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Polar-Form

AM-Adjacent EquipmentLahr, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyFounded 1993

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)