What RECA Plastics does

RECA plastics GmbH is a privately held German industrial manufacturer specialising in the production and processing of polyurethane, Vulkollan®, and thermoplastic polymers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Koblenz, Germany, the company operates as an official Covestro license partner authorised to produce Vulkollan® D15 via the hot moulding technique. Its proprietary product brands — RECATHAN® (polyurethane semi-finished products, moulded parts, concrete wear parts ranging from 55° Shore A to 70° Shore D hardness) and Recacell® (vibration-damping buffers, sealing rings, and pressure rollers) — provide branded differentiation in niche industrial segments. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified by TÜV Rheinland and owns registered trademarks for both brands.

The company runs a B2B direct sales model in which customers submit DXF files, drawings, or measurements and receive quotations for custom parts. Production capabilities span individual parts, small series, and mass production, using waterjet cutting, 3-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, casting machinery, and automated injection moulding of TPU, PA 6/6.6, POM, PP, and TPE materials. Revenue is generated through one-off custom manufacturing orders, licensed Vulkollan® processing, semi-finished plastics sales, and processing service fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is led by CEO and managing director (Geschäftsführer) Volker Retter.

RECA Plastics serves industrial customers across nine verticals: mining, concrete production, materials handling, building and construction, winter road clearance, offshore, municipal technology, screening technology, and general industrial manufacturing. Distribution is conducted through direct enterprise sales, with the company maintaining a bilingual (German and English) website and claiming a global footprint, though customer evidence is concentrated implicitly in European industrial markets.

Name

RECA Plastics

Legal name

RECA plastics GmbH

Website

https://reca-plastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RECA plastics GmbH is a German polyurethane and thermoplastic manufacturer that produces custom-moulded components and wear parts, including Vulkollan®-licensed products, for industrial customers in mining, construction, materials handling, offshore, and municipal sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Polyurethane Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD)

Keywords

• Polyurethane manufacturing
• Vulkollan processing
• Thermoplastic fabrication
• Industrial wear parts
• Custom plastic components

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Polyurethane Parts Manufacturing: Production and sale of custom polyurethane parts including RECATHAN® semi-finished products, moulded parts, and concrete wear parts. Manufacturing capabilities include individual parts, small series, and mass production. Revenue generated from material sales, machining services, and custom manufacturing.
2. Vulkollan® Processing: As an official Covestro license partner, the company produces Vulkollan® D15 using the hot moulding technique, generating revenue from licensed manufacturing and processing services.
3. Injection Moulding Services: Production of thermoplastic parts using TPU, PA, POM, PP, and TPE materials through automated injection moulding processes for small, medium, and large series.
4. Thermoplastic Products: Sale of thermoplastic semi-finished products including RECA-PE, RECA-Polyamide, RECA-POM, RECA-PETP, and RECA-PTFE materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RECA Plastics manufactures and processes polyurethane, Vulkollan®, and thermoplastic polymer products, offering RECATHAN® semi-finished products, moulded parts, concrete wear parts, and Recacell® vibration-damping components. As an official Covestro license partner, the company produces Vulkollan® D15 via hot moulding and provides custom manufacturing services including injection moulding, waterjet cutting, and CNC milling/turning for individual parts, small series, and mass production.

Product overview

RECA Plastics is a polyurethane and thermoplastics manufacturer based in Germany, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and manufacturing services. The core offerings include the RECATHAN® polyurethane brand (semi-finished products, moulded parts, concrete wear parts, and industry-specific applications), Vulkollan® D15 production as an official Covestro license partner, the Recacell® sub-brand for vibration applications, and a range of thermoplastics (RECA-PE, RECA-Polyamide, RECA-POM, RECA-PETP, RECA-PTFE). Manufacturing capabilities include injection moulding and precision processing services (waterjet cutting, CNC milling, CNC turning). Applications span mining, screening technology, concrete industry, materials handling, building industry, winter road clearance, offshore, and municipal technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RECATHAN®: Brand name for semi-finished products, moulded parts, and concrete wear parts made of polyurethane, ranging from 55° Shore A to 70° Shore D.
• Recacell®

