What Lahme Gmbh & Co. Kg Prazision In Kunststoff does

Lahme GmbH & Co. KG Präzision in Kunststoff is a family-owned German precision plastics injection molder founded in 1963 in Rinkscheid (Meinerzhagen) and now headquartered in Kierspe, Germany, under second-generation management of Karsten Lahme (Dipl.-Wirt.Ing.) since 1999. The company operates a ~7,000 m² production facility running more than 50 injection molding machines with clamping forces from 150 to 13,000 kN in three-shift mode, producing technical thermoplastic components weighing 0.1-3,740 g including 2-component (2K) and fibre-reinforced parts. It pairs in-house toolmaking (CATIA V5, hot-runner, gear, 2K, IML and aluminum test molds), Moldflow-based development, high automation with articulated robots and photo-optical inspection, secondary operations (assembly, ultrasonic welding, hot stamping, IML, pad printing), and logistics (JIT, Kanban, consignment, VDA-compliant) under one roof.

The business model is project-based B2B contract manufacturing sold directly to industrial customers through dedicated sales teams organized by function (Technical Distribution, Mechanical Processing) and by vertical (Key Account Management Automotive). Revenue streams span injection molding production, tool design and construction, engineering and development services, assembly and post-processing, and a relocation service that absorbs tools from failed suppliers. Pricing is quote-driven and non-public. Customers include automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers (with Kirchhoff Automotive as a named multi-year 'Supplier of the Year' relationship in 2010 and 2013), the liquid-gas industry (cylinder caps, Ringman protective ring), food and packaging (closures with IML), machinery and plant engineering, defence (gun housings, drone components), medical/laboratory, electrical, maritime, aviation, home/garden, and construction — supported by IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications and a 2025 Ecovadis Bronze medal. The company is privately held as a GmbH & Co. KG (limited partnership) with no external investors and operates primarily from a single German site.

Name

Lahme Gmbh & Co. Kg Prazision In Kunststoff

Legal name

Lahme GmbH & Co. KG Präzision in Kunststoff

Website

https://lahme-praezision.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lahme is a family-owned German precision plastics injection molder, founded 1963, operating 50+ molding machines in three shifts from Kierspe to serve automotive Tier-1, liquid-gas, food packaging, defence, and industrial OEM customers with in-house tooling and assembly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Molding

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Transportation Injection Molded Parts (IMANAFAB), Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC), Electrical & Electronics Injection Molded Components (Connectors, Housings) (IMANAFAD), Precision & Micro Injection Molding (IMANAFAH)

Keywords

• Precision plastic injection molding
• Thermoplastic component manufacturing
• Custom injection molded parts
• Plastic tooling and mold making
• Industrial plastic fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Kierspe

HQ country

Germany

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. Injection Molding Manufacturing Services: Custom precision plastic injection molding production services for industrial customers. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees based on part complexity, material costs, production volumes, and tool amortisation. Operating in three-shift mode enables high-volume serial production.
2. Tool Design & Construction: In-house tool shop provides design and manufacturing of injection molds and fixtures as part of project delivery or as standalone service.
3. Development & Engineering Services: Engineering support including CAD design, material selection, filling simulations, and technical consultation from project inception through production start.
4. Assembly & Post-Processing Services: Secondary operations including ultrasonic welding, hot stamping, in-mould labeling, pad printing, and assembly services bundled with part delivery.
5. Relocation & Tool Transfer Services: Short-term support for relocation of tools from other suppliers, including project takeover and new production launches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lahme GmbH & Co. KG Präzision in Kunststoff manufactures precision plastic injection-molded components from thermoplastics on more than 50 injection molding machines with clamping forces from 150 to 13,000 kN. The company operates two divisions — injection molding and mechanical processing of plastics — and offers in-house toolmaking, product development, assembly, logistics, and relocation services to industrial OEMs. It serves automotive, liquid gas, food and packaging, machine and plant engineering, defence, medical, electrical, and several other industrial sectors.

