CF Maier

What CF Maier does

C.F. Maier GmbH & Co KG is a fourth-generation, family-owned German industrial manufacturer specializing in plastics processing and fiber composite components. Originally founded in 1925 as a metal foundry, the company pivoted to plastics processing in 1964 and has since built an international production footprint with manufacturing operations in Germany (Königsbronn, Schillingsfürst), Hungary, Turkey (Çorlu), Tunisia (Tazarka, via ITAP), the USA (Lamar, CO, via C.F. Maier Composites), Austria (St. Andrä, via Jaksche), and Bosnia-Herzegovina (Aleksandrovac, via Jaksche Technology). The group operates a five-unit brand architecture introduced in January 2025: two sub-brands (C.F. Maier-TEC for industrial B2B plastic and composite manufacturing, and C.F. Maier-CE for municipal and public-space products including cover systems and recycling containers) and three product brands (SCA for motorhome pop-up and high roofs, Jaksche for construction/agricultural/rail plastics, and Packasport for US-market roof boxes). With 501–1,000 employees, C.F. Maier serves commercial vehicle OEMs (including MAN, MBT, CNH Industrial), automotive builders (VW Crafter base vehicles), motorhome OEMs, and municipal infrastructure clients.

C.F. Maier's core technology portfolio spans multiple plastics processing methods: glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) manufacturing at the Königsbronn Kunstharzwerk, carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) processing (since 2008), polyurethane (PUR) molding using Baydur 60 and Baydur 110 systems, hand lamination, injection molding, the proprietary VEX vacuum expansion process for sandwich-construction interior trim, and—introduced in late 2024—large-format additive manufacturing via the QUEEN 1 VFGF (Variable Fused Granulate Fabrication) system with a 1700 × 1050 × 1050 mm installation envelope. The PERS-AI module, developed with Conclurer GmbH on the EDELOG digitalization platform, applies machine learning and advanced analytics to GRP production data for quality control and predictive process adjustments. The company maintains in-house tool design and prototyping, supported by four ISO certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and IATF 16949) across multiple production facilities.

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing with a quote-based, multi-year contract pricing structure that is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated by supplying plastic and fiber composite components to commercial vehicle manufacturers, automotive OEMs, motorhome OEMs (SCA), and industrial and municipal customers (C.F. Maier-CE), with the SCA brand additionally operating direct-to-consumer sales through its own web store and a fitting partner network. Growth has combined organic capacity expansion (Schillingsfürst, 2021) with acquisitions—Jaksche Kunststofftechnik in 2023 (adding 120+ employees and new verticals) and Packasport in 2024 (US consumer roof boxes)—alongside a 2025 PUR production modernization in Turkey. As a privately held company without external PE or VC ownership, financial details including revenue are not publicly disclosed.

Name

CF Maier

Legal name

C.F. Maier GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://c-f-maier.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

C.F. Maier is a fourth-generation, family-owned German industrial manufacturer specializing in plastics processing and fiber composite components for commercial vehicles, municipal infrastructure, and consumer motorhome applications, operating seven production sites across Europe, North America, and North Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics and Fiber Composite Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK), Blow-Molded Industrial Containers & Crates (Non-packaging) (IMANAGAF)

Keywords

• Plastics processing services
• Fiber composite components
• Polyurethane molded parts
• Commercial vehicle manufacturing
• Industrial plastics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Königsbronn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Component Manufacturing: C.F. Maier operates as an industrial manufacturer producing plastic and fiber composite components on behalf of industrial customers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and ongoing supply relationships with commercial vehicle, automotive, and industrial equipment manufacturers. The company serves as a complete system supplier offering development, production, and logistics services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C.F. Maier is a family-owned industrial manufacturer producing plastic and fiber composite components on behalf of industrial customers. The company delivers PUR (polyurethane) molded parts, GRP and CFRP composite components, cover systems for public infrastructure, and motorhome roof solutions through its global production network spanning Germany, Turkey, Hungary, Tunisia, USA, Austria, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Product overview

CF Maier is a family-owned, internationally active group of companies specializing in plastics processing with over 60 years of experience. The company operates under a five-brand architecture: two sub-brands (C.F. Maier-TEC for industrial plastics and composite manufacturing, C.F. Maier-CE for public space products) and three product brands (SCA for motorhome roofs, Jaksche for industrial plastics solutions, Packasport for US roof boxes). C.F. Maier-TEC combines all relevant production processes including PUR processing, VEX sandwich construction, and CFRP manufacturing for commercial vehicles, buses, and industrial applications. C.F. Maier-CE focuses on cover systems, recycling bins, and smart city furniture. The company also recently expanded into large-format 3D printing and AI-powered quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C.F. Maier-TEC: Sub-brand combining all relevant production processes for plastic and fiber composite components on behalf of industrial customers. Focus on service orientation with forward-looking planning and logistics.
• C.F. Maier-CE
• SCA
• Jaksche Kunststofftechnik
• Packasport

