Injection molding of complex plastic components and assemblies – from toolmaking to series production
De Beer Plastics
Langenfeld (DE) · Linsengericht (DE) · Veenendaal (NL) · Oud-Beijerland (NL)New on Amplifa
About De Beer Plastics
De Beer Plastics is a Dutch-German family business with three production sites in the Netherlands and Germany (Langenfeld, Linsengericht, Oud-Beijerland) and headquarters in Veenendaal. The company produces engineering thermoplastics by injection molding, including precision parts made of high-performance plastics such as PPS, PEEK, PA4.6 and PSU, as well as 2K and vertical injection-molded parts and TPE seals according to EN 681-2. With over 100 injection molding machines (clamping force 25–650 tonnes), in-house toolmaking including 2K tools and 3D-printed tool inserts, as well as its own research and development department, projects are executed from product design optimization (DFM, Moldflow) via prototyping to series production. In addition, De Beer Plastics offers assembly (mirror and ultrasonic welding, leak testing), printing, packaging and logistics solutions such as just-in-time deliveries and worldwide shipping. The German plants operate fully CO₂-neutral; the company won the German Sustainability Award in 2019 and 2024.
- Site
- LX Veenendaal, NL
- Processes
- Plastic injection molding, 2K injection molding (two-component), Vertical injection molding, Injection molding of polycarbonate (PC), TPS injection molding, TPV injection molding, TPU injection molding, TPO injection molding
- Materials
- PPS (Polyphenylene sulfide), PA4.6 (Stanyl), PEEK, PSU, PA12, TPE (thermoplastic elastomers), Polycarbonate (PC), Flexible PVC
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, FSC Chain of Custody, EcoVadis Bronze, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949
- Founded
- 1953
- Employees
- 250+
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Electronics & Lighting, Water technology, Medical technology, Consumer & Lifestyle, Water technology/Sanitary
- 01
Product design & DFM / Moldflow analyses
- 02
Prototyping (3D printing, test molds)
- 03
Toolmaking (incl. 2K and combination molds)
- 04
Injection molding (incl. 2K, vertical, high-performance plastics)
- 05
Post-processing (printing, welding)
- 06
Assembly & kitting
- 07
Quality inspection & PPAP
- 08
Logistics (JIT, worldwide shipping)
Materials & Processes
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Glass-fiber-reinforced high-performance plastic as a brass substitute in drinking water fittings such as water conduits.
PEEK
High-temperature-resistant specialty plastic for precision parts with extremely tight tolerances.
PA4.6 (Stanyl)
High-performance polyamide, partly filled with aramid fibers or PTFE, for bearing parts in the automotive industry.
PSU (Polysulfone)
High-performance plastic for demanding precision applications at temperatures above 300 °C processing temperature.
PA12
Engineering plastic with drinking water approval for water conduits in fittings.
TPE (thermoplastic elastomers)
Modern alternative to EPDM and silicone for seals according to EN 681-2.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Injection molding of polycarbonate for transparent and highly stressed components.
Flexible PVC
Historically significant material for soft components of the sanitary and toy industries.
TPU / TPS / TPV / TPO / TPA / TPC
Diverse thermoplastic elastomers and specialty materials processed in the company's own injection molding process.
2K injection molding (two-component)
Joining of two materials in one tool, including with medical-grade TPE; over 20 years of experience with in-house 2K tools.
Toolmaking (incl. 2K and combination molds, 3D-printed tools)
In-house tool design and toolmaking in NL and DE, including tool management, maintenance and repair.
Sites
Langenfeld
DEProduction (De Beer Beoplast GmbH)
- Materials
- Engineering thermoplastics, IATF-16949-certified production
- Over 100 injection molding machines group-wide (25–650 t clamping force)
- Optical and tactile measuring machines
- 3D scanners
- Ultrasonic cleaning systems for tools
Linsengericht
DEProduction, toolmaking, logistics (De Beer Breidenbach GmbH)
- Materials
- Flexible PVC, engineering thermoplastics, high-performance plastics
- Injection molding machines
- Toolmaking workshop
- 3D printers for prototypes and tools
Veenendaal
NLHeadquarters (De Beer)
Oud-Beijerland
NLProduction, lenses/transparent products (AllinPlast Kunststoffenindustrie B.V.)
