Barlog Gruppe

What Barlog Gruppe does

Barlog Gruppe operates through its primary entity BARLOG Plastics GmbH, a family-run German Mittelstand full-service provider for plastics technology, founded in 1996 by Werner and Petra Barlog in Engelskirchen and now headquartered in Overath with an additional compounding facility in Dattenfeld acquired in 2021. The company operates two integrated pillars: (1) a proprietary compounding business built around a portfolio of registered KEBA-family brands (KEBAFORM POM, KEBATER PBT, KEBATRON PPS, KEBAFLOW LCP, KEBAPEAK PEEK/PEKK, KEBAFLEX TPE, KEBALLOY PC/ABS and ECO recyclates, KEBAMID PA, KEBASON PS, KEBASEAL), plus specialized functionalized compounds under the KEBABLEND family covering radiation shielding, high-density, electrically conductive, magnetic, tribological, and thermally conductive grades, complemented by distribution of EMS Grivory and KOLON ENP products; and (2) the protosys service division offering injection molding prototypes and small-series production via Rapid Tooling with aluminum mold inserts, computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation, CNC milling, additive rapid prototyping, in-house test laboratory, computed tomography metrology, and the BARLOG Academy training program. The technology base combines material formulation expertise with engineering simulation, integrative injection-molding-to-structural FEA coupling, and a patented KEBALLOY 3D system for magnetically enabled 3D-effect painting.

Barlog makes money through a mix of one-time sales of proprietary compound granules, project-based prototyping and small-series production fees (typically priced at quote), professional engineering and CAE service fees, ECO-Consulting engagements, and BARLOG Academy training. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, supported by heavy industry-event presence (K, Fakuma, KUTENO, KPA) and proprietary forums (EKTT and Impulse3 with ~300 expert attendees), plus a digital footprint (website, newsletter, Eco-Calculator tool). Pricing is custom and quote-based with no publicly disclosed price list. Customers are predominantly European industrial enterprises across automotive, electrical engineering, e-mobility, medical technology, building technology, and household appliances — named logos include ABB AG, Vorwerk, Viega, Römheld, samplistick, Ebano Design, and BOX FOR YOU. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certifications and has won 2025 sustainability recognition including the KEM Sustainability Award and EcoVadis Silver Medal. Management succession is secured with founders' sons Frank and Peter Barlog in active management roles.

Name

Barlog Gruppe

Legal name

BARLOG Plastics GmbH

Website

https://barlog.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Barlog Gruppe (BARLOG Plastics GmbH) is a family-run German Mittelstand full-service plastics technology provider combining proprietary engineering thermoplastic compounding (KEBA, KEBALLOY, KEBABLEND families) with protosys prototyping, CAE engineering, small-series production, and training services for European industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics Compounding & Engineering Services

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA)

Keywords

• Engineering plastics compounds
• Injection molding prototyping
• CAE engineering services
• Plastic materials distribution
• Polymer product development

Headquarters

HQ city

Overath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Granules Sales: Sale of proprietary plastic compound formulations (KEBAFORM, KEBATER, KEBATRON, KEBAFLOW, KEBALLOY, KEBAPEAK, KEBABLEND, KEBALLOY ECO, KEBAMID, KEBASEAL, KEBASON) and distribution of products from EMS Grivory and KOLON ENP. Revenue generated from material sales across engineering thermoplastics, high-performance polymers, and functionalized compounds.
2. Prototyping and Small Series Production: Injection molding prototyping (protosys), small series production, and rapid tooling services. Manufacturing customer components from concept through pre-series using aluminum mold inserts. Revenue from service fees based on project scope and production volume.
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: CAE services including injection molding simulation, structural FEA, thermal simulation, topology optimization, magnetic field simulations, Design for Manufacturing analysis, and ECO-Consulting. Also includes test laboratory services and metrology.
4. Training Services: BARLOG Academy offering modular training programs including injection molding training, plastics technology training, and material data sheet interpretation courses for customer teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BARLOG Plastics is a full-service supplier for plastics technology, providing proprietary compounded engineering thermoplastics and high-performance polymers (KEBA family brands) along with complementary distribution of EMS Grivory and KOLON ENP materials. The company also delivers integrated engineering services including CAE simulation, rapid tooling, injection molding prototypes, small series production, CNC milling, testing, and metrology, supporting customers from concept to series production.

