What Comelt does

Comelt GmbH (marketed as COMELT – COLLIN Melt Solutions) is an Austrian precision-engineering company founded in 2004 by Bernhard Winter and headquartered in Inzersdorf im Kremstal, Austria. The company designs and manufactures customized extrusion dies — including slot dies (150–3,000 mm), blown film dies with up to 13-layer radial spiral mandrel distributors, multi-layer feedblocks (up to 13 layers), medical dies for catheter tubes and pharmaceutical strands (up to 9 layers), pipe/hose dies (0.5–40 mm OD, up to 500°C), rotating special dies, strand dies and cooling rings — alongside injection moulding tools (up to 10 tonnes) and high-precision CNC contract manufacturing. Its flagship product, the coflex high-technology extrusion die, features automatic in-operation profile adjustment with a ±3.0 mm range, differentiating Comelt's offering for film producers requiring minimal changeover time and high thickness tolerance. Comelt is 49%-owned by NGA Next Generation Analytics GmbH, operating as the contract-manufacturing and extrusion-die arm of the NGA Group alongside COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions and BritAS Recycling-Anlagen.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market, distributing through the NGA Group's network of ~40 international sales representatives and owned subsidiaries in the US (Tucker, GA), Singapore and India (70%-owned). End markets span film and sheet manufacturers, medical technology, automotive, packaging, plastics recycling, and research/academia. Revenue mechanics are project-based, quote-priced bespoke capital equipment, with a published price-escalation clause tied to the German Federal Statistical Office producer-price index for plastics-processing machinery. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; product and service tiers instead reflect salary benchmarks for open production roles (CNC milling operator starting €2,885/month, polisher €2,517/month, production planner €3,064/month). Comelt exhibits ~80% export share and disclosed annual revenue of approximately €2.2 million, with ~15 employees and operations supported by trade-show presence at Fakuma, K and NPE. The NGA Group achieved 100% ownership in May 2026 when Kastner and Verstraten acquired the remaining 49% from NGH Next Generation Holding.

Name

Comelt

Legal name

COMELT GmbH

Website

https://comelt.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Comelt GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of customized precision extrusion dies (slot, blown film, multi-layer feedblock, medical, pipe/hose) and injection moulding tools, serving film producers, medical-device firms, automotive, packaging, and recycling customers worldwide via the NGA Group sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Extrusion Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Extrusion die manufacturing
• Plastic processing equipment
• Injection moulding tools
• Film production machinery
• Contract machining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Inzersdorf Im Kremstal

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services including lathing, milling, eroding, and grinding operations. Produces individual components for tool manufacturers and small batch series of machine components.
2. Tool Manufacturing: Manufacture of injection moulding tools (slide moulds, unthreatening devices, inserts, multi-component tools up to 10t) and extrusion dies (slot dies, blown film dies, pipe/hose dies, feedblocks).
3. Service, Maintenance & Repair: Comprehensive service including maintenance of slot dies, repair of injection moulding tools, corrective maintenance, and calibrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

COMELT manufactures precision extrusion dies (slot dies, blown film dies, pipe/hose dies, medical dies, strand dies) and injection moulding tools for the plastics processing industry. The company produces highly customized, 100% Austria-made equipment including the proprietary coflex high-technology extrusion die with automatic profile adjustment, multi-layer feedblocks up to 13 layers, and complementary contract manufacturing and maintenance services.

Product overview

COMELT (COLLIN Melt Solutions) is a manufacturer of precision extrusion dies and injection moulding tools based in Austria. The product portfolio centers on extrusion dies for flat film, blown film, medical, and specialty applications, complemented by feedblock systems for multi-layer film production. Key products include the coflex high-technology slot die with automatic profile adjustment, slot dies (150mm-2,500mm), blown film dies with radial/axial spiral mandrel distributors (up to 13 layers), medical dies (up to 9 layers), multi-channel dies, pipe/hose dies, rotating special dies, and strand dies. The company also manufactures injection moulding tools (slide moulds, inserts, multi-component tools up to 10t), bending tools, and offers contract manufacturing services (milling, lathing, eroding, grinding) as well as global maintenance and repair services. All products are manufactured in Austria with customization as standard practice. COMELT is 49% owned by NGA Next Generation Analytics GmbH and operates within the NGA Group alongside COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions and BritAS Recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• coflex: High-technology extrusion die with automatic profile adjustment for film producers
• COMELT Extrusion Dies
• Feedblocks

