What HIRSCH Servo Group does

HIRSCH Servo Group is a privately held Austrian industrial conglomerate headquartered in Glanegg, Carinthia, that manufactures expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) insulation, packaging, and technical molded parts for construction, electronics, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers across Europe. The group operates approximately 35 production sites in 11 European countries (Austria, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine) with roughly 1,800 employees, supplemented by sales offices in Wuxi, China and Newnan, Georgia in the United States. Its portfolio spans five segments: (1) EPS insulation boards, system plates, pool blocks, and geofoam under the HIRSCH Porozell brand; (2) protective EPS/EPP and molded pulp packaging; (3) Thermozell, an EPS-based lightweight insulating concrete for floor construction in use since 1992; (4) the hetech group, which designs and builds particle foam and molded pulp processing machinery, molds (Ingmetal), precision components (Hellmerich), and metal fabrication (Koviflex); and (5) circular economy services including HIRSCH:REeps, EPSolutely, and HIRSCH:REcycle that collect and reprocess post-consumer and construction-site EPS back into production granulate.

The group's business model is predominantly one-time sale of physical materials and hardware into B2B enterprise channels, priced via direct customer negotiation rather than public list prices, with the April 2026 EPS insulation price adjustment illustrating raw material pass-through mechanics. Revenue is generated through direct sales forces structured around Key Account Managers and Sales Directors covering building materials, molded parts, and packaging; named sales leadership includes Corina Schmiedt (Director Group KAM & Business Development), Helmut Walten (Sales Director Building Materials), Helmut Rabensteiner (Key Account Manager EPS-Molded Parts & Packaging), and Sara Zraunig (Sales Manager plastic free Molded Parts & Packaging). Distribution is direct to industrial buyers, with localized production enabling short delivery cycles across the European footprint and dedicated machinery exports through hetech. Ownership sits with the Vienna-based HERZ Group at approximately 90%; in October 2025 the HERZ Group was converted into a non-profit foundation (HERZ-Stiftung), structurally aligning the group with long-term reinvestment in building technology and talent rather than shareholder returns. Leadership transitioned at the end of 2025, with Wolfgang Landler succeeding Harald Kogler as CEO.

Name

HIRSCH Servo Group

Legal name

HIRSCH Servo AG

Website

https://hirsch-gruppe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

HIRSCH Servo Group is a privately held Austrian industrial manufacturer of EPS and EPP insulation, packaging, and particle foam processing machinery, serving construction, packaging, food, and pharmaceutical customers across 11 European countries via 35 production sites and approximately 1,800 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation Materials

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ), Polymer Foams & Cellular Materials (PU Foams, EPS/XPS, Structural Foams) (IMAEANAL)

Keywords

• EPS insulation materials
• Particle foam packaging
• Molded pulp packaging
• Lightweight insulating concrete
• Particle foam machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Glanegg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices38 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPS Insulation Materials Sales: Manufacturing and sale of EPS insulation boards, system plates, pool systemblocks, and constructive components for the construction industry across European markets.
2. Packaging Solutions Sales: Customized EPS and EPP packaging for electronics, household appliances, food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Also includes molded pulp (100% recycled paper) packaging alternatives.
3. Molded Parts and Technical Components: Technical molded parts, tailored EPS parts, EPP molded parts, and custom solutions for industrial applications including automotive, construction, and logistics.
4. Machine and Mold Manufacturing (hetech group): Design and production of energy-efficient machinery for particle foam and molded pulp processing, including pre-expanders, shape and block molding machines, and recycling systems. Also includes mold making (Ingmetal) and precision components (Hellmerich).
5. Thermozell Lightweight Insulating Concrete: Sale of Thermozell EPS-based fill materials (eco and pro series) for floor construction applications, including technical services and quantity calculator.
6. EPS Recycling Services: EPSolutely collection and recycling service providing material return logistics for construction site EPS offcuts and post-consumer EPS packaging, reintegrating recycled material into production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HIRSCH Servo Group manufactures and sells particle foam (EPS/EPP) insulation materials, customized protective packaging, technical molded parts, and Thermozell lightweight insulating concrete for the construction, packaging, food, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries. Through its hetech group division, the company also designs and produces energy-efficient machinery and molds for particle foam processing. The group operates a closed-loop recycling system (HIRSCH:REeps, EPSolutely) that reclaims post-consumer and construction-site EPS and reintroduces it into production.

