Carmo

What Carmo does

Carmo A/S is a privately held Danish injection molding manufacturer founded in 1941 and headquartered in Espergærde, with approximately 80 employees producing custom and standard plastic components for two end markets: medical device OEMs (under ISO 13485:2016 quality management since 2013, in an ISO class 8 cleanroom) and technical/industrial applications (HF-weldable products for maritime, safety, agricultural, aquaculture, and infrastructure use). The product portfolio is organized into Medico Components (sample port connectors, urine bag connectors, fill valves, hangers, flanges), Technical Components (cord rings, plastic valves, snap buttons, lashing fittings), patented proprietary lines including Carmo SuperValve™ monobloc 2K-molded valves for medical bags and Carmo Metal Reinforced Eyelet, and supporting services such as cleanroom assembly, pad printing, and an automated CO2 calculator. Core production technology spans 1K, 2K, and 3K injection molding combined with additive manufacturing through the proprietary Carmo Print Moulding process, high-frequency welding, automated assembly, corona surface treatment, and cleanroom packaging under full material-to-shipment traceability.

Carmo generates revenue through three streams: one-time tooling/license fees for custom component development, recurring hardware sales of both custom and standard components from inventory, and rapid prototyping services delivered via Carmo Print Moulding. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; standard components are typically delivered within 2-3 working days within the EU. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales from the Danish headquarters and a French commercial office (Carmo SARL, Vaux le Pénil), supplemented by strategic distribution partners in the United States, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The company markets through trade shows (Techtextil, COMPAMED, HI Tech), a multilingual website, LinkedIn, periodic newsletters, and customer case studies. It is controlled by Carmo Holding ApS under CEO Claus Steenstrup Ishøy, has operated under continuous private ownership across three owner families since 1941, and runs a wholly owned subsidiary, Ultraplast, at the same Espergærde site.

Strategic positioning centers on integrated single-site execution from prototype to series production under one quality system, regulatory depth (ISO 13485 since 2013, ISO 9001 since 1993, Science Based Targets commitment with a 50% Scope 1/2 reduction target by 2030), and long-duration customer relationships commonly spanning 20-30 years. Named customers include Viking (life jackets), Germa (rescue equipment), LANCO (tents/shelters), Nitras (exported to 40+ countries), Protan (mine ventilation), Akva (aquaculture), Keofitt (sterilizable sampling valves), EYE-GO, Tidewave Medical, and Navigraff — illustrating the dual medical/technical exposure.

Name

Carmo

Legal name

Carmo A/S

Website

https://carmo.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Carmo A/S is a privately held Danish injection molding manufacturer founded in 1941, serving medical device OEMs (under ISO 13485) and technical/industrial customers with custom and standard plastic components, patented valves and eyelets, and proprietary rapid prototyping from a single Espergærde site of approximately 80 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Injection molded components
• Medical device plastics
• Rapid prototyping services
• HF welding equipment
• Cleanroom assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Espergærde

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Component Manufacturing: Design, development, and production of custom injection-molded plastic components for medical devices and technical applications. Revenue generated through one-time tooling and ongoing component production.
2. Standard Component Sales: Sale of standard (off-the-shelf) plastic components including connectors, valves, flanges, eyelets, and technical components from inventory.
3. Rapid Prototyping Services: Carmo Print Moulding rapid prototyping services producing functional prototypes in production materials in 1-2 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carmo designs, develops, and manufactures custom and standard injection-molded plastic components — under ISO 13485 quality management in an ISO class 8 cleanroom — for two primary segments: medical device OEMs (fluid-bag connectors, urine-bag valves, sample ports, surgical device components) and demanding technical applications (HF-weldable eyelets, valves, snap buttons, flanges for maritime, industrial, agricultural, and safety use). The portfolio also includes proprietary patented products (Carmo SuperValve, Metal Reinforced Eyelet), HF welding machines and tools, and supporting services such as Carmo Print Moulding rapid prototyping, cleanroom assembly, pad printing, and an automated CO2 footprint calculator.

