Thermoplastic Erich Müller

What Thermoplastic Erich Müller does

Thermoplastik Erich Müller GmbH is a German plastics manufacturer headquartered in Dieburg and operating as part of the Müller Technologie Gruppe. Founded in 1965 as an outgrowth of a family plastics-processing business dating to 1902, the company runs a single ISO 9001:2015-certified facility equipped with injection-molding machines from 25 to 400 tons clamping force. Its stated competencies are plastic injection molding (including multi-component and Gas Internal Pressure/GID technologies), carbon- and glass-fiber-reinforced components produced via the proprietary ThermoFusion process, surface finishing (lacquering, lamination, chromating, anodizing, electroplating, laser marking), and mechanical joining (ultrasonic and resistance welding, adhesive bonding, IPC 610-compliant soldering for aerospace).

The company serves Tier-1 automotive system suppliers and OEMs on visible and functional interior parts (e.g., Volkswagen Passat load floor, Audi A6/A5/A4 and E-Class Coupe luggage compartment covers, Renault Laguna trunk components at ~800 units/day) and supplies aerospace cabin-interior assemblies via Lufthansa Technik (Boeing 777/A340 Business and First Class control interfaces, ISPC 1222 entertainment housings). It also operates full-service product development from concept and prototyping (stereolithography, laser sintering, silicone molds) through series production. A consumer-facing application of its process technology is the award-winning Mantis Golfcaddy, a carbon-fiber-bodied automated caddy with patented air-suspension damping and wireless drive electronics.

Commercial engagement is enterprise field sales with long, engineering-led sales cycles and project management running from inquiry through series qualification; pricing is per-project quote and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of molded plastic components, professional-services revenue from assembly and product development, and the Mantis consumer line. The leadership team consists of Erich Müller sen. and Dipl.-Ing. Erich Müller as Geschäftsführer, with Martin Weinmann serving as data protection officer; the company does not disclose financial results.

Name

Thermoplastic Erich Müller

Legal name

Thermoplastik Erich Müller GmbH

Website

https://thermoplastik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thermoplastik Erich Müller GmbH is a German Tier-2 plastics manufacturer in Dieburg, part of the Müller Technologie Gruppe, producing injection-molded and carbon-fiber-reinforced components plus assemblies for automotive and aerospace Tier-1 customers and OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturing

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoformed Automotive & Transportation Components (IMANAHAE), Thermoformed Consumer Products & Housewares (IMANAHAD)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Carbon fiber components
• Automotive contract manufacturing
• Aerospace cabin components
• Surface finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dieburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection Molding Manufacturing: Series production of injection-molded plastic components for automotive and aerospace customers. Revenue generated through manufacturing services with established quality processes and production capacity.
2. Assembly Services: Complex assembly of subsystems and full products including kitting, subassembly, and final assembly with quality control throughout the process
3. Product Development & Engineering: Full-service product development from concept to series production including design, engineering, prototyping, and production process development

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Thermoplastik Erich Müller GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in plastic injection molding, carbon/glass fiber reinforced components, surface finishing, and assembly of subsystems for the automotive and aerospace industries. The company also produces the consumer-facing MANTIS Golfcaddy and offers full-service product development from concept to serial production. Operations are anchored in Dieburg, Germany, with injection molding machines ranging from 25 to 400 tons clamping force.

Product overview

Thermoplastic Erich Müller is a manufacturing company operating as part of the Müller Technologie Gruppe, specializing in plastic injection molding and assembly services. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of technologies including plastic injection molding (with clamping forces 25-400 tons, multi-component technology, gas internal pressure GID), prototyping (design models, rapid prototyping, functional prototypes), high-load carbon/glass fiber components (via their ThermoFusion process), surface technology (lacquering, lamination, chrome plating, painting), and assembly/joining technology (ultrasonic welding, adhesive bonding). They serve the automotive and aerospace industries as tier-2 suppliers, providing both components and full-service product development. Their notable consumer product is the award-winning MANTIS Golfcaddy featuring carbon fiber construction and proprietary electronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mantis Golfcaddy: High-end automated golf caddy with carbon fiber components, featuring wireless drive technology, air-sprung damping system, and premium design - a multi-award winning lifestyle product.

Products and services

• Plastic Injection Molding
• Prototyping Services
• High-Load Carbon and Glass Fiber Components
• Surface Technology
• Assembly and Joining Technology
• MANTIS Golfcaddy
• Automotive Components
• Aerospace Components
• Product Development and Realization

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 800 units daily for high-volume automotive series
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Müller Technologie GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThermoplastik Erich Müller GmbH is an operating company within the Müller Technologie Gruppe, sharing resources, technologies, and expertise across the group network. This affiliation provides access to broader manufacturing capabilities and industry relationships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rehau Group: German polymer solutions group active in automotive, construction, and industry. Comparable automotive plastics exposure with broader portfolio; serves similar Tier-1 customers at much greater scale.
• Röchling Group: Large German plastics processor with industrial, automotive, and medical divisions. Directly comparable as a German plastics manufacturer serving automotive and industrial OEMs, though at significantly greater scale than Thermoplastik Erich Müller.
• A. Raymond Group: French-headquartered Tier-1 automotive supplier of fasteners, plastic clips, and assemblies. Comparable as a multi-region automotive plastics and fastening supplier serving similar OEM customers.

Regional players

• SIMONA AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic semi-finished products and finished parts. Comparable as a German plastics manufacturer with engineering-led custom processing, though focused more on industrial than automotive.

Direct peers

• Fischer Automotive Systems: German Tier-1 supplier of kinematic and plastic interior systems for premium automakers. Comparable as a German automotive plastics specialist with focus on visible interior parts and assemblies.
• WITTE Automotive: German automotive supplier specializing in closure systems, kinematics, and plastic/mechatronic components. Comparable Tier-1 automotive plastics supplier serving European OEMs with engineered assemblies.
• WKW Erbslöh Group: German automotive supplier of plastic and aluminum decorative parts (grilles, trim). Comparable as a specialist in premium-surface plastic components for German OEMs.
• Georg Utz AG: Swiss/German-headquartered manufacturer of injection-molded plastic containers, pallets, and technical parts. Closely comparable as a plastics contract manufacturer serving industrial and automotive customers with multi-component and custom tooling capabilities.
• Ensinger GmbH: German family-owned plastics processor serving automotive, mechanical engineering, and aerospace. Comparable as a German Mittelstand plastics manufacturer with engineering-led, multi-industry contract manufacturing model.
• Kiekert AG: German Tier-1 supplier of automotive latch systems with significant plastics component manufacturing. Comparable as a German automotive plastics-focused supplier with engineered, safety-critical components.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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