What ELMET does

ELMET Elastomere, Produktions- und Dienstleistungs GmbH is an Austrian, family-owned manufacturer of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) processing equipment, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Oftering, Austria, with approximately 200 employees and a global footprint spanning Austria (production), the United States (Lansing, MI), Greater China (Taichung, Taiwan), and Japan (Nagoya). The company designs and produces dosing systems (TOP 3100/5100/700/7000 Pro/7000 Cast), cold runner systems (SMARTshot i/E/P and SMARTgate), custom injection molds (up to 256 cavities), and turnkey LIM production cells, and serves manufacturers in automotive, medical, household, industrial, and electronics markets—exporting over 95% of output. Its proprietary architecture centers on the patented SMARTshot needle valve cold runner technology, pneumatic dosing with up to 50% energy savings versus electric pumps, and a vertically integrated stack from R&D to automation; the SMARTshot i system extends this with self-learning adaptive control for autonomous process stabilization.

The business combines one-time capital equipment sales (dosing systems, cold runners, custom molds) with recurring aftermarket revenue (SMARTcare maintenance contracts, SMARTsupport Hub and Premium Connectivity remote diagnostics resolving approximately 95% of support cases remotely) and professional services (turnkey cell integration, customer and apprentice training, TRY-IT-FIRST 4-week trial followed by EUR 1,505/month rental-to-purchase). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales backed by locally staffed sales offices and active participation at FAKUMA, K, NPE, Silicone Expo, COMPAMED, PLASTEX, and SilKaT, with named reference customers including Repligen, Ottobock, Kuvag, Relats, ATI, and Hübner. Ownership remains with the four founding families (Manigatter, Reslhuber, Fattinger, Adlesgruber); a new external CEO, Markus Nuspl, took over July 1, 2026 to lead the next growth phase.

Name

ELMET

Legal name

ELMET Elastomere, Produktions- und Dienstleistungs GmbH

Website

https://elmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ELMET is an Austrian, family-owned manufacturer of liquid silicone rubber processing equipment—dosing systems, patented SMARTshot cold runners, custom injection molds, and turnkey production cells—serving automotive, medical, household, and industrial manufacturers worldwide through direct field sales and offices in Austria, the US, Taiwan, and Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment for Silicone Processing

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Silicone dosing systems
• Liquid silicone rubber equipment
• Cold runner systems
• Injection molds
• Turnkey production cells

Headquarters

HQ city

Oftering

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LSR Dosing Systems: Sale of liquid silicone rubber dosing systems including TOP 3100, TOP 5100, TOP 700, TOP 7000 Pro, and TOP 7000 Cast. Revenue from equipment sales and installation.
2. Cold Runner Systems: Sale of SMARTshot cold runner systems (SMARTshot i, SMARTshot E, SMARTshot P) and SMARTgate systems for LSR injection molding.
3. Injection Molds: Custom injection mold manufacturing for LSR and HCR applications, including single and multi-component molds with up to 256 cavities.
4. Turnkey Solutions: Complete production cell solutions including molds, dosing systems, automation, and integration services.
5. SMARTcare Maintenance Contracts: Proactive maintenance services, remote support, spare parts supply, and service contracts for ELMET equipment.
6. Training Services: Technical training programs for customers and external apprentices, including on-site and in-house training programs.
7. TRY-IT-FIRST Rental Program: 4-week free trial program followed by optional rental at EUR 1,505/month with purchase credit. Provides pathway to equipment sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ELMET develops and manufactures liquid silicone rubber (LSR) processing equipment for industrial manufacturers worldwide. Its product portfolio includes dosing systems (TOP 3100, TOP 5100, TOP 700, TOP 7000 Pro, TOP 7000 Cast), cold runner systems (SMARTshot i/E/P and SMARTgate), custom injection molds, and complete turnkey production cells. The company serves manufacturers in life sciences, automotive, household, and industrial sectors requiring precise, process-reliable silicone component production.

