OECHSLER
A global manufacturing partner specializing in polymer technology and high-volume additive manufacturing for various industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Karl Ostler (appointed Spokesman of Executive Board January 2024, Chairman/CEO January 2025)
- Team Size
- 1,001-5,000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $30.56M
- Latest Round
- Private Equity - $30.56M - February 2015
- Key Investors
- Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG); DBAG Expansion Capital Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
Injection-moulded precision plastic parts, electromechanical components, actuators, components for vacuum pumps, sporting goods, plastic metal systems, powder injection molding, and medical devices under OECHSLERhealth brand.
Technological Advantage
The company's core advantage is its proven capability for series production in additive manufacturing, allowing it to serve high-volume clients like Adidas for consumer products. This is supported by deep expertise in materials science, process development, and quality assurance.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
OECHSLER delivers innovative, high-tech solutions in polymer processing and additive manufacturing, enabling the mass production of complex components with certified, high-quality standards, backed by over 150 years of manufacturing expertise.
How They Differentiate
OECHSLER differentiates through its long-standing history and deep expertise in polymer science, which it leverages for its advanced additive manufacturing services. Unlike many competitors, it has a proven track record of high-volume AM production for consumer-facing products.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies in the automotive, medical, and consumer goods (especially sporting goods) industries requiring high-volume, high-precision polymer parts and additive manufacturing solutions.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Healthcare","Sporting Goods","Industrial"]
Competitors
Nemera, PlastFormance, Novares
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has been consistently expanding its global footprint and investing heavily in its additive manufacturing and medical technology divisions. It has publicly reported sales figures, showing resilience and growth in key strategic areas.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1864, achieving over 150 years in business.","Establishing one of the world's largest polymer-based additive manufacturing facilities for series production.","Long-term partnership with Adidas for the mass production of 3D printed footwear components.","Successful expansion into the healthcare and medical device manufacturing sector under the OECHSLERhealth brand."]
Notable Customers
Mekra Lang, Kiekert