What mkt Metall- und Kunststofftechnik does

mkt Metall- und Kunststofftechnik GmbH is a privately held German Mittelstand manufacturer of plastic injection molded parts, founded in 1996 in Küssaberg, Germany (originally as Kaiser Metall- und Kunststofftechnik GmbH). The company specializes in 2K (two-component) and 3K (three-component) injection molding as well as hybrid metal-plastic parts, operating 21 injection molding machines spanning 35t to 350t clamp force on a 4,250+ sqm site. It serves primarily B2B customers across automotive, electrical engineering, industrial manufacturing and office furniture, with Magna Electronics Europe cited as a named reference customer. The firm has been led by Managing Director Wolfgang Ebner since the end of 2004 and is staffed by approximately 70 employees.

The business model combines project-based custom work with a small standardized catalog. Revenue is generated through tooling design and construction, prototype and series production, assembly, and — more recently — 3D printing services, all performed in-house. A B2B e-commerce shop handles orders for standard parts, while custom projects flow through direct sales. Quality and environmental management are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Operational digitalization includes CAD/Moldflow process simulation, digital microscopy, thermography-based inspection, and a Timeline Plastics ERP system deployed in 2020.

MKT extended its footprint in 2021 by establishing production subsidiary MKT RO S.R.L. in Iași, Romania, signalling a nearshore cost-optimization strategy for European OEM customers. Investment in electric Arburg machines (2017), additional 2K capacity (2020), production-hall expansion (2014), and the Digiscouts apprentice-led digitalization program (2021) round out recent capital and organizational moves. No AI/ML capability, public funding, or acquisition activity is disclosed in the available data.

Name

mkt Metall- und Kunststofftechnik

Legal name

mkt Metall- und Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Website

https://mkt-gmbh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

mkt Metall- und Kunststofftechnik GmbH is a German Mittelstand injection molder producing custom 2K/3K and hybrid metal-plastic parts for automotive, electrical, industrial and office-furniture customers, with a vertically integrated tool shop and a new Romanian production subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding and Hybrid Metal-Plastic Parts

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Tool construction services
• Hybrid parts manufacturing
• 2K injection molding
• 3D printing prototyping

Headquarters

HQ city

Ettikon

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Injection Molding Parts Manufacturing: MKT manufactures custom injection-molded technical plastic parts, hybrid metal-plastic parts, and 2K/3K injection-molded parts for automotive and industrial customers. Revenue is generated on a project/order basis, with customers paying per part or per production run. The company holds customer tooling in their facility and offers ongoing production services.
2. Standard Catalog Products (E-commerce): MKT sells standardized injection-molded components via its B2B e-commerce shop (shop.mkt-gmbh.org). Products include relay bases (3–9 pole), connector strips (4–26 pole), housings, and covers. Pricing is quote-based, with orders processed through the online portal.
3. Tool Construction and Maintenance: MKT builds precision injection molds, stamping, bending, and compound tools in-house or through partners in China. Customers are charged a tool cost share (75% of full cost) and ongoing maintenance fees. Tools are stored and maintained by MKT.
4. Assembly and Fixtures Services: MKT offers assembly, printing, and welding services, completing customer assemblies from in-house or purchased parts. Modern assembly, printing, and welding equipment including robots are used.
5. 3D Printing / Prototyping Services: FFF 3D printing services for small series and prototypes, helping customers bridge from development to series production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MKT Metall- und Kunststofftechnik GmbH is a German Mittelstand manufacturer specializing in technically demanding plastic parts, including 2K and 3K injection-molded parts and hybrid metal-plastic components. The company operates a vertically integrated production chain spanning design/engineering, in-house tool construction, injection molding, assembly, and 3D printing, complemented by an in-house fire-protected tool storage and laser welding repair services. The customer base is anchored in the automotive industry with secondary reach into electrical engineering, general industrial manufacturing, and office furniture.

