GACZ, Gottschol Alcuilux CZ

What GACZ, Gottschol Alcuilux CZ does

GACZ (Gottschol Alcuilux CZ) is a Czech precision manufacturing company that produces components for tire molds, specifically venting valves (SV single-piece, LV two-piece spring-operated, and minivalves/tips) and tread lamellas. The company was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between Luxembourg-based Gottschol Alcuilux S.A. and Czech firm Mold Venting s.r.o., and operates from a single headquarters and production facility in Hulín, Czech Republic (Záhlinická 1325). Its core technical capability centers on producing leak-free venting valves that prevent flash/overflow on tire surfaces during the pressing cycle, alongside tread lamellas manufactured either by bending or by metal 3D printing. Supporting processes include metal additive manufacturing, 3-axis CNC milling, turning, and small-parts bending, with a co-developed fully automated inspection line providing 100% parametric and quantity control without human intervention.

GACZ operates as a B2B component supplier selling directly to enterprise customers, with no disclosed intermediaries, resellers, or distributors. Its named customer base consists of seven major global tire manufacturers: Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, Nexen, and Nokian. Distribution is direct from the Czech plant worldwide; the company states it "delivers to the entire world." Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the revenue model is one-time component sales rather than licensing or subscription. GTM is enterprise field sales supported by participation in trade fairs and exhibitions; no digital marketing, content, or self-serve channels are referenced.

The company holds ISO 9001 (since 2002), ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and has incorporated selected elements of IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO 27001 into internal directives. In 2022 it received an EcoVadis Bronze medal on its first sustainability assessment. GACZ self-describes as the "world leader in mold venting" and cites 25+ years of focused specialization in tire mold components. The company is privately held as a joint venture, with no public revenue, headcount, or financial disclosures available.

Name

GACZ, Gottschol Alcuilux CZ

Legal name

GACZ

Website

https://gacz.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GACZ is a Czech precision manufacturer founded in 1999 as a joint venture, producing venting valves and tread lamellas for tire molds. It supplies seven major global tire manufacturers (Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, Nexen, Nokian) directly from its Hulín facility using CNC, bending, and metal 3D printing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tire Mold Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Tires Manufacturing (IMACAIAK)

Keywords

• Tire mold components
• Mold venting valves
• Tread lamellas
• Precision metal manufacturing
• Automotive tooling parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Hulín

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tire mold components manufacturing and sales: GACZ manufactures and sells precision components for tire mold manufacturing, specifically venting valves (SV single-piece and LV two-piece) and tread lamellas. The company generates revenue through direct B2B sales of these proprietary components to major global tire manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

GACZ manufactures and sells precision components for tire molds, specifically venting valves (SV single-piece, LV two-piece spring valves, and minivalves/tips) and tread lamellas produced by bending or 3D metal printing. The company also provides complementary manufacturing services—metal printing, 3-axis CNC milling, turning, and small-parts bending—sold to major global tire manufacturers under direct B2B contracts.

Product overview

GACZ is a tire mold components manufacturer offering two core product lines: venting valves (single-piece SV, two-piece LV with spring mechanism, and minivalves/tips) and tread lamellas (produced via bending or 3D printing). The company provides complementary manufacturing services including metal printing, 3-axis CNC milling, turning, and small parts bending. Their key product is the venting valve, which prevents flash formation on tire surfaces by enabling bubble-free mold venting during tire pressing. The product portfolio serves major global tire manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SV – Single-piece venting valve (SV – Jednodílný ventil)

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevents overflows on tire surface, eliminating manufacturing waste

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gottschol Alcuilux S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Luxembourg-based parent company and joint venture partner of GACZ. GACZ was established in 1999 as a joint venture between Gottschol Alcuilux S.A. (Luxembourg) and Mold Venting s.r.o. (Czech Republic). Gottschol Alcuilux S.A. holds a majority or co-ownership stake in GACZ.
• Mold Venting s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Czech company and joint venture partner of GACZ. GACZ was established in 1999 as a joint venture between Luxembourg's Gottschol Alcuilux S.A. and Czech company Mold Venting s.r.o.
• EcoVadisminorOthersGACZ initiated collaboration in 2022 with internationally recognized sustainability (ESG) assessor EcoVadis. The company was assessed across four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, receiving a bronze medal in the initial assessment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• EOS GmbH: Leading European metal additive manufacturing systems provider. Overlaps with GACZ's 3D metal printing capability for industrial/tire mold components, though EOS is a systems vendor rather than a component maker.
• Sodick Co., Ltd. Japanese precision machining and metal 3D printing systems manufacturer. Comparable to GACZ in combining precision CNC/turning with additive manufacturing for industrial applications.
• SLM Solutions Group AG: Germany-based metal 3D printing systems company. Comparable to GACZ's additive manufacturing capability in industrial applications, particularly for precision metal components.

Direct peers

• Herbert Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: German precision tire mold manufacturer supplying global tire OEMs. Directly comparable to GACZ as a Tier 2 supplier of precision tire mold components and assemblies.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf SE + Co. KG (TruPrint): German industrial laser and TruPrint metal 3D printing systems. Comparable to GACZ's metal additive manufacturing capability, though operating as a broad industrial equipment manufacturer.
• 3D Systems Corporation: U.S. 3D printing and additive manufacturing company with direct metal printing solutions. Adjacent to GACZ's metal 3D printing competency for industrial precision components.
• GE Additive: GE's metal additive manufacturing business (Concept Laser, Arcam). Touches GACZ's metal 3D printing competency for industrial components at a much broader scale across aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers.
• VMI Group BV: Major supplier of tire building machinery and tire manufacturing equipment based in the Netherlands. Operates in the same tire manufacturing supply chain ecosystem as GACZ, serving the same global tire OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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