What eprotec does

eprotec extrusion technology ag is a Swiss privately held manufacturer of high-precision gear-type melt pumps used in polymer extrusion lines. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Regensdorf, the company designs, builds, CNC-machines, and services its proprietary melt-X product family at its single Swiss facility. The core technology offloads pressure generation from the extruder screw into the melt pump, reducing shear, lowering melt temperature, smoothing pulsations, and enabling higher throughput (rated up to 12,000 kg/h). The melt-X line includes a base model, the XT (liquid/oil heated for ATEX use), S (drainage for fast color changes), H (500-bar high-pressure), MB (low-viscosity PP for melt-blown nonwovens), and C (circulation cooling for TPO), differentiated by full-tooth nitriding depth, integrated pressure sensor threads, 3-zone heating cartridges, and proprietary PVD and amorphous multilayer coatings that extend service life in highly filled or abrasive compounds.

The company serves converters and compounders in recycling, compounding, and sheet/film/profile extrusion, with secondary exposure to melt-blown nonwovens, elastomers, optical-grade polymers, and automotive TPO. Revenue is generated from one-time capital equipment sales, recurring spare parts (including for competitor gear pumps), and paid overhaul/revision services performed at the Regensdorf factory. Go-to-market combines direct Swiss sales with a curated distributor network covering nine countries across Europe and Asia, supported by multilingual digital content and trade show participation at Chinaplas 2026 and EQUIPLAST 2026. The business is founder-led (CEO Dieter Brunner) with a reported 1-10 person team and no external funding or listed customers, consistent with a tightly held specialty engineering firm competing on durability, process know-how, and aftermarket service rather than scale.

Name

eprotec

Legal name

eprotec extrusion technology ag

Website

https://eprotec-extrusion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

eprotec is a Swiss privately held manufacturer of high-precision gear-type melt pumps for polymer extrusion, serving recyclers, compounders, and film/sheet converters worldwide through its melt-X product family, spare parts, and overhaul services distributed across nine countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Polymer Processing Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Extrusion melt pumps
• Polymer gear pumps
• Compounding equipment
• Recycling extrusion
• Film sheet extrusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Melt pump equipment sales: Sale of complete melt-X extrusion melt pump systems including standard, XT, S, H, and MB variants. One-time equipment purchase model with optional spare parts and service packages.
2. Spare parts and wear components: Replacement of wear components including gear shafts, slide bearings, viscoseals. Spare parts always in stock, including for competitor gear pumps. Overhaul and revision services for melt pumps including vacuum pyrolysis cleaning, condition assessment, and full reassembly.
3. Engineering and technical services: Engineering services for custom solutions, on-site technician support, commissioning, and optimization of extruder units with gear pumps. Revision and overhaul services performed at the Regensdorf factory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

eprotec develops and manufactures high-precision extrusion melt pumps (gear pumps) for polymer processing applications including recycling, compounding, film, sheet, profile, melt-blown, and elastomer extrusion. The core melt-X product family includes five specialized variants (standard, XT liquid-heated, S drainage, H 500-bar high-pressure, MB melt-blown, and C circulation) with throughput up to 12,000 kg/h. The company also offers revision/overhaul services, vacuum pyrolysis cleaning, spare parts (including for competitor gear pumps), and engineering support from its Swiss manufacturing facility in Regensdorf.

