hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH

What hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH does

hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH is a third-generation, 100% family-owned German contract manufacturer of custom technical plastic parts, headquartered in Luckenwalde, Brandenburg, and operating since 1946. The company runs an integrated four-stage service model spanning Formteilentwicklung (part development), Werkzeugbau (tool construction, partly via an in-house toolroom and a partner network in Germany, Portugal, and China), Kunststoffspritzgießen (injection molding), and Konfektionieren (assembly and finishing such as ultrasonic welding, electron beam crosslinking, pad printing, and painting). Its machine park comprises 25 injection molding machines from 150 kN to 5,500 kN clamping force (including fully electric Demag IntElect units and 2-component capability), and it has explicit competencies in micro injection molding down to 0.01 g, physical foaming (CellMould), insert/overmolding, IML/IMD, 2-component molding, and gas-assisted injection.

The customer base is a diversified set of enterprise OEMs and mid-market industrial buyers in automotive (Daimler, Toyota, VW, Volvo, Peugeot/Citroën, Schaeffler, Diehl, Amphenol, IAC), electrical engineering and white goods (Siemens, BSH, Sennheiser, Peitel), telecommunications (TE Connectivity, CommScope, Agfeo), medical technology (MT Derm, MACS, Unitronic), and aerospace/education (Adams Rite Aerospace, Cornelsen). Revenue is generated project-by-project on a quote-based, made-to-order basis, with no public pricing or e-commerce; customer acquisition is driven by direct B2B sales, the website inquiry form, and industry association memberships (KuVBB, POLYSAX, aBB e.V., WFBB cluster, IHK Potsdam). The company holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2018, and 50001:2011 certifications, and positions itself on sustainability by processing bio-based, biodegradable, and recycled polymers in partnership with Fraunhofer IAP and Fraunhofer WKI. Dr. Felix Reiche (3rd generation) and Klaus Reiche serve as Managing Directors.

Operationally, hesco is a stable, niche-scale industrial supplier with a long customer tenure, a broad technical process portfolio, and a multi-vertical revenue mix. The principal strategic risks are a fragmented customer base without disclosed large anchor contracts, no publicly visible revenue or headcount growth metrics, no AI/automation initiatives, and complete dependence on continued OEM program awards in cyclical end-markets (notably automotive). The published headcount figure of 5 employees is internally inconsistent with the 25-machine park and eight-plus named department heads; the more plausible operating reality is a small-to-mid-sized German Mittelstand manufacturer in the single-digit to low-double-digit million EUR revenue range.

Name

hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH

Legal name

hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH

Website

https://hesco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned German contract manufacturer of custom technical plastic parts (injection molding, tooling, assembly, finishing) serving enterprise OEMs in automotive, medical, telecommunications, electrical, and aerospace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC)

Keywords

• Custom plastic injection molding
• Technical plastic parts manufacturing
• Injection mold tool construction
• Plastic assembly and finishing
• Bio-polymer plastic processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Luckenwalde

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Injection Molding Manufacturing: hesco generates revenue by manufacturing custom plastic injection molding parts for industrial customers. Services span the full product lifecycle: product idea, design consultation, form part and tool construction, series production including finishing and assembly. Orders are project-based, typically as long-term OEM supply contracts and bespoke production runs. Revenue is derived from manufacturing fees, tool construction fees, and value-added finishing services.
2. Tool Construction Services: In-house toolroom for maintenance, repair, and jig/fixture construction, plus new tool construction through a partner network in Germany, Portugal, and China. First samples delivered 6-8 weeks after drawing approval.
3. Mold-Flow Simulation as Add-on Service: Mold-Flow analyses are offered as an in-house add-on service using Cadmould 3D-F simulation software, included as part of the product development and tool construction process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH is a custom plastic injection molding manufacturer producing high-quality technical plastic parts for industrial and household applications. The company operates four integrated service lines: Kunststoffspritzgießen (injection molding across 25 machines, 150 kN–5,500 kN clamping force), Formteilentwicklung (part development with Mold-Flow simulation), Werkzeugbau (in-house and partner tool construction), and Konfektionieren (assembly and finishing including ultrasonic welding, printing, painting). Service is full-lifecycle, from product idea and design consultation through prototyping, series production, finishing, and assembly.

Product overview

hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH is a family-owned plastics injection molding company offering four integrated core services: Kunststoffspritzgießen (plastic injection molding), Konfektionieren (assembly and finishing), Formteilentwicklung (part development), and Werkzeugbau (tool construction). The company operates injection molding machines ranging from 350 kN to 11,000 kN clamping force from brands including Wittmann-Battenfeld, Engel, and Sumitomo-Demag. Additional equipment includes pad printing machines (Morlock, Tampoprint), ultrasonic welding (Branson), hot stamping (Gierlich), and rapid prototyping via 3D printing and STL. The four core services are designed to provide customers with comprehensive support from product concept through series production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kunststoffspritzgießen (Plastic Injection Molding) Core custom injection molding service producing plastic articles with shot volumes from 0.4 cm³ to 6,300 cm³, including micro-injection molding down to 0.01 g and large-part molding exceeding 6 kg. Specialized processes include physical foaming (N2 – CellMould), insert/overmolding, in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decoration (IMD), 2-component molding, gas injection, and processing of standard, technical, and high-performance plastics including glass fiber reinforced polymers. Targeted at industrial OEMs in automotive, medical technology, electrical engineering, telecommunications, household appliances, and aerospace.
• Konfektionieren (Assembly & Finishing)

