Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery

What Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery does

Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery BV (TKPM) is a privately held Dutch service trading company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nieuwegein, Netherlands. The company operates as an authorized regional distributor of injection moulding machines, robotic systems, and peripheral equipment for the plastics processing industry, representing a portfolio of nine complementary brands including Sumitomo Demag (all-electric injection moulding machines), Wemo Automation (robotics), Koch Technik, Wanner Technik (granulators), Plasdan, Boe-Therm (temperature control), Nastri Filli Virginio (conveyors), Movacolor (dosing), and Siloanlagen Achberg (material containers). TKPM serves plastics manufacturers across the packaging, automotive, electronics, medical, and consumer industries throughout the BeNeLux region (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg), with a customer base that includes enterprise accounts such as Polaroid and ABB alongside mid-market plastics processors.

The underlying technology is not proprietary — TKPM does not develop its own machinery but rather distributes and services third-party equipment from its brand partners. Its differentiator is the breadth of its multi-brand portfolio combined with a technical service team of approximately 11 people (including CEO Jarno Thiele, CSO Jan Eiko Kor, CFO Riekus Thiele, a Service Manager, Service Engineers, and parts/support staff) capable of servicing equipment across all distributed product lines from its headquarters at Celsiusbaan 4a, which houses inside sales, service planning, a parts warehouse, and a showroom. The value proposition centers on matching customer production needs to the best-suited equipment from its partner range, supported by after-sales service, spare parts supply, and energy-efficiency advantages of all-electric platforms (Sumitomo Demag IntElect is cited as up to 80% more energy efficient than hydraulic machines).

The business model is sales-led through direct field sales to industrial manufacturers in BeNeLux, with quote-based pricing on capital equipment. Revenue is generated across five streams: (1) new equipment sales, (2) used equipment sales from inventory, (3) spare parts supply, (4) service and maintenance contracts, and (5) publications (the 2024-launched 'Spuitgieten Kort & Bondig' guidebook at €17.50 per copy). Marketing is conducted through the company website (tkpm.eu), social media channels, industry events (Kunststoffenbeurs, High Tech Platform), and customer reportage features in trade publications such as Kunststof en Rubber magazine. The company is founder-owned with no external venture or private equity investment and operates as a Dutch BV (private limited company).

Name

Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery

Legal name

Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery BV

Website

https://tkpm.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery BV is a Dutch service trading company distributing injection moulding machines, robotics, and peripheral equipment from nine partner brands to plastics manufacturers across the BeNeLux region, supported by in-house service, spare parts, and used-equipment inventory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics Processing Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

Keywords

• Injection moulding machines
• Plastics processing equipment
• Industrial automation robotics
• Plastic granulators recycling
• Machinery peripheral equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwegein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new injection moulding machines, robotic systems, and peripheral equipment from partner brands including Sumitomo Demag, Wemo Automation, Koch Technik, Wanner Technik, Plasdan, Boe-Therm, Nastri Filli Virginio, and Movacolor
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of used/spare injection moulding machines and equipment from their inventory
3. Spare Parts: Supply of spare parts for all products they sell and service
4. Service and Maintenance: Technical service, maintenance, and support for all products offered
5. Publications: Sale of the 'Spuitgieten Kort & Bondig' (Injection Moulding Short & Concise) guidebook priced at €17.50 per piece

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery BV (TKPM) is a service trading company based in Nieuwegein, Netherlands that distributes injection moulding machines, robotic systems, and peripheral equipment for the plastics processing industry. They are the authorized BeNeLux distributor for partner brands including Sumitomo Demag, Wemo Automation, Koch Technik, Wanner Technik, Plasdan, Boe-Therm, Nastri Filli Virginio, and Movacolor. The offering is complemented by technical service, maintenance, spare parts supply, and used equipment sales serving packaging, automotive, electronics, medical, and consumer manufacturers.

