Specialist in thermoforming and polyurethane processing – custom plastic components from prototype to series production
FORMTEC Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Dornstetten · Sinntal-Altengronau · FreudenstadtNew on Amplifa
About FORMTEC Kunststofftechnik
FORMTEC Kunststofftechnik GmbH, based in Dornstetten in the Black Forest, is a solution partner specialized in thermoforming (vacuum forming) and polyurethane processing in plastics engineering. The company manufactures application-optimized plastic components from thermoplastics as well as from PUR – compact or foamed – true to color and shape, individually milled with a perfect finish. Customers are accompanied from initial consulting through design and prototype construction to the fully assembled component. In-house developments such as lightweight composite materials complement the portfolio. Sectors served include caravans, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, municipal and commercial vehicles, and special-purpose machinery manufacturing. Quality management in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 ensures consistent quality; process-related plastic waste is returned to the production cycle as recyclates.
- Site
- Dornstetten
- Processes
- Thermoforming (vacuum forming of thermoplastics), Individual milling of thermoformed parts, Polyurethane processing (PUR, compact or foamed), Final assembly of modules, Consulting, planning, development (engineering from prototype to series product), Recycling of process-related plastic waste as recyclates, Design/development, Individual milling and finishing
- Materials
- Thermoplastics (for thermoforming), Polyurethane (PUR), compact and foamed, Lightweight composite materials (in-house development), Thermoplastics, Polyurethane (compact and foamed), Lightweight composite materials
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1993
- Industries
- Caravans, Construction machinery, Agricultural machinery, Municipal and commercial vehicles, Special-purpose machinery manufacturing
- 01
Consulting & Design
- 02
Thermoforming / PUR processing
- 03
Individual milling & finishing
- 04
Final assembly
- 05
Logistics (Kanban)
Materials & Processes
Thermoplastics
Materials for thermoforming components that are true to color and shape and durable.
Polyurethane (compact and foamed)
Lightweight, robust material for weight optimization, damping, insulation and complex geometries.
Lightweight composite materials
In-house development for weight-optimized applications.
Locations
Dornstetten
DEHeadquarters and production
- Lot size
- Prototype to series
- Materials
- Thermoplastics, PUR
- Thermoforming machines
- Polyurethane processing system
Sinntal-Altengronau
DEBranch office and production
- Lot size
- Prototype to series
- Materials
- Thermoplastics, PUR
- Production hall 1,100 m² (2023)
Freudenstadt
DELogistics site (final assembly integrated into Dornstetten since 2024)
- Storage and production space 3,600 m²
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoforming (vacuum forming of thermoplastics)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Individual milling of thermoformed partsMachining | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Polyurethane processing (PUR, compact or foamed)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane (PUR) |
| Final assembly of modulesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting, planning, development (engineering from prototype to series product)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Recycling of process-related plastic waste as recyclatesPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoforming machines | – | – | – | – | Dornstetten |
| Polyurethane processing system | – | – | – | – | Dornstetten (2,700 m² production hall, 2001) |
Additional services
Quality
Quality management in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 ensures a consistently high standard; processes are continuously evaluated, documented and optimized.
| Evidence | Dornstetten |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1993
Foundation of FORMTEC Kunststoffe GmbH & Co. KG by Kurt Nöcker and Klaus Frey in Waldachtal, focusing on vacuum forming
- 1995
Relocation to a 4,000 m² company site in Dornstetten
- 1999
Foundation of the subsidiary FORMTEC PUR-Verarbeitungs-GmbH
- 2001
Construction of a new 2,700 m² production hall for polyurethane processing in Dornstetten
- 2010
Purchase of parts of a competitor's business and foundation of FORMTEC Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Sinntal-Altengronau
- 2012
Expansion of business activities with in-house developments such as lightweight composite materials
- 2017
Renaming to FORMTEC Kunststoffe GmbH and acquisition by an investment group (succession solution)
- 2019
Merger of the three individual companies into FORMTEC Kunststofftechnik GmbH
- 2020
Relocation of final assembly and logistics to Freudenstadt with 3,600 m² of space
- 2023
Extension of a 1,100 m² production hall in Sinntal-Altengronau
- 2024
Integration of final assembly into Dornstetten and introduction of a Kanban solution