- Materials
- Polycarbonate, transparent plastics
- Injection molding machines
- Toolmaking workshop
- Hand polishing for optics
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics, PPS, PA4.6, PEEK, PSU, PA12, PC, TPE, Flexible PVC |
| 2K injection molding (two-component)Plastics | – | – | – | – | TPE, medical-grade TPE |
| Vertical injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Injection molding of polycarbonate (PC)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| TPS injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | TPS |
| TPV injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | TPV |
| TPU injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | TPU |
| TPO injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | TPO |
| TPA injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | TPA |
| TPC injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | TPC |
| Injection molding of flexible PVCPlastics | – | – | – | – | Flexible PVC |
| PPS injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | PPS (glass-fiber-reinforced) |
| PA4.6 injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | PA4.6 (Stanyl), filled with aramid fibers or PTFE |
| Injection molding of high-performance plastics (PPS, PSU, PEEK)Plastics | extremely tight tolerances | – | – | – | PPS, PSU, PEEK |
| Injection molding of TPE seals (EN 681-2, alternative to EPDM/silicone)Plastics | – | – | – | – | TPE (thermoplastic elastomers) |
| Toolmaking (injection molds, combination molds, 2K tools, 3D-printed tool inserts andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototyping (3D printing, test molds)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product design & design optimization / DFM / Moldflow analysesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of subassemblies (small and large series)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mirror weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Ultrasonic weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Printing (screen printing, pad printing, inkjet and laser printing)Surface | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Packaging and kittingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality control and metrology (optical and tactile measuring machines, 3D scanners, PPAP, SPC,Testing | Measurement to the thousandth | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection molding machine | – | over 100 | Clamping force 25–650 tonnes | – | Langenfeld (DE), Linsengericht (DE), Oud-Beijerland (NL) |
| 3D printers (prototyping and toolmaking) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measuring machines (optical and tactile) and 3D scanners | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultrasonic cleaning systems (tool cleaning) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certificates
De Beer Plastics works according to certified quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949) and measures complex precision parts to the thousandth – with optical and tactile measuring machines, 3D scanners, PPAP approval processes and statistical process control.
| Evidence | Langenfeld | Linsengericht | Oud-Beijerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 14001 | |||
| IATF 16949 |
History
- 1951
Friedrich Wilhelm Breidenbach founds a turning and toolmaking shop for the regional rubber industry in Gelnhausen on 1 August 1951.
- 1953
Jan de Beer sen. founds an agency for lead floor drains and siphons in The Hague on 1 December 1953; relocation to Hoevelaken in 1957.
- 1960er–1970e
Breidenbach moves to Linsengericht and begins processing flexible PVC; De Beer develops into a distributor of technical sanitary components.
- 1980
De Beer builds its first company building in Barneveld; the second generation takes over; the customer-supplier relationship De Beer–Breidenbach is established.
- 2000er
De Beer takes over an industry colleague in Wuppertal; René and Mark de Beer join the company; sale of F.W. Breidenbach GmbH & Co. KG to De Beer effective 1 January 2006.
- 2007
Opening of the second site in Linsengericht for toolmaking and logistics.
- 2009
Acquisition of Schneid GmbH in Gilching near Munich and integration into Linsengericht; know-how in high-performance plastics.
- 2015
At the initiative of De Beer Plastics, the EN 681-2 standard is incorporated into the regulations for toilet drain pipes.
- 2019
German Sustainability Award for Beoplast (CO₂-neutral production).
- 2020
De Beer acquires Beoplast GmbH in Langenfeld.
- 2021
Start of construction of the new building in Linsengericht on a plot of over 23,000 m²; machine relocation at the end of 2022.
- 2022
Acquisition of All-in-Plast Kunststoffenindustrie BV and Produger BV in Oud-Beijerland; expansion to include lenses and transparent products; another German Sustainability Award in 2024 for De Beer Plastics.