1.PLASTCOMPANY & VALPLAST

What 1.PLASTCOMPANY & VALPLAST does

1.PLASTCOMPANY, spol. s r.o. is a privately held Czech limited liability company founded in 1995, headquartered in Hrušovany u Brna with a registered office in Brno. The company operates as an exclusive regional distributor and technical integrator for more than 20 international manufacturers of plastic processing machinery, selling approximately 200 machines annually to over 3,000 customers across five Central European markets: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.

The product portfolio spans the full plastic production stack, organized into primary processing equipment (injection molding presses, extrusion lines, PUR reaction casting systems, EPS/EPP/EPE particle foam processing equipment, and extrusion blow molding machines), auxiliary systems (industrial chillers, mold temperature controllers, gravimetric/volumetric dosing and mixing, material transport and drying, recycling shredders and pulverizers, and product handling/automation including Universal Robots cobots), and consumables/maintenance chemistry under the SPECTRA brand. Under the Valplast sub-brand, the company also distributes plastic raw materials and additives. Represented brands include KraussMaffei, Dr. Boy, Erlenbach, Wanner Technik, Weima, Neue Herbold, Beccaria, MB Conveyors, Plastiblow, AZO, MIXACO, iNOEX, ConPro, tim plast, PCMC/Hudson Sharp, and SISE, with long-standing exclusive territorial rights negotiated with each OEM.

The business model is sales-led direct distribution with deep technical consultation: sales engineers configure multi-vendor production lines, quote pricing on a project basis (30/60/10 payment terms), and provide installation, commissioning, and after-sales service. Revenue is generated from one-time capital equipment sales, hardware sales of raw materials through Valplast, and professional services for installation and ongoing maintenance. The company is privately owned with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity on record; it is GDPR-compliant and operates with a lean team of approximately 28 employees.

Name

1.PLASTCOMPANY & VALPLAST

Legal name

1.PLASTCOMPANY, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://1plastcompany.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1.PLASTCOMPANY is a Czech-exclusive Central European distributor of plastic processing machinery, representing 20+ international brands and selling ~200 machines annually to 3,000+ plastics manufacturers across Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Processing Machinery Distribution

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Plastic processing machinery
• Injection molding equipment
• Extrusion equipment
• Industrial recycling machinery
• Plastic raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Hrušovany u Brna

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine and Equipment Sales: Sale of plastic processing machinery including injection molding machines, extruders, blow molding machines, recycling equipment, industrial cooling systems, and peripheral equipment. The company is an exclusive distributor for 20+ international brands including KraussMaffei, Dr. Boy, Weima, and others. They sell approximately 200 machines annually to over 3000 clients.
2. Raw Materials and Additives: Sale of plastic raw materials and additives through the Valplast brand. Provides technical service for introducing new materials into production.
3. Service and Technical Support: Technical consulting, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service for plastic processing equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

1.PLASTCOMPANY is an exclusive Central European distributor of plastic processing machinery, representing 20+ international brands (KraussMaffei, Dr. Boy, Weima, Plastiblow, MB Conveyors, and others). The company sells injection molding presses, extruders, blow molding machines, recycling equipment, industrial chillers, dosing/mixing, transport/drying, and automation equipment to over 3,000 plastic manufacturers. Through its Valplast sub-brand, the company also supplies plastic raw materials and additives with technical service for new material introductions.

Product overview

1.PLASTCOMPANY is a distributor of plastic processing machinery and equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment categories that serve as the technical foundation for plastic manufacturing operations. The product portfolio includes core processing equipment (injection molding, extrusion, PUR reaction casting, blow molding), auxiliary equipment (industrial chillers, temperature control, material dosing/mixing, transport/drying, recycling, product handling/automation), and supporting consumables (maintenance chemistry). The company exclusively represents numerous world manufacturers including KraussMaffei, Dr. Boy, Erlenbach, Wanner Technik, SISE, AZO, MIXACO, Gerco Technik, iNOEX, Plastiblow, MB Conveyors, Beccaria, Neue Herbold, Weima, PCMC/Hudson Sharp, Universal Robots, ConPro, tim plast, SPECTRA, and HT-Cooling. They also supply raw plastic materials and additives through their Valplast brand, serving over 3000 customers across Central Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valplast: Sub-brand for raw materials and chemical additives for plastics processing, operating from valplast.sk

