Thyssenkrupp Plastics Deutschland

What Thyssenkrupp Plastics Deutschland does

tk accelis Plastics GmbH (formerly thyssenkrupp Plastics GmbH) is one of Europe's largest B2B wholesalers of semi-finished plastics, composite panels, and related system solutions, headquartered in Essen, Germany and operating as a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Materials Services. The company distributes more than 40,000 branded plastic articles sourced exclusively from leading international manufacturers, organized across four business units: Hochbau (building construction, including facade systems such as ALUCOBOND®, Trespa®, Kronoart®, Swisspearl®, balcony flooring under balkoFLOOR®, and translucent roofing in PLEXIGLAS®/LEXAN™/Exolon®), Visuelle Kommunikation (visual communication and advertising, covering acrylic, polycarbonate, aluminum composite (DIBOND®), PVC foam (FOREX®), PET foam (SINTREX®), LED modules, and digital printing substrates), Industrie (technical engineering plastics for chemical, electroplating, food & beverage, HVAC, mechanical engineering, cleanroom, and water management applications), and Schutz & Heimwerken (protection films, packaging films, and DIY hobby sheets).

The technology stack centers on a national distribution and custom fabrication platform rather than on software. Core operational capability is the Plastics-Service-Center (Anarbeitung), which provides precision cutting, CNC machining, drilling, and edge finishing to customer specifications with just-in-time delivery. Digital layers include an online configurator for terrace roofing (dachopt), a Product Carbon Footprint calculator (PCF-Rechner) and Carbon Credits service (under the tk-check sustainability suite), and the tk accelis digital supplier connection platform built on SAP Ariba. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety).

The business model combines enterprise field sales through 18 German branch locations with a self-serve e-commerce online shop for standard catalogue products, plus separate legal-entity distribution in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Hungary, and Denmark. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of distributed plastics and accessories, supplemented by value-added custom fabrication services billed as professional services; pricing is quote-based for most B2B volumes with published unit pricing on the online shop. Customer segments span trade, industrial, and construction end-markets; the recent 2024-2025 rebranding to tk accelis Plastics GmbH, alongside the new digital ecosystem, signals an internal repositioning within the thyssenkrupp group.

Name

Thyssenkrupp Plastics Deutschland

Legal name

tk accelis Plastics GmbH

Website

https://thyssenkrupp-plastics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

tk accelis Plastics GmbH (formerly thyssenkrupp Plastics GmbH) is one of Europe's largest B2B distributors of branded semi-finished plastics and composite panels, operating 18 German branches plus 9 European country entities, serving industrial, construction, advertising, and DIY customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC)

Keywords

• Plastic semi-finished products
• Industrial plastics distribution
• Facade cladding systems
• Engineering plastics wholesale
• Plastic fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastics Wholesale Distribution: Sale of over 40,000 branded plastic semi-finished products and accessories to industrial customers, trade, and construction. Revenue is generated through product sales with varying order volumes and repeat purchasing.
2. Custom Fabrication Services (Anarbeitung): Value-added processing services including cutting, machining, and finishing of plastic materials to customer-specific dimensions and requirements, delivered through the Plastics-Service-Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Thyssenkrupp Plastics Deutschland (now operating as tk accelis Plastics GmbH) is a B2B wholesale distributor of more than 40,000 branded plastic semi-finished products, composite panels, and system solutions for building construction, visual communication, and industrial applications. The company sells through field sales across 18 German branches, a self-serve online shop, and operates a Plastics-Service-Center for custom fabrication (cutting, CNC machining, drilling, edge finishing) of plastic materials to customer specifications.

