SHI Plastics Machinery Inc

What SHI Plastics Machinery Inc does

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, operating in the United States through SHI Plastics Machinery Inc (Norcross, Georgia), is a German-headquartered designer and manufacturer of all-electric and hydraulic injection moulding machines for the automotive, packaging, electronics, medical, and consumer goods industries. The company is a joint venture between Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Japan) and Demag Ergonomics Group, with its main production site in Schwaig, Germany and a technology center in Wiehe. Its product portfolio centres on four machine platforms — the IntElect all-electric high-precision series (including the IntElect Multi R multi-component variant), the PAC-E all-electric high-speed platform for packaging, the El-Exis SP high-speed benchmark, and the Systec hydraulic machine — complemented by automation and peripheral equipment (Automation, MultiPlug) and the myConnect digital connectivity platform. The company also delivers advanced process expertise spanning injection compression moulding, in-mould decoration/labelling, MuCell physical foaming, multi-component technology, liquid silicone rubber, and thermosets processing.

Revenue is generated through direct enterprise hardware sales of new machines, automation and periphery, spare parts, and stock/used machines, alongside recurring professional-service revenue from technical support, training, and maintenance tied to the installed base. Sales are executed through a global direct field-sales network organised by geography with local sales agents (e.g., Vincita in Turkey) and wholly-owned subsidiaries across Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Hungary, France, UK) and Brazil. Pricing is quote-based under FCA (Incoterms 2020) terms with two-week payment terms and multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing and demand generation rely on major trade-show participation (Fakuma, Chinaplas, K, France Innovation Plasturgie), Technology Days events hosted at production facilities, and a multi-language website with active LinkedIn engagement. The firm is privately held under German law, with no public listing, ticker, or external funding rounds disclosed in the available data.

Name

SHI Plastics Machinery Inc

Legal name

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH

Website

https://sumitomo-shi-demag.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag designs and manufactures all-electric and hydraulic injection moulding machines for automotive, packaging, electronics, medical, and consumer goods industries globally, operating as a Sumitomo Heavy Industries joint venture headquartered in Schwaig, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwaig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection Moulding Machines: Sale of new all-electric and hydraulic injection moulding machines (IntElect, PAC-E, El-Exis SP, Systec). Machines are sold directly to enterprise customers globally via field sales and local representatives.
2. Automation and Periphery: Sale of automation systems, robots, and peripheral equipment for injection moulding lines.
3. Customer Service and Maintenance: Technical support, training, and service operations for installed base. Service contacts and customer service pages indicate ongoing service relationships with customers.
4. Spare Parts: Sale of replacement parts and plasticising components for machines, subject to separate terms and conditions.
5. Stock and Used Machines: Sale of stock (pre-configured) machines and used machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SHI Plastics Machinery Inc (part of the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag group) manufactures and sells injection moulding machines (all-electric and hydraulic), automation systems, and digital connectivity platforms. The company offers industry-specific solutions for automotive, packaging, electronics, medical, and consumer goods manufacturers, supported by advanced processes such as multi-component moulding, liquid silicone rubber, in-mould decoration, and physical foaming. It also sells stock and used machines, spare parts, and provides customer service and training.

Product overview

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag offers a comprehensive portfolio of injection moulding solutions comprising four main machine series (IntElect all-electric high-precision, PAC-E all-electric high-speed for packaging, El-Exis SP high-speed benchmark, Systec hydraulic), complemented by automation and peripheral equipment (myConnect digital platform, MultiPlug), plus stock and used machine services. The company specializes in industry-specific solutions for automotive, packaging, electronics, medical, and consumer goods sectors, supported by advanced processes including injection compression moulding, in-mould decoration/labelling, physical foaming (MuCell), multi-component technology, liquid silicone rubber, and thermosets processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IntElect: All-electric high-precision injection moulding machine - flexible, precise, and sustainable.
• PAC-E
• El-Exis SP
• Systec
• myConnect
• MultiPlug
• Automation