Product overview

Carmo is a Danish ISO 13485-certified injection molding company offering two main product lines: Medico Components (plastic components for medical devices such as fluid bags, drainage, urology, and surgical devices) and Technical Components (HF-weldable plastic products for maritime, industrial, agricultural, and safety applications). The portfolio includes proprietary branded products like Carmo SuperValve™ (2K monobloc valves for medical bags) and Carmo Metal Reinforced Eyelet (patented hybrid plastic-metal eyelets). Supporting services include Carmo Print Moulding (rapid prototyping combining 3D-printed tooling with injection molding), clean room assembly and pad printing, and an automated CO2 calculator. HF welding machines and tools are also sold as products. All development and production occurs at a single integrated site in Espergærde, Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carmo SuperValve: Proprietary patented family of 2K monobloc moulded valves for medical bags - including Cross Valve and Turnvalve
• Metal Reinforced Eyelet

Products and services

• Medico Components

Quantifiable outcome

• Prototype delivery time reduced from up to 6 weeks to 1-2 days
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kabar Manufacturing CorpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner for the US market, selling and promoting Carmo products. Located in Farmingdale, NY.
• Hermann Meyer Industrivertretung GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner for the German market, selling and promoting Carmo products. Located in Stuhr-Brinkum, Germany.
• SoftPlastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner for the Polish market, selling and promoting Carmo products. Located in Konin, Poland.
• Flexible ReinforcementscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner for the UK market, selling and promoting Carmo products. Located in Burnley, UK.
• Dansk AM HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry's independent innovation partner, supported by Industriens Fond. Collaboration on additive manufacturing development program that advanced Carmo's AM integration.
• Alexandra InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute that designated Carmo as Omstillingsanfører (Transition Leader) in 2023 for green transition through digitization.
• Viegand MaagøeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability consulting firm that collaborated with Carmo on developing the automated CO2 calculator for cradle-to-gate carbon footprint documentation.
• UltraplastcoreOthersSubsidiary company of Carmo A/S, located at the same address in Espergærde, Denmark.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mack Molding: Custom injection molder with a dedicated medical molding business, providing design, prototyping, tooling, and ISO 13485-certified production — a direct functional peer to Carmo's integrated Danish operation.
• Phillips-Medisize: US/global contract injection molder for medical devices and pharma packaging, owned by Molex/CTS. Directly comparable to Carmo in serving medical OEMs with molded components, regulated production, and integrated design-to-scale services.
• GW Plastics: Medical and automotive precision injection molder with cleanroom manufacturing and global facilities. Closely comparable to Carmo's integrated cleanroom + multi-shot molding + regulated OEM supply model.
• Stevanato Group: Italian-based provider of glass and plastic containment solutions for pharma and medical devices. Comparable to Carmo as a European component supplier serving medical OEMs with regulated production, though at substantially greater scale and capital-markets visibility.
• Tessy Plastics: US-based contract injection molder with a strong medical device business, providing design, tooling, and cleanroom production. Comparable to Carmo's end-to-end custom medical component model.
• Nolato: Swedish polymer solutions group with medical and industrial segments producing molded plastic components for pharma and medical OEMs. Comparable to Carmo in European regulatory expertise, medical OEM focus, and broad polymer processing capability.
• Flexan: US-based custom molder of rubber and silicone components for medical devices, including molded seals, valves, and drug-delivery parts. Comparable to Carmo in serving medical OEMs with small, regulated, custom-molded components.

Emerging players

• MTD Micro Molding: US specialty molder focused on precision micro-medical components for minimally invasive devices. Comparable to Carmo's specialized medical molding expertise, though more narrowly focused on micro-scale parts.
• Plastic Components: US-based manufacturer of HF-welded and RF-welded plastic components for industrial tarpaulins, automotive, and medical applications. Comparable to Carmo's Technical Components line in HF welding, eyelets, and valve assemblies.

Regional players

• Kebo AG: Swiss injection molder specializing in medical and technical plastic components with cleanroom capabilities. Comparable to Carmo as a Central European specialty molder serving medical OEMs, though operating in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carmo-a-s?isFollowingPage=true

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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