Products and services

• coflex High-Technology Extrusion Die High-technology slot die for film producers featuring automatic profile adjustment during operation with adjustment range of +/- 3.0 mm, enabling quick, stable and precise control. Maximum die width available up to 4,000 mm.
• Slot Dies (Breitschlitzdüsen) Slot dies for flat film extrusion available from 150 mm to 2,500 mm width with flexible die lip, coextrusion preparation, and various distributor channel geometries (T-distributor, fish-tail-distributor, coat hanger geometry).
• Feedblocks Variable feedblock systems for multi-layer films enabling development and production of innovative film structures from pilot plant to production scale. Models include FB 40, FB 80/3 through FB 80/13, with up to 13 layers possible.
• Radial Spiral Mandrel Distributor Blown Film Dies Blown film dies with radial spiral mandrel distributors for multi-layer films up to 13 layers. Models include RW 25, RW 40, RW 80, RW 120. Allow easy change between different layer configurations.
• Medical Dies (RWT-25/30) Dies specifically developed for medical applications such as pharmaceutical strands or catheter tubes. Modular design allows extrusion of up to 9 layers. Flexible enough to be used as hose, strand or blown film die.
• Pipe and Hose Dies Dies for pipe and hose production with outer diameter range of 0.5 to 40 mm. Support spider-type mandrel, screen mandrel, spiral mandrel, or selector plug distributors. Coextrusion of up to 6 layers. High-temperature versions available up to 500°C.
• Special Dies (Rotating Die) Custom solutions for special requirements including rotating blown film dies with co or counter-rotation capability (up to 30 U/min). Enables production of stable products from difficult materials like Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP).
• Strand Dies Dies for strand production available in different diameters for 1-8 strands. Support coextrusion with different layers or segments.
• Injection Moulding Tools Precision injection moulding tools up to 5 tonnes (multi-component and experimental tools up to 10 tonnes). Product types include slide moulds, unthreatening devices, inserts, and experimental tools for alternative materials.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Mechanical contract manufacturing including CNC milling up to 3,000 mm, lathing, eroding (wire and vertical), and grinding. Capable of processing hardened steels up to 65HRC. Offers individual components for tool manufacturers, small batch series, and automation solutions.
• Service, Maintenance & Repair Comprehensive service including maintenance of slot dies, repair of injection moulding tools, corrective maintenance, and calibrations. Supports customers worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machine running time maximized through reduced setup times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Next Generation Analytics, Inc. (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Operating as DBA under NGA Inc. in Tucker, Georgia. Provides sales and service for COMELT products in the North American market as part of the combined NGA Group presence.
• NGA Plastic Technology Asia Pte. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Sales and service subsidiary in Singapore serving Southeast Asian markets with product lines including COLLIN Asia and BritAS Asia.
• NGA Plastic Technology Pvt. Ltd. (India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Sales and service subsidiary in Chennai, India (70% owned by NGA). Serves Indian market with product lines including EASYLINE.
• COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2014Sister company within the NGA Group. Contributes plastic processing technology know-how in development and design. COLLIN and COMELT work together on extrusion die development and manufacturing, with COMELT producing large dies up to 4,000 mm width.
• BritAS Recycling-Anlagen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2014Sister company within the NGA Group. Produces melt filtration and recycling equipment. COMELT manufactures components for BritAS products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kuhne Group: German supplier of film extrusion lines including blown film, cast film and recycling systems. Competes with Comelt both as a die/feedblock maker and as a full-line provider in similar end markets.
• Cloeren Incorporated: US-based manufacturer of flat extrusion dies and feedblock systems for multi-layer films, including high-end dies with automatic profile adjustment. Direct competitor to Comelt's coflex and slot die product lines, and a known prior employer of Comelt's Director Sales & Technology.
• Macro Engineering & Technology: Canadian manufacturer of blown film, cast film and extrusion coating lines with proprietary die technology. Directly comparable to Comelt's blown film die and feedblock portfolio, particularly for specialty and medical films.
• Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI): Leading US manufacturer of flat and blown film extrusion dies, feedblocks and related tooling. Directly competes with Comelt across slot dies, blown film dies and multi-layer feedblocks, and is another prior employer of Comelt's senior sales leadership.
• Nordson Extrusion Dies: Division of Nordson Corporation producing extrusion die systems for film, sheet and coating applications. Competes with Comelt in precision slot dies and feedblocks, but benefits from Nordson's broader industrial portfolio and global service network.

Broad incumbents

• Windmöller & Hölscher: German maker of blown film, cast film, extrusion coating and printing machinery. A broad incumbent that competes with Comelt indirectly by supplying complete extrusion lines with proprietary die technology.
• Reifenhäuser Group: German manufacturer of complete film extrusion and blown film lines, including its own die technology. Overlaps with Comelt at the die component level but competes more broadly as a full-line systems integrator.
• Brückner Group: German manufacturer of film stretching and extrusion lines. Overlaps with Comelt in film extrusion tooling, but is a much larger systems integrator serving global film producers.
• Davis-Standard: US-based supplier of extrusion and converting systems for packaging, industrial and medical applications. Competes with Comelt primarily at the systems level rather than as a pure die specialist.

Others

• COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions: Sister company of Comelt within the NGA Group, supplying pilot and laboratory extrusion lines. While not a direct commercial competitor, COLLIN shares plastic processing know-how with Comelt and is a complementary technology partner for the same customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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