Gummi-Welz

Name

Gummi-Welz

Legal name

HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://gummi-welz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail and Bus Component Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI), Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Rubber sealing systems
• Elastomer components
• Rail vehicle parts
• Bus manufacturing supplies
• Polyurethane molded parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Neu-ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material Solutions Products: Manufacturing and sale of elastomer products (rubber and silicone seals, door safety systems), plastic solutions (GFK, polyurethane parts), and sound insulation materials for rail and bus manufacturers and operators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Gummi-Welz specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of rubber and silicone sealing systems, door safety systems, finger protection profiles, and related elastomer and plastic components for the railway and bus sector. The company processes approximately 600 different compound formulations to produce custom seals, damping elements, window systems, hatch seals, transition systems, and entry solutions from prototype through series production for rail and bus OEMs and operators.

Product overview

HÜBNER Group's Material Solutions portfolio for Rail & Bus encompasses elastomer solutions (rubber and silicone products for sealing, damping, and safety), plastic solutions (glass fiber reinforced plastic and polyurethane for structural and interior applications), and sound insulation systems (Plastocell brand). The product range includes door safety systems, seals, window systems, transition systems, vehicle joint systems, bellows, entry systems, running gear technology, and specialized products for bus and rail applications. Additional divisions cover Laser Technology (C-WAVE, C-FLEX, Cobolt lasers) and Terahertz Technology (T-SPECTRALYZER, T-COGNITION, T-SENSE) for industrial and scientific applications. The company operates 13 locations globally with over 1,000 employees in Material Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plastocell: Innovative products for isolation and sound protection in the mobility sector; part of the HÜBNER-Gruppe with over 30 years of experience in sound and heat protection solutions

Products and services

• Elastomer Solutions (Rubber and Silicone Products) Custom-manufactured rubber and silicone products for sealing, damping, and isolation in rail vehicles and buses, including door safety systems (SensIQ signal and SensIQ contact), finger protection profiles with LED light strips, seals, window systems, and suspension elements. Sold to rail and bus OEMs and operators.
• Plastic Solutions (GFRP and Polyurethane) Manufactured glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) and polyurethane (PUR) components including shock-absorbing fronts for trams, fire protection parts, interior components, and injection-molded plastic parts for energy guidance, couplings, and guides. Sold to rail vehicle manufacturers and special vehicle builders.
• Sound Insulation and Isolation (Plastocell) Sound and heat protection products under the Plastocell brand developed for mobility applications, with over 30 years of experience in producing isolation and damping solutions for buses, trains, and other mobility sectors.
• Transition Systems Inter-car transition systems (gangway bellows and connectors) for high-speed trains, metros, regional trains, monorails, passenger cars, and trams that enable safe passenger movement between train cars. Sold to rail vehicle manufacturers.
• Vehicle Joint Systems Flexible joint systems used in trams and articulated buses to connect vehicle sections, including bellows and articulated bus systems. Sold to tram and bus manufacturers.
• Entry Systems (Ramps and Lifts) Accessibility-focused entry systems for buses and trains, including boarding ramps and bus lift systems designed for accessible passenger boarding. Sold to bus and rail OEMs and operators.
• Laser Technology (C-WAVE, C-FLEX, Cobolt)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PlastocellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlastocell is a company of the HÜBNER Group developing innovative products for isolation and damping in mobility applications. With over 30 years of experience, the company develops cross-industry solutions for sound and heat protection with comprehensive experience in production and processing of various materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SKF: Swedish bearings and seals group with sealing solutions used in rail rolling stock and industrial applications; broader industrial focus but overlapping sealing and reliability offerings for rail customers.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global incumbent in sealing technology serving mobility and industrial markets with a far broader portfolio than HÜBNER; overlaps on elastomer seals and O-rings for rail and bus applications but does not specialize in rail/bus as its core focus.
• Parker Hannifin: Large diversified motion and control technologies group with a substantial sealing and elastomer division; competes on O-rings, gaskets, and fluid connectors across industrial and mobility end markets including rail.

Direct peers

• Saargummi: German rubber sealing systems manufacturer specializing in extruded and molded profiles for automotive, rail, and industrial applications; direct peer in custom elastomer sealing for mobility OEMs.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish engineered polymer and sealing solutions group with a dedicated rail and bus antivibration/sealing portfolio; directly comparable in serving rail OEMs with elastomer-based damping, sealing, and profile products.
• James Walker: UK-based sealing technology specialist serving rail, oil & gas, and industrial customers with elastomer sealing and gasketing products; direct competitor in rail-focused sealing solutions and fire-safety-certified materials.
• Semperit AG: Austrian industrial rubber products company with a portfolio of elastomer profiles, hoses, and sealing solutions; overlaps with HÜBNER's custom-compound, mobility-focused rubber offerings.
• ContiTech (Continental): Industrial rubber and plastics business of Continental producing hoses, belts, vibration control, and sealing products for rail and bus OEMs; competes directly in elastomer-based mobility sealing and damping applications.
• Garlock (EnPro Industries): US-based manufacturer of fluid sealing and gasketing products for industrial and transportation markets; comparable in custom-engineered elastomer and gasket solutions, particularly for demanding fluid-handling environments.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): French elastomer and sealing solutions supplier serving rail, automotive, and industrial customers with vibration isolation, sealing, and anti-vibration mounts; directly comparable product portfolio and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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