Mecaplast S.a.S.

What Mecaplast S.a.S. does

Mecaplast S.a.S. is a family-owned Italian plastics manufacturer founded in 1976 in Ghiardo di Bibbiano (province of Reggio Emilia) and converted to a limited partnership in 1999 when the founder's sons joined the business. The company designs and builds molds, runs a ten-press injection molding operation (clamping force 60–380 tonnes) using standard, technical, super-, and bio-polymers, and offers post-molding assembly and metal-replacement engineering. Its commercial product line centers on GREENLIFETIRE — a patented, 100% recyclable thermoplastic-polymer agricultural tire family (roughly nine SKUs covering seed press, furrow closing, depth gauge, and V-shaped compression wheels) sold to seeder OEMs as a sustainable alternative to vulcanized rubber. Additional product lines include high-load construction spacers and rebar supports, gardening fixation stakes, and customized polymer formulations with fiber reinforcements and additives.

Mecaplast operates a B2B custom-manufacturing model with no public pricing or e-commerce: revenue is generated from one-time mold construction fees, recurring injection molding production runs, branded hardware sales of GREENLIFETIRE wheels, and professional services for metal-replacement engineering. Pricing is quote-based and varies by material, volume, and customization. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven — direct contact via phone, email, and website forms, supplemented by participation in international trade shows such as Agritechnica 2023 (Hannover) and EIMA International 2026 (Bologna). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, partners with the European Union for export promotion, and serves agricultural, construction, and gardening/horticulture end markets with export ambitions in Germany, France, Sweden, and Canada.

Name

Mecaplast S.a.S.

Legal name

Mecaplast di Conti Emanuele e C. sas

Website

https://mecaplast.re.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mecaplast S.a.S. is a family-owned Italian injection molder (founded 1976) that designs molds, produces plastic components, and sells its patented GREENLIFETIRE line of 100% recyclable thermoplastic agricultural tires to seeder OEMs, alongside construction spacers and gardening fixation products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Molding and Polymer Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Thermoplastic polymer products
• Agricultural seeder tires
• Metal replacement polymers
• Custom mold construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghiardo di Bibbiano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Injection Molding Services: Design and construction of molds for plastic molding, followed by injection molding production of plastic articles. Revenue generated from mold construction fees and ongoing production runs. Serves agricultural (Greenlifetire), construction (spacers, plates), and gardening (fixing stakes) sectors.
2. Proprietary Product Sales (Greenlifetire): Sale of branded 100% recyclable agricultural tire products (Greenlifetire brand). Patented and produced by Mecaplast. Includes standard models and customized color/technical specifications.
3. Metal Replacement Engineering Services: Technical consulting and product development for metal replacement applications using high-performance polymers. Includes material selection, design engineering, and prototyping services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mecaplast S.a.S. designs and builds molds for plastic injection molding and produces plastic articles, operating 10 injection molding presses (60-380 tonnes) at its Bibbiano, Italy facility. Its core commercial offering is the patented GREENLIFETIRE line of 100% recyclable thermoplastic polymer tires for agricultural seeders, complemented by high load-bearing polymer spacers for construction and ground-fixation stakes for gardening, as well as custom injection molding, mold design, post-molding, and metal replacement engineering services.

Product overview

Mecaplast S.a.S. is an Italian plastic injection molding company founded in 1976, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered on plastic molding technology. The core offering includes GREENLIFETIRE - a branded line of 100% recyclable thermoplastic polymer tires for agricultural applications (seeders), comprising multiple models (GLT250X42, GLT295X25, GLT325X50, GLT400X115, GLT400X115R, GLT260X80, GLT260X120, GLT310x30, GLT330X50) designed for seed pressing, furrow closing, disc depth guidance, and soil cultivation. Supporting services include mold design and construction, injection molding (10 presses 60-380 tons), post-molding services, and metal replacement consulting. The company also produces construction sector products (high load-bearing spacers, storage/transport spacers, thickness plates) and gardening products (sheet and pipe fixers). The product ecosystem is tied together through expertise in thermoplastic polymers including PA, PP, PPS, TPU, TPV, PEBA, and performance materials for metal replacement applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GREENLIFETIRE: 100% recyclable pneumatic tires made of thermoplastic polymer for agricultural applications, including seed press wheels, gauge wheels, furrow closing wheels, and disc depth guide wheels. Patented and produced by Mecaplast.

