Our success in numbers
We have been a successful family-owned company based in Oberkotzau, Upper Franconia, since 1921. Adapting to change and creating new innovations has been the foundation of our actions to this day. Following the establishment of Bayerische Fellverwertung by the Fickenscher family, we ventured into plastic processing with the production of laundry lines and water hoses, as well as entering the window industry. In 1985, another business area - injection moulding technology - was added: GEALAN Formteile was born! Today, GEALAN Formteile is a globally active specialist in technical polymer parts and components as well as a successful, independent family business.
Our figures and milestones provide an insight into what we have achieved in over 100 years:
Foundation: 1985
Around 800 employees
5 companies in 3 European countries
Business areas: Automotive, Industries
Turnover 2023: EUR 90 million
90 injection moulding machines up to 24,000 kN clamping force
21 welding systems
6 PUR foaming systems
10,500 tonnes of polymer granulate per year
110 million articles per year
More than 100 years
of family tradition
Thomas Fickenscher has been successfully managing the GEALAN Formteile Group in its third generation since 1989 alongside Gerhard Laubmann. With Timo Fickenscher and Jonas Laubmann, the fourth generation has now also joined the company.
Our milestones
1985
Our foundation
With an investment of DM 12 million, we found GEALAN Formteile in Oberkotzau in 1985.
We start with 9 machines with a clamping force of 350 - 7.500 kN.
1993 - 1995
Process specialisations
We evolve from a simple injection moulding company to a specialist.
New:
2-component injection moulding technology
Vibration welding process
PUR foam sealing (FIPFG)
1997 - 2006
We become a development supplier
In 1997, we launch our first CAD activities.
In 2004, GEALAN CAXsolutions is founded as a development centre of the GEALAN Group.
1998 - 1999
We are growing
We grow and expand our capacities in injection moulding, PUR production and logistics.
In Hof, plant 2 is acquired and put into operation. The new administration building in Oberkotzau is occupied.
Investment volume: DM 5 million
2006
Foundation of GEALAN Czech
We expand our assembly activities and install automatic assembly machines and polymer welding systems.
With GEALAN Czech s.r.o. we set up our first international location in Asch.
2007 - 2010
Production, assembly and logistics grow
Plant 1 in Oberkotzau is expanded to include a large machine hall and the logistics area grows by over 4,000 square metres.
With Plant 3, we set up a new assembly site in Oberkotzau.
Investment volume: EUR 12 million
2013 - 2018
GEALAN and lightweight construction
The thermoplastic foam injection moulding process opens up new possibilities in terms of lightweight construction and component quality.
The physical (MuCell) and chemical foam injection moulding process runs on machines with a clamping force of up to 10,000 kN.
2014 - 2015
Foundation of GEALAN HungaryPlast
Acquisition and commissioning of the plant in Székesfehérvár/HU.
Our range of services:
1-K injection moulding up to 10,000 kN clamping force
PUR foaming
Heating element and vibration welding technology
Assembly and automation
2002-2017
Bayerns Best 50
After 2002 and 2013, in 2017 we were recognized for the third time at Bavaria's Best 50 and named one of the 50 fastest-growing medium-sized companies.
2016
Office Munich
Over the years, we have established an excellent reputation as a competent and comprehensive developer in vehicle construction. With the office in Munich, we create proximity for even more efficient development co-operation with BMW and other partners in southern Bavaria.
2018 - 2020
Growth in Hungary and the Czech Republic
Our plant in Hungary grows by 10,000 square metres to 20,000 square metres.
We are expanding the assembly site in the Czech Republic by 1,500 square metres.
2021
We are sustainable
GEALAN goes Zero CO2 - We want to be CO2 neutral by 2030.
However, sustainability also means thinking outside the box and thus beyond our own CO2 balance. With our metal substitution activities, we manufacture complex products with increasingly lighter component weight. And lightweight construction also benefits the climate: Wether it is in the operation of the vehicle, the handling of components during assembly, or during transportation.
2022 - 2023
Entry of the 4th generation
In 2022/23, the course is set for the future. With Timo Fickenscher and Jonas Laubmann, the 4th generation is now joining the family business.
The GEALAN Formteile Group
GEALAN Formteile GmbH Werk 1:
- Location: Oberkotzau
- Foundation: 1985
- Head office
- R&D: Project management
- Production plant incl. assembly
- Logistics centre
- Hofer Str. 70-74, 95145 Oberkotzau
GEALAN Formteile GmbH Werk 2:
- Location: Hof
- Foundation: 1998
- Production plant incl. assembly
- Fichtelgebirgsstraße 3, 95032 Hof
CAXsolutions GmbH:
- Location: Haidt (Hof)
- Foundation: 2004
- R&D centre: Design, simulation, measurement and testing
- Ferdinand-Porsche-Straße 10, 95028 Hof
GEALAN Formteile GmbH Office:
- Location: Munich
- Foundation: 2016
- R&D Office
- Leopoldstraße 244, 80807 Munich
GEALAN Czech s.r.o.:
- Location: Aš and Krásná
- Foundation: 2006
- Two assembly plants
- Nemocnicni 1528 / 41, CZ - 35201 Aš
- Studentská 2886, CZ - 35201 Aš
GEALAN HungaryPlast Kft.:
- Location: Székesfehérvár
- Founded: 2014
- Production plant incl. assembly
- Logistics centre
- Holland Fasor 4, HU-8000 Székesfehérvár