Product overview

Thiele&Kor Plastics Machinery BV (TKPM) operates as a service trading company distributing a portfolio of injection moulding machines, robotic systems, and peripheral equipment for the plastics industry. The core offering includes Sumitomo Demag all-electric injection moulding machines with direct drive technology, Wemo automation and robotics systems, and Koch Technik processing equipment. Additional products include Wanner Technik granulators (made in Germany), Plasdan sustainable injection technology, Boe-Therm precision temperature control systems, Nastri Filli Virginio conveyor belts, Movacolor modular dosing solutions, and Siloanlagen Achberg material containers and pipe systems. TKPM serves the packaging, automotive, electronics, medical, and consumer industries, offering both new equipment and used machines from their stock. They also provide service, maintenance, and spare parts support for all distributed products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sumitomo Demag Injection Moulding Machines All-electric injection moulding machines with direct drive technology offering high dynamics, large mould space, and up to 80% energy efficiency compared to hydraulic machines. Targeted at industry-specific injection moulding solutions including packaging applications supporting circular economy.
• Wemo Automation Systems Automation and robotics solutions for plastics processing operations, including robotic systems and conveyor belts designed to automate injection moulding cells.
• Koch Technik Equipment Plastics processing equipment and peripheral machinery from Koch Technik GmbH, positioned for various industrial applications in plastic material handling and processing.
• Wanner Technik Granulators German-made plastic granulators for size reduction and recycling of plastic materials, marketed as the leading brand for plastic granulators made in Germany.
• Plasdan Injection Technology Sustainable injection technology solutions for various plastic processing applications, with focus on environmentally responsible manufacturing approaches.
• Boe-Therm Temperature Control Precision temperature control solutions since 1961 for production excellence in plastics manufacturing processes, including mould heating and cooling systems.
• Nastri Filli Virginio Conveyor Systems Conveyor belts and industrial handling systems for material transport in manufacturing environments.
• Movacolor Dosing Solutions Modular dosing solutions for precise material handling and additive blending in plastic processing operations.
• Siloanlagen Achberg Material Containers Material containers and pipe systems for storage and transport of plastic raw materials in manufacturing facilities.
• Used Injection Moulding Equipment Sale of pre-owned and refurbished injection moulding machines, robots, granulators, and peripheral equipment from TKPM's inventory, offered to plastics manufacturers in the BeNeLux market.
• Technical Service and Maintenance Technical service, preventive maintenance, and repair support delivered by experienced in-house service technicians for all brands and products TKPM distributes, provided to plastics manufacturing customers.
• Spare Parts Supply Supply of original spare parts for all products TKPM sells and services, with a dedicated parts warehouse supporting customer maintenance needs.
• Spuitgieten Kort & Bondig Guidebook A practical guidebook priced at €17.50 per copy that helps injection moulders recognize and solve daily process problems with focus on optimizing process parameters. Sold directly to plastics industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sumitomo Demag IntElect machines are up to 80% more energy efficient compared to hydraulic machines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sumitomo DemagcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Sumitomo Demag injection moulding machines in the BeNeLux region. Sumitomo Demag specializes in industry-specific and all-electric injection moulding solutions including the IntElect series known for precision, dynamic performance, and up to 80% energy efficiency compared to hydraulic machines.
• Wemo AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Wemo automation and robotics systems. Wemo is positioned as a Partner in Automation and Robotics, providing robotic solutions for injection moulding operations.
• Koch Technik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Koch Technik equipment for plastics processing. Koch Technik is presented as an expert in plastics processing solutions.
• Wanner Technik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Wanner Technik plastic granulators. Wanner is described as the leading brand for plastic granulators made in Germany.
• PlasdanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Plasdan injection moulding technology. Plasdan focuses on sustainable injection technology solutions.
• Boe-ThermcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Boe-Therm temperature control equipment. Boe-Therm is described as a Partner in Production Excellence with precision temperature control solutions since 1961.
• Nastri Filli VirginiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Nastri Filli Virginio conveyor belts and industrial handling systems.
• MovacolorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Movacolor modular dosing solutions for plastics processing.
• Siloanlagen Achberg GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of material containers and pipe systems from Siloanlagen Achberg GmbH.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ARBURG GmbH + Co KG: Major German manufacturer of injection moulding machines and industrial 3D printing systems; directly comparable product offering and serves overlapping end-markets such as packaging, automotive, and medical.
• Haitian International Holdings: World's largest volume producer of injection moulding machines; relevant peer for benchmarking scale and competitive pricing pressure in commodity plastics processing equipment.
• Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH: Manufacturer of injection moulding machines plus robots and peripherals; directly comparable to TKPM's combined offering of injection moulding, automation, and downstream equipment.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH: OEM manufacturer of the flagship injection moulding machines TKPM distributes; comparable as it supplies the same product category but at a much larger scale and direct to global customers.
• Ferromatik Milacron (Hillenbrand): Manufacturer of injection moulding and extrusion equipment within Hillenbrand's portfolio; comparable in core technology and in serving packaging, automotive, and medical plastics end-markets.
• ENGEL Austria GmbH: Global injection moulding machine manufacturer with strong European footprint; comparable in core product line and customer verticals (automotive, packaging, electronics).
• KraussMaffei Group GmbH: Large German manufacturer of injection moulding, extrusion, and reaction process machinery serving automotive, packaging, and medical plastics customers; comparable in scale and verticals.

Regional players

• Plastics machinery distributor / system integrator in Benelux: Other regional plastics machinery distributors operating in the Netherlands/Belgium/Luxembourg with similar multi-OEM portfolios; directly comparable business model of selling and servicing injection moulding equipment locally.

Direct peers

• Negri Bossi (NBM Group): Italian injection moulding machine manufacturer with European distribution network; comparable in scale and in serving plastics processors across automotive, packaging, and consumer goods.
• Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of smaller-tonnage injection moulding machines; comparable in targeting plastics processors with smaller footprint equipment and a similar specialty/mid-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tkpmbv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJtayDtrhtpnjFkDUtc9D8w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Spuitgietmachine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thiele&kor-plastics-machinery-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/thiele_kor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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