THM Fiber Composite Technology

What THM Fiber Composite Technology does

THM Faserverbund-Technologie GmbH is a German specialty manufacturer of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Alt Duvenstedt, Schleswig-Holstein. The company develops individualized carbon fiber solutions across the full product lifecycle, from consulting and construction design through prototyping, testing, series production, and tool/mold making. Its core methodology orients carbon fibers along force lines following bone-structure principles from nature, delivering components with over 5x higher strength-to-mass ratio than steel under uniaxial load, manufactured via proprietary Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and infusion processes supporting 1000+ demolding tool life.

The company operates a dual business model. On the B2B side, THM executes custom CFRP engineering and manufacturing projects for industrial customers across motorsports, marine, medical/orthopedics, aerospace heritage, food processing, and foundries; flagship engagements include the BASF 'Concept 1865' e-bike for the 150th anniversary showcase and TU Hamburg Harburg academic collaborations. On the direct-to-consumer side, the company sells its proprietary THM-Carbones product line (Clavicula, Scapula F, Fibula forks, and legacy Stiletto fork and Powerarms crankset) via the dedicated thm.bike e-commerce site, positioning itself in the premium cycling segment with world-record claims for lightest serial fork and crankset.

THM is a privately held, founder-controlled German GmbH with 15-20 employees, no external institutional investors, and no subsidiaries. It is led by Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Bendix Tank, with founder Thomas Mertin having transferred leadership after originating the company from an aircraft-construction background. Recognition includes the 2014 Stifterverband 'Innovativ durch Forschung' seal, the 2013 Red Dot Design Award for a full-suspension carbon mountain bike frame, and patents covering crankset construction.

Name

THM Fiber Composite Technology

Legal name

THM Faserverbund-Technologie GmbH

Website

https://thm-carbon.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Fiber Composite Manufacturing

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Carbon fiber composites
• Custom carbon components
• Fiber composite engineering
• Lightweight carbon parts
• CFRP manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Alt Duvenstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Carbon Component Development & Manufacturing: Develops individualized carbon fiber solutions for B2B customers from consulting through series production. Revenue from custom component manufacturing projects across various industries.
2. THM-Carbones Product Line Sales: Sale of proprietary high-end carbon bicycle components under the THM-Carbones brand including forks, brakes, cranksets. Sold via dedicated e-commerce platform (thm.bike).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

THM Fiber Composite Technology designs and manufactures customized carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components for B2B clients across multiple industries, providing a full development lifecycle from consulting through series production. The company also sells its own THM-Carbones branded product line of premium carbon bicycle components (forks, cranksets, brakes) directly to consumers via dedicated e-commerce.

Product overview

THM Faserverbund-Technologie GmbH is a carbon fiber composite technology company that develops and manufactures customized fiber composite solutions primarily from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. The company operates from roots in aircraft construction and has developed into a specialist in lightweight but extremely stable components. Their portfolio includes both their own branded product line (THM-Carbones - featuring carbon forks like 'Stiletto', cranksets like 'Powerarms', and models 'Clavicula', 'Scapula', 'Fibula') and custom project components across diverse industries including motorsport, maritime, medical, and cycling. Core services encompass the full product lifecycle: consulting, construction/design, prototype development, testing, series production, and tool/mold making. The company utilizes RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) and infusion methods, with preform technology as a key capability area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THM-Carbones: Own product line of high-end carbon bicycle components including forks, brakes, and cranksets. Known for products 'Clavicula', 'Scapula F', 'Fibula', 'Stiletto' fork, and 'Powerarms' crankset.

