Absolute Tayu
Absolute Tayu is the North American sales and service arm of Chinese vertical injection molding machine maker TAYU Machinery, selling TY, TK, TC, and TYC series plastic injection presses and add-on units to enterprise automotive, medical, industrial, and electronics molders across the US and Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersWorcester, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Absolute Tayu does
Absolute Tayu is the North American sales and service arm of TAYU Machinery Co.,Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer specializing in vertical plastic injection molding machines (IMMs). The company sells and services four core machine series — TY (Tie Bars Vertical, 13-393 US tons), TK (Tie Bars Horizontal, 101-562 US tons), TC (C-Frame Horizontal, tiebarless, 34-135 US tons), and TYC (C-Frame Vertical, tiebarless, 34-135 US tons) — each available in Stationary, Single Shuttle, Dual Shuttle, and Rotary configurations, plus modular add-on injection units (TKV/TYV) and rotary tables that convert single-component presses into two-component multi-material molding systems. All machines meet US OSHA/ANSI safety requirements.
The business operates through a tightly held distribution model. In the United States and Canada, TAYU products are sold and serviced exclusively by the Absolute Group of Companies, with US headquarters in Worcester, MA (legal entity Absolute Machinery Corporation), technical centers in Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL, and a Worcester warehouse holding in-stock inventory for immediate delivery. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of capital equipment, with milestone-based payment terms (30%/50%/20% for machines under 1,000 tons; 20%/60%/20% for 1,000 tons and above), supplemented by aftermarket parts and service through the US-based support network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
The company targets enterprise molders across automotive, medical, industrial, cables and connectors, construction, and communications end markets. Its value proposition is middle-to-high-end vertical injection molding equipment at lower cost than European and Japanese competitors, combined with US-based local support — a positioning it uses to win share against incumbents like Engel, Arburg, and Sumitomo (Demag) in vertical IMM applications such as insert molding, overmolding, and multi-component molding. Marquee end customers globally include Toyota, Bosch, Siemens, Panasonic, Toshiba, FAW Group, Midea, Honeywell Germany, Mann+Hummel, Thyssenkrupp, AAC Technologies, ABB Beijing, and Nishikawa. The US entity itself has roughly 10 employees, indicating a sales/service channel rather than a primary manufacturing operation; the underlying manufacturer TAYU, founded in 2003, claims to be one of the largest vertical IMM producers in China with 5,000+ customers worldwide and 20+ offices in China.
Absolute Tayu firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Absolute Tayu
- Legal name
- Absolute Machinery Corporation
- Website
- https://absolutetayu.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Absolute Tayu is the North American sales and service arm of Chinese vertical injection molding machine maker TAYU Machinery, selling TY, TK, TC, and TYC series plastic injection presses and add-on units to enterprise automotive, medical, industrial, and electronics molders across the US and Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Absolute Tayu is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Worcester
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Absolute Tayu business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Vertical Injection Molding Machine Sales: Direct sales of vertical plastic injection molding machines (TY, TK, TC, TYC series) with various configurations and tonnage capacities. Payment terms include 30% upon order acknowledgement, 50% before shipping, balance 30 days after delivery for equipment under 1000 tons. For equipment 1000 tons or greater: 20% upon order, 60% before shipping, balance 30 days after delivery.
- Add-on Units and Components: Sales of add-on injection units and rotary tables for existing machine upgrades. Shot weight specifications from 0.7 oz to 10.9 oz for injection units; table diameters from Ø520mm to Ø1200mm for rotary tables.
- Parts and Service Support: Aftermarket parts and service support for installed machine base. US-based service network through Absolute Group of Companies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Equipment under 1000 US tons - 30/50/20 payment structure |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Equipment 1000 US tons or greater - 20/60/20 payment structure |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Absolute Tayu product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Absolute Tayu sells and services TAYU-brand vertical plastic injection molding machines (TY, TK, TC, and TYC series) in the United States and Canada. The product line spans 13 to 562 US tons of clamp force with multiple configurations (Stationary, Single Shuttle, Dual Shuttle, Rotary), tiebar and tiebarless options, and add-on injection units and rotary tables for multi-component molding.
Product overview
Absolute Tayu (TAYU Machinery Co.,Ltd.) is a manufacturer specializing in vertical plastic injection molding machines, sold and serviced in the United States and Canada by the Absolute Group of Companies. The product portfolio consists of four core machine series: TY-Series (Tie Bars Vertical) for vertical/vertical molding with 13-393 US tons capacity, TK-Series (Tie Bars Horizontal) for vertical/horizontal molding with 101-562 US tons capacity, TC-Series (C-Frame Horizontal, tiebarless) for vertical/horizontal molding with 34-135 US tons capacity, and TYC-Series (C-Frame Vertical, tiebarless) for vertical/vertical molding with 34-135 US tons capacity. Each series offers multiple configurations including Stationary, Single Shuttle, Dual Shuttle, and Rotary options. Add-on modules include injection units (TKV/TYV) and rotary tables that can convert existing machines to multi-component capability. All machines meet US OSHA/ANSI safety requirements and are supported by a US-based service network.