Product overview

ELMET is a vertically integrated system provider offering comprehensive smart silicone solutions centered on liquid silicone rubber (LSR) processing. The product portfolio spans five interconnected pillars: (1) Dosing Technology — TOP 3100, TOP 5100, TOP 700, TOP 7000 Pro, and TOP 7000 Cast dosing systems that meter and deliver LSR materials; (2) Molding Technology — SMARTshot i (intelligent), SMARTshot E (electric), SMARTshot P (pneumatic), and SMARTgate cold runner systems plus custom injection molds; (3) Turnkey Solutions — complete LIM production cells integrating all components; (4) Production Solutions — industry-specific silicone components for mobility, household, industrial, and life sciences; and (5) Customer Services — SMARTcare maintenance contracts, SMARTsupport Hub and Premium Connectivity remote access, training, and the TRY-IT-FIRST trial program. The portfolio is unified by a shared focus on precision, process reliability, and energy efficiency in LSR processing, with products designed to work together as a complete system from dosing through molding to finished parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMARTshot: Cold runner systems for LSR injection molding including SMARTshot i (intelligent), SMARTshot E (fully electric), SMARTshot P (pneumatic), and SMARTgate (open cold runner)
• SMARTcare
• TOP Dosing Systems
• TRY-IT-FIRST

Products and services

• TOP 7000 Cast Dosing System A dosing system specifically engineered for casting, coating, and manual molding applications, providing constant flow rate, stable mixing ratio, and reproducible results with material viscosity adaptability. Features automatic drum exchange from drum edge, self-learning control, and QR code recipe management. For manufacturers needing bubble-free, reproducible filling of viscous materials and composites.
• TOP 7000 Pro Dosing System Flagship liquid silicone dosing system for 200-liter containers with the highest performance and process reliability. Delivers up to 99.8% material utilization, flow rate above 5 L/min, and maximum pump pressure of 230 bar. For manufacturers seeking uncompromising precision and absolute process reliability for high-volume LSR processing.
• TOP 5100 Dosing System Multi-purpose dosing system balancing performance, flexibility, and cost. Offers high process stability, precise metering, and broad compatibility with diverse LSR applications. For manufacturers needing a versatile mid-range system for changing high-volume production requirements.
• TOP 3100 Dosing System Entry-level dosing system focusing on essentials without compromising quality, process reliability, or durability. Covers approximately 90% of common LSR applications. For cost-conscious manufacturers, LSR beginners, and entry-level production requirements.
• TOP 700 Dosing System Compact 20-liter dosing system representing the smallest 20-liter system on the market. Condenses flagship-level technology and features into a space-saving form factor with nearly all TOP 7000 Pro features. For manufacturers with limited space requiring premium dosing performance in a smaller footprint.
• SMARTshot i Intelligent Cold Runner System Intelligent needle valve cold runner system for LSR injection molding with self-balancing capability, automatic process monitoring, and AI-ready architecture. Reduces start-up time by up to 95%, with needle position adjustable to 2 micrometer accuracy. For manufacturers seeking autonomous injection molding with real-time adaptive control.
• SMARTshot E Fully Electric Cold Runner System Fully electric needle valve cold runner system for LSR with precise servo drive, small nozzle spacing, and complete process integration. Delivers higher energy efficiency and process stability without pneumatics. For manufacturers requiring demanding precision and process stability in electric injection molding environments.
• SMARTshot P Pneumatic Cold Runner System Pneumatic needle valve cold runner system for LSR that is universally applicable, robust, compact, and versatile for all common mold concepts and injection molding machines. Features direct injection without material loss, anti-rotation needles, adjustable contours, and thermal insulation for stable temperature control. For manufacturers needing proven pneumatic reliability across diverse mold designs.
• SMARTgate Open Cold Runner System Open cold runner system for LSR injection molding with compact mold design, simple operation, and high process reliability. Supports direct or indirect injection via film or tunnel sprue, offering economical investment and low maintenance costs with minimal material loss. For manufacturers seeking cost-effective injection molding with minimal material waste.
• Injection Molds Custom and modular injection molds for LSR and HCR silicone processing including single and multi-component molds with up to 256 cavities. Includes prototyping, DFM services, and automation integration with proprietary cold runner technology. For manufacturers needing high-cavity, high-precision custom molds.
• Turnkey Solutions Complete Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) production cell development and implementation integrating molds, cold runner systems, processing units, dosing technology, peripheral components, and automation into fully tested, ready-to-run systems. For manufacturers seeking end-to-end single-source LSR production cell solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of $201.6M in FY2025, up 5.9% year-over-year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARBURGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Strategic co-development partnership for SMARTshot i cold runner system. First live demonstration at ARBURG Technology Days 2026 on electric ALLROUNDER 520 A. Joint development toward full machine integration with real-time force sensing and adaptive needle control.
• Repligen IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for TOP 7000 Cast. Using dispensing gun combined with Cast solution for precise mixing ratios and seamless integration in their process. Also operating in USA.
• KuvagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for TOP 7000 Cast achieving bubble-free, reproducible filling for composite insulators with adjustable ramp profiles and stable flow rates.
• OttobockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeta user testing TOP 7000 Cast for medical applications including prosthetics and medical devices.
• Relats Technical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesting TOP 7000 Cast for prototyping applications with excellent mixing quality for difficult materials.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Graco Inc. US-based global leader in fluid handling systems with metering, dosing, and dispensing capabilities. Graco serves industrial manufacturing customers and overlaps with ELMET in selected dosing and metering applications, though its focus is broader and less LSR-specific.