Product overview

Lahme GmbH & Co. KG is a precision plastics injection molding company operating under two divisions: Kunststofftechnik (plastics technology) and Präzision in Kunststoff (precision in plastics). The company offers a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services centered around thermoplastic injection molding with over 50 machines (150-13,000 kN clamping force) and 2-component technology, complemented by in-house tool shop using CATIA V5, Moldflow® simulation-based development services, mechanical CNC processing of technical plastics (PTFE, PP, PVDF, POM), assembly operations, logistics (including JIT, Kanban), and relocations. Key product lines include cylinder caps and accessories for the liquid gas industry (including the Ringman protective ring), food packaging closures with IML capabilities, and defense/military technology components including gun housings and drone parts. The company serves automotive, liquid gas, food/packaging, machine/plant engineering, defense, medical, maritime, electrical, home/garden, construction, and aviation industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ringman: Floor protection ring for 11 kg gas bottles developed to prevent scratches, rust stains, and bottle rolling.

Products and services

• Precision Thermoplastic Injection Molding (Präzision in Kunststoff) Series and project production of precision thermoplastic injection-molded components across automotive, liquid gas, food and packaging, machinery, defence, medical, electrical, home and garden, maritime, aviation, and construction sectors.
• Mechanical Processing of Plastics (Kunststofftechnik) Secondary division performing mechanical machining and finishing operations on plastic parts, sold as a complementary service to molded-part customers.
• Tool Shop and Mold Making (Werkzeugbau) In-house design, construction, and maintenance of injection molds used to produce plastic parts for customers.
• Product Development Engineering support to help customers design and develop new plastic parts and products prior to serial molding.
• Assembly Manual and automated assembly of plastic components into subassemblies or finished modules for OEM customers.
• Logistics Outbound logistics and shipment handling for molded and assembled plastic parts, offered to OEM customers as part of the integrated service portfolio.
• Ringman Gas Cylinder Floor Protection Ring Injection-molded plastic ring designed to protect floors from gas cylinder impacts, sold as a finished industrial product.
• Lids and Closures (Deckel & Verschlüsse) Custom and serial injection-molded plastic lids and closures for packaging and product applications, produced on the company's 50+ machine fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• 214,300 kWh electricity saved per year through Ökoprofit resource efficiency measures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ökoprofit (Märkischer Kreis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessful participation in the Ökoprofit resource efficiency project in the Märkischer Kreis district. The initiative brought together nine companies and institutions to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions. Lahme achieved savings of 214,300 kWh electricity and 77.2 tonnes CO2 reduction annually.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rehau Group: German polymer solutions company with automotive, construction, and industrial divisions. Overlaps with Lahme on automotive and industrial injection molding but operates as a much larger diversified group with proprietary polymer formulations.
• Röchling SE & Co. KG: Large German industrial plastics group operating in automotive, medical, and industrial segments with injection molding and machining capabilities. Comparable to Lahme across most served verticals but at significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Swiss-headquartered plastics processing group with injection molded piping and industrial components. Comparable to Lahme in precision plastic component manufacturing for industrial applications, with a more international footprint.

Others

• Arburg GmbH + Co KG: German manufacturer of injection molding machines and turnkey production systems. Not a direct competitor but a key equipment supplier to Lahme and a benchmark for production technology and automation standards in the German injection molding ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Geiss AG: German manufacturer specializing in thermoforming and injection molding of large-format technical plastic parts. Comparable to Lahme in precision large-tonnage processing, three-shift operation, and automotive / industrial machinery customer base.
• WITTENSTEIN SE: German precision engineering and plastics technology company producing high-precision plastic and mechatronic components for automotive, aerospace, and medical applications. Comparable on precision injection molding for demanding industrial sectors.
• Simona AG: German thermoplastics manufacturer producing semi-finished products, profiles, and finished injection-molded components for industrial, chemical, and infrastructure customers. Comparable as a German mid-market precision plastics processor with similar B2B go-to-market.
• Ensinger GmbH: German-based engineering plastics processor with in-house compounding, extrusion, and injection molding serving automotive, medical, food, and industrial machinery. Directly comparable to Lahme in customer verticals, technical plastics focus, and integrated service model.

Regional players

• Fränkische Industrial Pipes GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of technical plastic pipes, corrugated tubes, and molded components for automotive, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable as a regional German precision plastics processor with automotive Tier-1 supply relationships.

Emerging players

• Hekuma GmbH: German specialist in automated injection molding and turnkey production systems for medical and high-precision industrial applications. Comparable to Lahme on the medical/laboratory technology segment and on automation-led injection molding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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