Battenfeld AG

What Battenfeld AG does

Battenfeld (Schweiz) AG is a Swiss distributor and service provider for the plastics processing industry, founded in 1980 in Volketswil and now headquartered in Effretikon. The company operates as the exclusive authorized Swiss partner for two principals: Wittmann Battenfeld (injection molding systems, partnership since 2008) and Rapid Granulator AB of Sweden (cutting granulators, partnership since the founding). Its product portfolio centers on WITTMANN BATTENFELD injection molding machines — including the SmartPower series with energy-recovery features, the SmartPower Combimould combining an electric injection unit with a hydraulic clamp, and the VPower vertical machines — alongside RAPID granulators designed with an open-heart construction for rapid cleaning and material changeover in in-house plastic recycling.

Battenfeld AG's business model combines one-time capital equipment sales with a recurring service stack: maintenance contracts, a spare parts warehouse in Volketswil supporting both 1-day express and weekly collective ordering, manufacturer-led classroom training supplemented by individualized sessions, and consulting on new acquisitions, conversions, and repairs. The company goes to market via a consultative enterprise field-sales motion, supplemented by participation in major industry trade shows (Fakuma, Swiss Plastics Expo, K Show) and a professional website for inbound lead capture. Customers are Swiss plastics processing enterprises requiring complete coordinated production systems combining processing machines, automation, and peripheral equipment.

The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Austria-based Wittmann Gruppe following the 2008 acquisition of the parent Battenfeld entity, with 1-10 employees and no publicly disclosed financials. Strategic activity in 2024 has focused on launching refreshed equipment offerings (SmartPower Combimould, VPower, expanded RAPID range) at Fakuma, reinforcing its role as the Swiss channel for parent-group innovation rather than pursuing autonomous geographic or vertical expansion.

Name

Battenfeld AG

Legal name

Battenfeld (Schweiz) AG

Website

https://battenfeld.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Battenfeld (Schweiz) AG is a Swiss distributor and service provider for Wittmann Battenfeld injection molding machines and Rapid granulators, serving Swiss plastics processors with equipment sales, maintenance, spare parts, training, and consulting since 1980.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics Processing Equipment Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Injection molding equipment
• Plastic granulators
• Industrial machinery distribution
• Machinery maintenance services
• Plastics processing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Effretikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Machine and System Sales: Sale of injection molding machines from Wittmann Battenfeld and granulators from Rapid. The company acts as authorized Swiss partner and distributor for these products.
2. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance services for plastic machines and systems, including commissioning, regular maintenance contracts, and short-term service deployments.
3. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of standard spare parts from warehouse in Volketswil, with express ordering (1 day) and weekly collective ordering options. Spare parts not in stock are ordered from respective manufacturers.
4. Training Services: Classroom training organized by manufacturers multiple times per year, as well as individual training sessions conducted by company specialists or in collaboration with manufacturer specialists.
5. Consulting: Consulting services for new acquisitions, conversions, additions, or repairs in the plastics processing sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Battenfeld AG is the authorized Swiss distributor of WITTMANN BATTENFELD injection molding machines and RAPID cutting granulators, providing consultation, planning, sales, and after-sales service for plastics processing companies. The offering combines equipment distribution with maintenance, spare parts supply, training, and consulting services, supported by a local spare parts warehouse.

Product overview

Battenfeld AG is a Swiss distributor (since 1980) serving the Swiss plastics industry, offering WITTMANN BATTENFELD injection molding machines (SmartPower series including Combimould and VPower vertical machines) and RAPID granulators for in-house recycling, complemented by comprehensive services including maintenance, spare parts, training, and consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WITTMANN BATTENFELD Injection Molding Machines

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through intelligent resource management and energy recovery in SmartPower machines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Wittmann BattenfeldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Since 2008, Battenfeld AG has been an authorized Swiss partner of Wittmann Battenfeld, providing consultation, planning, sales, and service for injection molding systems. Wittmann Battenfeld has over 65 years of experience in injection molding machine technology with more than 80,000 machines delivered globally.
• Wittmann GruppeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Wittmann Gruppe acquired Battenfeld in 2008, establishing Battenfeld AG as part of the Wittmann Group. This strategic acquisition combined Battenfeld's injection molding expertise with Wittmann's automation and peripheral equipment capabilities.
• RAPID (Rapid Granulator AB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1980Battenfeld AG provides sales and service for RAPID granulators (cutting mills) in Switzerland. RAPID is a Swedish manufacturer with over 70 years of experience, known for top-quality cutting technology using Swedish steel. They have sold over 100,000 granulators worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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