What GEHR does

GEHR GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of extruded thermoplastic semi-finished products, headquartered in Mannheim and founded in 1932. The company produces rods, sheets, tubes, and profiles in a broad polymer range spanning commodity plastics (PVC-U, PE-HD, PP, ABS, PMMA) and engineering/high-performance polymers (POM-C, PA 6/6.6, PET, PC, PVDF, PPS, PEEK), organized under branded sub-lines: MEDI-GEHR (ISO 13485-certified medical-grade polymers), ECO-GEHR (bio-based and recycled-content materials with CO2-neutral production per GHG Protocol Scope 1+2), FIL-A-GEHR (professional 3D printing filaments including PEEK, PPSU, and specialty antibacterial variants sold via dedicated e-commerce), and GLIDE-GEHR (self-lubricating sliding grades). Operations are vertically integrated across production sites in Mannheim, Boothwyn PA, and Toronto (via the 2026 acquisition of Caledonia Plastics), with sales offices and partner channels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Pune, Turin, and multiple US cities.

The company sells to twelve distinct verticals including mechanical engineering, aerospace and defense, chemical apparatus, medical technology, food processing, electrical, oil and gas, drinking water, cosmetics, writing instruments, and visual communication. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales via regional offices with a customer portal for registered buyers to order cut-to-size bar and panel products; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. GEHR holds ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, 45001, and 50001 certifications, plus food-contact, drinking water (KTW, WRAS, ACS, NSF61), and ISCC Plus approvals, which materially constrain end-customer switching once parts are qualified into regulated applications. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and ownership is concentrated in the Gehr family across its third and fourth generation of leadership, with no external private equity or institutional investor participation indicated.

Name

GEHR

Legal name

GEHR GmbH

Website

https://gehr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GEHR GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer (founded 1932) of extruded thermoplastic semi-finished products (rods, sheets, tubes, profiles) serving mechanical engineering, aerospace, medical, food, and chemical apparatus industries across three production sites in Germany, the USA, and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Plastics / Thermoplastic Semi-Finished Products

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing (326121), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Profile Extrusion (PVC/PE/PP Profiles, Trim, Channels) (IMANACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoforming Sheet Extrusion (HIPS/PET/PP/ABS Sheets) (IMANACAG), Polymer Filaments (FDM/FFF) (IMAAABAA)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic semi-finished products
• Engineering plastics extrusion
• High-performance polymers
• Medical-grade plastics
• Sustainable bioplastics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Semi-finished thermoplastic products: Manufacturing and sale of extruded thermoplastic semi-finished products including rods, sheets, tubes, profiles, and custom extrusions. Revenue generated from product sales with potential for custom solutions and post-processing services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GEHR manufactures and sells extruded thermoplastic semi-finished products (rods, sheets, tubes, and profiles) in commodity and high-performance polymers including PEEK, POM-C, PA, PVDF, PPS, PE-UHMW, PC, PMMA, ABS, PP, PVC-U, PE-HD, PET, and PPSU. The portfolio is delivered through branded sub-lines including MEDI-GEHR (medical-grade, ISO 13485), ECO-GEHR (bio-based and recycled), FIL-A-GEHR (3D printing filaments), and GLIDE-GEHR (self-lubricating), along with custom extrusion and post-processing services.

Product overview

GEHR GmbH is a family-owned manufacturer (founded 1932) of extruded thermoplastic semi-finished products, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with production in Mannheim (Germany) and Boothwyn, PA (USA), and sales offices worldwide. The product portfolio is organized around a broad range of standard semi-finished thermoplastics (rods, sheets, tubes, profiles) spanning commodity plastics (PVC-U, PE-HD, PP, ABS, PMMA) and engineering/high-performance polymers (POM-C, PA 6/6.6, PET, PC, PVDF, PPS, PEEK). These are distributed through branded sub-lines: MEDI-GEHR (ISO 13485-certified medical-grade polymers for medical technology), ECO-GEHR (sustainable materials based on PLA and recycled content, CO2-neutral production), FIL-A-GEHR (professional 3D printing filaments including PEEK, PPSU, PETG, PA12, PLA, and antibacterial PROTECT variants sold via dedicated e-commerce), and GLIDE-GEHR (self-lubricating sliding-grade variants of PEEK and POM). The company also offers custom extrusion, post-processing (CNC cutting, grinding), and bespoke material solutions for individual customer requirements. Products serve industries including mechanical engineering, aerospace/defense, chemical apparatus, medical technology, food processing, electrical, oil & gas, drinking water, cosmetics, writing instruments, and VisCom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEDI-GEHR: Medical-grade high-performance thermoplastics for medical technology applications.
• ECO-GEHR
• FIL-A-GEHR
• GLIDE-GEHR