Product overview

Thyssenkrupp Plastics Deutschland (now tk accelis Plastics GmbH) is a nationwide plastics distributor offering over 40,000 branded plastic products and semi-finished materials. The portfolio spans three main divisions: Hochbau (construction) covering facade systems like ALUCOBOND®, Trespa®, Swisspearl®, and balcony solutions including balkoFLOOR®; Visuelle Kommunikation (visual communication) with acrylic glass (PLEXIGLAS®), polycarbonate sheets (LEXAN™, Exolon®), foam sheets (FOREX®, SINTREX®, SMART-X®), composite plates (DIBOND®), LED modules, and digital printing materials; and Industrie (industry) with PVC, PE, PP, PA, and specialty engineering plastics (PTFE, PEEK, PVDF). The company operates an online shop platform, Plastics-Service-Center for custom processing, a facade project complete service, dachopt terrace configurator, and sustainability services including PCF calculator and Carbon Credits. Distribution network includes 18 locations across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plastics Germany: Materials Services business unit focusing on plastics distribution
• Plastics-Service-Center
• dachopt
• tk-check
• tk accelis

Products and services

• ALUCOBOND® ACM Facade Panels Aluminum composite panels for facade construction, available in various colors and finishes. Used by architects and facade contractors for commercial building cladding.
• Trespa® HPL Facade Panels High-pressure laminate plates for facade construction, available in over 40 decors. Distributed in partnership with Trespa for high-quality architectural facades.
• balkoFLOOR® Balcony Flooring System Smart system flooring solution for balconies, used by building contractors for residential and commercial balcony renovation and new construction.
• PLEXIGLAS® Multi-Wall Sheets Acrylic multi-wall sheets for transparent roofing applications. Distributed in partnership with POLYVANTIS for translucent roofing and daylighting projects.
• DIBOND® Aluminum Composite Plates Aluminum composite plates for display, signage, and facade applications. Used by sign makers, display manufacturers, and visual communication professionals.
• FOREX® PVC Foam Sheets PVC free-foam sheets for advertising and display applications. Used in printing, signage, and exhibition booth construction.
• SINTREX® PET Rigid Foam Sheets Innovative PET foam rigid sheets used as a printing substrate for visual communication and signage applications.
• Plastics-Service-Center (Custom Fabrication) Custom manufacturing and processing services including precision cutting, CNC machining, drilling, and edge finishing of plastic materials to customer-specific dimensions. Targets industrial, trade, and construction customers requiring tailored semi-finished products.
• dachopt Terrace Roofing Configurator Online configurator tool that enables customers to plan, calculate, and quote their terrace roofing projects digitally using the company's product range.
• Facade Project Complete Service End-to-end facade project support including on-site consultation, measurement, layout planning, structural analysis, and assembly planning for construction and facade contractors.
• PCF (Product Carbon Footprint) Calculator Sustainability service that calculates the CO2 footprint of ordered products from raw material extraction through to curbside delivery, providing PCF reports to support customer environmental reporting.
• Online Shop (shop.thyssenkrupp-plastics.de) 24/7 self-serve e-commerce platform for ordering standard plastic products from the catalogue with published unit pricing for direct online purchasing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of approximately 22% demonstrated at University of Barcelona following facade renovation with Trespa® Meteon®
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• 3A CompositescoreOthersLong-term supply partnership for aluminum composite materials (DIBOND® brand). 3A Composites is a leading manufacturer of aluminum and steel composite panels used in facade and signage applications.
• DeceuninckcoreOthersPartnership for window and door profile systems. Deceuninck is a leading extruder of PVC window and door systems.
• Georg Fischer (GF)coreOthersLong-standing partnership for piping systems and fittings. Georg Fischer is a leading manufacturer of piping systems for industrial applications.
• POLYVANTIS (formerly Röhm/Evonik PMMA)coreOthersPartnership for PLEXIGLAS® products including acrylic sheets, multi-wall sheets, and specialty products for construction and visual communication.
• sandmeirsecondaryOthersPartnership for building systems, specifically terrace and balcony systems.
• KömmerlingcoreOthersLong-term partnership for PVC profiles and construction materials. Kömmerling is a brand of Profine Group.
• Exolon GroupcoreOthersPartnership for Exolon® multi UV polycarbonate multi-wall sheets used in translucent roofing applications.
• KronospansecondaryOthersPartnership for Kronoart® HPL (High Pressure Laminate) facade plates.
• RöchlingcoreOthersPartnership for industrial engineering plastics including semi-finished products and machined components.
• TRESPAcoreOthersLong-standing partnership for Trespa® HPL facade panels and Trespa® Meteon® for high-quality architectural facades.
• ALPOLICcoreOthersPartnership for ALPOLIC® ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) facade panels.
• Profine GroupcoreOthersParent group partnership for Kömmerling and related PVC profile brands.
• SloanLEDsecondaryOthersPartnership for LED illumination modules for signage and architectural lighting applications.
• FranksecondaryOthersPartnership for building hardware and accessory systems.
• Multipanel UKsecondaryOthersPartnership for waterproof wall panel systems from the UK.
• VEKAcoreOthersPartnership for VEKAPLAN® PVC sheet materials and systems.
• CovestrocoreOthersPartnership for LED signage pylons using Covestro materials (reference project).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger: Wienerberger is an Austrian building materials manufacturer and solutions provider for facades, roofs, and walls across Europe. Comparable as a broad European building products incumbent whose facade and exterior solutions partially overlap with tk accelis Plastics' Hochbau portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution: Saint-Gobain Distribution is the French-headquartered distribution arm of Saint-Gobain, distributing building materials across Europe including insulation, facades, and interior products. Overlaps with tk accelis Plastics' Hochbau segment on facade and construction materials distribution at a broader, multi-product scale.
• LyondellBasell: LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies, producing polyolefins and engineering plastics that flow through distributors like tk accelis. As a major upstream supplier and occasional direct seller, it represents the broad incumbent whose channel strategy directly affects tk accelis Plastics' positioning.