Products and services

• C.F. Maier-TEC Industrial Manufacturing Services Sub-brand combining all relevant production processes including PUR processing, VEX sandwich construction, and CFRP manufacturing for commercial vehicles, buses, construction machinery, and industrial applications. Offers development, production, and logistics services to industrial customers.
• C.F. Maier-CE Public Infrastructure Products Sub-brand producing high-quality GRP products for public spaces, including modular cover systems for sewage treatment plants, recycling containers, and smart street furniture. Targeted at municipalities and the waste/water management sector.
• SCA Motorhome Roof Systems Product brand for high roofs, pop-up roofs, and camping accessories for motorhomes and vans. Market leader producing roofs from glass fiber reinforced plastic using industrial processes with over 35 years of experience.
• Jaksche Industrial Plastics Solutions Product brand developing cost and application-oriented plastics solutions for over 50 years. Offers customized solutions for construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and rail vehicle industries.
• Packasport Roof Boxes Product brand manufacturing high-quality roof boxes in the USA from seawater-resistant fiberglass, resistant to weathering, UV radiation, and corrosion, designed for outdoor and camping activities.
• PUR Molded Components Polyurethane molded parts for trucks, buses, construction machinery, and special vehicles. Offers superior sound insulation, surface appearance, and design variety compared to deep-drawn parts. Customers include MAN, MBT, and CNH Industrial.
• GRP Cover Systems Large-area covering systems made of glass fiber reinforced polyester resin for technical structures such as basins, silos, and conveyor systems. Offers protection against weather, soiling, odors, aerosols, and noise.
• Oekotub Recycling Bins Space-saving recycling bins made of glass fiber-reinforced polyester resin available in 2m³ and 3m³ sizes. Features leak-tightness, flame-retardant additives, noise insulation, and efficient emptying mechanisms.
• city:hub Smart Street Furniture Smart street furniture product family featuring seating, lounging, shelter options with integrated lighting, serving as WLAN hotspots and charging stations. Made from radiolucent materials for 5G antenna integration.
• city:mod Modular System Freely combinable modular system for smart city furniture using hexagonal geometries. Can be used vertically and horizontally with invisibly integrated sensors for environmental monitoring.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Q.Big 3DcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 November 2024Technology partnership for large-format 3D printing using the QUEEN 1 system with VFGF (Variable Fused Granulate Fabrication) technology. This enables additive manufacturing capabilities with 1700 × 1050 × 1050 mm installation space and cost-effective plastic granulate processing.
• Conclurer GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 June 2024Innovation partnership for AI-powered quality control in plastic and fiber composite component production. The collaboration utilizes the EDELOG digitalization platform and KITT4SME initiative, developing the PERS-AI module for production optimization. As part of the EU-funded KITT4SME project targeting SMEs, this partnership enables data-driven quality assurance using machine learning and advanced analytics.
• Research Institutes and UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with research institutes and universities on making PUR components sustainable and ideally 100% recyclable, as well as knowledge exchange between production sites.
• Aalen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized partner of universities contributing expertise in plastics and fiber composite technologies to research projects. Supports the E-Motion racing team from Aalen University as main sponsor.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thule Group: Outdoor and transportation solutions company including roof boxes, RV awnings, and active outdoor products. Closest large-scale peer for Packasport's premium roof box business.
• Dometic Group: Global supplier of components and accessories for RV, marine, and outdoor applications. Direct competitor to SCA's motorhome roof systems and adjacent to Packasport's roof box offering.
• Rehau Group: Polymer-based products manufacturer serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Comparable to C.F. Maier-CE's GRP cover systems, recycling containers, and smart street furniture offerings.
• Plastic Omnium: Large global automotive plastics supplier producing exterior and interior plastic components for OEMs. Overlaps with CF Maier-TEC's commercial vehicle and automotive customer base at much greater scale.
• Faurecia (FORVIA): Major automotive interior supplier with PUR, composite, and lightweight component capabilities. Comparable to CF Maier-TEC's commercial vehicle interior parts business but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• SGL Carbon: Manufacturer of carbon fiber composites and carbon-based materials for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. Directly comparable to CF Maier's CFRP processing capability at Königsbronn.
• Röchling Group: German family-owned plastics processor serving automotive, industrial, and medical customers with engineered plastic and composite components. Most directly comparable to C.F. Maier-TEC's industrial plastics processing business model and end-markets.
• Simona AG: German plastics manufacturer producing semi-finished products, sheets, rods, and custom-fabricated parts for industrial applications. Direct geographic and product overlap with CF Maier-TEC and Jaksche operations.
• Quadrant / Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials: Manufactures engineering plastics stock shapes and machined components for industrial applications. Similar B2B plastics manufacturing model serving industrial OEMs comparable to CF Maier's customer mix.
• Ensinger GmbH: German plastics processor offering engineering plastics products and semi-finished parts for industrial customers. Comparable to CF Maier's precision plastics processing and B2B distribution approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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