Quantifiable outcome

• First samples delivered 6–8 weeks after drawing approval (for built-to-order tool projects)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer Institut für angewandte Polymerforschung (IAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerhesco collaborates with Fraunhofer IAP on the development of bio-polymers (bio-based plastics such as PLA and biodegradable plastics), testing their processability in industrial injection molding. Dr. Felix Reiche, Managing Director of hesco, serves on the Kuratorium (advisory board) of Fraunhofer IAP. This is a key research partnership for hesco's sustainability and bio-polymer strategy.
• Fraunhofer-Institut für Holzforschung, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut (WKI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerhesco collaborates with Fraunhofer WKI on research related to bio-based polymers and sustainable materials, extending the company's research partnership network.
• Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) DresdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for joint projects in polymer science and injection molding technology.
• Technische Hochschule (TH) WildauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for polymer development and industrial application projects.
• Technische Universität (TU) BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for polymer science and industrial injection molding research.
• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for polymer science and open hardware design collaboration.
• Wirtschaftsförderung Brandenburg (WFBB) — Cluster Kunststoffe und Chemie BrandenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerhesco is a member of the Plastics and Chemistry Brandenburg cluster managed by WFBB (Wirtschaftsförderung Brandenburg), connecting the company with the regional plastics and chemical industry ecosystem.
• KuVBB — Kunststoffverband Berlin/BrandenburgcoreGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco is a member of KuVBB, the Plastics Association of Berlin/Brandenburg, which provides industry networking, advocacy, and visibility within the regional plastics industry community.
• POLYSAX Bildungszentrum Kunststoffe GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco is a member of POLYSAX, the Plastics Training Center GmbH, which focuses on education and training in plastics technologies. hesco joined POLYSAX e.V. in 2016 and offers training positions through this network.
• IHK Potsdam — Ausschuss für Industrie und InnovationminorGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco is represented in the Industry and Innovation Committee of IHK Potsdam, providing access to industrial policy discussions and business networking.
• Prezio-AllianzminorGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco is a member of the Prezio-Allianz, a regional business alliance/network (www.prezio-allianz.de) focused on supporting and connecting businesses in the Brandenburg region.
• aBB e.V. (automotive Berlin Brandenburg)coreGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco joined aBB e.V. (automotive Berlin Brandenburg) in 2020, positioning the company within the regional automotive industry network and enhancing visibility among automotive OEMs and suppliers.
• AGEV e.V.minorGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco joined AGEV e.V. (Arbeitgebervereinigung für Unternehmen aus dem Bereich EDV und Kommunikationstechnologie e.V.) in 2018.
• Verein der Freunde der Wirtschaftsjunioren Teltow-Fläming e.V.minorGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco joined the Friends of the Wirtschaftsjunioren Teltow-Fläming association in 2019, expanding its regional business network.
• Tool Construction Partner Network (Germany, Portugal, China)coreTechnology or Integrationhesco leverages a network of regional and Chinese partner companies for new tool construction (beyond what the in-house toolroom handles), with whom they have collaborated for years on various projects for different industries. First samples can be delivered 6–8 weeks after drawing approval through this network.
• Wirtschaftsförderung Brandenburg (WFBB)coreGTM or Marketing Partnerhesco is a member of the WFBB's Plastics and Chemistry cluster, connecting the company with the regional industrial ecosystem and economic development support in Brandenburg.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lechner Group: German/Austrian custom injection molder and plastics processor serving automotive and industrial customers with full-service capabilities. Comparable to hesco on DACH focus, mid-market OEM customer base, and integrated development-to-production service model.
• Schöfer GmbH: Austrian family-owned custom injection molder serving automotive and industrial customers across the DACH region. Comparable to hesco on German-speaking market focus, mid-market OEM customer base, and custom manufacturing service model.

Direct peers

• Wirthwein AG: German family-owned custom injection molder serving automotive, sanitary, and electrical industries with full-service capabilities from tool design through series production. Closely comparable to hesco on customer mix, German mid-market positioning, and integrated service model.
• Quin GmbH: German family-owned plastics manufacturer offering custom injection molding, finishing, and assembly to automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to hesco on German mid-market positioning, full-service offering, and OEM customer base.
• Ter Hell Plastics GmbH: German specialty plastics company operating injection molding and compounding for industrial, automotive, and electronics customers. Comparable as a German mid-market injection molder with technical plastics expertise and similar value-chain positioning to hesco.
• Barlog Plastics GmbH: German specialty plastics company focused on engineering plastics compounds, part development, and custom injection molding for industrial and automotive OEMs. Closest functional peer to hesco given similar German base, mid-market scale, and project-based OEM business model.

Others

• ARBURG GmbH + Co KG: German manufacturer of injection molding machines and turnkey manufacturing systems. Not a direct competitor but a key supplier ecosystem participant — comparable to hesco in that it sits at the center of German injection molding capability and standards.
• ENGEL Austria GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines and automation systems. A supplier of the Wittmann-Battenfeld-class equipment fleet at hesco; comparable as an adjacent player in the same plastics manufacturing value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Röchling Group: Large German family-owned plastics manufacturer with broad injection molding, extrusion, and machining capabilities serving automotive, industrial, and medical markets. Comparable as a multi-process German plastics supplier with deep automotive exposure, though much larger in scale and product breadth than hesco.
• Ensinger GmbH: Established German plastics processor offering injection molding, extrusion, and finished semi-finished products across automotive, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable as a large German plastics manufacturer with broader product portfolio than hesco.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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