Direct peers

• Röchling: Röchling is a German plastics manufacturer and processor serving industrial customers across Europe with engineering plastics, semi-finished products, and machined components. Directly comparable as a European plastics manufacturer/distributor covering similar industrial segments, and is referenced as an existing supplier partner of tk accelis Plastics.
• ALBIS (Envalior): ALBIS, now part of Envalior (formerly DSM Engineering Materials), is a European distributor of engineering thermoplastics and compounds serving industrial converters. Comparable as a technical/engineering plastics distributor serving similar industrial customer segments in Europe.
• RESINEX (Ravago Group): RESINEX is the distribution arm of Ravago, one of Europe's largest plastics distributors, supplying polymers, recyclates, and finished products across multiple European countries. Highly comparable geographic footprint and plastics distribution model to tk accelis Plastics.
• Distrupol (Univar Solutions): Distrupol, part of Univar Solutions, is a European distributor of thermoplastic resins and compounds serving injection molders, extruders, and industrial customers. Comparable as a pan-European plastics distributor with a similar industrial focus and supplier-brand portfolio model.
• Biesterfeld: Biesterfeld is a German-headquartered distributor of plastics, rubber, and specialty chemicals, operating across Europe with a comparable product breadth and industrial customer base. Closely matches tk accelis Plastics' role as a value-added distributor of branded polymer products.

Others

• 3A Composites: 3A Composites is the Swiss-based manufacturer of ALUCOBOND, DIBOND, and ALPOLIC aluminum composite panels — flagship brands in tk accelis Plastics' catalogue. Relevant as a key upstream supplier whose channel strategy (direct vs. distribution) directly affects tk accelis Plastics' margin and exclusivity.
• POLYVANTIS (formerly Röhm/Evonik PMMA): POLYVANTIS is the manufacturer of PLEXIGLAS acrylic sheets, one of tk accelis Plastics' signature products for roofing and visual communication. Comparable as a critical supplier whose branded products drive a meaningful share of tk accelis Plastics' specification work.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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