ATP Aicher+Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH

What ATP Aicher+Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH does

ATP Aicher+Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH is a German Mittelstand plastics engineering and injection-molding specialist founded in 1992 in Teisendorf, Bavaria. The company operates a fully integrated in-house process chain covering product development, CAD construction, toolmaking (including HSC and EDM), injection molding on fully electric machines from 35 to 450 tonnes clamping force, and final assembly, employing approximately 14 staff across roughly 2,000 m² of facility space. Its core technical differentiator is the processing of high-performance materials that most general-purpose molders cannot handle — including proprietary high-filled thermoplastics (covered by a 2018 patent and follow-ups), metal and ceramic injection molding (MIM/CIM) feedstocks originally co-developed with Fraunhofer IFAM in 1996, tungsten compounds for radiation shielding, electrically conductive compounds for EMI shielding, and recyclates. Production runs on 100% renewable energy (photovoltaic, 12-borehole geothermal, green electricity), making ATP near-CO2-neutral and ISO 9001 (since 2015) and ISO 14001 (since 2024) certified.

ATP serves a B2B customer base spanning medical technology (e.g., VACOped orthopedic boot for OPED GmbH, in series production for over 20 years), nuclear technology and radiation protection (CoMo 170 contamination monitor housing for Nuvia Instruments, InnoShield tungsten syringe shield co-developed with sister company PlastFormance GmbH), industrial and consumer-product startups (CityBee outdoor vacuum for Sauber.iO, Eyecatcher camera mount for Templace Innovations), and a small proprietary retail line (Seilklemme rope clamp). Revenue is generated through project-based contract manufacturing fees, in-house tool construction, and series-production charges, with pricing quoted per project rather than published. Customer engagement is sales-led and managed personally by the two managing directors (Brunhild Aicher and Stefan Tröbs) from initial consultation through series production, with free introductory consultations bookable via Calendly. Approximately 70+ customers and 100+ projects have been completed over the firm's 30+ year history, with several multi-decade anchor contracts anchoring a recurring revenue base. The firm is founder-owned private (GmbH), with no external institutional investment disclosed; its sister company PlastFormance GmbH (spun off 2018) commercializes the patented high-performance compound technologies developed within ATP.

Name

ATP Aicher+Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH

Legal name

ATP Aicher + Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH

Website

https://a-t-p.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATP Aicher+Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH is a Bavarian specialty plastics injection molder, founded 1992, that runs a full in-house process chain — development, tooling, molding, assembly — focused on technically demanding high-filled, MIM and CIM thermoplastics for medical, nuclear, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding & Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAOAI

Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Contract manufacturing services
• Tool and mold making
• Radiation shielding components
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Teisendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spritzgussfertigung und Auftragsfertigung (Contract Manufacturing): End-to-end contract manufacturing of technically demanding plastic parts — from product development and CAD construction, through toolmaking, injection molding, to assembly and packaging. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing fees, tool construction fees, and series production charges. Customers include both product developers (who bring concepts) and companies commissioning custom components.
2. Eigenprodukte (Proprietary Products): Development and manufacture of proprietary products sold through distribution partners. The Seilklemme (rope clamp) is produced in-house and distributed via partners for broad availability in large online shops and retail. Additional own products include the Transportbehälter (radiation transport container) and InnoShield syringe shield.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATP Aicher+Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH is a B2B plastic injection molding contract manufacturer and product developer that delivers the complete process chain from idea to series-produced product under one roof. The company provides product development and CAD construction, in-house toolmaking (aluminum and steel molds via HSC, EDM, and CNC), injection molding on fully electric machines (35–450 tonnes clamping force), and assembly/packaging. It serves both as a contract manufacturer for customer-developed products and as a developer of proprietary products such as the Seilklemme rope clamp and Transportbehälter radiation container.

