HoliMaker
HoliMaker is a French startup that designs, manufactures, and sells the HoliPress line of compact manual plastic injection presses for prototyping, materials testing, technical education, and small-batch production, distributed directly and through authorized resellers across 35+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersAugny, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HoliMaker does
HoliMaker is a privately-held French startup, legally structured as SAS Holimaker with €35,000 of registered capital and headquartered at the Bliiida coworking campus in Metz (Augny), Grand Est. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles the HoliPress line of compact manual plastic injection presses for plastic prototyping, material testing, small-batch production, and recycling applications. The core technology is a manually-operated injection system that melts thermoplastic pellets in a vertical heating chamber and injects them into a mold via a mechanical lever, eliminating the requirement for industrial-scale injection equipment. The current product range comprises three press models — HoliPress 16+ (entry-level, 16 cm³), HoliPress 38 (mid-volume), and HoliPress High Temp (up to 500°C for high-performance polymers such as PEEK, PEI, and PPS) — plus the HoliShred manual plastic shredder, hydraulic mold clamping systems, ISO standard specimen molds, and a catalog of thermoplastic granules and mold materials. All products are CE certified and assembled on premises in France using a network of local suppliers.
Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales (presses from approximately €3,000; molds from €300–€3,000; complementary accessories and materials) and through professional services including feasibility studies, mold design and manufacturing, material testing, and training courses. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct sales via the company website, contact forms, and the [email protected] email, augmented by an authorized distributor network serving Germany/Austria, the UK, Greece, Spain, Italy, India, Taiwan, and Israel — covering 35+ countries in total. The company pursues a horizontal segmentation strategy with primary customer segments being R&D and product-development teams, materials-testing laboratories and research centers, and technical education institutions (technical high schools and engineering universities); secondary segments include small-scale manufacturers needing bridge production and event organizers running plastic-recycling awareness workshops.
Notable named customers and brand references include Michelin, Salomon, L'Oréal, Alstom, Saint-Gobain, Decathlon, Avient, Kyocera, Knipex, Hutchinson, AptarGroup, Albea, Groupe Atlantic, Pöppelmann France, Futerro, MPG, Columbia University, and ETH Zürich, alongside deeper testimonial relationships with CRITT Matériaux Innovations (R&D lab), Lycée EME (vocational school), and BlueLab44 (recycling-awareness fab lab). Marketing is anchored by the corporate website and blog, downloadable white papers, social media presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram, and active participation in major industry trade shows including K 2025 (Düsseldorf) and Formnext 2025 (Frankfurt). No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or revenue figures have been disclosed.
HoliMaker firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HoliMaker
- Legal name
- SAS Holimaker
- Website
- https://holimaker.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- HoliMaker is a French startup that designs, manufactures, and sells the HoliPress line of compact manual plastic injection presses for prototyping, materials testing, technical education, and small-batch production, distributed directly and through authorized resellers across 35+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HoliMaker industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plastic Injection Molding Equipment
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)
- akta.pro primary industry
- High-Performance & Engineering Polymers Injection Molding (PEEK, PPS, LCP, etc.) (IMANAFAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing (IMANAOAG)
Keywords
Where HoliMaker is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Augny
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
HoliMaker business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- HoliPress Manual Injection Presses: Sale of manual plastic injection presses (HoliPress 16+, HoliPress 38, HoliPress High Temp) as capital equipment. Machines are manufactured in France with all parts assembled on premises.
- Molds, Modules and Accessories: Sale of complementary modules, accessories, hydraulic clamping systems, ISO standard specimen molds, and materials. Also includes HoliShred manual plastic shredder.
- Services (Feasibility Studies, Mold Design, Material Testing, Training): Tailor-made services including feasibility studies, mold design and manufacturing, material testing, and training courses to support customers from idea to injected part.
- Distribution through Partner Network: Channel distribution through authorized resellers in Germany/Austria, UK, Greece, Spain, Italy, India, Taiwan, and Israel.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HoliPress Manual Injection Press — entry point for manual plastic injection |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Mold costs for HoliPress-compatible tooling |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Professional Services — feasibility studies, mold design, material testing, training |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels9 records
Marketing channels9 records
HoliMaker product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HoliMaker designs, manufactures, and sells the HoliPress line of compact manual plastic injection presses (HoliPress 16+, HoliPress 38, and HoliPress High Temp) along with complementary accessories such as the HoliShred manual plastic shredder, hydraulic clamping systems, and ISO standard specimen molds. The equipment enables prototyping, material testing, and small-batch production of injection-molded parts using industrial-grade thermoplastics, including recycled and bio-based polymers. All machines are assembled in France and CE certified.
