WOYWOD

What WOYWOD does

WOYWOD (Woywod Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH & Co. Vertriebs-KG) is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of modular dosing and mixing systems for the plastics processing industry. Founded in 1970/1971 by Reinhold Bollschweiler as an engineering office for extrusion technology in Berlin, the company shifted focus in 1980 after acquiring the rights to the PLASTICOLOR modular system, which remains the core of its current portfolio. The PLASTICOLOR system combines screw dosing units (covering 70 g/h to 4,800 kg/h), color change systems, volumetric and gravimetric mixing stations, throughput measurement/hopper scales, drying systems, vacuum conveyors, accessories, and proprietary in-house developed control systems (PC 90-04, PDC series, PPM series) — all assembled at the company's factory in Werneuchen/Seefeld near Berlin, with sales and administration based in Gräfelfing near Munich.

The company serves plastics processors and OEMs of extrusion and injection molding machines across cable/wire, blown film, profile, pipe, blow molding, and injection molding applications worldwide. Its customer proposition centers on precision (dosing accuracy of approximately ±0.5%, mixing ratios up to 1:2000), modularity (configurable from single devices to complete turnkey systems), and integration capability (Industry 4.0 ready with OPC UA, plus Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, CANopen, and Ethernet/IP). In-house engineering and CAD design support custom and special-construction requirements, while more than 10,000 spare parts in stock with same-day shipping underpins an installed-base service and recurring revenue stream.

WOYWOD operates a sales-led, enterprise field-sales go-to-market supported by a global partner network providing local commissioning and maintenance. Pricing is project-quote based, with multi-year contract cadence on capital equipment. Distribution is direct from German headquarters plus channel partners, complemented by multilingual (10+ language) digital presence and active participation in industry trade shows (wire Düsseldorf, wire China Shanghai, wire India Mumbai). Ownership is concentrated in the Bollschweiler family and long-time co-owner/CFO Jürgen Dienst, with a generational transition underway since the founder's death in 2018.

Name

WOYWOD

Legal name

Woywod Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH & Co. Vertriebs-KG

Website

https://woywod.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WOYWOD is a family-owned German manufacturer of the PLASTICOLOR modular dosing and mixing system, serving plastics processors and extrusion/injection molding machine OEMs worldwide with configurable systems, in-house controls, and global partner-supported service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Processing Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Plastic dosing systems
• Gravimetric mixing stations
• Color change systems
• Hopper loaders
• Plastic processing controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Gräfelfing

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. Dosing and Mixing Equipment Sales: Sale of individual PLASTICOLOR system components (dosing units, color change systems, mixing stations) and complete configured systems for plastic processing applications. Both standardized units and custom-engineered solutions are sold.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts and accessories. The company maintains over 10,000 spare parts in stock with same-day shipping for orders placed before 12:00. Contributes to recurring revenue through the installed base of machines.
3. Consulting, Engineering and Custom Manufacturing: Consulting, planning, design, and construction services for custom dosing and mixing solutions. Includes custom special designs tailored to specific customer requirements.
4. Commissioning and Maintenance Services: On-site commissioning of complex systems, as well as maintenance services including remote maintenance support. Training services for customer personnel are also offered.
5. Logistics and Delivery Services: Comprehensive logistics and clearing services for global delivery of products to customer production facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WOYWOD designs, manufactures, and sells the PLASTICOLOR modular dosing and mixing system for the plastics processing industry, comprising volumetric and gravimetric screw dosing units (70 g/h to 4,800 kg/h), color change systems, mixing stations, dosing stations, throughput measurement / hopper scales, hopper loaders, drying systems, controls, accessories, and spare parts. All systems are configured from modular components into complete engineered solutions for extrusion, blow molding, and injection molding production lines, supported by consulting, design, assembly, commissioning, training, spare parts supply, and after-sales services.

Product overview

WOYWOD offers the PLASTICOLOR modular dosing and mixing system for the plastics processing industry. The core system consists of screw dosing units in four sizes (70 g/h to 4,800 kg/h), which form the foundation for color change systems, supplementary dosing stations, volumetric and gravimetric mixing stations, and throughput measurement/hopper scales. Supporting components include hopper loaders, drying systems, accessories, and proprietary control systems (PC 90-04, PDC series, PPM system). All components are modular and can be combined individually or as complete turnkey solutions. The company also provides comprehensive services including consulting, planning, design, final assembly, logistics, commissioning, maintenance, spare parts supply, and training. Manufacturing is conducted exclusively at the factory in Werneuchen/Seefeld, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLASTICOLOR: Modular dosing and mixing system for plastic processing, including dosing units, color change systems, mixing stations, dosing stations, and throughput measurement systems/hopper scales.

