What Cikautxo does

Cikautxo S. COOP is a Spanish cooperative specializing in the development and production of rubber and plastic (polymer) components for automotive, household appliances, and elastomeric materials applications. Founded as part of MONDRAGON Corporation (the world's largest cooperative group) in the Basque Country, Spain, the company operates eight manufacturing plants across Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Mexico, and India, employing more than 3,000 workers and generating approximately €315 million in turnover. Its product portfolio spans three lines: automotive components (fluid conduction systems, anti-vibration mounts, and sealing products), household appliance components (washing machine door gaskets and inlet/outlet bellows, where it is a European leader), and elastomeric materials (Cikelast EPDM for athletics tracks and playgrounds, where it is a world market leader, plus technical rubber compounds).

Cikautxo's technical platform is built around rubber injection molding, multi-layer extrusion (2-3 layer with reinforcement), and thermoplastic suction blow molding, supported by in-house compound formulation including a dedicated color compounds facility. Its R&D division Cikatek holds 12 patent families spanning proprietary developments branded under names such as Cikelast, Quickteck, Fiteck, Adstick, Cikamide, Cikatrel, Thermalight, and Cikatherm, and offers FEA/CFD/FSI simulation, acoustic analysis, and in-house testing rigs covering pressure, temperature, vibration up to 1,000 Hz, and 3-axis component testing. The company maintains ISO 27001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications as references for its management systems.

The business model is a custom B2B component supply operation: Cikautxo engages directly with major automotive OEMs (Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, GM, Audi, Daimler, Porsche, Volvo, Nissan) and Tier 1 suppliers (Valeo, Faurecia, Mann+Hummel, Mahle, Visteon, Thyssenkrupp) on co-development, and supplies washing machine gaskets and bellows to household appliance manufacturers (Electrolux, BSH, Samsung, Haier, Miele, Arcelik). Pricing is quote-based, structured around long-term multi-year supply agreements, with local production in each major region enabling just-in-time delivery to global customers. Elastomeric materials (Cikelast EPDM) are sold in standardized 25 kg UV-resistant bags through both direct and trade channels.

Name

Cikautxo

Legal name

Cikautxo S. COOP

Website

https://cikautxo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cikautxo is a Spanish MONDRAGON-affiliated cooperative manufacturing custom rubber and plastic polymer components for global automotive OEMs, household appliance makers, and elastomeric materials markets, with €315M revenue, 3,000+ employees, and plants in 8 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Polymer Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI)

Keywords

• Automotive rubber components
• Polymer component manufacturing
• EPDM elastomeric materials
• Household appliance gaskets
• Anti-vibration mounts

Headquarters

HQ city

Berriatúa

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Components: Design, development, and production of rubber and plastic components for automotive applications including fluid conduction, anti-vibration, and sealing products. Major customers include OEMs (Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, etc.) and Tier suppliers (Thyssenkrupp, Mann+Hummel, Valeo, etc.).
2. Household Appliance Components: Door gaskets (washing machine gaskets for front and top loading machines) and inlet/outlet bellows for household appliances. European leader in washing machine gasket design and manufacture. Customers include Electrolux, BSH, Samsung, Haier, Miele.
3. Elastomeric Materials: EPDM materials for athletics tracks and children's playgrounds (Cikelast brand), and technical rubber compounds. World market leader in EPDM for playgrounds. Products sold in 25kg UV resistant bags.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cikautxo designs, develops, and manufactures custom rubber and plastic (polymer) components for the automotive industry (fluid conduction systems, anti-vibration components, sealing products), household appliance manufacturers (washing machine door gaskets and inlet/outlet bellows), and elastomeric materials markets (Cikelast EPDM for athletics tracks and playgrounds, technical rubber compounds). The company offers in-house material development, FEA-based design, and multi-process manufacturing including rubber injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoplastic blow moulding.

Product overview

Cikautxo is a manufacturer of innovative rubber and plastic polymer components organized into three main product lines: Automotive (fluid conduction systems, anti-vibration components, and sealing products), Household Appliances (door gaskets and inlet/outlet bellows for washing machines), and Elastomeric Materials (Cikelast EPDM for athletic tracks/playgrounds and technical rubber compounds). The company operates through its R&D division, Cikatek, which develops proprietary technologies including 12 patent families. Products are manufactured using advanced processes including rubber injection moulding, extrusion, thermoplastic blow moulding, and custom material formulations. The company serves major automotive OEMs (Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, GM, etc.) and household appliance manufacturers (Electrolux, BSH, Samsung, etc.) with global manufacturing presence in Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Mexico, and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cikelast: EPDM rubber product line for athletics tracks and children's playgrounds
• Cikatek
• QuickTeck
• FiTeck
• AdStick
• Cikamide
• CikaTrel
• ThermaLight
• CikaTherm