Product overview
HoliMaker is a French company that designs, produces, and markets the HoliPress range of manual plastic injection presses for prototyping, material testing, and small-scale production. The product portfolio centers on three HoliPress models (HoliPress 16+, HoliPress 38, and HoliPress High Temp) which differ in capacity and maximum temperature. These are complemented by supporting equipment including the HoliShred plastic shredder for circular economy/recycling, Hydraulic Clamping Systems for consistent mold closure, and ISO Standard Specimen Molds for tensile testing. The ecosystem also includes modules, accessories, and a range of thermoplastic materials (granules and printable resins for molds). All products are designed and assembled in France (Grand Est region) and CE certified.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HoliPress: Manual plastic injection press product line, including HoliPress 16+, HoliPress 38, and HoliPress High Temp models for prototyping, material testing, and small production runs.
- HoliShred
Products and services
- HoliPress High Temp High-temperature manual plastic injection press capable of heating up to 500°C, designed specifically for research laboratories and R&D working with high-performance polymers such as PEEK, PPS, and PEI. Features precision thermal regulation and a capacity of 35-38 cm³.
- HoliPress 38 Versatile manual injection press with optimized injection unit offering intermediate injection volume without sacrificing compact footprint. Equipped with heated nozzle as standard for flawless injection. Can inject up to 38g of material.
- HoliPress 16+ Compact and intuitive desktop manual plastic injection press serving as the entry point for manual injection. Ideal for small series, replacement parts, or test specimens without industrial press constraints. Maximum injectable volume of 16 cm³.
- HoliShred Manual Plastic Shredder Manual plastic shredder that converts production rejects or scrap into recycled raw material ready to be re-injected, integrating circular economy into the production process.
- Hydraulic Clamping System Hydraulic mold clamping system with 2 or 4 columns and optional mold heating. Ensures powerful and constant mold closure to eliminate flash and guarantee perfect dimensional accuracy on every part.
- ISO Standard Specimen Molds ISO standard test molds for tensile and strength tests, essential for research and certification work. Provides access to industrial standards for material characterization.
- Professional Services (Feasibility, Mold Design, Material Testing, Training) Tailor-made services including feasibility studies, mold design and manufacturing, material testing, and training courses to support customers from idea to injected part using the HoliPress system. HoliDesk and HoliCase service configurations also available.
- Modules, Accessories and Materials Complementary modules, accessories, and thermoplastic materials for the HoliPress injection presses, including granules in various polymers (PA, POM, PC, PP, PE, PS, ABS, TPE, PEEK) and 3D-printable mold materials.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduce prototyping costs by 90% compared to outsourcing or industrial injection — molds cost €300–€3,000 vs €5,000–€150,000 for industrial molds
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use HoliMaker
Customer profileNamed customers23 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
HoliMaker technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
HoliMaker partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- HoliMaker DEcoreDedicated distributor for Germany and Austria. Operates the website holimaker.de and is authorized to sell HoliPress products and provide local support to customers in these markets.
- SG Moulding SolutionscoreDedicated distributor for the United Kingdom. Authorized reseller of HoliPress products serving the UK market.
- Thes3DcoreDedicated distributor for Greece. Authorized reseller of HoliPress products.
- Solid Perfil 3DcoreDedicated distributor for Spain. Authorized reseller of HoliPress products.
- KIS InternationalcoreDedicated distributor for Italy. Authorized reseller of HoliPress products.
- SG Instruments Pvt LtdcoreDedicated distributor for India. Authorized reseller of HoliPress products.
- Wantec SolutionscoreDedicated distributor for Taiwan. Authorized reseller of HoliPress products.
- Mafil L.T.DcoreDedicated distributor for Israel. Authorized reseller of HoliPress products.
- Région Grand EstsupportingRegional council of Grand Est provides support to HoliMaker as a regional startup. HoliMaker is described as a 'startup de la Région Grand Est' operating in the Sillon Lorrain area.
- Réseau Entreprendre LorrainesupportingBusiness support network providing assistance to HoliMaker as a startup in the Lorraine region of France.
