{"id":13440,"date":"2025-12-18T13:17:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swissplast.com\/?p=13440"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:51:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:51:25","slug":"swissplast-group-expands-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-k-tec-gmbh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swissplast.com\/en\/swissplast-group-expands-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-k-tec-gmbh-2025-12","title":{"rendered":"swissplast\u00ae Group \u2013 expands portfolio with acquisition of k-tec GmbH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> from Sargans, Switzerland, is pursuing a clear growth and product diversification strategy \u2013 and is now consistently continuing on this path. With the acquisition of k-tec GmbH (<a href=\"https:\/\/ktec.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ktec.at<\/a>) effective January\u00a01,\u00a02026, the group takes its next strategic step. The company, headquartered in Radstadt\u2013Salzburg (Austria), specializes in the forming of transparent and semi-transparent plastics and is regarded as a recognized expert in optically high-quality components.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the future, the company will operate under the name <em><span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> transparent Solutions GmbH<\/span><\/em>. The highly precise plastic components manufactured in Radstadt\u2013Salzburg, Austria are used in a wide range of demanding industries, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BOS vehicles (police, fire brigade, emergency services)<\/li>\n<li>Construction, agricultural and municipal vehicle manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Ropeway and cabin industry<\/li>\n<li>Architecture &amp; design<\/li>\n<li>Sports boat industry &amp; aircraft construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All employees at the Radstadt\u2013Salzburg site will be fully retained and continue their employment.<\/p>\n<p>As an owner-managed company, <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> supplies its customers with technically sophisticated, high-quality thermoformed plastic solutions \u2013 produced in Switzerland, at three locations in Germany, and now also in Radstadt\u2013Salzburg, Austria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very pleased to welcome the excellently positioned k-tec GmbH to the <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> group<\/span>. With this acquisition, we are consistently continuing our growth strategy and selectively expanding our portfolio in the field of transparent and semi-transparent plastics. k-tec GmbH \u2013 future <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> transparent Solutions GmbH \u2013 is a recognized specialist in this segment and will make a significant contribution to further advancing our diversification objectives. We will continue to focus on meaningful acquisitions and are actively reviewing companies that are open to a succession solution. Interested business owners are welcome to contact me without obligation.\u201d &#8211;<strong> <em>Ninyan B. Bieri, <\/em><\/strong><em>designated CEO of the<strong> <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> group<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA clearly structured succession plan has always been a central concern for me. With the <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> group<\/span>, I have found a successor that combines expertise, foresight and genuine industrial understanding. This transition ensures that k-tec GmbH can continue on its successful path while opening up new, forward-looking growth opportunities. The know-how built up over many years and the strong market position of k-tec form a valuable foundation that <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> will not only preserve, but consistently expand.\u201d &#8211;<em><strong> Thilo \u00dcblagger, <\/strong>Owner k-tec GmbH<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today, the <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> group<\/span> is one of Europe\u2019s leading owner-managed thermoforming specialists. With production sites in Sargans\u2013Switzerland, Ichenhausen, Diedorf and Gotha in Germany, as well as Radstadt\u2013Salzburg in Austria, the company focuses on the manufacture of demanding plastic components for industries with the highest quality and safety requirements \u2013 <strong>including rail, BOS vehicles, caravan\/motorhome, mechanical engineering and aviation<\/strong>. The portfolio includes, among other things, <strong>interior cladding for rail vehicles, high-quality lightweight exterior and interior components for the BOS, construction and caravan industries, as well as precise tray and workpiece carrier solutions for industrial automation and logistics processes.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #006eb6;\">swissplast<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> stands for technological precision, sustainable processes, reliable series quality and a corporate culture that consistently lives the principle of being \u201ceasy to deal with.\u201d The use of state-of-the-art materials, continuous innovation and above-average customer satisfaction define the group\u2019s position as a reliable long-term partner.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Subject to customary antitrust and regulatory approvals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Article download:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span 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