Products and services

• THM-Carbones Branded Product Line The company's own branded product line of high-end carbon fiber bicycle components including forks, brakes, and cranksets. Includes specific models 'Clavicula', 'Scapula F', 'Fibula', 'Stiletto', and 'Powerarms'. Sold directly to consumers worldwide via thm.bike e-commerce.
• Carbon Fiber Consulting Expert consulting services for fiber composite component ideas, helping clarify project requirements and ensuring long-term project success from the initial stages. Targeted at industrial customers exploring custom carbon fiber applications.
• Carbon Fiber Construction / Design Engineering design services for fiber composite components, considering geometry, weight, load specifications, manufacturing techniques, quantities, and tool design based on extensive experience.
• Prototype Development Rapid prototyping services converting ideas and designs into practical components using provisional tools for complex parts or series tools for simpler structures.
• Testing Services Static and dynamic load testing services, including both standardized tests and custom tests developed based on specific material properties and component requirements.
• Series Production Volume manufacturing services using RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) and infusion methods, with tool design adapted to target quantities from small series to 1000+ demoldings.
• Tool and Mold Making Precision tool and mold construction services for small series production of composite parts and carbon fiber prototype constructions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5x higher strength-to-mass ratio than steel under uniaxial load
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BASFflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2013THM supported BASF's 'Concept 1865' E-Veloziped project for BASF's 150th anniversary. THM provided construction consulting, execution planning, and manufactured the CFRP frame, fork, and large wheel. This showcase project featured 24 innovative materials for future mobility applications and was presented at K2013 trade show in Düsseldorf. The project leveraged THM's expertise in biomimetic carbon fiber design inspired by nature.
• Maui Ultra FinscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013THM manufactures high-end carbon surf fins for Maui Ultra Fins using RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) process. THM produces the Slalom Race Carbon fin with exact specifications for carbon fibers, achieving a lightweight, stable fin with surface free of air inclusions - marketed as an absolute high-end fin. Partnership involves custom engineering for specific flex line requirements and extreme structural loading capacity while minimizing weight.
• Designstudio DING3000coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Designstudio DING3000 led the Concept 1865 project with THM as manufacturing partner. THM collaborated with this design studio to realize the innovative e-bike featuring carbon fiber components with spider constructions and full suspension kinematics.
• TU Hamburg HarburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Academic collaboration on development of groundbreaking full-suspension mountainbike frame. TU Hamburg Harburg contributed to the innovative 4-link suspension kinematics design while THM manufactured all carbon fiber frame components including the unique spider constructions.
• Thomas Mertin (Founder)coreOthers · 1 January 1993Thomas Mertin founded the company after experience in aircraft construction where he oversaw certification and testing of small aircraft from composite materials. His aerospace background established the quality assurance foundation at THM. Now former Managing Director according to impressum, with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Bendix Tank as current Managing Director.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SGL Carbon SE: Largest publicly-listed German carbon, graphite, and carbon-fiber company serving automotive, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. A broad incumbent in the same materials/technology category as THM, but operating across the full value chain at vastly greater scale.
• HP Composites S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of carbon-fiber composite components primarily for automotive OEMs and motorsport (e.g., Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, McLaren). Comparable to THM's motorsport/industrial custom composite work at a much larger production scale.
• Toray Industries, Inc. Japanese global leader in PAN-based carbon fibers and composites serving aerospace, automotive, sporting goods, and industrial markets. Indirect comparable as the dominant upstream materials supplier whose carbon fibers feed THM-style custom composite shops.

Direct peers

• Mcfk: German carbon-fiber bicycle component maker focused on frames, forks, and accessories for premium and custom builds. Comparable to THM in product mix, German manufacturing base, and small-scale premium positioning.
• AX-Lightness GmbH: German ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber bicycle component manufacturer producing wheels, frames, stems, and bars. Direct competitor to THM-Carbones in the premium lightweight cycling segment with very similar positioning and customer base.
• Schmolke Carbon: German boutique manufacturer of carbon-fiber bicycle handlebars, stems, and seatposts. Closest direct peer to THM in scale, German Mittelstand origin, and premium hand-built carbon component positioning.

Emerging players

• Carbon Revolution Limited: Australian carbon-fiber composite wheel manufacturer serving global automotive OEMs and aftermarket. Comparable lightweight-carbon technology platform and premium composite positioning to THM, focused on wheels rather than broader custom components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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