What Maus does

Maus GmbH Modell- und Formenbau is a fourth-generation, family-owned German specialty manufacturer of aluminium rotational moulds and provider of technical pattern-making and mould-construction services for the rotational moulding (rotomoulding) industry. Founded in 1925 in Ettlingen and headquartered in Karlsruhe (Am Viehweg 9, 76229 Karlsruhe), the company operates a 5,000 m² production facility equipped with eight CNC machining centres (including two Zimmermann HSC units), 22 Siemens-NX/Cimatron CAD/CAM workstations, three aluminium melting furnaces (1,350 kg total), and a laboratory rotational moulding machine, supported by 70 staff including seven apprentices. Its in-house aluminium foundry runs two distinct processes: the proprietary FastCast thin-walled casting method and the KELCH process licensed from a US partner since 1987. Maus also develops and globally licenses its proprietary BMC (BlackMausCoat/C10) permanent mould coating technology to five international partners (Italy, India, Turkey, UK, USA).

The company's product portfolio covers rotational moulds, blow moulds, moulds for fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP), pultrusion, winding, pressing, thermoforming, PIM, and RIM, together with surface-finishing (polished, shot-peened, textured), automation solutions (Automatik-Spider, Robomoulds), and a webshop for accessories and consumables. Maus operates an exclusively custom, sales-led B2B model: each order is a project enquiry, engineered from customer CAD/drawings/sketches, priced per project under multi-year contracts, with no public price list. Revenue sources are one-time custom manufacturing projects plus licensing royalties from BMC coatings; the company exports to 50 countries and serves the UK through wholly-owned subsidiary Maus Mould Services Ltd. (Doncaster, est. 2003). Industry leadership is exercised through founding-membership of ARM-CE, where Managing Director Oliver Wandres serves as 1st Chairman, and through participation in multiple EU/national research programmes (PlasCast, Micromelt, FastCast, FLAME, PulForm, ZIM). The customer base spans rotational moulders and industrial manufacturers producing tanks, containers, housings, environmental products, furniture, toys, automotive parts, and lighting components.

Name

Maus

Legal name

Maus GmbH Modell- und Formenbau

Website

https://maus-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maus GmbH is a fourth-generation, German family-owned manufacturer specialising in custom aluminium rotational moulds, technical pattern making, and mould construction, with proprietary casting processes and coatings serving the rotational moulding industry across 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rotational Mould Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom aluminium rotational moulds to customer specifications. Each order is a custom project based on customer CAD designs, drawings, sketches, or samples.
2. Technical Pattern Making: Production of technical models, master patterns, and prototypes used in the mould-making process. Materials include wood, metals, plastics, resins, plaster, and other CNC-machinable materials.
3. Mould Construction Services: Full portfolio of mould construction including blow moulds, moulds for fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP), pultrusion, winding, pressing, thermoforming, PIM, and RIM moulds in aluminium or plastic.
4. In-house Aluminium Foundry Services: Internal aluminium casting services using FastCast and KELCH processes, serving the company's own mould construction and external customers.
5. Form Coatings (BMC/C10 and variants): Proprietary mould coating services. BMC coatings licensed to 5 international companies. Coating types include C30, C32 (powder), C40, and specialty coatings.
6. Mould Accessories and Spare Parts: Web shop selling accessories for rotational moulds: venting, air applications, inserts and insert holders, frames and closures, post-processing tools, form cleaners, insulating mats, flange scrapers, and spare parts.
7. Prototyping Services: Prototype moulds and plastic hollow body prototypes for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Maus GmbH manufactures aluminium rotational moulds and provides technical model and mould construction services for the rotational moulding industry. Its offering combines design, in-house aluminium foundry casting via the proprietary FastCast process, and surface treatment with the proprietary BMC/C10 coating technology. Customers are industrial producers of rotationally moulded plastic components across automotive, tank/container, and general industrial plastics sectors.

Product overview

Maus GmbH is a specialist manufacturer of rotational moulding technology and technical model/mould construction, operating since 1925. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including: (1) Rotational moulds - aluminium moulds for rotational moulding including standard and custom configurations; (2) Technical pattern making - 3D model production from CAD designs or samples; (3) In-house aluminium foundry using proprietary FastCast process and licensed KELCH process; (4) Complete mould construction services including blow moulds, moulds for fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP), pultrusion, PIM, and casting moulds; (5) Proprietary BMC BlackMausCoat/C10 permanent mould coatings licensed worldwide; (6) Surface finishing with organic structures and specialized coatings; (7) Automation solutions including Automatik-Spider and Robomoulds; (8) Mould accessories via dedicated webshop including Venturi nozzles, pneumatic cylinders, and consumables. Services include CAD/CAM/CNC machining, CAE simulations, and contract manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium rotational moulds

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BMC Coating Licensees (Italy, India, Turkey, UK, USA)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2010Licensed proprietary BMC (BlackMausCoat) mould coating technology to 5 international companies: Italy (first license, 2010), India, Turkey, UK, and USA. Maus receives licensing royalties while licensees produce and apply the coatings locally.
• Maus Mould Services Ltd. (MMS Ltd.)coreOthers · 1 January 2003Wholly-owned UK subsidiary established in 2003 with headquarters in Doncaster, UK. Serves as the company's direct sales and service presence for UK customers.
• EU and National Research Project PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Maus has participated in various national and international research projects since 2001, including EU projects (PlasCast, Micromelt, FastCast), BMPF projects (FLAME, PulForm), and ZIM projects (Rotational Moulding of Concrete, Generative Fibre Winding). These partnerships drive continuous innovation in casting technology and mould solutions.
• ARM-CE (Association of Rotational Moulding Companies Central Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Founding member of ARM-CE, established 1998. Oliver Wandres, Managing Director of Maus GmbH, serves as 1st Chairman of the association. The partnership positions Maus as a central figure in the European rotational moulding industry, providing networking, knowledge exchange, and industry leadership. Maus hosted the 2018 ARMO International Conference in Hamburg (patronage by Oliver Wandres).
• KELCH (USA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1987Licensed the KELCH aluminium casting process from US company KELCH in 1987. This technology enables casting of fine details without draft angles and with undercuts, a key differentiator in Maus's in-house aluminium foundry capabilities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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