WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau

What WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau does

WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH is a German specialist toolmaker founded in 1991 in Kipfenberg and headquartered in Denkendorf, Upper Bavaria (Alemannenstraße 22), operating from approximately 2,500 m² of combined production and administrative space with a 25-person specialist team. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures technically demanding injection molding tools for 1K and 2K (two-component) applications, with capabilities spanning prototype and trial tools through serial tools up to 2,000mm × 1,400mm and 25 tonnes. Production is supported by an integrated digital chain — CATIA V5 CAD, Tebis and VISI-Wire CAM, CADMOULD (Simcon) filling simulation, 5-axis milling, sinker and wire EDM, deep-hole drilling, laser/TIG welding, tuffing (Millutensil MIL 253), and inline Hexagon 3D Form Inspect measurement — under one roof, with selective outsourcing to sister companies and long-standing partners for fixtures, laser structuring, etching, and complex assembly lines.

The company is a private German GmbH integrated into the KK Trading + Service GmbH & Co. KG corporate group since 2015, with leadership comprising Torsten Decker (Technical Managing Director since 2015 and 25-year tenure), Marion Dresel (Commercial Managing Director since 2011), and Manuel Karrer (joined 2024). Revenue is generated primarily through project-based tool manufacturing and contract machining (Lohnbearbeitung) for external customers, complemented by recurring maintenance, repair, restoration, and optimization services — including for tools originally sourced from external manufacturers and Asia. Go-to-market is exclusively direct B2B enterprise field sales, led by the managing directors, with named reference customers in the German and European automotive OEM and Tier-1 base, including Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler, Lamborghini, and Porsche, as well as manufacturers of household appliances and industrial products. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV Süd) and TISAX AL2 information security (2023), and the firm is a member of the Verband Deutscher Werkzeug- und Formenbauer (VDWF) and Marktspiegel Werkzeugbau eG.

Name

WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau

Legal name

WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH

Website

https://wisa-formenbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH is a German specialist toolmaker designing and manufacturing precision injection molding tools (1K and 2K) and providing contract machining, primarily serving automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers such as Audi, BMW, VW, Daimler, Lamborghini, and Porsche from its Denkendorf facility with 25 specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Injection Molding Tool Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)

Keywords

• Injection molding tools
• Tool and die making
• Precision mold manufacturing
• Contract CNC machining
• Mold maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denkendorf

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Injection Molding Tool Manufacturing (Neuentwicklung und Fertigung von Spritzgusswerkzeugen): Design, development, and manufacture of technically demanding injection molding tools, ranging from standard 1K tools to complex 2K (two-component) tools. Revenue is generated through project-based tool manufacturing fees, with production capacity for tools up to 2,000mm × 1,400mm and up to 25 tonnes.
2. Contract Machining (Lohnbearbeitung): Contract manufacturing/machining services including milling, wire EDM, sinker EDM, deep-hole drilling, and laser welding for external customers. Services available for individual parts through series production of up to 1,000 units.
3. Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Optimization: Ongoing services for existing tools including maintenance, repair, restoration, modifications, and optimization — including tools from external manufacturers and Asia.
4. Tool Sampling/Musterung: Complete sampling of tools, whether series tools, small series, or prototypes. Samples can be produced at WISA's facilities or through sister companies or long-standing partners, delivering ready-to-use parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WISA designs, develops, and manufactures precision injection molding tools (Spritzgusswerkzeuge) for the automotive and industrial sectors, ranging from 1K and 2K prototype and trial tools to series production tools up to 2,000mm x 1,400mm and 25 tonnes. The company also offers contract machining services (CNC milling, EDM, deep-hole drilling, laser welding) and tool maintenance, repair, and optimization services, with all development, construction, and production processes executed under one roof in Denkendorf, Germany.

Product overview

WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH is a specialized injection molding tool manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on Spritzgusswerkzeuge (injection molding tools) for 1K and 2K applications. The product range spans Prototypen- & Versuchswerkzeuge (prototype and trial tools) through serial production tools up to 2,000mm x 1,400mm and 25 tons, complemented by Oberflächenstrukturen (surface structures), Vorrichtungen/ Lehren/ Prüfmittel (fixtures and gauges), and Materialkunde (material expertise) as sub-products. The Leistungen (services) portfolio encompasses the full tool lifecycle: Bauteilentwicklung & Werkzeugkonstruktion (component development and tool design using CATIA V5, Tebis, VISI-Wire, CADMOULD), Füllanalysen (flow simulations), Werkzeugänderungen (tool modifications), Werkzeugoptimierung (on-site optimization with tupchiering), Werkzeugwartung & Werkzeugreparaturen (maintenance and repair), and comprehensive machining services including Fräsen (CNC milling up to 4,200kg), Erodieren (sink and wire EDM), Tieflochbohren (deep-hole drilling), Laserschweißen (laser and TIG welding), and Spritzguss Bemusterung (injection molding sampling from 100t-1,800t). The company employs 25 specialists and operates from Denkendorf, Germany, serving automotive customers including Audi, BMW, VW, Daimler, Lamborghini, and Porsche.