Product overview

ATP Aicher+Tröbs Produktentwicklung GmbH is a development and production company for high-quality plastic injection molded products, offering a complete spectrum from development to series production under one roof. The company provides core services in product development, tool making (Werkzeugbau), injection molding (Spritzgussfertigung), and assembly/packaging (Montage & Konfektionierung). ATP serves both as a contract manufacturer for customers and as a developer of proprietary products. The product portfolio includes customer developments such as VACOped (orthopedic vacuum boot for OPED GmbH), CityBee outdoor vacuum (for Sauber.io GmbH), InnoShield tungsten syringe shield (with PlastFormance GmbH), Eyecatcher camera holder (for Templace Innovations), and CoMo 170 contamination monitor enclosure (for Nuvia Instruments GmbH), as well as proprietary products including the Seilklemme (rope clamp), Transportbehälter (lead-free radiation transport container), and specialized compounds. The company specializes in processing high-performance materials including highly-filled compounds, tungsten feedstocks, ceramic injection molding (CIM), magnetically processable compounds, electrically conductive compounds for EMI shielding, and recyclates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Produktentwicklung (Product Development Services) Full-service product development service from initial consultation through technical feasibility analysis, product design, CAD construction with SolidWorks, 3D-printed prototypes, and seamless transition to tool and production design. Targeted at industrial customers and inventors needing support from idea to a series-ready product.
• Werkzeugbau (Tool Making) Manufacturing of injection molding tools in aluminum or steel, including CNC/HSC and EDM machining (hard metal EDM), CAM-supported production for highest precision, and economical tooling solutions even for small series. Targeted at industrial customers and inventors needing molds for prototyping through series production.
• Spritzgussfertigung (Injection Molding) Contract injection molding on fully electric machines from 350 kN to 4,500 kN clamping force, producing parts from 0.1 g to 1.4 kg in batches from 1 to 10,000 units. Specializes in heavy plastics for radiation shielding, highly filled technical thermoplastics, electrically conductive compounds, CIM feedstocks, recyclates, and bioplastics. Targeted at industrial customers in medical, nuclear, and consumer/industrial sectors.
• Montage & Konfektionierung (Assembly & Packaging) Assembly of modules and complete systems, individual packaging per customer specifications, development and construction of own assembly fixtures, complete serial product solutions including final packaging. Targeted at industrial customers needing finished goods delivered rather than just molded parts.
• Seilklemme (Rope Clamp) Proprietary rope clamp for quick and tool-free rope loop binding and size adjustment. Made from PARA with 60% glass fiber content, offering break loads between 600–1000 kg depending on size. Available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm versions for sailing, events, and sunshade applications. Sold through distribution partners and direct channels.
• CityBee Outdoorsauger (Outdoor Vacuum Cleaner) Battery-powered outdoor vacuum cleaner for efficient collection of cigarette butts, glass shards, and bottle caps in urban environments. Features modular design with recycling material usage, regional production and assembly at ATP Teisendorf, and easy repair capabilities. Developed with Sauber.iO GmbH from prototype to series production.
• VACOped (Orthopedic Vacuum Boot) Orthopedic vacuum boot serving as a plaster substitute for foot and ankle injuries. Features adjustable inner part and robust outer shell for comfort and medical effectiveness across various injury phases. ATP manufactures injection molding tools and serial parts for OPED GmbH.
• InnoShield (Tungsten Syringe Shield) Tungsten syringe shield for medical personnel protection with 99% protection against gamma radiation from Tc-99m. MRI-compatible with non-magnetic design, one-handed operated snap closure, large lead glass window, available in four color-coded cap variants. Developed with sister company PlastFormance.
• Transportbehälter (Radiation Transport Container) Lead-free radiation shielding container for radioactive samples with three-shell construction (PA6/tungsten compound core/PA6) at 11 g/cm³ density. Features ergonomic handle with one-hand closure, stackable, easy to clean and reusable for nuclear decommissioning applications.
• Eyecatcher (Camera Mount) Camera holder enabling authentic eye contact during video conferences. Features integrated mirror solution placing camera behind conversation partner's gaze area. ATP provided functional optimization, design adaptation, injection molding design, and manufacturing for Templace Innovations.
• CoMo 170 Kontaminationsmonitor Gehäuse (Contamination Monitor Enclosure) Enclosure for portable contamination monitor for nuclear facilities, featuring glass fiber reinforced polyamide (PA6 GF30) construction with smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces. Aluminum molds enable economical production of low quantities while maintaining quality for over 20 years. Manufactured for Nuvia Instruments GmbH.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small lot sizes from 1–10,000 shots with consistent quality
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KT SakkasminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Co-organiser of the Teisendorfer Kunststoff Treff on 5 July 2024 — an industry networking event bringing together plastics professionals for exchange, factory tours, expert talks, and demonstrations of modern peripheral equipment. KT Sakkas co-hosted the event with ATP.
• Sauber.iO GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Since autumn 2021, ATP has been the exclusive development and manufacturing partner for the CityBee outdoor vacuum cleaner — taking the product from prototype through to series readiness. ATP builds the injection molds in-house and performs series production and final assembly at Teisendorf. The partnership embodies ATP's one-stop-shop model from concept to finished product.
