What Metaplex does

Metaplex is a Belgian custom plastics processing manufacturer (Metaplex NV) founded in 1968 and headquartered in Wilrijk (Antwerpen), Belgium. The company produces bespoke plastic solutions ranging from one-off creative pieces to larger industrial series, spanning materials such as acrylic, POM, PVC, PE, polycarbonate, and PEEK, including a curated line of 100% recycled options (Green Cast, Polygood, Smile). Its processing capabilities cover the full plastics fabrication stack: design and development, 3D printing, sawing, laser cutting, CNC turning and milling, printing, welding, bending, gluing (including UV adhesive), scratch-resistant coating, polishing, and assembly.

The company sells primarily to B2B customers via a custom-quotation model: project specifications and drawings are submitted through website forms, a specialist team responds within 48 hours, and standard lead times are 15 working days under EXW delivery terms. End markets are deliberately diversified across mechanical engineering and industrial components, signage and POS display, art and heritage protection (e.g., museum display cases), architecture and construction, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, film/TV, transport, and lighting, with named customers including the European Commission, Kreatos, and various museums/galleries. Geographic reach is claimed across Europe, South America, North America, North Africa, and Asia, anchored by JIT delivery throughout Europe from the Belgian facility near the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

Metaplex is privately held, independently owned, and reports 2-10 employees, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors. Its growth posture is supported by an ecosystem of Belgian institutional partnerships (Agoria, SIRRIS, VLAIO, VOKA, Flanders Investment & Trade) and collaborations with social enterprises (AROP, De Brug) for inclusive employment. Revenue is project-based rather than recurring, with no public pricing or subscription components.

Name

Metaplex

Legal name

Metaplex NV

Website

https://metaplex.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Metaplex is a Belgian custom plastics processing manufacturer offering bespoke fabrication—CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, welding, bending, and assembly—for industrial, signage, art/heritage, architecture, aerospace, and pharmaceutical clients across Europe and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilrijk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Manufacturing: Custom plastic solutions from concept to finished product. Services include design/development, CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, bending, polishing, coating, printing, and assembly. Pricing is quote-based per project, with EXW (ex-works) delivery terms. Revenue is project-based rather than recurring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metaplex is a Belgian plastics processing manufacturer that delivers custom plastic solutions from concept to finished product. It combines design and engineering, material selection across a wide plastics range (acrylic, POM, PVC, PE, polycarbonate, PEEK, and recycled options), and in-house processing capabilities including CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, welding, bending, gluing, polishing, coating, and assembly. It serves unique one-off projects as well as larger industrial volumes for European and international customers.

Product overview

Metaplex is a Belgian plastic manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom plastic solutions. The core offering consists of specialized material sub-brands (Funky Materials for decorative applications, 100% Recycled Materials including Green Cast and Polygood for sustainability, Heavy-duty Materials for industrial use, Wet Rooms Materials, and Sound-proof Materials) complemented by extensive processing services including Design & Development, 3D Printing, Sawing, Laser Cutting, CNC Turning & Milling, Printing, Welding, Bending, Gluing, Scratch-resistant Coating, Polishing, and Assembly & Mounting. The company operates as a true manufacturing enterprise, combining creative design with technological innovation to deliver bespoke plastic solutions across sectors including mechanical engineering, aerospace, signage & display, energy, art & heritage, pharmaceuticals, film & TV, public sector, transport, architecture, lighting, and interior design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Cast: 100% recycled PMMA acrylic sheets, endlessly reusable without losing clarity or strength.
• Polygood
• Smile

Products and services

• Custom Plastic Solutions
• Funky Materials
• 100% Recycled Materials (Green Cast, Polygood, Smile)
• Heavy-duty Materials
• Wet Rooms Materials
• Sound-proof Materials

Quantifiable outcome

• Plastics are up to 80% lighter than traditional materials like steel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AgoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a member of Agoria, Metaplex is part of a network of nearly 2,000 technology companies in Belgium. Through Agoria, they stay informed about the latest developments in manufacturing and continue to strengthen their technological knowledge.
• AROPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise in Wilrijk providing custom employment for people with disabilities. AROP supports Metaplex with reliable, quality services while contributing to social impact.
• De BrugminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise offering opportunities to people with disabilities since 1973. A workplace where craftsmanship is combined with dedication and precision - a collaboration aligned with Metaplex's values.
• Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Flemish institution that collaborates closely with Metaplex to realize international growth projects. FIT helps explore and penetrate foreign markets and offers services that strengthen and support Metaplex's international growth.
• SIRRIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization founded and managed by industry. Through SIRRIS experts, research, and technological knowledge, Metaplex improves processes to serve customers more intelligently. Collaboration for future innovation ambitions.
• VLAIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports Metaplex in continued investment in growth and innovation. Their support stimulates entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and efficiency within the organization, helping transform ideas into results faster.
• VOKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlemish business network keeping Metaplex connected with other companies sharing a passion for entrepreneurship. With over 18,000 Flemish member companies, VOKA helps build a stronger entrepreneurial landscape.
• ONE MAN AGENCYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and communication optimization partner providing appropriate tools and making necessary modifications. ONE MAN AGENCY ensures Metaplex's communication is as clear as their products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Röchling Group: German-headquartered global plastics processor offering custom-engineered plastic components and semi-finished products for industrial, automotive, and medical applications. Directly comparable as a large-scale custom plastics fabricator serving similar B2B customers with similar conversion processes (machining, welding, assembly).
• GEHR Plastics: German-rooted global manufacturer of semi-finished plastic products (rods, sheets, tubes) and customer-specific machined parts from engineering and high-performance plastics. Direct peer in materials range (PEEK, POM, PE) and custom-machined components for industrial buyers.
• SIMONA AG: European plastics manufacturer producing thermoplastic sheets, rods, profiles, and finished/fabricated parts for industrial, chemical, and construction applications. Comparable in offering both material supply and custom fabrication services across multiple industrial verticals.
• Ensinger GmbH: Mid-sized German plastics processor producing custom-machined components, profiles, and finished parts from engineering plastics (POM, PE, PEEK, polycarbonate). Closely matched in material range, custom-fabrication service model, and cross-sector B2B customer base.

Emerging players

• Plastics International: US distributor and precision fabricator of high-performance engineering plastics (PEEK, Torlon, Ultem, nylon). Comparable as a smaller custom-plastic-parts supplier targeting industrial and aerospace buyers with similar engineering-grade material offerings.
• Curbell Plastics: US-based plastics distributor and custom-fabrication shop offering cut-to-size, CNC-machined, and formed plastic parts for industrial, aerospace, and signage customers. Comparable as a smaller-scale custom fabricator serving similar B2B use cases, though US-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Plaskolite LLC: North American manufacturer of plastic sheet products and fabricated components serving signage, architectural, lighting, and industrial markets. Incumbent comparable on signage/display and acrylic-processing use cases that overlap with Metaplex's advertising & interior verticals.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (Quadrant): Global manufacturer of engineering plastics products and machined components serving aerospace, semiconductor, industrial, and medical markets. Broader incumbent with much larger scale and direct overlap in high-performance plastic machining used by European industrial OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MetaplexPlastics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metaplex
• Instagraminstagram.com/metaplex_creative

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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