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Products and services
- TY-Series Vertical Plastic Injection Molding Machines Vertical plastic injection molding machine with vertical clamp and vertical injection configuration and tiebars. Available in Stationary, Single Shuttle, Dual Shuttle, and Rotary configurations with tonnage range from 13 to 393 US tons and shot sizes from 1 to 33 oz. Meets US OSHA/ANSI safety requirements.
- TK-Series Vertical Plastic Injection Molding Machines Vertical plastic injection molding machine with vertical clamp and horizontal injection configuration and tiebars. Available in Stationary, Single Shuttle, Dual Shuttle, and Rotary configurations with tonnage range from 101 to 562 US tons and shot sizes from 6 to 75 oz.
- TC-Series C-Frame Horizontal Tiebarless Machines Vertical plastic injection molding machine with vertical clamp, horizontal injection, and tiebarless C-frame design allowing easy access to mold area. Available in Stationary, Dual Shuttle, and Rotary configurations with tonnage range from 34 to 135 US tons and shot sizes from 1.2 to 14 oz.
- TYC-Series C-Frame Vertical Tiebarless Machines Vertical plastic injection molding machine with vertical clamp, vertical injection, and tiebarless C-frame design. Available in Stationary, Single Shuttle, Dual Shuttle, and Rotary configurations with tonnage range from 34 to 135 US tons.
- Add-on Injection Units and Rotary Tables Modular add-on units that upgrade existing machines to multi-component molding capability. Injection units available in horizontal (TKV) and vertical (TYV) configurations with hydraulic-driven screw motor and optional servo-hydraulic drive; shot weight from 0.7 oz to 10.9 oz. Rotary tables range from 520mm to 1200mm diameter with two 180-degree positions and servo-driven motor.
- Parts and Service Support US-based aftermarket parts and service support for the installed TAYU vertical injection molding machine base, delivered through the Absolute Group of Companies with technical centers in Worcester, MA, Cleveland, OH, and Chicago, IL.
Companies that use Absolute Tayu
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Absolute Tayu technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
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Feature6 records
Absolute Tayu partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Absolute Group of CompaniescoreAbsolute Group of Companies is the exclusive sales and service partner for TAYU products in the United States and Canada. Absolute is headquartered in Worcester, MA with technical centers in Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL. Provides US-based service and parts network support.
- Distribution Centers (Germany, Japan, US, Canada, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brazil)coreTAYU has established distribution centers in Germany, Japan, United States, Canada, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Brazil for global market coverage. The US and Canada operations are managed through Absolute Group of Companies.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Absolute Tayu competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Arburg: German manufacturer of injection molding machines. Competes head-to-head with TAYU in European-style precision and quality positioning, also targeting automotive and medical segments.
- Toyo Machinery: Japanese manufacturer of vertical and horizontal injection molding machines. Direct competitor in the vertical IMM niche, particularly in Asian markets.
- JSW (Japan Steel Works): Japanese manufacturer of injection molding machines, including large-tonnage models. Direct competitor in precision and high-end automotive/electronics verticals.
- Engel Holding: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines, including vertical clamp configurations. Competes in the same automotive, medical, and electronics verticals with emphasis on high-end precision.
- Haitian International: World's largest manufacturer of injection molding machines, headquartered in China. Direct competitor across tonnage range and end markets, including automotive and industrial applications.
- Nissei Plastic Industrial: Japanese manufacturer of injection molding machines. Competes in the precision segment with both horizontal and vertical IMM configurations similar to TAYU's portfolio.
- Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Japanese-German manufacturer of injection molding machines. Competes with TAYU across automotive, electronics, and medical segments, particularly in Asian and European markets.
- Chen Hsong Holdings: Hong Kong-based injection molding machine manufacturer. Competes in similar cost-quality positioning as TAYU, especially in Asian and emerging markets.
- KraussMaffei: German manufacturer of injection molding machines and extrusion systems. Direct competitor in industrial machinery for plastics processing, including automotive and packaging applications.
Broad incumbents
- Milacron: US-based manufacturer of plastics processing equipment, including injection molding machines, now part of Hillenbrand. Competes in North American automotive and industrial markets with a broader portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Absolute Tayu leadership team
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Absolute Tayu funding detail
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Absolute Tayu M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Absolute Tayu
What does Absolute Tayu do?
Absolute Tayu sells and services TAYU-brand vertical plastic injection molding machines (TY, TK, TC, and TYC series) in the United States and Canada. The product line spans 13 to 562 US tons of clamp force with multiple configurations (Stationary, Single Shuttle, Dual Shuttle, Rotary), tiebar and tiebarless options, and add-on injection units and rotary tables for multi-component molding.
Is Absolute Tayu a public or private company?
Absolute Tayu is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Absolute Tayu founded?
Absolute Tayu was founded in 2003. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Absolute Tayu based?
Absolute Tayu is headquartered in Worcester, United States, in the North America region.
How does Absolute Tayu make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Vertical Injection Molding Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are add-on Units and Components and parts and Service Support.
Who are Absolute Tayu's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Arburg, Toyo Machinery, JSW (Japan Steel Works), Engel Holding, Haitian International, Nissei Plastic Industrial, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Chen Hsong Holdings and KraussMaffei. Milacron is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Absolute Tayu have an API?
No public API is recorded for Absolute Tayu.