OMPG

What OMPG does

OMPG (Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil und Kunststoffe mbH) is an independent German testing laboratory founded in 1992 and headquartered in Rudolstadt, Thuringia. The company delivers chemical, mechanical, and biological characterization of polymer materials, composites, textiles, leather, foams, films, and related substrates, serving industrial customers across automotive, consumer products and toys, chemistry and pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and compounding and recycling. It is a GmbH subsidiary within the TITK Group and is managed by Benjamin Redlingshöfer, Ute Schubert, and Prof. Dr. Florian Puch.

The technical offering is anchored by an integrated instrument portfolio and an unusually broad accredited test catalog. Core capabilities include mechanical and thermal testing, REACH/ROHS and pharmaceutical chemical analytics, a comprehensive automotive and electrical flammability portfolio (DBL 5307, TL 1010, GMW 3232, UL 94, GWIT/GWFI, cone calorimeter), in-vitro biocompatibility without animal testing (ISO 10993-5/10/23, KeratinoSens), antimicrobial wound-dressing testing (DIN EN 17854), microscopy services centered on an AURIGA 40 Zeiss SEM with a Quantax 400 Bruker EDX detector for elemental micro-analysis, and a compounding/recycling pilot line that maps end-to-end process chains from chemical recycling through compounding to injection-molded specimens. The lab holds DAkkS accreditation under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (certificates D-PL-11118-01 general, D-PL-11118-02 medical devices) and received GMP certification in 2025 for pharmaceutical testing.

The business runs on a B2B professional services model with quote-based, project-specific pricing (no public rate sheet, contact via [email protected] or +49 3672 379-0). Go-to-market is sales-led through direct outreach, individual customer consultation, and event marketing at the K trade fair (Hall 7, Booth B24) and the International Toy Fair Nuremberg, supplemented by a German/English website and email newsletters. Geographic reach is anchored in Germany and broader Europe with international customers served via direct laboratory submission. Customer concentration is diversified across five named verticals, though named end-customer logos in the source material (ROSENGARTEN, Kneisz Design) reference the TITK sister company Smartpolymer's Caremelt product rather than OMPG testing services directly, leaving OMPG's specific customer concentration undisclosed.

Name

OMPG

Legal name

Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil und Kunststoffe mbH

Website

https://ompg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OMPG is a DAkkS-accredited German testing laboratory providing chemical, mechanical, and biological characterization of polymer materials, composites, textiles, and leather for automotive, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and medical device customers, operating as a subsidiary of TITK Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Release Testing & Batch Certification (QC) (HLAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elemental Impurities & Trace Metals (ICP-MS) (HLAGADAJ), Analytical Development & QC Testing (Release/Stability/Potency) (HLAGAGAF), Analytical Testing & QC Release Services (potency, purity, sterility) (HLAAAKAG)

Keywords

• Polymer material testing
• Textile testing services
• Composite materials analysis
• Biocompatibility testing laboratory
• Flammability testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rudolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material Testing Services: Provides comprehensive testing and analysis services for polymer materials, composites, textiles, and leather. Services include chemical, mechanical, and biological characterization for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OMPG operates an independent testing laboratory providing chemical, mechanical, and biological characterization of polymer materials, composites, textiles, leather, foams, and films for industrial customers. Services span standardized quality assurance tests, REACH/ROHS chemical compliance testing, flammability assessments (UL 94, GWIT/GWFI, cone calorimeter), in-vitro biocompatibility per ISO 10993, antimicrobial wound dressing testing per DIN EN 17854, custom test method development, and pilot plant compounding/recycling process simulation. The laboratory is DAkkS-accredited under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and holds a 2025 GMP certificate for pharmaceutical testing.