Product overview

HIRSCH Servo Group is a diversified industrial conglomerate operating across five interconnected business segments: (1) EPS/EPP Insulation Materials (Dämmstoffe) - the company's core competency and European market leader position; (2) Constructive Components including EPS System Plates for underfloor heating, Pool System Blocks, and Geo Foam for civil engineering; (3) Packaging & Molded Parts from EPS, EPP, and sustainable Molded Pulp (recycled paper); (4) hetech group Machinery & Mold Manufacturing producing energy-efficient production systems for particle foam and molded pulp processing; and (5) Thermozell lightweight thermal concrete solutions. The portfolio integrates vertically through closed-loop recycling (HIRSCH:REeps, EPSolutely), where post-consumer and construction-site EPS waste is collected, processed into granulate, and reintegrated into new insulation products. This circular economy approach connects the insulation, packaging, and machinery divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HIRSCH:REeps: Circular economy initiative for EPS recycling, returning insulation materials back into production cycle.
• HIRSCH:REuse
• EPSolutely
• HIRSCH:REcycle
• HERZ-Stiftung

Products and services

• EPS Insulation Materials (Dämmstoffe) High-performance expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards, system plates, and constructive building components for walls, floors, roofs, and pool construction. HIRSCH Porozell is the European market leader in this category with over 50 years of experience, sold to construction companies, contractors, and building materials distributors.
• EPS/EPP Packaging Solutions Customized protective and thermal packaging solutions from EPS and EPP for electronics manufacturers, food producers, pharmaceutical companies, and industrial logistics customers. Includes fish boxes, medical sample containers, reusable load carriers (EPP, Arcel), and anti-static trays.
• Molded Pulp Packaging (Faserguss) Sustainable packaging made from 100% recycled waste paper. Biodegradable, shock-absorbing, and fully recyclable alternative to EPS for sensitive product applications across industrial and consumer goods sectors.
• EPS System Plates (Systemplatten) EPS-based modular boards for underfloor heating systems with stud-on-stud connection for cut-free laying and secure pipe holding through dimple embossing. Used by heating installers and construction contractors.
• EPS Pool System Blocks Prefabricated EPS building blocks for pool construction featuring plug-in construction, arched bricks for Roman steps, and double-density pressure-resistant layers. ETA approved for pool builders and contractors.
• Geo Foam (Geoblocks) Structural EPS components (up to 200 g/l density) for road construction, civil engineering, and landscaping applications as a cost- and time-effective fill material compared to conventional building materials.
• EPS Technical Molded Parts Customized EPS tailored parts for facade construction, flat roofing, and industrial applications including profile cuttings, reveal elements, attic wedges, and window elements.
• Thermozell Wärmedämm-Leichtbeton (eco and pro series) EPS-based leveling fill material (Ausgleichsschüttung) for floor construction combining thermal insulation with recycled post-consumer EPS. Available in eco speed, eco, pro speed, and pro variants. Sold to construction companies and floor installers.
• hetech group - Particle Foam Processing Machinery Energy-efficient, resource-saving production plants and systems for processing EPS, EPP, and molded pulp, including pre-expanders, shape and block molding machines, and recycling systems. Sold to particle foam manufacturers worldwide through hetech group (HIRSCH Maschinenbau GmbH, Erlenbach GmbH).
• hetech group - Molded Pulp Technology Production technology for fiber-based molded pulp packaging solutions from recycled paper materials, including complete plant systems for molded pulp manufacturers.
• HIRSCH:REeps Closed-Loop Recycling Service Closed-loop recycling service for EPS insulation materials and packaging, collecting waste EPS and reintegrating it into production as new granulate. Part of HIRSCH:REuse sustainability initiative.
• EPSolutely Collection Service Nationwide EPS construction material return and recycling system in Austria, collecting clean insulation offcuts from construction sites via a web app for scheduling pickup. Managed by GPH (Güteschutzgemeinschaft Polystyrol-Hartschaum).

