Carbolite Gero
Manufactures high-temperature furnaces and sintering ovens (up to 1600°C) for AM post-processing (debinding and sintering), metal injection molding (MIM), and industrial thermal processing under vacuum or special atmospheres. Subsidiary of Verder Group (Scientific division).
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Backhaus
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Acquired by Verder Group
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Verder Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
Laboratory and industrial ovens and furnaces, including high-temperature furnaces and sintering ovens (up to 1600°C) for AM post-processing (debinding and sintering), metal injection molding (MIM), and industrial thermal processing under vacuum or special atmospheres.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Pioneer in AM/MIM thermal post-processing with deep process knowledge spanning debinding and sintering under controlled atmospheres. VERIFIED: Active product line confirmed at Formnext 2025; part of VERDER Scientific Division providing manufacturing scale and global distribution. Advantage is PARTIALLY DEFENSIBLE via process expertise and integration into VERDER Group's distribution network, but no specific patents identified.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers end-to-end thermal post-processing solutions for metal AM and MIM workflows — catalytic debinding and sintering furnaces rated to 1600°C reduce post-processing risk and enable reliable part densification, backed by 80+ years of combined thermal engineering heritage under the VERDER Scientific umbrella.
How They Differentiate
Positions as a specialist in combined catalytic debinding and sintering systems for AM/MIM versus general industrial furnace makers like Nabertherm and Ipsen. Differentiates on application-specific configuration (special atmospheres, vacuum), temperature range to 1600°C, and integrated AM post-processing workflow coverage. Specific speed, cost-per-part, or throughput comparisons versus named competitors not available from sources.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
AM and MIM producers, industrial manufacturers, R&D laboratories, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers requiring thermal processing equipment
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing; Medical/Pharma; Additive Manufacturing; Metal Injection Molding; Energy
Competitors
Nabertherm; Ipsen; Eisenmann
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated ~$26.6M revenue (RocketReach, 2024); products sold to 100+ countries; part of Verder Group (2,000+ employees globally); Verder Scientific acquired Carbolite in 2012 and Gero in 2013, merged brands in 2015
Major Milestones
1938: Carbolite Ltd. founded (UK, predecessor entity); 2015: Merger of Carbolite GmbH and Gero Hochtemperaturöfen GmbH & Co. KG to form Carbolite Gero; HQ established in Neuhausen near Stuttgart; expanded production and added customer center; Post-2015: Gero acquired by VERDER Group; integrated into VERDER Scientific Division with North American distribution expansion; 2025: Active exhibitor at Formnext 2025; ongoing AM/MIM product focus confirmed
Notable Customers
CERN (supplied sintering furnaces for superconductor magnet production, most recent unit 10m³ usable volume)