PLASTGrommet

What PLASTGrommet does

PLASTGrommet (legal entity PLASTGROMMET S.L.U.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Alcoy (Alicante), with 11-50 employees. The company designs, produces, and sells finishing solutions for the digital wide-format printing, signmaking, and banner/textile industries, organized into six product families: transparent and metal grommets (ollaos), Basic Line and Pro Line grommet-setting machines, automated banner and textile finishing systems, media storage racks and roll lifters, signmaker hand tools (squeegees, rulers, cutting tools), and banner display accessories (clamping systems, frames, perimeter reinforcements). Its core technological differentiator is vertical integration: in-house thermoplastic injection molding (using all-electric machines claimed to reduce energy consumption by 35%), progressive-die metal stamping for steel/brass/stainless steel/aluminum eyelets with a PLUS rust-protection finish, and CNC machining for both prototype and production parts, all backed by an internal R&D department.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: one-time hardware sales of eyeleting machines and finishing systems, ongoing consumables sales (grommets sold in 5,000-unit packs, squeegees, washers), and custom machining/manufacturing services, with quote-based B2B pricing rather than published list prices. Customers span four segments — digital print providers (primary), vehicle wrapping professionals, advertising agencies, and industrial users — served via three regional e-commerce storefronts (Spain, US, International), a downloadable product catalog with lead capture, and a field-sales motion supplemented by LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and SEO content marketing. Recent strategic activity has been grant-supported: CDTI financing for the SIRTEL R&D project (May 2024 to October 2025, 304,593 euros), recurring IVACE grants for digitalization and industrial investment (2023-2024), and Generalitat Valenciana internationalization grants (2023-2025), alongside an R&D collaboration with FESPA on automated sewing for digital print post-processing.

Name

PLASTGrommet

Legal name

PLASTGROMMET S.L.U.

Website

https://plastgrommet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PLASTGrommet is a Spanish manufacturer, founded in 1990 in Alcoy, that produces transparent and metal grommets, eyelet-setting machines, banner finishing systems, media handling equipment, and signmaker tools, selling direct to digital print providers, vehicle wrapping professionals, advertising agencies, and industrial users worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Signmaking and Banner Finishing Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993), Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plastic Caps, Closures & Dispensing Systems Manufacturing (IMANAEAB), Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Plastic grommets manufacturing
• Banner finishing equipment
• Eyelet machines
• Signmaking tools
• Wide format printing supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcoy

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Equipment Sales: Sale of eyeleting machines (manual, pneumatic, electric), banner finishing systems, media storage racks, and roll lifters. Products include Basic Line and Pro Line machines.
2. Consumables and Components: Sale of grommets (clear and metal), squeegees, washers, and tools. Sold in packs (e.g., 5000 units for metal grommets).
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom machining and parts manufacturing services for specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PLASTGrommet manufactures and sells plastic and metal grommets (eyelets), grommet-setting machines (Basic Line manual and Pro Line pneumatic/electric), automated banner and textile finishing systems, media storage racks, roll lifters, squeegees, cutting tools, and banner exhibition accessories. Its products are used by digital printing providers, signmakers, vehicle wrapping specialists, advertising agencies, and industrial users for finishing large-format printed banners and textiles. The company operates fully in-house manufacturing in injection molding, progressive metal stamping, and CNC machining, and runs country-specific B2B storefronts in Spain, the US, and internationally.

