KGM

What KGM does

KGM GmbH is a privately held, owner-operated German Mittelstand manufacturer of injection-molded plastic parts, founded in 1997 in Mayen as KGM Trading and renamed in 2010. The company relocated its headquarters to Mendig in 2011 and began in-house plastic injection molding in 2012, pivoting from a pure trading model to integrated manufacturing. It now operates state-of-the-art Wittmann-Battenfeld injection molding machinery with clamp forces ranging from 60t to 400t, capable of producing parts weighing from 1g to 2,500g across an industrial footprint of 4,400 m².

The company's core technology centers on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and other thermoplastics processing. Its branded product portfolio includes the KGM® Faltenbalg (Bellows), a TPU-based flexible protective covering available in RAL colors and three sizes, and the KGM® Kraftstofftank (Fuel Tank) with 2.7L capacity available in HD-PE or EPA versions. KGM also produces custom injection-molded components and assemblies tailored to client specifications.

KGM operates as a B2B manufacturer selling directly to industrial customers across four primary verticals: construction, general mechanical engineering, water management, and gastronomy/food service. Revenue is generated through project-specific quotes for custom parts and direct sales of proprietary branded products, with the company describing itself as internationally active. The company is wholly owner-operated under Managing Director Georg Müller with no external investors, parent company, or public revenue disclosure.

Name

KGM

Legal name

KGM GmbH

Website

https://kgm-online.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KGM GmbH is a privately held, owner-operated German manufacturer of custom injection-molded plastic parts specializing in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), serving construction, mechanical engineering, water management, and food service customers via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Injection molded plastics
• Thermoplastic polyurethane products
• Custom plastic components
• Industrial plastic parts
• Plastic bellows manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mendig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection-molded plastic parts manufacturing and distribution: KGM manufactures and sells custom injection-molded plastic components and assemblies. The company produces both proprietary products (bellows and fuel tanks) and likely produces custom parts for industrial customers based on their extensive experience since founding in 1997.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

KGM GmbH manufactures and distributes custom injection-molded plastic parts and assemblies, specializing in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and other thermoplastics. The company produces both proprietary branded products (KGM® Faltenbalg bellows and KGM® Kraftstofftank fuel tank) and customized plastic components for industrial B2B customers across construction, mechanical engineering, water management, and food service sectors. Production is performed in-house in Mendig, Germany using Wittmann-Battenfeld injection molding machinery.

Product overview

KGM GmbH is an owner-operated, medium-sized German company that manufactures and distributes injection-molded plastic parts. The company's product portfolio centers on two main offerings: the KGM® Faltenbalg (Bellows) made from thermoplastic polyurethane, and the KGM® Kraftstofftank (Fuel Tank) in 2.7L capacity. Both products are manufactured in Germany using state-of-the-art Wittmann-Battenfeld injection molding machinery. KGM specializes in processing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and other thermoplastics, serving industries including construction, general mechanical engineering, water management, and gastronomy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KGM® Faltenbalg (Bellows): Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) bellows made in Germany, available in RAL colors and 3 sizes.
• KGM® Kraftstofftank (Fuel Tank)

Products and services

• KGM® Faltenbalg (Bellows) A bellows product manufactured from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), made in Germany, available in RAL colors, and offered in 3 different sizes. Used for industrial applications requiring flexible protective coverings.
• KGM® Kraftstofftank (Fuel Tank) A fuel tank with 2.7L capacity, available in HD-PE or EPA versions, with RAL color customization. Designed for industrial and mechanical engineering applications.
• Custom injection-molded plastic parts and assemblies Custom-manufactured plastic components and assemblies made from thermoplastics (including TPU) for B2B industrial customers across construction, mechanical engineering, water management, and food service sectors. Produced in-house in Mendig, Germany using Wittmann-Battenfeld injection molding machinery.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hospiz e.V. – Region MayenminorOthersKGM supports the hospice association in Mayen region as part of their social responsibility initiatives. The company takes accountability beyond business operations by supporting charitable organizations.
• Stiftung Universitätsmedizin Essen (Foundation for Cancer Research of Medicine University Essen)minorOthersKGM supports the University Medicine Essen Foundation which focuses on cancer research. This represents the company's commitment to social responsibility and healthcare initiatives.
• segno - visuelle KommunikationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign agency responsible for concept, composition, and UI design implementation for KGM's website and visual communications.
• Gestaltungsraster - Agentur für DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign agency responsible for concept, composition, and UI design implementation for KGM's website and visual communications.
• Wittmann-BattenfeldcoreTechnology or IntegrationWittmann-Battenfeld is the manufacturer of KGM's injection molding machinery including HM 400-3400, Smart Power 60/120, HM 150-525, and SmartPower 240/1000 machines. This represents the core manufacturing technology partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Georg Fischer AG: Swiss industrial group with plastics processing division producing custom injection-molded components for automotive, industrial, and water management applications. Comparable to KGM in industrial plastic components, water management customer base, and 'European engineering' positioning.
• Simona AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic semi-finished products, finished parts, and custom plastic components. Comparable to KGM in industrial injection molding, German Mittelstand scale, and broad industrial customer focus across construction, mechanical engineering, and water management sectors.
• Röchling Group: Large German plastics processor (€2B+ revenue) producing custom-engineered thermoplastics for industrial, automotive, and medical applications. Overlaps with KGM in industrial injection-molded plastic components but at substantially larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Weener Plastics Group: Global plastics manufacturer with German roots producing injection-molded functional packaging and components. Comparable to KGM in custom injection molding, B2B industrial supply model, and German engineering heritage, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Ensinger GmbH: German plastics processor manufacturing semi-finished products, finished parts, and custom injection-molded components for industrial applications. Comparable to KGM in thermoplastic processing expertise, industrial customer base, and German Mittelstand heritage.

Direct peers

• Wittenburg GmbH & Co. KG: German custom injection molder producing technical plastic parts for industrial applications. Comparable to KGM in custom thermoplastic processing, B2B direct sales, German Mittelstand scale, and serving industrial verticals like mechanical engineering.
• Spranger Kunststoffe GmbH: Mid-sized German custom injection molder producing technical plastic parts for construction, mechanical engineering, and industrial customers. Comparable to KGM in custom thermoplastic manufacturing, similar German Mittelstand scale and customer verticals.
• Seufert Kunststoffverpackung GmbH: German custom injection molder producing plastic parts and packaging for industrial customers. Closely comparable to KGM in terms of custom thermoplastic manufacturing, B2B direct sales model, German Mittelstand scale, and similar vertical diversification across industrial segments.

Regional players

• AptarGroup (Aptar Pharma / Beauty): Global dispensing and active material science solutions company with plastic injection molding capabilities. Comparable to KGM in custom-molded plastic components serving industrial customers, but with broader geographic reach and significantly larger scale; comparable more on capability than scale.

Others

• Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH: Manufacturer of injection molding machinery and KGM's core technology partner (Wittmann-Battenfeld HM and SmartPower series machines). Comparability is indirect: Wittmann is the equipment supplier to KGM, and is also a major player in the same plastics manufacturing ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 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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