Products and services

• Injection Molding Presses (Vstřikovací lisy) Injection molding presses including micro-injection, horizontal, vertical, two-component, and automation capabilities for processing unfilled and filled thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, two-component silicone, rubber, and metal/ceramic powders. Sold to plastic manufacturing companies.
• Extrusion Presses (Extruční lisy) Single-screw and twin-screw extruders from KraussMaffei, supplied standalone or as complete extrusion lines for pipes, profiles, boards, and PVC granulation. Sold to plastic manufacturers.
• PUR Reaction Casting Systems (Reakční lití PUR) High-pressure dosing systems for mixing liquids to create PUR systems, including mixing heads, molds, complete PUR lines, and pultrusion equipment. Sold to polyurethane processors.
• EPS, EPP, EPE Processing Equipment (Zpracování EPS, EPP, EPE) Pre-foamers, block molds, shape-molding automatons, and recycling/storage equipment for processing particle foams including EPS, EPE, EPP, E-TPU, and biopolymers. Sold to foam product manufacturers.
• HT-Cooling Industrial Chillers (HT-Cooling průmyslové chladičky) Industrial cooling equipment including water-cooled and air-cooled process chillers and air coolers for industrial applications. Sold to plastic processors and industrial manufacturers.
• Dosing and Mixing Equipment (Dávkovací a míchací zařízení) Gravimetric and volumetric dosing equipment, granule mixers, homogenizing silos, and powder dosing/mixing systems for precise material preparation. Sold to plastic processors.
• Recycling Machines (Recyklační stroje) Knife mills, tooth mills, pre-crushers, and pulverizers for plastic recycling. Sold to plastic manufacturers and recyclers.
• Transport and Drying Equipment (Dopravní a sušící zařízení) Conveyors, suction devices, desiccant and hot-air dryers, and complex transport solutions including tim plast transitube powder conveyors and Beccaria systems. Sold to plastic processors.
• Handling and Automation Equipment (Manipulační a automatizační zařízení) Conveyor belts, separators, sorters, storage solutions, and collaborative robots from MB Conveyors and Universal Robots for product handling and production automation. Sold to plastic manufacturers.
• Temperature Control Systems (Regulace teploty) Mold temperature controllers and hot runner regulation systems for maintaining optimal temperature during plastic processing. Sold to plastic processors.
• Extrusion Blow Molding Machines (Extruzní vyfukovací stroje) Plastiblow blow molding machines characterized by low energy consumption, high precision, and high repeatability for containers up to 30 liters. Sold to packaging manufacturers.
• Hudson Sharp Bag Making Machines (Hudson Sharp sáčkovací stroje) High-speed plastic bag making machines including wicket machines, pouch machines, roll bag machines, and Inno-Lok technology for zipper insertion. Sold to packaging manufacturers.
• SPECTRA Maintenance Chemistry (SPECTRA údržbová chemie) Cleaning agents, purging compounds, release agents, corrosion protection, and lubricants for plastic processing maintenance. Sold to plastic processors.
• Plastics Raw Materials (Plastikářské suroviny) Professional supply of plastic raw materials and additives with above-standard technical service for introducing new materials into production. Sold to plastic manufacturers.
• Configurable Machines (Konfigurovatelné stroje) Custom machine configuration services to meet specific customer production requirements. Provided to plastic manufacturing customers.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KraussMaffei Group GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKraussMaffei is a major German manufacturer of machines and systems for plastics and rubber production. 1.PLASTCOMPANY has been their exclusive representative since 1994 for extrusion lines and since 2000 for RPM technologies in the region. The partnership is described as very positive, trouble-free, and successful with 1.PLASTCOMPANY serving as a reliable and trustworthy partner.
• Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Boy is a German manufacturer of injection molding machines. 1.PLASTCOMPANY represents their products as an exclusive distributor.
• Erlenbach GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY for injection molding and related technologies.
• Wanner Technik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer whose products are exclusively represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.
• Weima Maschinenbau GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer founded in 1980, producing pre-shredders and briquetting equipment for plastic, wood, paper, and metal waste recycling. 1.PLASTCOMPANY provides sales, technical support, and service in Czech and Slovak markets.
• Neue Herbold Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company founded in 1995, producing complete range of crushing technology including shredders, pre-shredders, guillotines, cutting mills, pulverizers, and washing lines. Specializes in large-volume grinding and massive products.
• Beccaria S.r.lcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian company since 1951 providing solutions for transport, homogenization, and storage of bulk products for plastic, chemical, food, and agricultural industries. 1.PLASTCOMPANY provides sales, technical support, and service in Czech, Slovak, Polish, and Hungarian markets.
• MB Conveyors SRLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian family company founded in 1985, offering transport solutions for the plastic processing industry. Successful cooperation between 1.PLASTCOMPANY and MB Conveyors started in 2013 in CZ, SK, and HU markets.
• PCMC - Hudson SharpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHudson-Sharp (member of Paper Converting Machinery Company) is a world-famous manufacturer of high-speed plastic bag machines. Belgian branch (responsible for European market) of the American company with over 100 years of production tradition is represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY in Czech and Slovak markets for sales of new machines, spare parts, and service.
• PLASTIBLOW SRLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of blow molding machines with over 50 years of experience. Known for low energy consumption, high precision, high repeatability, and minimal maintenance requirements. Products applied in cosmetics, food packaging, automotive, toys, and technical parts industries worldwide.
• Gerco Technik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman technology company with over 20 years of close collaboration with 1.PLASTCOMPANY. Regular meetings ensure continuous product development oriented on customer needs. Good personal relationship forms the basis of active and constructive business relationship.
• Universal Robots A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots). Products are represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY for plastic processing automation applications.
• ConPro GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company known for over 25 years as a trendsetter in weighing and control technology with special focus on plastic extrusion - pipes, profiles, cables, sheets, and films.
• tim plast Anlagenbau GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company since 1961 specializing in production of equipment for mechanical transport of bulk plastic raw materials. Systems transitube® offer solutions for transport and dosing requirements.
• SPECTRA spol. s r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech manufacturer of complete solutions for production optimization in industrial chemistry. Products include cleaning granules (Spectra-CLEAN), separators (Spectra-COAT), corrosion protection (Spectra-COR), and lubricants (Spectra-LUB) for the plastic processing industry.
• HT-CoolingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany founded in 2022 offering customized cooling solutions for industrial applications. Customers are placed at the center of each project with careful analysis of technical requirements and operating conditions.
• SISE SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench manufacturer of plastic processing equipment represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.
• AZO GmbH + Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of equipment for the plastic processing industry represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.
• MIXACO Maschinenbau Dr. Herfeld GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of mixing equipment for the plastic processing industry represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.
• iNOEX GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of equipment for the plastic processing industry represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.
• EPS SR (Sdružení EPS SR)minorOthersAssociation of expanded polystyrene manufacturers and processors in Slovakia. 1.PLASTCOMPANY is a member of this association, which is an association of manufacturers, processors, and users of expanded polystyrene in Slovakia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ARBURG: German injection molding machine manufacturer with strong Central European direct-sales coverage. ARBURG's all-electric and hybrid machines compete head-to-head with the Dr. Boy and other small-tonnage machines distributed by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.
• ENGEL Holding: Austrian-headquartered injection molding machine manufacturer and one of Europe's largest plastics machinery OEMs. ENGEL competes with brands distributed by 1.PLASTCOMPANY (e.g., KraussMaffei, Dr. Boy, Erlenbach) via its own direct sales force and service network in Central Europe.
• Milacron: US-based broad-line plastics processing machinery manufacturer offering injection, extrusion, and auxiliaries globally. Overlaps with 1.PLASTCOMPANY's portfolio breadth and is increasingly present in Central European converter accounts.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Japanese-German manufacturer of electric and hybrid injection molding machines with substantial direct sales in Germany, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Competes directly with KraussMaffei and Dr. Boy products distributed by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.