Product overview

PLASTGrommet offers an integrated portfolio of banner and textile finishing solutions, combining hardware (grommet machines), consumables (grommets), storage/handling equipment, and signmaking tools. The core offering centers on grommets—available as transparent recyclable plastic or metal variants—paired with Basic Line and Pro Line grommet machines for manual through automated production. A complementary suite covers media storage racks and roll lifters for wide-format print workflows, signmaking tools (squeegees, rulers, cutting tools), and banner exhibition accessories (clamping systems, frames, reinforcements). The company operates in-house manufacturing across injection molding, metal stamping, and machining departments, positioning itself as a vertically integrated specialist in the large-format printing finishing market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clear Grommets (Ollaos Transparentes) Transparent plastic polymer grommets for digital printing applications. Free of PVC, heavy metals, and phthalates; recyclable within PP or PE recycling streams; rust-resistant with UV protection; Cal Prop 65 compliant. Designed for digital printers and signmakers finishing large-format printed banners.
• Metal Grommets (Ollaos Metálicos) Metal eyelets manufactured via progressive stamping in steel, brass, stainless steel, and aluminum, including nickel-plated and PLUS (rust-protection) finishes for industrial applications. Sold in packs (e.g., 5,000 units) for industrial users manufacturing tents, camping gear, awnings, and flags.
• Basic Line Grommet Machines (Máquinas olladoras Basic Line) Manual and entry-level grommet-setting machines for placing grommets in banners and fabrics. Targeted at signmakers and print shops needing a lower-cost entry point into PLASTGrommet's Basic Line product range.
• Pro Line Grommet Machines (Máquinas olladoras Pro Line) Pneumatic and electric grommet-setting machines for streamlined processes with greater speed and consistency. Targeted at professional printing companies and industrial users with higher production volumes.
• Banner & Textile Finishing Systems (Sistemas de acabado para lonas y textiles) Professional systems for grommet placement with welding and sewing, including automated in-line finishing systems for large-scale production. Designed for digital print providers and industrial users needing integrated finishing lines.
• Media Storage Racks (Bastidores de almacenamiento) High-strength steel storage racks for organizing rolls and banners, available in 10 models including Mobile12, Mobile16, WallRack, BullRack, BullRack XXL, BullRack MAX, Rolling, TableRack, and Multirack. Used by digital print providers to organize media inventory.
• Media Roll Lifters (Elevadores de bobinas) Equipment for loading media rolls onto printers safely, ranging from 100 kg to 1,000 kg capacity units including Compact, RollMAX, HighReach, and JumboMAX electric and hydraulic models. Targeted at digital print providers handling heavy media rolls.
• Squeegees (Espátulas) Professional squeegees for signmakers, ranging from basic promotional use to Marathon range with microfiber edge for vehicle wrapping and car wrapping applications. Used by vehicle wrapping professionals and signmakers.
• Rulers and Mats (Reglas y alfombrillas) Measuring and cutting accessories for signmakers. Targeted at signmaking professionals for accurate cutting and layout.
• Signmaker Accessories (Accesorios rotulista) Additional accessories for signmaking professionals. Targeted at signmakers as supplementary tools supporting their workflow.
• Cutting Tools (Herramientas de corte) Cutting tools for signmaking and banner finishing applications. Targeted at signmakers and digital print providers performing banner finishing.
• Clamping Systems (Sistemas de sujeción) Mounting systems for quick and secure banner installation, including hooks, buckle straps, and Velcro to fasten banners to supports. Designed for advertising agencies and print providers installing finished banners.
• Banner Frames (Estructuras para lonas) Modular and resistant structures with connectors and tubes for banner display. Used by advertising agencies and event/exhibition customers for displaying banners.
• Banner Finishing (Acabado de lonas) Products for reinforcing digital print banners, including perimeter reinforcements. Targeted at digital print providers finishing large-format printed banners.
• Decorative and Curtain Grommets (Ollaos decoración y cortinas) Grommets for decoration and curtain applications. Used by curtain makers and interior decoration professionals for textile finishing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% energy reduction with all-electric injection molding machines
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AITEX (Instituto Tecnológico Textil)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTextile technology research institute partnership for industry development and innovation in textile finishing solutions.
• AIMPLAS (Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlastic technology institute partnership supporting PLASTGrommet's plastic injection and manufacturing processes.
• FESPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for screen printing and digital printing, mentioned in Hybrid TexWiz collaboration for automated sewing in post-processing of digital printing.
• Printing.org (SGIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrint industry association providing industry expertise and networking for the wide format printing sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Foster + Sauermilch: German-based manufacturer of eyelets and grommet-setting machines with strong European market presence. Comparable to PLASTGrommet as a European specialist in eyelet products and equipment for banners and technical textiles.
• Stimpson Co., Inc. Long-established US manufacturer of eyelets, grommets, and eyelet-setting machinery serving apparel, signage, and industrial markets. Directly competes with PLASTGrommet in metal eyelets and eyelet machine categories, with a much larger catalog and longer industry tenure.
• CSi Group: Manufacturer of grommets, washers, and grommet-setting machines widely used in banner, tarp, and industrial finishing. Direct competitor in eyelet machinery and metal fastening components for the wide-format and signage markets.
• Sott International (SOTT Group): European manufacturer of professional squeegees, cutting tools, and accessories for the signmaking and vehicle wrap industries. Direct overlap with PLASTGrommet's signmaker tools portfolio.
• Yellotools: German manufacturer of professional squeegees and tools for vehicle wrapping and signmaking. Direct peer in the signmaker/squeegee product category that PLASTGrommet serves.
• KEENCUT: UK-based manufacturer of precision cutting tools, mat cutters, and finishing equipment used by signmakers and print finishers. Comparable as a specialist in finishing tools for the sign/digital print industry.
• Cando International: Taiwan-based manufacturer and exporter of metal eyelets, grommets, and related fastening components. Directly comparable as a metal grommet/eyelet producer serving similar industrial and signage end-markets.

Emerging players

• Magliner: US manufacturer of hand trucks, dollies, and material-handling equipment including media/roll handling solutions. Partial overlap with PLASTGrommet's media roll lifters and storage rack product lines for print shop environments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/PLASTGrommet
• Facebookfacebook.com/PLASTGrommet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plastgrommet
• Instagraminstagram.com/plastgrommet
• Xx.com/plastgrommet_es

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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