Products and services

• GREENLIFETIRE Recyclable Agricultural Tires Patented 100% recyclable pneumatic tires made from thermoplastic polymers for agricultural seeders, featuring high abrasion and cut resistance, elastic response, anti-bead failure, and no requirement for inflation pressure. Replaces traditional vulcanized rubber tires that are polluting and difficult to dispose of. Sold to agricultural equipment OEMs and seeder manufacturers.
• GLT400X115R Disc Depth Guide and Cleaning Wheel GREENLIFETIRE model serving as disc depth guide and cleaning gauge wheel, with spoked rim design for soil/stone discharge. Polyurethane (95 ShA) with nylon/steel rim, bearing ⌀16.256x44mm. For agricultural seeder manufacturers.
• GLT400X115 Disc Depth Guide and Cleaning Wheel GREENLIFETIRE model functioning as disc depth guide and cleaning gauge wheel with lip profile for disc cleaning. Used to adjust disc depth for seed row opening in agricultural seeders.
• GLT325X50 Furrow Closing Wheel GREENLIFETIRE model for closing seed furrow by covering seed with soil using V-positioning. Optimal performance on all terrains, wet or dry, with nylon rim. For agricultural seeder manufacturers.
• GLT295X25 Furrow Closing Wheel
• GLT250X42 Seed Press Wheel GREENLIFETIRE seed press wheel with bearing options (6004-2RS bearings with ⌀10mm or ⌀20mm bore) and customizable hardness. Presses seed for proper seed-to-soil contact. For agricultural seeder manufacturers.
• GLT330X50 Seed Press Wheel GREENLIFETIRE seed press wheel with vertical positioning for correct seed placement in the seed furrow for proper germination. Available with 2 bearings (6204-2RS ⌀20mm) or single bearing (⌀16.256mm). For agricultural seeder manufacturers.
• GLT310x30 V-Shaped Compression Wheel GREENLIFETIRE V-shaped compression wheel for optimal furrow closing even on heavy soils. For agricultural seeder manufacturers.
• GLT260X80 Compression/Depth Control Wheel GREENLIFETIRE dual-function wheel serving as a compression wheel for proper seed placement in the seed furrow, or as a depth control wheel for soil working (e.g., hoeing). 95 ShA hardness, customizable. For agricultural seeder manufacturers.
• GLT260X120 Dual-Function Wheel GREENLIFETIRE dual-function wheel serving as a compression wheel for seed placement and germination, or as a depth control wheel for soil cultivation tasks. 95 ShA hardness, customizable. For agricultural seeder manufacturers.
• High Load-Bearing Spacers for Rebar (Distanziali ad Alta Portata) High load-bearing spacers for rebar reinforcement made with high-quality polymers, laboratory certified for load testing. Alternative to common spacers with ability to reduce quantity needed; ideal for extreme applications including railways, roads, and airports. Replaces fiber-cement spacers. Available heights 20-50mm, lengths 1030mm and 500mm. For construction/infrastructure buyers.
• Storage and Transport Spacer (Distanziatore per Stoccaggio e Trasporti) Polymer spacer for storage and transport of prefabricated elements with 40 tonne load capacity, 180mm diameter, 50mm height. Features grip effect and shape memory for stability; reusable, water/sun/frost resistant, non-staining. For construction/infrastructure buyers.
• Thickness Plate for Prefabricated Products (Piastra Spessore) Polymer thickness plate for prefabricated products (beams, pillars, walls). Made with high-quality polymers, laboratory certified. Size: 200mm length x 150mm width x 5-10mm height. For construction/infrastructure buyers.
• Il Fissa Telo Sheet Fixing Stake Polymer sheet fixing product for DIY and professional gardening/horticulture use. Secures roofing and mulching sheets to the ground. Size ⌀6mm x 120mm length and width.
• Il Fissa Tubo Pipe Fixing Stake Polymer pipe fixing product for DIY and professional gardening/horticulture use. Secures drip line and mulching sheets to the ground. Size ⌀6mm x 180mm and 75mm length, 30mm width.
• Mold Design and Construction Service (Progettazione e Costruzione Stampi) Design and construction of molds for plastic molding, with concatenated phases for new product development or updates. Requires customer information and polymer knowledge for optimal results. Engineering service for industrial customers needing custom tooling.
