Hoffmann + Voss

What Hoffmann + Voss does

Hoffmann + Voss GmbH is a German technical plastics compounder founded in 1962 in Viersen, Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), specializing in customized engineering thermoplastics, re-compounds, and recyclates. Operating from a single 10,000+ square meter production facility with twin-screw extruders equipped with integrated melt filtration, high-performance granulators capable of processing up to 4,000 kilograms per hour, mixing silos for homogenization, and gentle agglomeration systems, the company produces 14 branded compound product lines covering PP, PBT, PC, ABS, ASA, M-ABS, PA6, PA66, and multi-polymer blends (including UL-listed V0 fire class Dyfence and lightweighting Dyglass with hollow glass bubbles). Its 85+ employees at the Viersen site (165+ within the parent PolymerCycle Group since the 2025 integration) include dedicated sales, application technicians, a 24/7 in-house laboratory, and a technical center for formulation development, governed by ISO 9001 quality and ISO 50001 energy management certifications.

The company serves three primary verticals: automotive (the dominant segment, including interior, exterior, and under-hood applications for premium OEMs — with components such as lamp housings, center consoles, door panels, radiator grilles, and cable ducts), electrical and electronics (cable ducts, fuse holders, switchgear requiring flame retardancy and dimensional stability), and household appliances (white goods requiring durable, color-matched compounds). Revenue is generated through quote-based sales of customized formulations under multi-year supply contracts, complemented by compounding and processing services (Lohnaufbereitung / contract processing using customer-owned equipment intake) and project support services including application advice, shrinkage measurements, laboratory testing, and emissions measurements. Pricing varies by polymer type, filler content (glass, mineral, carbon fibers, glass beads), color specification, and volume.

The go-to-market model is sales-led through direct engagement by sales representatives, engineers, and application technicians supported by participation in major industry trade shows (K 2025 Düsseldorf, PRSE Amsterdam, KUTENO Bad Salzuflen, PIAE Mannheim). Distribution is direct B2B from the Viersen site to a worldwide customer base. In 2025, the company became part of the PolymerCycle Group, an integrated plastics recycling platform combining Hoffmann + Voss with sister companies ATP, BPM, HOVO, and PBS across six sites, with management now consolidated under Frauke Hoffmann (Managing Director, Head of Sales) and Ansgar Hoffmann (Managing Director, Head of R&D / Production), with Volker Hoffmann continuing as CFO. The strategic intent is to expand the addressable market for high-quality recycled-content engineering thermoplastics into European automotive and electronics supply chains.

Name

Hoffmann + Voss

Legal name

Hoffmann u. Voss GmbH

Website

https://hoffmann-voss.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hoffmann + Voss is a German technical plastics compounder founded in 1962 in Viersen, producing customized engineering thermoplastic compounds, re-compounds, and recyclates (including up to 100% recycled-content options) for premium automotive, electrical and electronics, and household appliance manufacturers through direct B2B sales under multi-year supply contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Plastics Compounding

NAICS

Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Reprocessed Resin & Recycled Polymer Compounding (PCR/PIR Compounds) (IMANAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recycled & Reprocessed Polymer Resin Manufacturing (rPET, rPP, rPE; PCR/PIR resins) (IMANAAAH)

Keywords

• Plastic compounding
• Engineering thermoplastics
• Recycled plastics
• Polymer compounds
• Technical plastics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Viersen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compounds, Recompounds, and Recyclates Sales: Sale of customized technical plastic compounds, recompounds (from post-industrial and post-consumer materials), and recyclates. Products are tailored through targeted use of colors, additives, fillers (glass, mineral, carbon fibers, glass beads). Revenue is generated through product sales with customized formulations.
2. Compounding and Processing Services: Contract processing (Lohnaufbereitung) services using complete technical equipment including cutting mills, agglomeration, and additive application.
3. Project Support Services: Technical consulting and project support including application advice, shrinkage measurements, laboratory tests, and emissions measurements as part of customized solution delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hoffmann + Voss manufactures and sells customized technical plastic compounds, re-compounds (from post-industrial recycled material), and recyclates (with post-consumer recycled content) tailored to customer specifications through targeted use of colors, additives, fillers (glass, mineral, carbon fibers, glass beads), and polymer modifications. The company also offers contract compounding/processing services (Lohnaufbereitung) and project support covering formulation development, application consulting, and laboratory testing.

Product overview

Hoffmann + Voss is a technical plastics company specializing in compounding, reprocessing, and recycling of engineering thermoplastics. The product portfolio consists of 14 branded compound product lines organized by polymer type: DYCOM (PP), DYLOX (PBT), DYLEX (PC), DYGLASS (hollow glass bubble polymers), DYFENCE (flame retardant PC), DYBLEND series (PC+ABS, PC+ASA, PC+PBT, PC+PET blends), DYLAC series (ABS, ASA, M-ABS), and DYMID series (PA6, PA66). These are complemented by compounding and project support services. Products serve automotive, electrical/electronics, and household appliance industries, with offerings available as virgin compounds, recompounds (from post-industrial recycled material), or recyclates (with post-consumer content).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOVOMO: Sub-brand referenced in company logo.
• Dyfence
• Dyglass
• Dylex PC
• Dyblend PC + ABS
• Dyblend A PC + ASA
• Dyblend B PC + PBT
• Dyblend P PC + PET
• Dylac ABS
• Dylac A ASA
• Dylac M M-ABS
• Dymid 6 PA
• Dymid 66 PA 66
• Dylox PBT
• Dycom PP

