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TRAEGERGESELLSCHAFT
Kunststoff-Institut Luedenscheid E. V.

Management

Strong partners. Shared goals.

Take advantage of the strengths of a strategic alliance

The Kunststoff-Institut Luedenscheid e.V. is a unique network of over 400 companies along the entire value chain of the plastics industry – from raw material suppliers, compounders, and toolmakers to processors, machine builders, accessory suppliers (e.g., hot runner technology), and manufacturers.

In addition, we maintain close relationships with customers and multipliers in all important application industries: automotive, electrical, construction, packaging, optics, medical technology, and more. By pooling the expertise of different companies and institutions along the technological value chain, we create innovative solutions, practical research results, and tailor-made training programs. In this way, we create real added value for the plastics industry and its user industries – today and in the future.

 

Reap the benefits. Feel the success.

One membership –
many partners.

A win-win situation for both sides.

Our network comprises over 400 member companies operating along the entire plastics technology value chain – from raw material manufacturers and machine builders to processors and users. Close cooperation between medium-sized companies and international corporations promotes innovation, technology transfer, and practical research in the field of plastics processing and application.

The plastics network
Excellent networking.

The “Kunststoff-Institut Luedenscheid” cluster is a well-functioning, steadily growing network focused on sustainability and funded exclusively by industry. It brings together companies and research institutions from various sectors who work together on forward-looking research projects and practical training programs. The focus is on surface and decoration processes for plastic parts, the modification of tool and component surfaces using modern coating technologies, and analysis and testing technology for plastics.

 

Back in 2005, the network Traegergesellschaft Kunststoff-Institut e.V. and its partners in the field of surface technology and plastics were included in the “Kompetenznetze Deutschland” program, which today runs under the name “gocluster.” Since 2013, the institute has held the Gold Label for Cluster Management Excellence, which has been recertified several times. We are also a member of Kunststoffland NRW and a stakeholder in NRW.Europa.

 

 

Our awards

  • Ranked in the “Kompetenznetz 2009” competition for sustainable growth
  • Ranked in the benchmarking of German networks (BMWi)
  • Gold Label “Cluster Management Excellence” (ESCA), recertifications in 2013, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2025
  • Top 5 innovative regions in Germany in 2013/2014 for innovation and material efficiency
  • TOP 100 in 2018 as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany
By the way: Start-ups benefit particularly!

CLEARLY FOCUSED ON THE MARKET

Under the umbrella brand “Kunststoff-Institut Luedenscheid,” which is known far beyond Germany’s borders, various companies have emerged from the cluster that contribute significantly to expanding and differentiating the range of services on offer, thereby enabling clients to benefit from the highest possible level of quality.

KIMW GmbH

Kunststoff-Institut für die mittelstaendische Wirtschaft GmbH

It provides support in the selection, development, optimization, and implementation of products, tools, and processes in the entire field of plastics technology and comprehensively processes the technologies in services, joint projects, and research and development. It is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001, and the laboratory is accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. It also offers target group-oriented training and further education.

KIMW-P GmbH

KIMW Pruef- und Analyse GmbH

Provides high-quality analyses for the plastics industry and prepares expert reports on behalf of customers. All important analysis methods are supported in the modern laboratories.

KIMW-M GmbH

KIMW Management GmbH

Provides services related to management and strategy issues, general administration and organization, marketing and sales, project management, and the management of clusters and networks.

KIMW-F gGmbH

Gemeinnuetzige KIMW Forschungs-GmbH

Supports plastics processing companies in their research and development tasks, ensures the competitiveness of partnership-based, application- and fundamentals-oriented R&D activities by creating and securing innovation leadership, building up expertise and disseminating knowledge, and supports the work of the Technical Advisory Board and Board of Trustees. The focus is on surface and coating technology.

KIMW-Q GmbH

Gemeinnützige KIMW Qualifizierungs-GmbH

Supports the plastics industry in training and continuing education, especially initial qualification, through various educational formats such as courses, workshops, and e-learning offerings.

Partnership on equal terms – together into the future

Gemeinsam voran gehen.

You can find detailed information about the sponsoring organization in our brochure. We would be happy to advise you. Please contact us or simply apply for membership by email and send us your completed membership application form.

Dipl.-Ing.Marius Fedler

HEAD OF SALES

+49 2351 1064-170 fedler@kimw.de

Michaela Premke

Administration Traegergesellschaft

+49 2351 1064-116 premke@kimw.de

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