Products and services

• PLASTICOLOR Modular Dosing and Mixing System Modular dosing and mixing system for plastics processing, comprising volumetric and gravimetric dosing units, color change systems, mixing stations, throughput measurement / hopper scales and compatible components. Configurable from individual devices to complete turnkey systems for extrusion, blow molding and injection molding lines.
• Dosing Units (Dosiergeräte) Compact screw dosing devices for free-flowing granular materials used in plastics processing, available in four sizes with throughput capacities from 70 g/h to 4,800 kg/h. Suitable for masterbatch, regenerate, virgin material and PVC Dry Blend, with the PLASTICOLOR 1500 variant offering automatic cleaning for fast material changeovers.
• Color Change Systems (Farbwechselsysteme) Systems enabling color changeover within seconds without production interruption, designed for 2 to 8 dosing units in the standard version and special versions for more than 8 dosing units. Each unit is equipped with pneumatic neck slides for automatic operation.
• Mixing Stations (Mischanlagen) Volumetric and gravimetric mixing stations for precise dosing and homogeneous material mixing. Standard configurations include 2 to 8 dosing units, with special constructions available for more than 8 components. Achievable mixing ratios up to 1:2000 with dosing accuracy of approximately ±0.5% or better.
• Dosing Stations (Zudosieranlagen) Supplementary dosing stations where the main material flows directly to the processing machine and all additive components are added separately. Suited for processing machines with constant output and multi-component dosing applications in extrusion and injection molding.
• Throughput Measurement and Hopper Scales (Durchsatzerfassungen / Trichterwaagen) Measurement and control systems for throughput measurement and hopper weighing used in cable production, flat extrusion, blown film extrusion, profile extrusion, pipe extrusion, and blow molding. Includes data recording, display, analysis, and printing via IPC.
• Hopper Loaders / Vacuum Conveyors (Zuigtransporteurs) Vacuum conveying devices for automatic transport of free-flowing plastic materials such as granulate, regrind, agglomerate, flakes, and powder. Three series are offered: ISP up to 120 kg/h, ITP up to 3,000 kg/h, and IPL up to 2,800 kg/h, featuring microprocessor control, automatic filter cleaning, and programmable suction times.
• Drying Systems (Droogsystemen) Mobile compact dryers and central drying systems for efficient drying of plastic materials. Includes DDT absorption drying systems (closed-circuit heating with dehumidification via drying agent reservoir, offering up to 40% energy savings) and IHT hot air systems. All drying hoppers are fully insulated and equipped with sight glasses.
• Controls (Besturingen) In-house developed and manufactured control systems precisely matched to the PLASTICOLOR platform. Includes the PC 90-04 standalone controls for volumetric dosing units, the PDC series modular controls for color change systems, and the PPM control system for comprehensive dosing, mixing, and regulation tasks including extruder and meter weight control. Industry 4.0 ready with OPC UA communication and fieldbus support (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, CANopen, Ethernet/IP).
• Spare Parts (Náhradní díly) Over 10,000 spare parts items held in stock at WOYWOD's warehouse, supporting the installed base of dosing and mixing systems. Orders placed before 12:00 are typically shipped the same day, with delivery to most locations possible by the next business day.
• Consulting, Planning and Design Services Consulting services in which the WOYWOD sales team works with customers to engineer optimal dosing and mixing solutions using the modular PLASTICOLOR system. An in-house design office creates planning drawings using modern CAD tools, with typically only a small number of components requiring custom design.
• Final Assembly and Special Manufacturing After design approval, PLASTICOLOR dosing and mixing systems are assembled, finished, and tested at WOYWOD's factory in Werneuchen/Seefeld near Berlin. Custom modifications and special constructions are implemented according to customer requirements.
• Commissioning and Maintenance Services On-site installation and commissioning services for complex systems, including remote maintenance tooling for rapid assistance. WOYWOD states that its products are nearly maintenance-free, with maintenance services offered across the global installed base.
• Training Services Workshops and training sessions for customer employees explaining the operation of WOYWOD dosing and mixing systems, ensuring trouble-free installation, smooth production processes, and uninterrupted operation at customer facilities.
• Logistics and Settlement Services Comprehensive logistics services including global project settlement, delivery of systems directly to customer production facilities, and management of customs and shipping documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dosing accuracy of approximately ±0.5% or better
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maguire Products: US-based manufacturer of gravimetric blenders, dosing systems, and material-handling equipment for the plastics industry. Comparable mid-sized specialty equipment maker with overlapping dosing/mixing technology and plastics-processor customers.
• Movacolor: Dutch manufacturer of gravimetric and volumetric dosing/blending systems for plastics extrusion and injection molding. Closely comparable niche specialist with similar dosing/mixing product focus and customer profile to WOYWOD.
• motan (Motan Colortronic): German-headquartered specialist in gravimetric/volumetric dosing, mixing, and material handling for plastics processing. Directly overlaps WOYWOD's core product lines and customer segments (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding).
• ACS Group: European supplier of auxiliary and central material-handling systems for plastics processing, including dosing, conveying, and blending. Comparable mid-market European equipment maker addressing the same plastics-processor customers as WOYWOD.
• TBMA: Dutch manufacturer of pneumatic conveying and dosing systems for bulk materials including plastics. Closely comparable European mid-sized specialist with overlapping dosing/conveying product lines and similar customer industries.
• Piovan Group: Italian manufacturer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing, including dosing, mixing, conveying, and drying systems. Closest functional peer to WOYWOD's PLASTICOLOR dosing/mixing portfolio, serving the same plastics-processor customer base worldwide.
• Labotek: Danish manufacturer of drying, conveying, and dosing equipment for plastics processing. Comparable specialty auxiliary-equipment maker serving the same plastics-processor customer base with overlapping product categories (drying, conveying, dosing).
• Pelletron: US-based manufacturer of pneumatic conveying and dosing/de-dusting equipment for plastic pellets and powders. Overlaps WOYWOD on the vacuum-conveying and material-handling side of the auxiliary-equipment value chain for plastics processors.

Broad incumbents

• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian-led global leader in injection molding machines and a full portfolio of auxiliary equipment including dosing, mixing, drying, and conveying. Overlaps WOYWOD on auxiliary dosing/mixing but operates at much greater scale and broader scope.
• Coperion: German-based global manufacturer of compounding and extrusion systems, including feeding/dosing equipment. Overlaps WOYWOD on the dosing/feeding side as part of a much larger industrial machinery portfolio serving plastics, chemicals, and food.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 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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