Direct peers

• Sepro Group: French manufacturer of Cartesian and 6-axis robots for plastic injection molding. Sepro competes directly with the Universal Robots cobot offering that 1.PLASTCOMPANY distributes within plastics automation applications.
• Wittmann Group: Austrian manufacturer of plastics processing auxiliaries, robots, and temperature control/drying equipment. Wittmann is the most direct peer because it offers an overlapping equipment portfolio (material handling, automation, temperature regulation) into the same plastics converter customer base that 1.PLASTCOMPANY serves.

Emerging players

• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Canadian manufacturer of injection molding systems, hot runners, and molds specializing in PET preform and packaging applications. Overlaps with the blow molding / packaging machinery categories distributed by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.
• Haitian International: Chinese manufacturer of injection molding machinery pursuing aggressive European market share gain via competitive pricing. Haitian presents a substitution risk to the European and Japanese brands represented by 1.PLASTCOMPANY.

Others

• Mold-Masters (Master Mold Group): Canadian hot runner and temperature control supplier serving the global injection molding industry. Adjacent/overlapping with 1.PLASTCOMPANY's temperature regulation and injection molding system offerings.
• KraussMaffei Group: German manufacturer of plastics and rubber machinery; 1.PLASTCOMPANY's longest-standing partner (since 1994). KraussMaffei represents both a key supply dependency and a comparable-scale machinery industry participant that competes indirectly with peer machinery brands in the same accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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