Quantifiable outcome

• Recycling service for construction EPS reduces disposal costs and enables material reuse as new EPS granulate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PCI (PCI Augsburg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026System partnership between Thermozell and PCI for a certified composite flooring system. Thermozell eco 400 speed fill is combined with PCI components (glass fiber mesh reinforcement and PCI Periplan Extra leveling compound) to enable direct floor covering without traditional screed drying time. The combination is extensively tested for adhesion and stability.
• TERRASIT Insulation d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025HIRSCH Porozell GmbH acquires 60% of EPS and EPP specialist TERRASIT Insulation d.o.o. based in Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, effective January 1, 2026. TERRASIT produces high-quality EPS and EPP solutions for construction, industrial, and packaging sectors. The previous owner, Osman Tukić, remains as managing director holding 40% of shares.
• EPSolutely (GPH - Güteschutzgemeinschaft Polystyrol-Hartschaum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPSolutely is a circular economy initiative for EPS insulation materials, managed by GPH (Güteschutzgemeinschaft Polystyrol-Hartschaum). HIRSCH Servo Group participates in the nationwide collection and recycling system for EPS construction offcuts in Austria. The initiative expanded with the Factlink AI chatbot for user guidance on recycling.
• Müller Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbHminorOthersMüller Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH provides the whistleblower reporting system for HIRSCH Porozell GmbH, enabling secure, confidential, and anonymous reporting of compliance concerns.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Storopack: German family-owned protective packaging manufacturer producing EPS, EPP, and paper-based packaging solutions for industrial, electronics, and pharmaceutical customers. Closely overlaps HIRSCH's packaging segment in European B2B protective packaging.
• Faerch: European leader in rigid plastic and EPS food packaging trays. Directly comparable in food and pharmaceutical EPS packaging end markets, with overlap in molded fiber transition strategy.
• Sunpor: Austrian EPS (expanded polystyrene) manufacturer based in St. Pölten with direct overlap in European EPS insulation and packaging markets. HIRSCH's central European scale and geographic reach make it a direct competitor in Central European markets.
• Nefab: Swedish-headquartered industrial packaging specialist with engineered foam, wood, and corrugated solutions. Comparable in offering engineered protective packaging to industrial customers across Europe.
• Synthos: Polish-based chemical group and one of Europe's largest producers of EPS (expanded polystyrene) and synthetic rubber. Directly competes with HIRSCH in European EPS insulation and packaging markets, with comparable manufacturing footprint and customer segments.
• JSP Corporation: Japanese-headquartered global leader in EPP (expanded polypropylene) and EPS foams for automotive, packaging, and construction. Closely comparable in particle foam technology, technical molded parts, and protective packaging offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Global protective and food packaging company offering foam-in-place, EPS, and inflatable packaging solutions. Competes for the same electronics and industrial customer wallet but at much larger scale and with broader food packaging exposure.
• Pregis: US-based protective packaging manufacturer with European operations, offering EPS, EPP, paper, and foam-based packaging. Comparable in customer segments (electronics, appliances, food, pharma) but operates as a broader portfolio packaging incumbent.
• Knauf Insulation: Global building insulation manufacturer (mineral wool, glass wool, EPS, XPS) competing with HIRSCH's insulation boards and constructive components in European construction specification layers.
• BASF SE (Neopor / Styrodur): Global chemical incumbent producing Neopor (graphite-enhanced EPS) and Styrodur (XPS) insulation. Competes in the same European insulation specification layers but as part of a much broader chemicals and materials portfolio; does not specialize in transport packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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