- SCAL ENOVsupportingBusiness support organization listed as a supporter of HoliMaker, operating in the Grand Est region innovation ecosystem.
- Plast InnovsupportingPlastics innovation network providing support to HoliMaker as part of the regional innovation ecosystem.
- ERM Fab&TestcoreERM Fab&Test manufactures molds for HoliPress testing using DWS 3D printing technology. They produced test molds for PEEK tensile specimens using DWS Therma DM570 high-temperature resin, demonstrating collaborative development of 3D-printed mold solutions for high-temperature injection applications.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
HoliMaker competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Stratasys: US/Israeli industrial 3D printing company whose FDM and PolyJet systems serve prototyping and low-volume production, overlapping HoliMaker's R&D, education, and small-batch manufacturing use cases as an alternative workflow.
- Formlabs: US-based desktop SLA 3D printer manufacturer with high-temperature resins (e.g., Rigid 10K, Polypropylene) that increasingly compete with HoliMaker for prototyping workflows — particularly in design offices and education segments.
Broad incumbents
- Arburg: German manufacturer of the Allrounder injection molding series, including the Allrounder 170 C and small-tonnage machines for prototyping and micro-production. Established OEM with broad industry reach overlapping HoliMaker's prototyping/education customer base.
- Haitian International: Chinese manufacturer of Mars, MARS F, and Zhafir small/mid-range injection presses with global distribution. Competitor in small-batch and bridge production for plastics processors that HoliMaker also targets.
- Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian/German manufacturer of MicroPower and small-tonnage injection molding presses for micro-precision parts. Targets the same prototyping and small-batch laboratory/production customers as HoliMaker.
- ENGEL Holding: Austrian injection molding machinery manufacturer with small-footprint precision presses (e-motion, Victory series). Competes in prototyping and small-series production for similar R&D and laboratory buyers.
- Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Japanese-German manufacturer of precision and small-tonnage injection molding machines (e.g., Systec, IntElect). Active in prototyping, medical, and electronics applications that overlap with HoliMaker's enterprise customer verticals.
- Milacron: US-based manufacturer of injection molding and extrusion equipment, including small-tonnage presses. Sells into plastics processors, molders, and R&D centers, overlapping with HoliMaker's downstream customer set.
Direct peers
- Babyplast: Italian manufacturer of compact, micro-injection molding presses (Babyplast 6/10/12). Closest direct competitor to HoliMaker in the benchtop/small-shot injection press niche, serving prototyping, micro-series, and small production runs.
- BOY Machines (Dr. Boy): German manufacturer of small/compact injection molding machines (BOY 22, 35, 55 series). Competes in the small-footprint, sub-100-ton clamp force segment adjacent to HoliMaker's prototyping/small-series focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
HoliMaker social profiles
Digital presenceHoliMaker compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
HoliMaker financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
HoliMaker leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
HoliMaker funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
HoliMaker M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about HoliMaker
What does HoliMaker do?
HoliMaker designs, manufactures, and sells the HoliPress line of compact manual plastic injection presses (HoliPress 16+, HoliPress 38, and HoliPress High Temp) along with complementary accessories such as the HoliShred manual plastic shredder, hydraulic clamping systems, and ISO standard specimen molds. The equipment enables prototyping, material testing, and small-batch production of injection-molded parts using industrial-grade thermoplastics, including recycled and bio-based polymers. All machines are assembled in France and CE certified.
Is HoliMaker a public or private company?
HoliMaker is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was HoliMaker founded?
HoliMaker was founded in 2019. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is HoliMaker based?
HoliMaker is headquartered in Augny, France, in the Europe region.
How does HoliMaker make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. HoliPress Manual Injection Presses are the primary driver. The others are molds, Modules and Accessories, services (Feasibility Studies, Mold Design, Material Testing, Training) and distribution through Partner Network.
Who are HoliMaker's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Stratasys and Formlabs. Broad incumbents are Arburg, Haitian International, Wittmann Battenfeld, ENGEL Holding, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Milacron. Direct peers are Babyplast and BOY Machines (Dr. Boy).
Does HoliMaker have an API?
No public API is recorded for HoliMaker.
What industry is HoliMaker in?
HoliMaker's product category is Plastic Injection Molding Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAFAK, High-Performance & Engineering Polymers Injection Molding (PEEK, PPS, LCP, etc.), with a secondary code of IMANAOAG, Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3333.