What IPT does

IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of specialized testing systems for the plastics processing industry, headquartered in Todtenweis, Germany and founded in 1969. The company operates as a privately held GmbH & Co. KG and serves plastics manufacturers and pipe producers globally, with a particular focus on quality control for plastic pipes, fittings, and raw materials. IPT self-claims world-leader positioning in the development and production of testing equipment for the plastics industry.

The company's product portfolio spans internal hydrostatic and burst testing equipment (including the Airless Advanced Model 1814), impact and drop-test equipment, test tanks (Model 1830), sample preparation equipment including CNC test bar milling machines, measuring devices, and the proprietary IPT DataLogging® software platform for centralized test monitoring. Products are engineered to comply with major international standards including ISO 1167, ASTM D 1598, ASTM D 1599, ISO 179/180, ISO 527, ISO 6259, ISO 16770, and ASTM D 638, with a forthcoming HAT-TESTER for composite pipe systems aligned to ISO/CD 19521-1 and ISO/CD 19521-2 expected in 2027.

IPT generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of testing equipment, software licensing for IPT DataLogging®, and recurring service revenue from installation, maintenance, spare parts, training, and repair. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by an active trade fair presence at K (Düsseldorf), CHINAPLAS (China), and PlastIndia (India), with a multilingual website (German, English, French) supporting international reach across the global plastics manufacturing industry.

Name

IPT

Legal name

IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://iptnet.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau is a privately held German manufacturer (founded 1969) of specialized testing equipment and proprietary IPT DataLogging® software for quality control in the global plastics processing industry, serving pipe producers and plastics manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing Equipment for Plastics Industry

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Plastics testing equipment
• Pipe quality control
• Hydrostatic pressure testing
• Burst testing systems
• Materials testing instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Todtenweis

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Testing Equipment Sales: IPT generates revenue through the sale of specialized testing equipment including hydrostatic burst testers, impact testing machines, test tanks, sample preparation equipment, and measuring devices for the plastics industry.
2. Software Licenses: Revenue from proprietary software solutions including IPT DataLogging® for test data management and monitoring.
3. Service and Maintenance: Revenue generated from installation, maintenance, spare parts, training, and repair services for testing equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau manufactures and sells specialized testing equipment and laboratory systems for the plastics processing industry, with a primary focus on quality control testing of plastic pipes and raw materials. The product portfolio spans hydrostatic pressure and burst testing devices, impact and drop-test equipment, test tanks, sample preparation machines, measuring devices, and the proprietary IPT DataLogging® central control software, all engineered for compliance with major international standards such as ISO 1167, ASTM D 1598/1599, ISO 179/180, and ISO 527. The company complements hardware sales with installation, maintenance, spare parts, training, and repair services.

Product overview

IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau is a world-leading manufacturer of testing equipment for the plastics industry, specializing in quality control solutions for pipes. The product portfolio is organized as a unified system combining hardware testing equipment with software solutions. Hardware offerings include internal hydrostatic and quick burst test equipment (such as the Airless Advanced Model 1814), impact and drop-test equipment, test tanks (Model 1830), sample preparation equipment including CNC test bar milling machines, and measuring devices. The software portfolio centers on IPT DataLogging® (V6 and upcoming V7), which provides central control and management for all testing devices and peripheral equipment. The company also develops specialized testing systems like the HAT-TESTER for composite pipe assessment and produces complementary accessories including stainless steel end closures. Testing capabilities span multiple international standards including ISO 1167, ASTM D 1598/1599, ISO 179/180, ISO 527, ISO 6259, ISO 16770, and ASTM D 638.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPT DataLogging®: Laboratory data management and monitoring software for controlling and managing all testing devices and tests

Products and services

• Internal Hydrostatic and Quick Burst Test Equipment Testing equipment for internal hydrostatic pressure testing and quick burst testing of plastic pipes and pipe fittings in accordance with ISO 1167, ASTM D 1598, and ASTM D 1599. Used by plastics manufacturers and pipe producers for quality control and standard compliance verification.
• Impact and Drop-Test Equipment Equipment for impact testing and drop testing of plastic pipes and fittings to assess structural integrity under dynamic loads. Used by plastics testing laboratories and quality control departments.
• IPT DataLogging® Software Central control and management software for monitoring all testing devices and tests across various peripheral equipment. Provides 24/7 test monitoring and protocolling capabilities. Sold to plastics testing laboratories alongside IPT hardware.
• Airless Advanced (Model 1814) Time-dependent internal pressure and burst testing device for plastic pipe testing in accordance with ISO 1167, ASTM D 1598, and ASTM D 1599. New model replacing the Airless ProfessionalLine Model 1720, targeted at pipe manufacturers and processors.
• HAT-TESTER Revolutionary testing system for assessing structural integrity of plastic and composite pipe systems. Designed for safe and reliable pipe system design assessment, compliant with ISO/CD 19521-1 and ISO/CD 19521-2. Targeted at composite pipe manufacturers.
• CNC Test Bar Milling Machine Test bar milling machine with functional design, intuitive touchscreen controls, and cost-optimized structure. Used for sample preparation in plastics and pipe testing processes.
• Test Tanks for Pipe Testing (Model 1830) Latest generation of test tanks for pipe testing with refined new design, compact construction, and integrated new technology for high temperature stability. Used in pipe pressure and integrity testing.
• End Closures Stainless steel end closures designed for quick and easy sealing. Cost-optimized series with reduced material usage and improved claw contour. Used as accessories for pipe pressure testing setups.
• Measuring Devices Measuring instruments for quality control in plastics and pipe testing applications. Used alongside IPT testing systems for comprehensive quality assurance.
• Sample Preparation Equipment Equipment for preparing test samples in plastics and pipe testing processes. Used by testing laboratories to create standardized specimens for subsequent quality control tests.
• Additional Testing Equipment Additional equipment for time-dependent testing of plastics and pipe materials, complementing IPT's core hydrostatic and impact testing product lines.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MTS Systems: US-based manufacturer of mechanical and materials testing systems, including hydrostatic pressure and burst testing for plastics and pipes. Direct peer in industrial plastics-test equipment.
• Instron: Global manufacturer of materials and plastics testing equipment (tensile, impact, hydrostatic), headquartered in the US/UK. Directly competes with IPT across plastics testing, with significantly broader scope and scale.
• Tinius Olsen: Long-established materials testing equipment maker (Norway/US origin) serving plastics, metals, and pipe producers. Competes with IPT on hydrostatic, impact, and tensile testing of plastics.
• ZwickRoell: German manufacturer of testing machines for plastics, metals, and other materials, with strong presence in pipe and component testing. Closest comparable peer given shared German base and plastics/pipes customer overlap.
• Imatek: UK-based manufacturer of impact and drop-weight testing systems for plastics and composites. Direct peer focused on a subset of IPT's testing portfolio (impact testing).
• Hegewald & Peschke: German manufacturer of universal materials testing machines and plastics-specific test systems. Direct peer with strong overlap in plastics QC laboratory equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Netzsch: German industrial group with a Testing & Analysis division supplying thermal, rheological, and mechanical test instrumentation. Adjacent incumbent in industrial/test instrumentation serving overlapping plastics customers.
• Shimadzu: Global Japanese analytical and testing instrument major with a broad industrial testing portfolio that overlaps with IPT in plastics/materials testing, but operates at much greater scale across multiple end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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