Precision Injection Molding of Parts Is Our Specialty
Otto Zimmermann GmbH & Co. KG is an ISO 9001-certified medium-sized company specializing in the precision injection molding of parts. As a training company with approximately 30 employees, we can draw on over 60 years of experience in plastics manufacturing and in injection-molding sight glasses.
In addition to our own toolmaking facility and a production and storage hall for finished products and raw materials, we also have a separate, fire-protected tool storage facility. Continuous investment in the latest available technology ensures technological advancement and allows us to remain price-competitive.
Thanks to our flexibility and long-standing experience, we have built up a satisfied customer base. Today, Otto Zimmermann GmbH & Co. KG is a modern and high-performance manufacturing company.
History
Our consistent focus on innovation, quality, and value-oriented action has made Otto Zimmermann GmbH & Co. KG what it is today – a solid medium-sized company that can look back on an eventful history and forward to a successful future.
The company Otto Zimmermann GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1962 under the leadership of Otto Zimmermann as a purely plastics parts manufacturing business. Initially, the first parts were still produced in the company’s own basement.
The company grew, and a production hall with its own toolmaking facility was constructed. A generational change took place, with management being handed over to the sons, Willi & Peter Zimmermann.
The next step in growth was achieved through an expansion of the production hall by 200% (840 m² for plastics manufacturing, 380 m² for toolmaking). In 2018, the company generated a turnover of over €4 million.
A large portion of fires in industry and commerce occur in warehouses. In addition to loss of goods, they often lead to operational interruptions and supply bottlenecks. Therefore, we rely on preventive fire protection to minimize risks. Since 2014, we have had a separate, fire-protected tool storage facility.
In 2022, Otto Zimmermann GmbH celebrated 60 years – a reason to reflect on past successes while simultaneously moving forward with full energy.
In 2023, Otto Zimmermann GmbH switched from the classic tactile 2D profilometer from Keyence to a state-of-the-art, contactless Keyence 3D profilometer, thereby improving accuracy and measurement processes.
In 2027, Otto Zimmermann GmbH will celebrate its 65th anniversary, reflecting on a successful company history as well as forward-looking development.
Our Strengths
- From concept and tool design to the production of the finished end product, we offer you our decades of know-how.
- We improve “problematic tools” to make them production-ready.
- We guarantee delivery reliability (fast repairs or customer-specific modifications).
- We are open to innovations, continuous improvement of our workflows, and challenges in developing new products.
- We also produce tools that are over 30 years old – but have proven themselves.
- With us, you can obtain sample tools with short delivery times (up to 100,000 units).
Certification
The company is currently pursuing certification according to IATF 16949 (International Automotive Task Force).
Otto Zimmermann GmbH & Co. KG continuously strives for improvements in the production process as well as in terms of sustainability and environmental protection. Top priorities include the efficient and economical use of energy and the reduction of resource consumption. In addition, we are continuously working on sustainability concepts that comprehensively reduce environmental impacts, such as emissions, wastewater, and waste.
Quality Assurance
- Werth Scope 3-coordinate measuring machine
- Keyence 3D profilometer
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Gauges & thread inspection
- FMEA, PLP, Flow Chart, …
- Vision measuring microscope
- Mitutoyo measuring microscope
Sustainability
We are aware of our responsibility toward the environment. For this reason, we are always striving to minimize environmental impact across all areas of our company, including tool and moldmaking as well as injection molding production.
What do we do to produce as sustainably as possible?
- Almost all thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers are fully processed to avoid waste and rejects.
- Process control is carried out efficiently, meaning minimal effort with maximum effectiveness.
- We use particularly efficient and economical machines.
- Whenever possible, we use recycled materials.