Product overview

Barlog Plastics is a full-service provider for plastics technology offering both proprietary plastic raw materials (compounds and distribution products) and a comprehensive suite of engineering and manufacturing services. The product portfolio is organized around two core pillars: (1) Proprietary plastic compound brands under the KEBABLEND, KEBALLOY, KEBAPEAK, KEBATRON, KEBATER, KEBAFORM, KEBAFLOW, KEBAFLEX, and KEBABLEND product lines, covering engineering thermoplastics (POM, PBT), high-performance polymers (PPS, PEEK, PEKK), liquid crystal polymers, polyamides, polyphthalamides, thermoplastic elastomers, PC/ABS, and specialized functionalized compounds (electrically conductive, thermally conductive, magnetic, tribological, shielding, high-density, recycling, and 3D effect painting); and (2) The protosys® service division offering injection molding prototypes, injection molding small series, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Rapid Prototyping (additive manufacturing and CNC), CNC milled parts, test laboratory, metrology/computed tomography, and training. Materials are sourced from Barlog's own compounds and from distribution partners EMS Grivory and KOLON ENP. The combination of in-house material formulation and compounding expertise with development and manufacturing services enables 'More from Polymer.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• protosys: Business unit specializing in the production of high-quality prototypes made of plastic using rapid tooling process.
• KEBAFORM
• KEBATER
• KEBATRON
• KEBAFLOW
• KEBAPEAK
• KEBAFLEX
• KEBALLOY
• KEBABLEND

Products and services

• KEBAFORM (POM Compounds) Proprietary polyoxymethylene (POM) engineering thermoplastics with high dimensional stability, low friction, low wear, and high stiffness. Available as unreinforced, glass-fibre reinforced 10-30%, hot diesel resistant, impact modified, slip modified, and electrically conductive variants. Used by manufacturers needing durable precision plastic parts.
• KEBATER (PBT Compounds) Proprietary polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) engineering thermoplastics with high stiffness, strength, good electrical properties, excellent dimensional stability, and high continuous service temperature. Available in reinforced, flame retardant UL 94-V0, and PBT-blend variants for electrical and industrial applications.
• KEBATRON (PPS Compounds) Proprietary polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) high-performance plastics with very high chemical resistance, high continuous service temperature, and inherent flame retardancy. Available in linear and networked forms, glass-fibre reinforced 40-65%, for parts requiring extreme rigidity and temperature resistance.
• KEBAFLOW (LCP Compounds) Proprietary liquid crystal polymer (LCP) compounds with high dimensional stability and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures. Available in HDT 270°C and 300°C grades with glass-fibre reinforced and hybrid reinforced variants for thin-wall components and long flow paths.
• KEBAPEAK (PEEK, PEKK Compounds) Proprietary polyaryletherketone (PEEK and PEKK) high-performance plastics with extreme temperature and chemical resistance, good sliding and wear behavior, and inherent flame retardancy. Targeted at demanding industrial, aerospace, and medical applications.
• KEBALLOY (PC/ABS Compounds) Proprietary polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS) blends combining good processability with excellent mechanical properties, primarily used for chrome-plated and painted parts in automotive interiors. Includes specialized sub-grades KEBALLOY 3D and KEBALLOY ECO.
• KEBAFLEX (TPE Compounds) Proprietary thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) with rubber-like properties that are thermoplastically processable and recyclable. Available as TPE-S SEBS compounds (Shore A 10 - D 55) and TPE-V EPDM/PP compounds (Shore A 35 - D 50).
• KEBABLEND Functionalized Compounds Proprietary functionalized compound family including radiation shielding (/RS), high density (/H), electrically conductive (/EC up to 50% lighter than aluminum), magnetic (/M, /MW), tribological (/WR), and thermally conductive (/TC) variants, enabling specialized applications in medical shielding, e-mobility, magnetic components, and thermal management.
• KEBALLOY ECO (Recycling Compounds) High-quality compounds based on recyclate with properties and documentation comparable to virgin material, sourced from Post Consumer and Post Industrial recyclates. Supports circular economy, decarbonization, and food contact applications including PET. Nominated for Product of the Year 2026.
• KEBALLOY 3D (3D Effect Painting Compounds) Patented extrudable and injection moldable plastic compounds with magnetic filler particles enabling high-quality 3D effect painting with customization up to quantity 1. Uses a patented 2-layer base coat plus clear coat system, applicable on ABS, PC, and PC/ABS without primer.
• protosys Injection Molding Prototypes High-quality injection molding prototype production using the proprietary Rapid Tooling process with aluminum mold inserts and flexible master mold concepts. Processes all thermoplastics from PE to PEEK, thermoplastic elastomers, and liquid silicone (LSR). Includes multi-component, sandwich injection molding, and plastic-metal composite (hybrid) parts.
• protosys Injection Molding Small Series Small batch production of plastic injection molded parts using the proprietary Rapid Tooling process. Tooling costs typically only 10-25% of standard steel injection molds. Output quantities up to over 50,000 pieces per year. Processes all thermoplastics from PE to PEEK for industrial customers.
• Engineering & CAE Services Computer-Aided Engineering services including injection molding simulation (SIGMASOFT Virtual Molding), FE structural analyses (ANSYS mechanical) with fiber orientation transfer, thermal simulation, topology optimization, magnetic field simulations, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and ECO-Consulting for sustainability. Integrates process and load simulation with automatic variant testing via Design of Experiments.
• Rapid Prototyping Additive manufacturing and CNC machining services including Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), Multi Jet Modeling (MJM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (STL). Materials include thermoplastics such as ABS, PLA, PET, PA, TPE for 3D printing.
• CNC Milled Parts 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milled parts as prototypes, single parts, and small series from aluminum or plastics (PE, POM, PBT, PET, PA, PPA, PEEK). Maximum travel of 800 mm x 600 mm x 500 mm. Includes die-sinking EDM for thin wall thicknesses. ISO 9001:2015 certified quality assurance with material certifications and test reports.
• Test Laboratory In-house materials testing laboratory for engineering plastics and high-performance polymers. Services include mechanical, physical, and thermal testing, test specimen production, damage analysis, material analysis (DSC, IR spectroscopy, XRF), regulatory testing (REACH, RoHS, KTW, FDA), tensile testing, burn testing (UL 94), pressure testing, and impact-strength testing.
• Metrology (Computed Tomography) Computed tomography and optical measurement services for component quality inspection. Includes geometric measurements, process capability analyses (Cmk, Ppk, Cpk), target-actual comparisons, wall thickness analyses, non-destructive defect and material analysis, component digitization, reverse engineering, and strip light projection for large component digitization.
• BARLOG Academy Trainings Customized modular training programs for plastics technology including injection molding training for setters, plastics technology training for business people, and training for reading and understanding material data sheets. Delivered as packages adapted to participants' knowledge level, with flexible timing and location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tooling costs reduced to 10-25% of standard steel mold costs through Rapid Tooling process
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EMS GrivorycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for thermoplastics from EMS Grivory, complementing BARLOG's own compound portfolio. Products include Grilon and Grilamid polyamide brands sold alongside BARLOG's proprietary materials.
• KOLON ENP, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for thermoplastics from KOLON ENP, Inc., providing additional material options alongside BARLOG's own compounds.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals major with VESTAMID (PA12) and other engineering plastics offerings, plus a large methacrylates/chemical additives platform. Competes with Barlog in high-performance polymers and serves overlapping automotive/E&E customers, but at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• BASF Engineering Plastics: Global chemical major offering Ultramid (PA), Ultradur (PBT), Ultrason (PESU/PSU), and engineering plastics compounds spanning every key resin system Barlog supplies. Operates as a broad incumbent with much larger R&D, scale, and global reach; competes on price-volume in the same primary verticals as Barlog.