Product overview

eprotec extrusion technology ag is a Swiss company specializing in high-precision extrusion melt pumps (gear pumps) for recycling, compounding, film, and sheet applications with throughput up to 12,000 kg/h. The core product line is the melt-X series of modular gear pumps, which includes five specialized variants: melt-X XT (liquid/oil heated for ATEX applications), melt-X S (drainage model for fast color changes), melt-X H (high-pressure 500 bar model), melt-X MB (melt-blown for low-viscosity polymers), and melt-X C (circulation for automotive TPO). All melt-X pumps feature full nitriding depth teeth, integrated pressure sensors, and modular high-tech material combinations with special coatings for wear and corrosion protection. The company also offers revision/engineering services including rebuilds, overhauls, vacuum pyrolysis cleaning, and spare parts for both eprotec and competitor gear pumps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• melt-X XT Liquid (oil) heated melt pump for temperature control with thermal fluid, suitable for ATEX EX II applications where electrical heating is not possible or recommended.
• melt-X S Drainage model with external lubrication flow for fastest color changes, minimum waste, and reduced self-cleaning time. Designed for optical and transparent applications including polycarbonate, PMMA, TPE-V, and PE-X.
• melt-X H High-pressure melt pump rated for 500 bar, designed for highly viscous polymers, elastomers, micro granulates, and very thin profiles.
• melt-X MB Melt-blown pump specifically developed for mask filter production to process extremely low-viscosity PP (MFI 1500). Produces fine fibers for non-woven web applications.
• melt-X C Circulation model that reduces polymer temperature increase with optimally positioned circulation bores. Primarily used for TPO in automotive applications with electrical heating cartridges.
• melt-X (base model) Standard gear pump for extrusion applications with 250 bar differential pressure, 350°C max temperature, and viscosity range of 5-20,000 Pas. Features full nitriding depth on teeth, integrated pressure sensor threads, and flow-optimized product channel.
• Spare parts and wear components Replacement wear components including gear shafts, slide bearings, and viscoseals for eprotec and competitor gear pumps, always kept in stock.
• Pump revision, overhaul and engineering services Overhaul and revision services for melt pumps performed at the Regensdorf factory, including vacuum pyrolysis cleaning, condition assessment, and full reassembly. Engineering services for custom solutions, on-site technician support, commissioning, and optimization of extruder units with gear pumps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% time savings during start-up through pump inlet pressure control
• +8 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Extrusion Austria (extrusion.at)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Austria. Handles local sales, technical consultation, and spare parts supply for eprotec melt pumps in the Austrian market.
• Plettenburg (plettenburg.com/vertegenwoordigingen/eprotec/)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for the Netherlands. Provides local sales support and distribution services for eprotec melt pump products.
• GUPA (gupa.it)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Italy. Handles sales and technical distribution of eprotec melt pumps in the Italian market.
• PRONIX (pronix.fr)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for France. Provides local distribution, sales support, and spare parts availability for French customers.
• WT Solutions (wtsolutions.es)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Spain. Handles local sales and technical support for eprotec melt pump products in the Spanish market.
• Teknomakine (teknomakine.com.tr)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Turkey. Provides sales and distribution services for eprotec melt pumps in the Turkish market.
• China Distribution PartnerregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for China. Contact email: ikvpump(at)126.com. Handles sales and distribution of eprotec melt pumps in the Chinese market.
• South Korea Distribution PartnerregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for South Korea. Contact email: eprokor-viet(at)naver.com. Handles sales and distribution in the South Korean market.
• Taiwan Distribution PartnerregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Taiwan. Contact email: service(at)zamer.com.tw. Provides local sales and distribution support for Taiwanese customers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xaloy (Nordson): Xaloy, part of Nordson, makes melt pumps, gear pumps, and polymer processing components for extrusion applications. It competes directly with eprotec in the plastics extrusion melt pump market.
• Leistritz: Leistritz manufactures twin-screw extruders, pumps, and systems for polymer processing. Its pump product line competes with eprotec in extrusion applications across plastics, compounding, and recycling.
• Netzsch Pumps & Systems: Netzsch manufactures positive displacement and progressing cavity pumps, including gear pumps for polymer and chemical applications. It is a meaningful competitor in industrial pumping for plastics processing.
• WITTE Pumps & Technology: WITTE is a German manufacturer of precision gear pumps for plastics, chemical, and paint/lacquer industries. It is one of the closest direct competitors to eprotec in the polymer extrusion melt pump niche.
• Maag (Dover PSG): Maag is a leading manufacturer of gear pumps for polymer, plastics, and chemical processing applications — the most direct and longest-established competitor to eprotec in the melt pump category, offering comparable gear pump products for extrusion.

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer: Sulzer is a large industrial pump and rotating equipment manufacturer serving chemical, polymer, and general industrial markets. It overlaps with eprotec in specialty polymer pumping applications but operates across a much wider portfolio.
• Colfax (Enpro): Enpro (parent of Allweiler and other pump brands) is a diversified industrial technology company with historical presence in positive displacement pumps used in polymer and chemical processing.
• SPX FLOW: SPX FLOW designs and manufactures pumps, mixers, and fluid handling equipment for industrial applications. It competes in broader fluid handling segments relevant to polymer processing rather than specializing in extrusion melt pumps.
• PSG (Dover): PSG, a Dover operating company, owns multiple pump brands including Maag. As the parent of the largest direct peer, it is the dominant broad incumbent in the polymer gear pump category.
• Nordson Corporation: Nordson is a diversified precision technology company that owns Xaloy and serves polymer processing through multiple business units. It is a broader incumbent with adjacent rather than fully overlapping product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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