Products and services

• GEHR PEEK High-performance polyetheretherketone semi-finished rods and sheets with very high continuous operating temperature (~260°C), excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and radiation resistance. Self-extinguishing per UL 94. Available in natural, glass-fiber reinforced (30GF), and carbon-fiber reinforced (30CF) variants. Targeted at mechanical engineering, aerospace, medical, and chemical applications.
• GEHR POM-C Extruded polyoxymethylene copolymer in natural and black, with high dimensional stability, good sliding properties, and resistance to solvents and stress cracking. Continuous operating temperature -40°C to +100°C. Complies with food contact regulation 10/2011/EC. Targeted at mechanical engineering, food, and general industrial applications.
• GEHR POM-C W POM-C variant with drinking water approval for potable water applications, meeting strict safety and hygiene standards. Targeted at the drinking water industry.
• GEHR POM-ELS Electrically conductive POM variant for applications requiring electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Targeted at electronics manufacturing and ESD-sensitive industrial applications.
• GEHR PA 6.6 Polyamide 6.6 with reduced moisture absorption vs. PA 6 XT, offering higher surface hardness, rigidity, abrasion resistance, and heat deflection temperature. Targeted at mechanical engineering applications.
• GEHR PA 6 FR Flame-retardant polyamide 6 meeting UL94 V0, with high strength, rigidity, and resistance to oils, fuels, and dry-running operation. Targeted at aerospace, rail, and server room applications.
• GEHR PA 12-TR Transparent polyamide 12 offering high transparency, dynamic flexural strength, chemical resistance, and stress crack resistance. Targeted at optical applications.
• GEHR PVDF Polyvinylidene fluoride semi-finished products with excellent chemical resistance, available in standard and electrically conductive (ELS) variants. Targeted at chemical apparatus engineering applications.
• GEHR PE-UHMW Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene with very high impact strength, excellent chemical resistance, and low friction. Available in standard and ESD variants. Targeted at high-impact industrial applications.
• GEHR PC Polycarbonate transparent engineering plastic with extremely high impact strength, high stiffness, and temperature resistance from -60°C to +120°C. Used in electrical and medical technology applications.
• GEHR PMMA XT Extruded acrylic (PMMA) with excellent transparency, weather resistance, UV stability, and surface hardness. Continuous operating temperature -40°C to +70°C. Targeted at VisCom, displays, and general industrial applications.
• GEHR ABS Standard amorphous plastic with high surface hardness, scratch resistance, and impact strength. Not UV-stable; suitable for galvanized components and low-temperature applications.
• GEHR PP Homopolymeric polypropylene with very low density, high heat deflection temperature, and excellent chemical resistance. Continuous operating temperature +5°C to +100°C. Food contact compliant per 10/2011/EC.
• GEHR PVC-U Rigid polyvinyl chloride with excellent chemical resistance, high mechanical strength, self-extinguishing properties, and continuous operating temperature -15°C to +60°C. Food contact compliant up to Ø160mm per 10/2011/EC.
• GEHR PE-HD High-density polyethylene homopolymer with very high toughness, excellent chemical resistance, and good electrical insulation properties. Continuous operating temperature -50°C to +90°C.
• GEHR PET Polyethylene terephthalate engineering plastic from the polyester family, offering high surface hardness, good sliding and wear behavior, and dimensional stability. Continuous operating temperature -20°C to +100°C.
• GEHR PPS Polyphenylene sulfide high-performance polymer with excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. Available in standard and 40% glass-fiber reinforced (40GF) variants.
• GEHR PEEK 450 New PEEK semi-finished product based on Victrex 450 raw material, extending GEHR's high-performance polymer portfolio for mechanical, aerospace, medical, and chemical applications.
• MEDI-GEHR Medical-grade semi-finished plastics product line including PEI, PC, PET, PEEK, and PPSU variants, all produced under ISO 13485:2016 quality management and compliant with medical device regulations. Designed for medical technology applications requiring traceability and regulatory approvals.
• ECO-GEHR Sustainable plastics product line based on renewable raw materials and/or recycled content, including PLA-HI sheets, PLA biopolymers, and WPC-30PP wood-plastic composites. CO2-neutral production per GHG Protocol Scope 1+2.
• ECO-GEHR PLA-HI High impact-resistant bio-based sheets made of 90% PLA, CO2-neutral per GHG Protocol Scope 1+2. Available in 2, 3, and 4 mm thickness, 1000 mm width, 2000 mm length. Emits 1.3 kg CO2 per kg vs. 5.5 kg CO2 for ABS. Sold through ECO-GEHR product line.
• FIL-A-GEHR Professional 3D printing filaments including PEEK, PPSU, PETG, PC/ABS, PA12, PLA, PLA HT, ABS, VXL 90/130, and specialty materials such as ECO-FIL-A-GEHR Wood (recycled wood fiber and biodegradable biopolymers) and PROTECT-FIL-A-GEHR (antibacterial additive). Sold through dedicated e-commerce shop.
• GLIDE-GEHR Self-lubricating sliding-grade thermoplastics with optimized friction and wear properties for dry-running and high-load mechanical applications. Includes PEEK-MOD, PEEK-20TF, POM-10PE, and POM-10PE-TF variants.
• Individuelle Kundenlösungen (Custom Solutions) Custom extrusion and post-processing services including bespoke material formulations, custom colors, special dimensions, and co-extrusion. Customers can request custom rods, sheets, tubes, and profiles in a wide range of thermoplastics.
• Nachbearbeitung (Post-Processing) Secondary processing services including cutting, grinding, CNC machining, and surface treatment of extruded semi-finished products to customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 neutral production according to GHG Protocol Scope 1+2
• +3 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Caledonia PlasticscoreOthersGEHR Plastics USA acquired Caledonia Plastics based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Caledonia Plastics operates as an independent commercial entity maintaining continuity for its customers while enabling close collaboration between organizations. The acquisition strengthens GEHR's presence in North America and expands technical plastics solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Victrex plc: Victrex is a UK-based specialty chemical company and global leader in PEEK polymer production. GEHR is a downstream customer and converter of Victrex PEEK (e.g., GEHR PEEK 450). Comparable as a benchmark for high-performance polymer value-chain positioning.
• DuPont de Nemours: DuPont is a global diversified materials science company producing engineering polymers including POM (Delrin), PA, and specialty resins that compete and overlap with GEHR's raw material supply and end-product portfolio at scale.
• BASF Engineering Plastics: BASF is a global chemical major producing engineering polymers (PA, PBT, POM, PPS, TPU) used as upstream inputs in extrusion. As an integrated resin-to-product player, it is a broad incumbent whose strategy and capacity decisions influence GEHR's supply and competitive landscape.