Products and services

• Dyglass Polymer compounds with customized content of micro hollow glass bubbles, providing high strength, weight reduction, matte scratch-resistant surfaces, and faster cooling cycle times. Targeted at manufacturers needing lightweight, high-strength plastic components.
• Dyfence UL-listed recycled polycarbonate compounds (recompounds) for sustainable injection-moulded parts in fire class V0, combining the favorable carbon footprint of recycled polymers with excellent technical properties. Used in electrical and electronic applications requiring flame retardancy.
• Dylex PC Polycarbonate compounds used in diverse applications including automotive roof control units, reflectors, frames, and police traffic cones. Available with fiberglass, glass beads, UV, and flame retardant modifications.
• Dyblend PC + ABS PC+ABS blend compounds that are the company's bestseller recompound line. Suitable for hot runner applications and MuCell process. Used in lamp housings, brackets, center consoles, and door panels.
• Dyblend A PC + ASA PC+ASA blend combining the advantages of both polymers with improved weather and UV resistance compared to PC+ABS. Available as virgin compound or recycled material in gray/black.
• Dyblend B PC + PBT PC+PBT blend offering high toughness, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance to oils and solvents. Successfully used in automotive radiator grilles with automotive approval.
• Dyblend P PC + PET PC+PET blend combining high impact strength and chemical resistance of polycarbonate with thermal stability of PET. Available as recyclate with post-consumer material content.
• Dylac ABS ABS compounds used in white goods, automotive center consoles, rear light housings, multi-info display housings, and bass speakers. Available in colored compounds, glass fiber fillers, and recyclates.
• Dylac A ASA ASA compounds providing a UV and weather-resistant alternative to ABS for outdoor applications. Available as virgin compound in various colors or recycled material in gray and black.
• Dylac M M-ABS M-ABS compounds made from 100% recycled regrind, offering sustainable opaque plastic with consistent vibrant color matching and high strength for color variety applications.
• Dymid 6 PA6 PA6 (Nylon 6) compounds used in electrical and electronic components including cable ducts, guide rails, threaded bolts, and fuse holders. Available in all colors as new compounds.
• Dymid 66 PA 66 PA66 compounds with filler content up to 50%, featuring impact-resistant, heat resistant, and flame-retardant grades. Used in cable ducts, holders, fuse holders, and sleeves.
• Dylox PBT PBT compounds available unreinforced or with glass fibers/glass beads, offering high rigidity, heat resistance, and good flow properties. Suitable for electronic applications with lower water absorption than PA6.
• Dycom PP Filled PP recompounds offering an optimal combination of technical properties, low emission values, and attractive pricing. Also available as recyclates with post-consumer material content.
• Compounding + Processing Services Contract compounding and processing services using twin-screw extruders with integrated melt filtration, granulators processing up to 4,000 kg/hour, mixing silos, and agglomerators for technical films. Targeted at plastics processors needing toll processing of post-industrial or post-consumer materials.
• Project Support Services Personal contact and on-site service including customized formulations developed in the company-owned technical center, support from application technicians, and flexible project assistance from project start to implementation across the plastics processing industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing capacity of up to 4,000 kg material per hour
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PolymerCycle GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoffmann + Voss became part of the PolymerCycle Group, an integrated plastic recycling group offering products and services along the entire value chain of plastic recycling. The group comprises six sites with over 165 employees, combining access to raw material streams, expertise in demanding customer industries, production capacities, and technology know-how. Member companies include ATP, BPM, Hovo, and PBS. Customers benefit from greater material diversity, extensive compounding experience, comprehensive laboratory services, and combined storage and production capacities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covestro: Major German polymer producer with growing portfolio of recycled-content polycarbonates and blends sold into the same automotive/E&E end-markets. A broad incumbent competing in adjacent but overlapping compound grades (PC, PC+ABS).
• BASF SE: Global chemical and plastics giant with extensive engineering plastics and recycled-content offerings to automotive and industrial buyers. Operates a much broader portfolio but overlaps on PA, PBT, PP, and recycled compounds supplied to the same end-customers.
• LANXESS AG: German specialty chemicals company with engineering plastics and high-performance compounds including polyamides relevant to the same automotive/E&E customer base. Broad incumbent peer with comparable engineering polymer focus.
• Asahi Kasei: Japanese specialty chemicals/materials company with engineering plastics and recycled-content polymer portfolios serving the same automotive and electronics end-markets. Broad incumbent peer.
• SABIC: Petrochemical major with broad engineering plastics and recycled compounds (TRUCIRCLE) sold into automotive, E&E, and appliance sectors globally. Broad incumbent serving overlapping customer verticals.
• LyondellBasell: Global polyolefins and recycling giant with Circulen recycled polymer offerings targeting automotive and packaging customers. Broad incumbent supplying overlapping recycled PP/PE compound grades.

Direct peers

• Polyplastics Co., Ltd. Asian engineering plastics compounder offering POM, PBT, PPS, LCP and recycled variants to automotive and electronics OEMs. Direct regional compounder peer with similar design-in, technical-support sales motion.
• MBA Polymers: Specializes in recycling post-consumer and end-of-life plastics into engineering-grade recycled compounds. Direct compounder peer serving similar automotive and E&E customers with PCR-focused feedstock economics.
• Mocom (Albis): German-headquartered compounder of engineering thermoplastics (ABS, PC, PA, PP) with significant recycled-content portfolios. Most direct European compounder peer across overlapping polymer families and customer verticals.
• Röhm GmbH: German specialty plastics producer offering compounded PMMA and engineering polymer grades to automotive and industrial customers. Comparable German specialty compounder with overlapping value-added formulation capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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