• Injection Molding Service (Stampaggio ad Iniezione) Injection molding of plastic articles using ten presses with clamping force ranging from 60 to 380 tonnes. Equipped with Kluin Wijhe B.V. Maxi Melt plasticizing screw profiles for optimal processing of technical polymers. Contract manufacturing for industrial customers.
• Post-Molding and Workshop Services (Servizi Post Stampaggio) Post-molding services including ancillary mechanical work, assembly, customization, and packaging. Internal workshop enables small mold construction and immediate maintenance interventions. For industrial customers needing post-production value-add.
• Metal Replacement Engineering Service Innovation of products to improve mechanical and functional characteristics using high-performance polymers for metal replacement. Includes cost optimization, complex geometries, improved tribology, weight reduction, corrosion resistance, and thermal resistance up to 240°C continuous use. Technical consulting and product development service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 tonne load capacity for construction spacers
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Arburg GmbH + Co KG: German manufacturer of injection molding machines widely used by European custom molders. Functions as an equipment supplier and industry bellwether; customer base overlaps Mecaplast's profile of small-to-mid European plastics processors.
• Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH: Manufacturer of injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliaries. Not a customer competitor but a key equipment ecosystem player for custom injection molders like Mecaplast, and a useful reference for press technology and process benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Röchling Group: German industrial plastics group with high-performance polymer processing and custom molded components across automotive, industrial, and medical. Comparable to Mecaplast in material breadth and custom injection molding, but vastly larger and serving global OEM programs.
• Simona AG: German producer of semi-finished plastics (sheets, rods, profiles) and finished molded parts in PE, PP, PVDF, and high-performance polymers. Comparable in polymer breadth and industrial customer mix, with a stronger semi-finished product portfolio.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish polymer solutions group with a sizable agricultural tire and wheel business. Most directly relevant as an incumbent competing against Greenlifetire in seeder wheels, and a comparator for polymer-based industrial product strategies.
• Ensinger GmbH: German processor of high-performance engineering and high-temperature polymers (including PPS and PA) for industrial, automotive, and machinery applications. Closely matches Mecaplast's superpolymer and metal-replacement positioning, though at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Mitas (Continental Specialty Tires): Manufacturer of agricultural and specialty tires including seeder and farm-implement fitments. Competes head-to-head with Greenlifetire in agricultural press, depth-gauge, and furrow-closing wheel applications, though using traditional vulcanized rubber compounds.
• Cossa Polimeri S.r.l. Italian custom compounder and molder of technical thermoplastics. Comparable domestic peer in custom polymer formulation and injection molding, serving overlapping industrial customer bases in Italy.
• Sirmax S.p.A. Italian plastics compounder and custom injection molder serving automotive, appliance, and industrial markets. Comparable as a domestic Italian competitor in custom polymer processing and molded parts, with broader compounding capabilities.

Emerging players

• Kingfa Sci & Tech Co. Chinese modified plastics and high-performance polymer producer with growing European presence. Relevant as a competing source of engineering thermoplastics and metal-replacement compounds that could pressure European custom molders on price.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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