Products and services

• RECATHAN® Polyurethane Products High-performance polyurethane product line covering semi-finished products, moulded parts, and concrete wear parts with hardness from 55° Shore A to 70° Shore D. Includes applications for mining, screening technology, materials handling, concrete industry, building industry, winter road clearance, offshore, and municipal technology.
• Vulkollan® D15 Premium polyurethane elastomer produced by RECA Plastics as an official Covestro license partner using the hot moulding technique for demanding industrial applications.
• Recacell® Products Specialized polyurethane product line for swinging and dynamic load applications including buffers, sealing rings, pressure rollers, and moulded articles with high chemical resistance and low compression set.
• Thermoplastic Semi-Finished Products Range of thermoplastic semi-finished products including RECA-PE 500, RECA-PE 1000, RECA-Polyamide, RECA-POM C and POM H, RECA-PETP (unfilled and floating modified), RECA-PTFE, and high performance special materials, supplied as standard dimensions, cuts, sections, planed strips and drawing parts.
• Injection Moulding Services Injection moulding production service for small, medium and large series using automated machines processing TPU (Ester, Ether), PA 6/6.6 (optional +GF/+MOS), POM, PP, and TPE (TPE-V, TPE-O) materials at low tool costs.
• Processing Services (Waterjet, CNC Milling, CNC Turning) Precision processing services including waterjet cutting (from DXF files), 3-axis CNC milling, and CNC turning for individual or series production of polyurethane and thermoplastic parts to customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products range from 55° Shore A to 70° Shore D hardness, providing flexibility for diverse application requirements.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CovestrocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerRECA Plastics is an official Covestro license partner authorized to produce Vulkollan® D15 using the hot moulding technique. Vulkollan® is a premium polyurethane elastomer known for exceptional mechanical properties and is widely used in demanding industrial applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Covestro AG: Upstream polyurethane raw material supplier and licensor of Vulkollan®; RECA is a downstream customer/licensee — comparable because Covestro defines the material spec and license economics that govern RECA's premium elastomer product.
• Huntsman Corporation: Global specialty chemicals manufacturer with a major polyurethanes division supplying MDI, TDI, and PU systems; broadly comparable in polyurethane chemistry, though focused upstream of RECA's custom-moulded parts business.
• Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemicals company with silicone and polymer elastomer offerings serving industrial customers; comparable in polymer-elastomer product positioning and DACH industrial customer base, though operates at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Argonics: US-based manufacturer of custom-cast polyurethane elastomer parts for material handling, mining, and screening applications — directly comparable product portfolio, customer base, and custom-cast manufacturing model to RECA's RECATHAN® and Recacell® lines.
• PSI Urethanes: US custom manufacturer of cast polyurethane parts, sheets, and OEM components; competes with RECA in custom-moulded PU elastomer parts across industrial wear applications using similar open-cast and moulding processes.
• Gallagher Corporation: US-based custom polyurethane elastomer parts manufacturer serving mining, conveying, and industrial markets with cast PU and moulded components; directly comparable in product offering, customer verticals, and project-based custom manufacturing approach.
• C.U.E. (Custom Urethane Elastomers): Custom moulder of polyurethane elastomers producing wheels, rollers, and wear parts for industrial OEMs; matches RECA's casting and moulding capabilities, hardness range customization, and industrial OEM customer base.
• Sonderhoff Holding GmbH: German-based specialist in polyurethane sealing, casting, and moulded PU parts for industrial applications; comparable European competitor in custom polyurethane processing with similar industrial OEM customer mix.

Emerging players

• Habasit AG: Swiss manufacturer of conveyor belts, power transmission, and related polyurethane components; overlaps with RECA in materials handling and conveying applications and competes for similar industrial OEM accounts in Europe.

Regional players

• Getzner Werkstoffe: Austrian polyurethane elastomer specialist producing vibration-damping and bedding products; comparable to RECA's Recacell® dynamic-load product line and serves overlapping European rail/infrastructure customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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