Direct peers

• Röchling Group: German family-owned manufacturer of engineering plastics, high-performance composites, and industrial components. Comparable structure (family, German Mittelstand), comparable focus on engineering thermoplastics and functional/specialty grades, and overlapping presence in automotive and industrial verticals.
• EMS-Chemie: Swiss specialty polymer and high-performance polyamide manufacturer whose subsidiary EMS Grivory is one of Barlog's distribution partners. Operates both proprietary compounding (Grivory, Grilamid) and application development — directly comparable business model to Barlog, but at substantially larger scale and broader global reach.
• Protolabs: Global digital manufacturing services company offering injection molding prototypes, small-series production, and CNC/3D printing. Directly comparable to Barlog's protosys division as a service-side peer, though focused on automated low-volume injection molding rather than specialty compound development.
• Mocom Compounds: German specialty compounder of engineering thermoplastics, recycled-content compounds, and high-performance polymers with automotive/electrical application focus. Comparable in scale, German Mittelstand positioning, and specialty-compound product architecture to Barlog's KEBA/KEBABLEND families.
• RTP Company: US-headquartered specialty compounder focused on custom-engineered thermoplastic compounds — including electrically conductive, thermally conductive, magnetic, flame-retardant, and structural grades. Closest functional analog to Barlog's KEBABLEND range in the Western specialty compounding market.
• LEHVOSS Group: German family-owned specialty compounder and distributor of engineering plastics and high-performance polymers under LUVOCOM/LUVOBATCH brands. Highly comparable to Barlog as a privately held German Mittelstand player offering proprietary compounds plus application engineering, focused on specialty/small-volume use cases rather than commodity resin.
• Ensinger GmbH: German family-owned compounder and processor of engineering thermoplastics (high-performance plastics, compounds, semi-finished products). Closest direct compounder peer to Barlog in scale, German Mittelstand structure, and engineering-plastics focus, but larger and more diversified across construction and industrial machining-stock applications.

Others

• ARBURG GmbH + Co KG: German injection-molding machine manufacturer and integrated plastics-processing solutions provider. Tangentially related via the ARBURG ALLROUNDER vertical injection molding equipment Barlog operates; comparable German Mittelstand industrial DNA and shared customer base in injection-molded plastics, but operating upstream as a machine OEM rather than a compounder/services provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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