Direct peers

• Röchling Engineering Plastics: Röchling is a large family-owned German manufacturer of thermoplastic and composite semi-finished products (sheets, rods, tubes, profiles). It is the most direct competitor to GEHR, with comparable product portfolio, certification depth, and European industrial customer base.
• Ensinger Industries: Ensinger is a German family-owned manufacturer of engineering plastics semi-finished products, including rods, sheets, tubes, and profiles in PA, POM, PC, PEEK, and other high-performance polymers. Directly comparable to GEHR in materials, formats, and regulated end-markets.
• Polymer Industries: Polymer Industries is a US manufacturer of engineering plastic stock shapes including rods, sheets, and tubes in PA, POM, PC, PEEK. Comparable niche manufacturer to GEHR in high-performance thermoplastic extrusion.
• Caledonia Plastics: Caledonia Plastics is a Toronto-based plastics manufacturer of stock shapes recently acquired by GEHR Plastics USA. It is a direct predecessor subsidiary and peer in the North American engineering plastics stock shapes market.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (formerly Quadrant): Quadrant (now part of Mitsubishi Chemical) is a global manufacturer of thermoplastic stock shapes (rod, sheet, tube) including broad engineering polymer coverage and medical grades. Directly competes with GEHR's core semi-finished product business across geographies.
• Westlake Plastics Company: Westlake Plastics is a US-based manufacturer of extruded thermoplastic stock shapes (rod, sheet, film, tube) in commodity and engineering polymers. Direct comparable to GEHR's US production operations at Boothwyn, PA.
• Professional Plastics: Professional Plastics is a US plastics distributor and manufacturer offering rods, sheets, tubes, and films in engineering and high-performance polymers. Comparable to GEHR in product range and customer mix across North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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