Product overview

OMPG (Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil und Kunststoffe mbH) operates as a comprehensive testing laboratory for plastics, textiles, and composites. Founded in 1992 and part of the TITK-Group, the company provides a unified portfolio of material testing services organized across major categories: material properties testing (mechanical, thermal, density, moisture, viscosity, polymer composition, emissions, injection molding), chemical analytics (REACH, ROHS, consumer goods/toys, pharmaceuticals), flammability and electrical testing, biological testing (microbiological, biocompatibility, antimicrobial), surface/aging/resistance testing, and specialized testing including microscopy, vibration testing, and custom test method development. The company serves industries including automotive, consumer goods/toys, chemistry/pharma, medical technology, and compounding/recycling, offering both standardized tests and individually developed testing methods for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Testing Mechanical testing services including tensile, compression, bending, and impact tests to determine material strength and durability properties for polymer materials, composites, textiles, and leather.
• Thermal Testing Thermal testing services including thermal analysis, thermal conductivity, and thermal aging tests for polymer materials and composites.
• Chemical Analytics Chemical analysis services including REACH compliance testing, ROHS compliance testing, and analysis of consumer goods, toys, and pharmaceutical products for chemical content and restricted substances.
• Flammability Testing and Electrical Applications Flammability testing services for automotive, electrical, and building applications, including UL 94 testing, glow wire tests (GWIT/GWFI), cone calorimeter assessments, smoke box tests, and creepage current tests (PTI/CTI).
• Biological Testing Biological testing services including microbiological tests, in-vitro biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity ISO 10993-5, skin irritation ISO 10993-23, sensitization ISO 10993-10), KeratinoSens assay, antimicrobial activity testing, and DIN EN 17854 testing for antimicrobial wound dressings.
• Surface, Aging and Resistance Testing Surface testing and aging resistance services including color and gloss measurement, color fastness, hardness and scratch testing, media resistance, thermal aging, and climate/weather testing.
• Specialized Testing and Test Method Development Specialized testing and custom test method development including microscopy (optical, scanning electron microscopy with AURIGA 40 Zeiss, X-ray microanalysis with Quantax 400 Bruker), vibration and shock testing, damage analysis, and plastics processing.
• Emission Testing Emission testing services for plastics, fiber composites, films, textiles, leather, and foams to analyze harmful substance release and indoor air quality.
• Sandwich Structure Testing Specialized sandwich structure testing including bending tests, drum peel tests, and shear tests for composite materials used in aerospace, automotive, construction, and mechanical engineering applications.
• Compounding and Recycling Technical Center Services Technical center equipment allowing simulation of complete process chains from recycling monomers (chemical recycling) to final compounds and injection molded specimens, with monitoring of technological parameters and degradation measurements for circular economy consulting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Test results delivered rapidly without sacrificing quality

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ifw – Günther-Köhler-Institut für Fügetechnik und Werkstoffprüfung (Jena)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Research partner in project investigating sustainable and circular processing procedures for metal 3D printing. Project 'Circularity-optimized process chain for additive manufacturing of metallic tool components via material extrusion' completed June 2025.
• GFE – Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung (Schmalkalden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Research partner in project investigating sustainable and circular processing procedures for metal 3D printing. Project 'Circularity-optimized process chain for additive manufacturing of metallic tool components via material extrusion' completed June 2025.
• Smartpolymer GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Another subsidiary of TITK Group alongside OMPG. Together, the companies present at trade shows like K fair, showcasing innovative products and services including testing services, bio-based adhesives like Caremelt, and advanced materials.
• TITK Group (Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMPG is a subsidiary of TITK Group, providing access to expertise of the largest industry-oriented research institute in Thuringia. TITK Group also includes Smartpolymer GmbH as another subsidiary. OMPG benefits from TITK's extensive knowledge in polymers and textiles, including manufacturing processes, enabling comprehensive testing and research capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smithers (Smithers Group): Specialist materials testing and consulting firm focused on polymers, composites, and textiles. Closest pure-play peer to OMPG in polymer/materials testing depth and customer profile.
• Element Materials Technology: Specialized materials and product qualification testing firm with strong polymer, composites, and failure-analysis capabilities — closely comparable to OMPG's mechanical and analytical service lines.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: One of the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) firms with deep German roots. Direct overlap with OMPG in polymer materials testing, automotive component certification, flammability, medical-device, and consumer-goods testing.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC major with significant materials and consumer-goods testing operations, including automotive, toys, and chemical compliance testing that compete directly with OMPG's verticals.
• Eurofins Scientific: Large European testing group with material and product testing divisions. Overlaps with OMPG in pharmaceutical QC, REACH testing, and consumer-product safety testing.
• Intertek: Global testing and certification provider with strong polymer, textile, and consumer-product testing portfolios — directly comparable to OMPG's core service mix.
• SGS: World's largest testing laboratory group with extensive polymer, textile, automotive, and consumer-product testing capabilities. Overlaps with OMPG in REACH/ROHS, flammability, and material characterization.
• TÜV SÜD: Global German-headquartered TIC company providing materials, automotive, medical-device, and pharma testing. Competes with OMPG across automotive flammability, biocompatibility, and consumer-product compliance testing.

Regional players

• BAM (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung): German federal materials research and testing authority with overlapping polymer, composites, and safety testing capabilities — a public-sector regional counterpart to OMPG.
• Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe (IVW): German composites research institute offering materials testing and characterisation for composites and polymers — a regional peer operating in a similar German academic/research ecosystem as OMPG via TITK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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