Product overview

MKT Metall- und Kunststofftechnik GmbH is a plastic injection molding manufacturer offering an integrated production portfolio. The core offering consists of five main services: Konstruktion (design/engineering), Werkzeugbau (tool construction), Spritzguss (injection molding), Vorrichtungsbau/Montage (fixture construction/assembly), and 3D-Druck (3D printing). These services are complemented by supporting offerings including Werkzeuglager (tool storage), Werkzeugwartung (tool maintenance), and Laserschweißen (laser welding). The company also operates a B2B e-commerce shop for standard products such as housings, relay base bodies, terminal strips, plug connectors, and sockets. With over 30 years of experience, the company produces hybrid plastic parts, 2K/3K injection molded parts, and metal-plastic combinations primarily for the automotive industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Konstruktion (Design and Engineering) Product design and engineering service from concept to series production, including CAD design, Mold Flow analysis, and computer-aided warpage calculations. Identifies and resolves weaknesses early in the design phase for customers needing custom plastic or hybrid parts.
• Werkzeugbau (Tool Construction / Mold Making) In-house tool construction using modern CAD programs and CNC-controlled machines, producing precision injection molds, stamping, bending, and progressive dies including hot runner technology tools with sensors. Customers can choose in-house or partner production in China for cost flexibility.
• Spritzguss (Injection Molding) Injection molding of technical plastic parts using 21 modern machines (35t–350t clamping force) processing materials such as TPE, TPU, PA, PPS, and PEEK, with 2K (two-component) injection molding and micro injection molding capabilities for part weights from 0.01g to 500g.
• Vorrichtungsbau/Montage (Fixture Construction and Assembly) Assembly completion from in-house production or purchased parts using modern assembly, printing, and welding systems, plus development of economical fixtures and solutions for complex assembly operations.
• 3D-Druck (FFF 3D Printing Service) FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printing service for small series and prototypes using technical plastics such as ABS and PA6, producing parts up to 350 x 200 x 200 mm with near-series strength and precision in the tenth-millimeter range.
• MKT Online Shop (Standard Catalog E-commerce) B2B e-commerce platform selling standard plastic components including housings, relay base bodies, terminal strips (4–26 pole), plug connectors, and sockets, sold exclusively to businesses via quote-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 million hybrid and plastic parts produced as of 2013
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MKT RO S.R.L. (Iași, Rumänien)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021MKT established MKT RO S.R.L. in the university city of Iași, Romania, as a sister company to expand production capacity and access skilled labor. Romania is among the fastest-growing markets in Europe with strong potential in the automotive sector. The Iași facility provides alternative production options for orders where highly automated production is not cost-effective, enabling MKT to offer customers a second production location alongside Küssaberg.
• Caritasverband Hochrhein e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMKT collaborates with the Caritasverband Hochrhein e.V. (Caritas Association High Rhine) through a labor integration program, outsourcing tasks such as inserting and pressing contacts into base bodies to a sheltered workshop. MKT employs nearly as many people with disabilities in the Caritas workshop as it has permanent non-disabled employees. This partnership supports the company's social responsibility and workforce stability.
• RKW KompetenzzentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMKT works with RKW Kompetenzzentrum in the conception and development of a digitalization project. RKW, a German competence center for SME support, advises MKT on implementing digitalization improvements — converting analog information to digital representations (e.g., assembly instructions, work orders) to improve data management and production process efficiency.
• Partnerunternehmen in China (Tool Manufacturing)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor tool construction, MKT works with partner companies in China alongside its own in-house tool shop. This allows customers to choose between domestically manufactured tools (MKT in-house) or more cost-competitive tooling through Chinese partners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SIMONA AG: German plastics manufacturer producing semi-finished products, custom profiles, and finished plastic parts for industrial and chemical-process applications. Comparable as a German Mittelstand plastics parts manufacturer with similar industrial customer exposure.
• GEHR Kunststoffwerk GmbH: German manufacturer of semi-finished plastic products and custom extruded/injection molded parts for industrial and automotive markets. Similar Mittelstand profile, German production base, and B2B industrial customer orientation as MKT.
• Georg Utz AG: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of custom injection molded plastic parts, containers, and technical components serving automotive, industrial, and logistics customers. Closest direct comparable by size, customer base, and product offering to MKT.
• Ensinger GmbH: German engineered plastics processor producing custom semi-finished and finished plastic parts for automotive, industrial, and medical customers. Directly comparable as a German Mittelstand plastics manufacturer serving industrial B2B markets, though larger and broader in scope than MKT.

Others

• KraussMaffei Group GmbH: German manufacturer of injection molding machines, extrusion, and reaction processing equipment for plastics and rubber. Sits in MKT's supplier ecosystem, providing machinery and automation that enable MKT's production capabilities.
• Arburg GmbH + Co KG: Leading German manufacturer of injection molding machines (Allrounder line), including the electric machines MKT has deployed. Functions as a key equipment supplier to MKT and the broader custom injection molding industry rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG: Large privately held German polymer products manufacturer serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets with custom extruded and molded components. Comparable German Mittelstand heritage and automotive/industrial customer overlap, but with a much broader portfolio and global footprint.
• Röchling SE & Co. KG: Much larger German plastics processor with automotive, industrial, and medical divisions producing custom injection molded and structural plastic components. Overlaps with MKT in automotive plastic parts but operates at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Plastic Omnium SE: French-listed automotive plastics supplier producing exterior body parts, fuel systems, and increasingly e-mobility/hydrogen components. Comparable automotive plastic-parts focus, though operating at Tier 1 scale with global manufacturing footprint far exceeding MKT's.
• ElringKlinger AG: Listed German automotive supplier specializing in lightweight plastics, sealing technology, and e-mobility components. Comparable customer base (automotive OEMs/Tier 1) and use of hybrid/multi-material plastic technologies, but at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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