Products and services

• Fluid Conduction Systems Comprehensive line of fluid conduction components for automotive engines including oil vapour vent hoses, vacuum hoses, DPF hoses, heating and cooling ducts, CAC hot/cold side ducts, and thermoplastic air ducts. Manufactured via rubber injection moulding, multi-layer extrusion with reinforcement, and thermoplastic suction blow moulding with continuous working temperatures up to 200°C. Designed for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Anti-Vibration Components Anti-vibration solutions including exhaust hangers, spring pads, bushings, top mounts, and stabilizer bar brackets. Designed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and developed in rubber or combinations of rubber with metal, aluminium, or thermoplastic materials. Target customers are automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Sealing Products Sealing solutions comprising FOD (Foreign Object Debris) seals and rubber air ducts for automotive applications. Cikautxo specializes in seal design and manufacturing, developing suitable materials for varied sealing use cases. Target customers are automotive OEMs.
• Door Gaskets Customized door gaskets for washing machines, available for both front-loading and top-loading machines. Cikautxo is a European leader in washing machine gasket design and manufacturing, with extensive material development experience. Sold to household appliance manufacturers (Electrolux, BSH, Samsung, Haier, Miele, Arcelik).
• Inlet/Outlet Bellows Inlet and outlet bellows for household appliances. Cikautxo engineers advise on geometric design for duct flexibility and develop competitive materials suited for each application. Sold to household appliance manufacturers.
• Cikelast EPDM Premium EPDM rubber granules for athletics tracks and children's playgrounds. Cikelast is a top-range EPDM with excellent elastic properties, UV resistance, weather resistance, and color stability. Granulometry 1-4 mm, hardness 60±5 Shore A, available in multiple RAL colors. World market leader for playground surfaces; includes Cikelast Bio bio-based variant. Sold in 25kg UV resistant bags.
• Technical Rubber Compounds Custom rubber compounds using a wide variety of formulae specifically designed for each application. Cikautxo develops its own formulae and offers a specific facility for the production of color compounds. Sold to industrial compound buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18.55% growth in global sales in 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MONDRAGON CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1956Cikautxo is an integral part of MONDRAGON Corporation, the world's largest cooperative group originating from the Basque Country cooperative movement started in 1956. This affiliation provides strategic backing, cooperative values, and access to shared resources and knowledge across the MONDRAGON network of companies.
• ACICAE - Automotion Cluster of the Basque CountryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCikautxo participates in ACICAE, the Automotive Cluster of the Basque Country, connecting with regional automotive industry partners and stakeholders.
• Mondragon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCikautxo collaborates with Mondragon University for research, talent development, and educational programs related to polymer technology and manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Daetwyler: Swiss-based elastomer sealing solutions provider for automotive, pharmaceutical and industrial applications; competes with Cikautxo in elastomeric sealing and EPDM rubber products.
• Hutchinson: French rubber polymer components manufacturer (TotalEnergies subsidiary) producing anti-vibration mounts, sealing and fluid-transfer systems for global automotive OEMs - directly comparable to Cikautxo's core automotive product lines.
• Henniges Automotive: Manufacturer of anti-vibration components, weatherstripping and sealing systems for automotive OEMs; directly comparable to Cikautxo's anti-vibration and sealing product families.
• Sumitomo Riko: Japanese rubber products manufacturer producing automotive anti-vibration components, hoses and sealing; comparable product mix and OEM customer base to Cikautxo.
• Toyoda Gosei: Japanese manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components (sealing, vibration control, functional parts) for Toyota and other OEMs; closely comparable in product scope and customer model to Cikautxo.
• Cooper Standard: US-headquartered automotive sealing and fluid handling specialist with global manufacturing; competes head-to-head with Cikautxo in OEM sealing and fluid-transfer programs.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: German specialist in seals, gaskets and vibration-control components serving automotive and industrial customers; comparable to Cikautxo's sealing and anti-vibration lines.
• Vibracoustic: Frankfurt-based anti-vibration, fluid handling and sealing specialist serving major automotive OEMs; directly competes with Cikautxo in engine mounts, bushings and exhaust hangers.

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech (Continental): Continental's industrial rubber division produces hoses, vibration control and conveyor systems globally; broad incumbent with overlapping rubber-component capabilities to Cikautxo's automotive line.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish polymer engineering group with automotive antivibration/sealing solutions plus broader industrial business; a large diversified peer with directly comparable automotive rubber offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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