkzeugbau: German precision tool maker with medical and packaging mould expertise. Comparable as a European custom injection mould shop serving overlapping medical and thin-wall customers, though smaller and less internationally distributed than KEBO.
• Stäubli Faverges (Mould Release Robotics): Provides automation and mould-related solutions including quick mould change systems used in injection moulding cells. Comparable as a Swiss-headquartered adjacent supplier in mould tooling workflows, though more focused on robotics than mould design itself.

Broad incumbents

• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Global leader in injection moulding equipment and hot runner systems for packaging and medical applications. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in precision injection mould tooling, particularly in medical/pharma, though at broader scale and across multiple end-markets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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