Products and services

• IntElect All-electric high-precision injection moulding machine marketed as flexible, precise, and sustainable for automotive, electronics, and medical applications.
• IntElect Multi R All-electric multi-component moulding machine engineered for maximum flexibility and precision with adjustable nozzle distance.
• PAC-E All-electric high-speed injection moulding machine for packaging applications, demonstrated to achieve >50% energy savings and up to 30% lower energy consumption compared to hybrid systems.
• El-Exis SP High-speed injection moulding machine positioned as the industry benchmark for speed in packaging applications.
• Systec Dynamic and reliable hydraulic injection moulding machine for automotive applications.
• Automation Individualised automation projects with standardised robotic solutions for injection moulding production lines.
• myConnect Digital connectivity platform enabling connected production concepts for injection moulding machines.
• MultiPlug Automation peripheral for multi-component injection moulding applications.
• Stock Machines Pre-configured injection moulding machines available for immediate delivery.
• Used Machines Used injection moulding machines available for purchase from the installed base.

Quantifiable outcome

• >50% energy savings with PAC-E in caps & closures production at BERICAP UK over 11 million cycles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vincita Plastik MakinalarıminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Appointed as new local sales agent in Turkey. Founded by Sergen Sarıdikmen. Strengthens Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's presence in the Turkish market.
• EssmotechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202620-year partnership in France supporting customers with reliable, high-quality mould validations. What started as a technical cooperation has grown into a robust collaboration.
• ELMETminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner at LSR-Day event hosted at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's Prague subsidiary, focusing on liquid silicone rubber (LSR) processing technology.
• WACKERminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner at LSR-Day event hosted at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag's Prague subsidiary, focusing on liquid silicone rubber (LSR) processing technology.
• voestalpineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Two-day process optimisation exchange at technology center in Wiehe, Germany. Collaboration for technical excellence in injection moulding.
• WAGOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Two-day process optimisation exchange at technology center in Wiehe, Germany. Collaboration for technical excellence in injection moulding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fanuc Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of Roboshot all-electric injection moulding machines alongside its dominant CNC and robotics businesses. Directly comparable in all-electric injection moulding technology and integrated automation, particularly for high-precision applications.
• Arburg GmbH + Co KG: German manufacturer of injection moulding machines (Allrounder series) with strong all-electric and hybrid positioning. Directly comparable in product portfolio, customer segments (automotive, packaging, medical), and direct enterprise sales model.
• Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. Japanese specialist in all-electric and hybrid injection moulding machines (NEX, FNX, TNX series). Directly comparable as a focused all-electric competitor serving packaging, medical, and precision moulding.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian/German manufacturer of injection moulding machines and robots/automation. Directly comparable as a specialist in all-electric and servo-hydraulic machines with strong packaging and medical focus, plus integrated automation that mirrors SHI Demag's offering.
• Shibaura Machine (formerly Toshiba Machine): Japanese manufacturer of injection moulding machines (EC-SX all-electric series) and industrial machinery. Directly comparable as a Japanese-rooted all-electric specialist competing in similar automotive, electronics, and precision-moulding segments.
• Haitian International Holdings: Chinese global leader by volume in injection moulding machines with Mars, Jupiter, and Venus series covering hydraulic, servo-hydraulic, and all-electric. Directly comparable as a full-range competitor, particularly aggressive in packaging and commodity moulding.
• Engel Holding GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of injection moulding machines and automation systems serving automotive, packaging, medical, and technical moulding. Directly comparable as a global full-line injection moulding machine competitor with all-electric and hydraulic portfolios and a similar multi-vertical go-to-market.
• KraussMaffei Group GmbH: German manufacturer of injection moulding, extrusion, and reaction process machinery. Directly comparable as a global full-line competitor serving automotive, packaging, and medical with both all-electric and hydraulic offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Milacron (Hillenbrand): US-based injection moulding and extrusion machinery brand within Hillenbrand's Polymer Processing Technologies segment. Comparable as a broad incumbent with all-electric, hybrid, and hydraulic offerings plus strong North American installed base in packaging and automotive.
• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Canadian global leader in injection moulding systems and hot runners, particularly dominant in PET preforms, closures, and beverage packaging. Comparable as a packaging-focused injection moulding incumbent with strong North American service footprint and integrated tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Sumitomo-SHI-DemagEu
• Facebookfacebook.com/sumitomoshidemag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shi-plastics-machinery-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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