• PlastFormance GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Spin-off from ATP in 2018, created to focus on production, marketing, and further development of the high-performance compound technologies. PlastFormance develops the tungsten and other high-filled compounds; ATP handles product design, toolmaking, and manufacturing — notably for InnoShield syringe shields. Helmut Aicher now primarily serves PlastFormance. Both companies are sister organisations with shared technology.
• Fraunhofer IFAM (FHG-IFAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996In 1996, ATP co-developed with Fraunhofer IFAM a proprietary technology for manufacturing tungsten sintered parts via powder metallurgical injection molding (MIM). This strategic R&D partnership was foundational to ATP's expertise in high-density materials and radiation shielding applications, and led directly to the 2018 patent and subsequent spin-off of PlastFormance GmbH.
• Templace Innovations (Jürgen Birnkraut)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATP supported Templace Innovations in bringing the Eyecatcher® camera mount to series readiness — optimising functionality, adapting design, designing injection-moulding-compatible components, and handling manufacturing and assembly.
• OPED GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATP was involved from the early stages of VACOped development — supporting technical realisation of complex component geometries and manufacturing injection molds for the majority of plastic components. Series production continues to this day at the Teisendorf facility. This long-standing partnership contributed significantly to ATP's growth trajectory.
• Nuvia Instruments GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATP has been the exclusive manufacturing partner for the CoMo 170 contamination monitor housing for over 20 years. ATP handled construction, design, aluminium toolmaking, and injection molding production. The long partnership demonstrates ATP's ability to maintain economic production solutions for low-volume, high-precision products.
• PlastFormance GmbH (InnoShield)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnoShield is a co-development between ATP and sister company PlastFormance. PlastFormance developed the high-density tungsten compound (99 wt% tungsten); ATP handled product design, toolmaking, and manufacturing. This product exemplifies the synergistic relationship between the two sister companies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arburg GmbH + Co KG: German manufacturer of injection molding machines and turnkey production systems. Comparable to ATP through its deep specialization in plastic injection molding technology in the German Mittelstand, but operates as a machinery supplier rather than a contract manufacturer.
• Röchling Group: German family-owned industrial group with divisions in automotive, medical, and industrial plastics including high-performance and radiation-shielding compounds. Comparable to ATP in family-owned German specialty plastics processing and presence in medical/industrial markets, but at substantially larger scale.
• Gerresheimer AG: German-headquartered global manufacturer of primary packaging and drug delivery devices made from glass and plastics for pharma and medtech. Comparable to ATP on the medical plastic manufacturing axis (similar customers and quality regimes), but operates at large scale as a publicly listed global player.
• Simona AG: German manufacturer of semi-finished thermoplastics, finished parts, and profiles for industrial applications including chemical, water, and life-sciences. Comparable to ATP through its focus on technical plastics processing in Germany, but is a publicly listed group with broader product lines and global distribution.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: Global supplier of primary packaging and delivery systems for injectable drugs, including elastomeric components and plastic device parts. Comparable to ATP on medical plastic components for regulated applications, but is a US-listed multinational with much broader product and geographic reach.
• Ensinger GmbH: German family-owned processor of high-performance engineering plastics (extruded and machined stock shapes, compounds, finished parts). Comparable to ATP in specialization on technical plastics and German family-ownership orientation, but operates at significantly larger scale and serves a wider industrial portfolio.

Others

• Mirion Technologies: Global provider of radiation detection, measurement, and shielding solutions for nuclear, medical, and defense markets. Comparable to ATP through end-market overlap in nuclear medicine and radiation protection, where ATP manufactures plastic housings and syringe shields — Mirion is a buyer ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Victrex plc: UK-listed specialty polymer manufacturer focused on PEEK and other high-performance thermoplastics. Comparable to ATP through shared specialization in high-performance plastics for demanding applications, but serves as a polymer supplier upstream of compounders and molders rather than a direct contract manufacturer.

Emerging players

• Störk Kunststofftechnik GmbH: German Mittelstand contract manufacturer specializing in technically demanding plastic injection molded parts and assemblies. Comparable to ATP in size, customer segment (medical and industrial), and end-to-end service model — a direct German small-series competitor for technical-parts business.

Direct peers

• PlastFormance GmbH: Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from ATP, PlastFormance develops and markets the high-performance tungsten and high-filled compounds that ATP helped originate. It is the closest conceivable comparable — sister company with shared technology, customers, and founders — and serves as the bridge between ATP's processing know-how and end-market compound sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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