SIMONA AG
German thermoplastics manufacturer producing sheets, pipes, fittings, and 3D printing filaments for industrial applications
- CEO / Founder
- Matthias Schönberg
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- IPO
Technology & Products
Key Products
Thermoplastic sheets (PE, PP, PVC, PVDF, PETG); pipes and fittings; SIMOGREEN PLA and PETG 3D printing filaments; SIMONA CELPLAST PVC foam sheets; SIMOClearWeld technology; SIMONA SmartTank 4.0
Technological Advantage
In-house compounding and extrusion capabilities; broad thermoplastic material portfolio among European competitors; coextrusion technology for multi-layer products; SIMOClearWeld laser welding technology; Made in Germany quality positioning
Differentiation
Value Proposition
One-stop supplier of high-quality thermoplastic semi-finished products (sheets, pipes, fittings) and 3D printing filaments made in Germany for industrial, infrastructure, and chemical processing applications
How They Differentiate
SIMONA differentiates through its heritage, broad product range across multiple thermoplastics, strong European manufacturing base, and integration of sustainability (SIMOGREEN bioplastics line) while competitors like Röchling and Ensinger focus on narrower specialty segments
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, chemical process industry, semiconductor industry, water management, construction, aviation, automotive, orthopaedics, and 3D printing users
Industry Verticals
Chemical process industry, semiconductor, water management, construction, aviation, rail transport, automotive, orthopaedics, food production, renewable energy
Competitors
Röchling Group; Ensinger GmbH; Arkema
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue 582.3M EUR (2025); approximately 1,800 employees; publicly traded on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SIM0)
Major Milestones
1857: Founded as Carl Simon Söhne leather processing business; Transitioned to plastics after WWII; Public listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange; Launch of SIMOGREEN bioplastics and 3D printing filaments