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Products and services

• Spritzgusswerkzeuge (Injection Molding Tools) Custom-designed and manufactured injection molding tools for 1K and 2K applications, including prototype, trial, and series production tools up to 2,000mm x 1,400mm and 25 tonnes. Targets automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers requiring high-precision tooling for interior, exterior, lighting, and functional plastic components.
• CNC Milling / Contract Machining (Lohnbearbeitung Fräsen) Contract CNC milling services from single parts to series up to 1,000 pieces using 5-axis machining centers. Capacities: small parts up to 400x400mm/500kg, medium up to 1,100x1,000mm/2,000kg, large parts up to 1,800x2,000mm/4,200kg. Offered to industrial customers needing precision contract machining.
• EDM Services (Sinker EDM and Wire EDM) EDM services including sinker EDM (24/7 operation) and wire EDM. Sinker EDM using OPS Ingersoll Gantry Eagle 800/1200; wire EDM using Mitsubishi MVS2400s NewGen with 0.1-0.3mm wire thickness. Offered as part of contract manufacturing and tool production capabilities.
• Deep-Hole Drilling (Tieflochbohren) Deep-hole drilling service for workpieces up to 3,000x3,000mm and 10 tonnes, with drilling depths up to 1,300mm and diameters from 4mm to 24.5mm. Targets tool makers and industrial customers needing deep-hole drilling on large workpieces.
• Laser and TIG Welding (Laserschweißen) Laser welding using ALM200 from Alphalaser with reach up to 1,250mm and height up to 1,500mm, plus WIG/TIG welding for larger weld areas. Targets tool repair, tool modification, and industrial welding customers.
• Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Optimization Services Scheduled maintenance and repair services for injection molding tools including emergency repairs, full restoration of 2K tools, MuCell/TSG tools, cascade and injection compression tools, and large tools up to 25 tonnes. Includes modifications and optimization for tools from external manufacturers and Asia. Targets automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers needing ongoing tool support.
• Injection Molding Sampling / Tool Sampling (Spritzguss Bemusterung) Complete tool sampling service including prototypes, small series, and serial tools using injection molding machines from 100t to 1,800t with multiple core pulls, up to 6-fold cascade control, GID, and machine-controlled tempering. Samples produced at WISA or via sister companies and long-standing partners to deliver ready-to-use parts.
• Component Development and Tool Design (Bauteilentwicklung & Werkzeugkonstruktion) Component development and tool design from initial concept to finished solution using CATIA V5 CAD, Tebis/VISI-Wire CAM systems, and CADMOULD simulation software. Targets automotive and industrial customers needing full digital development chain support.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• inoteccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2023WISA participated as an exhibitor at the Inotec Technology Day 2023 at Audi Sportpark in Ingolstadt. Technical Managing Director Torsten Decker gave a presentation on demanding tool technology for producing smart components. WISA showcased development projects it was involved in. The event brought together multiple technology partners including SEFAR (PowerHeat heating fabric), Müller Textil (3Mesh spacer fabric), ITP (engineering smart textiles), Kraiburg (sustainable TPE solutions), Polykemi (sustainable material selection), and Hochschule Ansbach (bionics).
• Hochschule AnsbachminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hochschule Ansbach (University of Applied Sciences) presented on bionics — nature as a model for surfaces, materials, and structures — at the Inotec Technology Day. Academic collaboration partner for innovation in surface technology.
• KK Trading + Service GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthers · 1 January 2015WISA Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH was integrated into KK Trading + Service GmbH & Co. KG in 2015. This is a corporate/group affiliation rather than a commercial partnership.
• Sister Company (Schwesterunternehmen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWISA works with its sister company for the manufacture of fixtures, gauges, and testing equipment, as well as for tool sampling/musterung. The sister company has injection molding machines with different clamping forces for small series production, and also handles assembly lines. This provides integrated production capability from a single source.
• Fixture and Assembly Line PartnerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor the implementation of complex automated assembly lines, WISA works with a long-standing, reliable partner company that guarantees the highest quality and precision standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HWF Hamburger Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH: Northern German tool and mold maker specializing in injection molding tools for automotive and technical parts. Comparable to WISA in tool making focus, automotive customer base, and mid-market positioning.
• Siebenwurst GmbH & Co. KG: German tool and mold maker headquartered in Dietfurt, Bavaria, focused on large-format injection molding and die-casting tools for the automotive industry. Closely comparable to WISA in customer base (European automotive OEMs), regional footprint (Bavaria), and core offering of technically demanding large tools.
• Koller Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH: Mid-sized German injection mold maker serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to WISA in size, automotive focus, and full-service tool making from design through sampling.
• OFA Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH: South German (Bavaria-region) tool and mold maker focused on injection molding tools for automotive and industrial customers. Direct comparable to WISA in regional positioning, automotive orientation, and mid-market scale.
• Hofmann Werkzeug- und Formenbau GmbH: German precision tool maker producing injection molds and stamping tools, with comparable automotive and industrial customer profile and similar mid-sized family-business heritage to WISA.

Broad incumbents

• Progressive Components International: US-based supplier of mold components and standards to injection molders globally. Adjacent incumbent offering complementary components and lifecycle services rather than direct mold-making competition.
• Engel Austria GmbH: Major Austrian injection molding machinery manufacturer serving automotive and packaging globally. Supplies equipment that WISA's customers use, but operates in the machinery space rather than mold making.
• Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG: Austrian supplier of standardized mold-making components, catalog parts, and workshop equipment. Adjacent incumbent serving WISA's customer base with complementary (not directly competing) offerings.
• Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG: Larger, established German supplier of standardized mold components, hot runner systems, and tool accessories to the global injection molding industry. Sells into WISA's customer set but is a component supplier rather than a direct mold-making competitor.
• Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines and automation. WISA uses sister-company injection molding machines (100t-1,800t) for sampling; Wittmann supplies similar machines to WISA's downstream customers but does not directly compete in mold making.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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