Moldman Systems

What Moldman Systems does

MoldMan Systems LLC designs and manufactures low pressure injection molding (LPM) equipment used primarily for electronic encapsulation, overmolding of populated PCBs and circuit boards, cable strain relief, and IP67 waterproofing. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ellsworth Adhesives, a specialty chemical distributor with 50 years of industry experience. MoldMan's core technology centers on Melt on Demand Molding, a patent-pending process that melts polyamide and copolyester materials at the ideal moment before injection to reduce char and degradation while metering exact shot sizes. The equipment portfolio includes three machine models ranging from the entry-level Mold-Man 1050 tabletop unit (1-ton clamp) to the Mold-Man 8200 high-volume production machine (5.5-ton clamp, dual melt units, capable of runs above 250,000 units per year), supported by Mold-Man and Melt-Man sub-brands, custom 7075-aluminum mold sets, Moldflow CFD-based analysis, and mold set layout engineering services.

The company's revenue is generated through quote-based sales of LPM machines, accessories, production mold sets, Henkel TECHNOMelt molding materials distributed via the parent, and application engineering and prototyping services. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct engagement via website quote requests and phone support, and global reach is achieved through Ellsworth Adhesives' network of offices and representatives in the US, UK, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The primary served vertical is electronics manufacturing, with industrial manufacturers seeking alternatives to potting forming a secondary segment. Equipment is built in the USA with globally sourced high-end components.

MoldMan operates as a small, mature niche equipment business within the Ellsworth Adhesives corporate family, with 11-50 employees and no disclosed independent funding, acquisitions, or leadership turnover. Strategic positioning centers on co-marketing with Henkel, patent protection on equipment and process technology, and embedded distribution through the parent company's specialty chemical channel rather than on independent geographic build-out.

Name

Moldman Systems

Legal name

MoldMan Systems LLC

Website

https://moldmansystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MoldMan Systems LLC manufactures low pressure injection molding machines and mold sets for encapsulating and overmolding electronic components such as PCBs, connectors, and cables. The company, a subsidiary of Ellsworth Adhesives, serves electronics and industrial manufacturers globally through direct sales and the parent's distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Injection Molding Equipment

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333), Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical & Electronics Injection Molded Components (Connectors, Housings) (IMANAFAD)

Keywords

• Low pressure molding
• Injection molding machines
• Thermoplastic encapsulation
• Electronic component molding
• Mold set consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Sparks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Low Pressure Injection Molding Machines: Sale of Mold-Man brand low pressure molding machines including models 1050, 6200, and 8200. Machines are designed for thermoplastic materials (polyamides, copolyesters) and are configurable for various overmolding projects.
2. Accessories and Supporting Equipment: Sale of accessories including Melt-Man Material Melt Unit, mold sets, and supporting equipment for the molding machines.
3. Molding Materials (Technomelt): Distribution of Technomelt high-performance polyamide and polyolefin adhesives through parent company Ellsworth Adhesives. Materials available in amber and black standard colors with custom colors for high-volume applications.
4. Application Engineering and Prototyping Services: Application engineering support including part and mold set approval process, design consultation from concept to production, and prototyping services with production-quality sample parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MoldMan Systems manufactures low-pressure injection molding machines and related equipment for industrial electronics manufacturers. Its product family includes the Mold-Man 1050, 6200, and 8200 machines, the Melt-Man material melt unit, and application-specific Mold Sets, supported by Moldflow Analysis and Application Engineering services.

Product overview

MoldMan Systems offers a portfolio of low pressure injection molding machines and related services. The core product line includes three thermoplastic machine models: the Mold-Man® 1050 (tabletop, 1 ton), Mold-Man® 6200 (shuttle station, 2 ton), and Mold-Man® 8200 (high-volume, 5.5 ton). These machines process thermoplastic materials including polyamides, copolyesters, and polyamide-acrylic hybrids using Melt on Demand Molding technology. Supporting products include the Melt-Man™ Material Melt Unit accessory and production mold sets. The company also provides moldflow analysis and mold set layout services. All machines are designed and built in the USA with globally sourced components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Melt-Man™: Material melt unit that can be integrated as a single unit or two units for larger parts or multiple cavities where increased amounts of material are required.
• Melt on Demand Molding™

