What Pla-Mek does

Pla-Mek AS is a privately held Norwegian injection molding manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered at Naustvegen 12, Sykkylven, where all production has been consolidated since 2015. The company produces custom plastic components for B2B customers using Engel injection molding machines spanning 25 to 2,400 tons of clamping force, capable of molding parts from 1 gram to 9 kilograms. Its service portfolio covers the full component lifecycle: product development and DfM consulting, mold/tool design supported by Moldflow simulation and FEA, two-component (2K) multi-material molding, automated serial production with robotized cells and real-time process monitoring, and downstream logistics including warehousing, consignment stock, and JIT delivery with DDP/FCA/EXW Incoterms.

Pla-Mek's customer base is diversified across roughly eight verticals — furniture (Ekornes), industrial manufacturing (Vik Ørsta), outdoor/sporting goods (Fjellpulken, Regatta, GRS), fishing/marine (Bjørklund 1925), construction (Groby), road safety (Saferoad), seafood (Normors), and consulting/technology (Aidency) — with several multi-decade relationships dating to the company's founding era. Manufacturing is supported by ISO 9001 quality certification, ERP/EDI/API integration with customer systems, and a sustainability program that uses 73% recycled raw materials and has saved over 1.57 million kWh annually through ENØK measures implemented with Energiråd AS and the Tafjord EnergiArena network.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven production contracts with tooling investment amortized across multi-year runs (most cost-effective at 500+ units), supplemented by professional services for mold design and product development consulting. GTM is a direct enterprise sales motion with dedicated key account managers and technical staff, and the company complies with Norway's Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven) supply chain due diligence requirements. Pla-Mek has no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing and remains independently owned by its founding shareholders and management.

Name

Pla-Mek

Legal name

Pla-Mek AS

Website

https://pla-mek.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pla-Mek AS is a privately held Norwegian injection molder in Sykkylven producing custom plastic components (1g to 9kg) for enterprise customers across furniture, industrial, outdoor, marine, construction, and consumer verticals using automated Engel machines, with full DfM, tooling, 2K molding, and JIT logistics services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding Services

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Injection molding services
• Custom plastic components
• Mold design tooling
• Multi-component molding
• Plastic manufacturing Norway

Headquarters

HQ city

Ålesund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Custom Injection Molding Production: Manufacturing of custom plastic components for B2B customers using injection molding. Revenue generated from production runs, typically most cost-effective for 500+ units. Pricing depends on part size, complexity, material selection, quantity, and tooling investment.
2. Tooling and Mold Development: Design and development of injection molds in cooperation with customers. Long-term partnerships with tool manufacturers in Europe and China provide flexibility, quality, and competitive pricing.
3. Product Development and Design Consulting: Early involvement in design and development phase to optimize quality, production, and cost. Includes Design for Manufacturing (DfM) consulting, material selection, and optimization of 2K solutions.
4. Warehousing and Logistics Services: Warehouse and consignment stock services for selected customers. Includes automated product flow and customized packaging solutions. JIT (just-in-time) delivery options available for customers requiring direct delivery into production flow.
5. Multi-component (2K) Molding: Two-plastic injection molding services combining different materials in single components for enhanced functionality and design flexibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pla-Mek is a Norwegian B2B contract manufacturer that produces custom injection molded plastic components for enterprise customers. The company offers end-to-end services from product development and mold design through to series production using Engel injection molding machines (25–2400 tons clamping force), producing parts from 1 gram to 9 kilograms. Capabilities include 2K multi-component molding, Material selection expertise across virgin and recycled thermoplastics, and value-added logistics including JIT delivery and consignment stock.

Product overview

Pla-Mek offers a unified injection moulding service portfolio centered on Sprøytestøping (Injection Moulding) as the core manufacturing capability, supported by Støpeformer (Moulds) for tool design and construction, and Produktutvikling og design (Product Development and Design) for early-involvement engineering. The portfolio includes Materialkunnskap (Material Knowledge) for material selection guidance covering both virgin and recycled thermoplastics, 2K Sprøytestøping (Multi-Component Moulding) for combining two materials in one component, and Logistics and Warehousing services for warehousing, consignment stock, and JIT delivery. All offerings are delivered from their Sykkylven facility using Engel injection moulding machines ranging from 25 to 2400 tons clamping force.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sprøytestøping (Injection Moulding)

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% recycled raw materials in production, reducing virgin plastic consumption and environmental footprint
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tafjord EnergiArenaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Pla-Mek joined Tafjord EnergiArena in 2015, an initiative providing Norwegian businesses access to neutral and professional competence in energy consumption. The partnership supports the company's energy efficiency improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Energiråd AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Energiråd AS on energy efficiency projects. Implemented comprehensive ENØK measures including new ventilation system with energy recovery, LED lighting conversion, motion sensors, and building insulation. Achieved over 1,572,000 kWh annual energy savings.
• European Tool ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partnerships with tool manufacturers in Europe providing mold production services. Offers flexibility, quality, and competitive pricing for mold tooling.
• Europe's Leading Material SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationClose collaboration with Europe's leading raw material suppliers for both virgin and recycled plastic materials. Partnership enables 73% recycled material usage and continuous development of sustainable material alternatives. Suppliers provide technical expertise and innovation for material optimization.
• Trusted Logistics PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with reliable transportation partners to ensure punctual deliveries across Nordics, Europe, and globally. Supports standard and customized delivery solutions including DDP, FCA, EXW Incoterms.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lacroix Group: French-headquartered electronics and plastics manufacturer with significant injection molding operations across Europe; comparable to Pla-Mek as a larger European contract injection molder serving multi-sector enterprise customers.
• Plastal AB: Plastal was a leading Nordic automotive injection molding specialist now part of Avient; comparable to Pla-Mek as a custom injection molder serving enterprise OEMs with multi-component plastic components, though operating at significantly greater scale across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Polykemi AB: Swedish custom plastics compounder and injection molder offering tailored material solutions and contract manufacturing; directly comparable to Pla-Mek's combination of material expertise (including recycled content) and custom injection molding for European B2B customers.
• Nordic Plast A/S: Danish custom injection molder producing technical plastic components for industrial customers; directly comparable to Pla-Mek in scale, vertical market focus, and contract manufacturing service model across the Nordics.
• Plastnord AS: Norwegian plastics manufacturer offering custom injection molded components and assemblies; comparable to Pla-Mek as a Nordic regional peer serving similar industrial and consumer OEM customers.
• Emmabo Plast AB: Swedish custom injection molder producing technical plastic components; comparable to Pla-Mek as a similarly sized Nordic contract manufacturer with B2B enterprise customers and multi-sector technical component focus.
• Borgplast AS: Norwegian injection molding company producing custom plastic components for industrial and consumer customers; a domestic direct competitor to Pla-Mek with similar B2B contract manufacturing model and Norwegian enterprise customer base.
• Partner Plast AS: Norwegian injection molder serving industrial customers with custom plastic components; comparable to Pla-Mek as a domestic Nordic contract manufacturer with similar enterprise customer orientation.
• Elastoteknik AB: Swedish injection molding specialist focused on elastomer and multi-component parts; comparable to Pla-Mek through its 2K molding capability and technical component focus for Nordic B2B customers.

Regional players

• Fagerdala World Foams AB: Swedish plastics and foam solutions manufacturer serving industrial customers across Europe; comparable to Pla-Mek as a Nordic plastics processor, though with broader material scope beyond pure injection molding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/plamek.no
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pla-mek-as
• Instagraminstagram.com/pla_mek

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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