Polar-Form
German precision injection mould tooling manufacturer specializing in multi-component moulds, rotary tables, and LSR technology, with a focus on additive-manufactured hot runner systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Jo Pollaert; Dieter Göppert
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Injection moulds (single-component, multi-component 2K/3K); Rotary tables and index drives; LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) moulds; IML (In-Mould-Labelling) technology; DOMINO 2K mould with 3D-printed hot runner system; Contract manufacturing (laser welding, milling, deep hole drilling, cylindrical grinding, turning, flat/profile grinding, wire EDM)
Technological Advantage
30+ years of injection mould expertise combined with metal additive manufacturing (SLS) for hot runner systems; in-house rotary table/index drive manufacturing; ISO 9001:2015 certified; full-service from design to series production
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Over 30 years of precision injection mould tooling expertise, combining conventional craftsmanship with additive-manufactured hot runner systems for compact, high-cavity multi-component moulds.
How They Differentiate
Pioneered the DOMINO project (with HASCO and ARBURG) using metal 3D-printed (SLS) hot runner manifolds for in-situ 2K injection moulding, enabling high cavity counts in compact mould footprints. Combines in-house rotary table manufacturing with precision mould making.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive suppliers, medical technology companies, electronics/telecommunications, household appliance manufacturers, packaging industry
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical Technology; Electronics/Telecommunications; Household Appliances; Packaging; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Roth Werkzeugbau GmbH; Foboha (Barnes Group); Otto Männer GmbH
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1993: Founded by Jo Pollaert in Lahr; 2001: Moved to own building at Karl-Kammer-Straße; 2005: Expanded production from 900 to 2,100 m²; 2009: Acquired New Albea Kunststofftechnik in Seelbach; 2018: 25-year anniversary, ~€7.5M revenue, 65+ employees; 2024-2025: DOMINO project with HASCO/ARBURG wins Product of the Year 2026 award; 2026: Exhibiting at Fakuma 30th anniversary edition
Notable Customers
Automotive OEM suppliers; medical device manufacturers (blood collection tubes, surgical instruments); household appliance brands (Thermomix spatula)