Others

• Stäubli Robotics: Swiss manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions widely used in LSR/LIM cells for parts handling, demolding, and inspection. Stäubli often appears as a complement to ELMET in turnkey production cells, making it an adjacent/ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Rexroth (Bosch) - ctrlX / Automation Solutions: Provider of industrial automation, motion control, and machine integration components. While not a direct dosing competitor, Bosch Rexroth represents the broader industrial automation and Industry 4.0 ecosystem into which ELMET's SMARTshot i architecture integrates.

Broad incumbents

• ENGEL Austria: Austrian injection molding machine OEM with a comprehensive LSR/silicone processing portfolio including integrated dosing and turnkey solutions. ENGEL is a direct competitor in the European LSR equipment market and benefits from overlapping automotive and medical customer relationships.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian/German injection molding machine and automation provider offering LSR-capable presses and integrated production cells. Competes with ELMET on turnkey LSR solutions, particularly in medium-to-high volume medical and consumer goods production.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Japanese-German injection molding machine manufacturer with strong LSR/silicone processing capabilities and a focus on medical and precision applications. Competes with ELMET in European and Asian LSR markets, particularly in medical device production.
• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Canadian supplier of injection molding equipment, molds, and hot runners primarily serving packaging, medical, and consumer goods. While Husky is more focused on plastic packaging and preform molding, its hot runner and system integration capabilities represent a relevant adjacent competitive reference for ELMET's cold runner and turnkey business.
• KraussMaffei: German manufacturer of injection molding machines, extrusion, and reaction process machinery with LSR-capable equipment. KraussMaffei competes with ELMET in turnkey LSR production cells, particularly in automotive and industrial applications, and is significantly larger in scale.

Direct peers

• ARBURG: German manufacturer of injection molding machines and a strategic ELMET partner. ARBURG competes with ELMET in integrated LIM cell offerings and is co-developing the SMARTshot i cold runner with ELMET, making it both a partner and a key competitive reference point.
• Dopag (Hönle Group): German manufacturer of metering, mixing, and dosing systems for polymers including LSR, plus dispensing and casting equipment. Dopag is a direct competitor to ELMET in industrial dosing technology and serves overlapping automotive, electrical, and medical end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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