GEHR Plastics
Manufactures thermoplastic semi-finished stock shapes (rods, sheets, tubes) and professional-grade filaments for FDM 3D printing under the FIL-A-GEHR® and MEDI-GEHR® brands.
- CEO / Founder
- John Gehr
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
FIL-A-GEHR® filaments (e.g., PA12, PC/ABS); MEDI-GEHR® medical-grade materials; Extruded rods (up to 700 mm diameter); Sheets and precision tubes; ECO-GEHR® sustainable materials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary filament formulations with low emission/odor and tight diameter tolerances (±0.05 mm) ensure consistent print quality; vertically integrated from raw materials to finished products.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides ISO 13485-certified, low-emission filaments with tight tolerances (±0.05 mm) for reliable 3D printing, alongside decades of extrusion expertise for custom semi-finished parts.
How They Differentiate
Offers both traditional semi-finished plastics and specialized 3D printing filaments under one roof, with medical-grade certification and larger-diameter rod capabilities (up to 700 mm) vs. generalist competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace/automotive suppliers, and professional 3D printing users requiring high-tolerance materials.
Industry Verticals
Medical; Aerospace; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Chemical Processing
Competitors
Tamshell; Boom Industrial; Piedmont Plastics; Professional Plastics
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1932: Founded as a celluloid factory in Mannheim, Germany; 1982: U.S. subsidiary established in Boothwyn, PA; 2016/2018: ISO 13485 certification for medical products; Launch of FIL-A-GEHR® and MEDI-GEHR® filament lines
Notable Customers
Aerospace firms (e.g., Boeing suppliers), medical device manufacturers (e.g., custom implants), and industrial 3D printing service providers