Products and services

• Mold-Man 1050
• Mold-Man 6200
• Mold-Man 8200
• Melt-Man Material Melt Unit
• Mold Sets
• Moldflow Analysis
• Application Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Products meet or exceed IP67 waterproofing standards (dust tight and protected against effects of immersion)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ellsworth AdhesivescoreOthersMoldMan Systems is a subsidiary/brand of Ellsworth Adhesives, a global leader in specialty chemical distribution. This partnership combines MoldMan's low pressure molding technology with Ellsworth's 50 years of experience in dispensing and adhesive technology. Ellsworth provides global distribution network, technical service staff, and complementary product lines including fluid dispensing and meter/mix systems.
• Henkel (TECHNOMELT)coreTechnology or IntegrationHenkel is a material supplier for MoldMan Systems' machines. TECHNOMELT high-performance polyamide and polyolefin adhesives are specifically designed for use with Mold-Man Machines. Videos demonstrate overmolding PCBs and strain relief applications using Henkel TECHNOMELT materials, with benefits including shorter cycle times, design flexibility, effective strain relief, and water-tight encapsulation.
• FisnarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFisnar is a related division under Ellsworth Adhesives offering fluid dispensing equipment. They are part of the Ellsworth family of companies providing complementary dispensing solutions. Fisnar offers industrial robots and automation solutions for fluid dispensing systems.
• Fluid ResearchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFluid Research is a related division under Ellsworth Adhesives, manufacturing metering, mixing, and dispensing systems for industrial resins and liquids. Products range from table top to fully automated machines for large volume production, complementing MoldMan's low pressure molding solutions.
• Glue Dots InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaterial supplier partner developing industrial pressure sensitive adhesives and hot melts used for labels, packaging, general industry, and consumer products. Listed as a related material supplier in the Ellsworth Adhesives ecosystem.
• ResinLabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaterial supplier partner and leading resin manufacturer offering standard and custom products as well as state-of-the-art production equipment, lab capabilities, and technical expertise. Listed as a related material supplier in the Ellsworth Adhesives ecosystem.
• KitPackersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom chemical packager partner specializing in one and two component resins including adhesives, encapsulants, sealants, coatings, greases, lubricants, cleaners and other industrial chemicals. Listed as a related division providing packaging services.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Graco Inc. Graco is a major manufacturer of fluid handling equipment for industrial applications including dispensing, coating, and encapsulation. While it serves many industries, its dispensing and fluid process equipment overlaps with MoldMan's plastics processing technology in industrial electronics and manufacturing applications.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Wittmann Battenfeld is a major global manufacturer of injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment for plastics processing. It is a broad incumbent in the plastics machinery space; while its core products are conventional injection molding, it represents the larger competitive set MoldMan could face as low-pressure molding gains adoption.
• Nordson Corporation: Nordson is a large diversified precision dispensing equipment manufacturer serving adhesives, coatings, and electronics assembly markets. It competes broadly in the electronics encapsulation/dispensing equipment space as a larger incumbent with a broader portfolio that includes encapsulation capabilities overlapping with MoldMan's offering.
• KraussMaffei: KraussMaffei is a leading manufacturer of injection molding machines and processing equipment for plastics and rubber. While focused on conventional high-pressure systems, it represents the broader industrial plastics machinery incumbents whose entry or expansion into low-pressure variants would impact MoldMan's niche positioning.

Others

• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Henkel is a global adhesives and sealants manufacturer and the supplier of TECHNOMELT polyamide materials specifically designed for MoldMan's low-pressure molding machines. While not a direct equipment competitor, Henkel is a material ecosystem partner and an adjacent comparable for the broader encapsulation technology stack.

Direct peers

• Scheugenpflug: Scheugenpflug (now part of Dürr AG) manufactures dispensing and potting/encapsulation equipment for electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. It is a direct competitor to MoldMan in the encapsulation equipment space, serving similar customers (electronics manufacturers) with overlapping technology platforms for protecting sensitive components.
• RAMPF Group: RAMPF Polymer Solutions produces dispensing systems, automation, and sealing/encapsulation equipment for electronics and industrial markets. It competes directly with MoldMan in the encapsulation equipment category, particularly for electronic component protection and potting applications across automotive and industrial electronics customers.
• Polytec PT: Polytec PT (Polytec Process Technology) supplies potting, encapsulation, and dosing systems for electronics and automotive applications. It is a direct competitor in encapsulation equipment, addressing similar use cases for protecting electronic components with comparable technologies and customer base.
• Sonics & Materials: Sonics & Materials manufactures ultrasonic plastics assembly and welding equipment used for electronics encapsulation, staking, and component integration. It overlaps with MoldMan in the broader category of equipment used to process and protect electronic assemblies, with comparable customers in electronics manufacturing.
• Dymax Corporation: Dymax designs and manufactures light-cure adhesive systems and dispensing/curing equipment for electronics encapsulation, PCB protection, and conformal coating. It targets the same electronics manufacturing customers as MoldMan with alternative encapsulation technologies (UV-cure vs. low-pressure molding), making it a directly comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 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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