Manufacturer of GRP components and fiber-composite solutions from prototype to series production.
EIKBOOM GmbH
Rostock (Headquarters) · Rostock-Hinrichsdorf (Production)New on Amplifa
About EIKBOOM
EIKBOOM GmbH is a family-owned system supplier of glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) components based in Rostock. The company develops and manufactures GRP components from design with CAD modeling and FEM calculation, through in-house toolmaking and prototyping, to series production of even large-volume components. The processes include hand lay-up and vacuum injection (RTM), complemented by CNC-supported component machining, robot-assisted painting, and surface finishing such as gelcoat, conductive or anti-slip coatings. In final assembly, steel and aluminum profiles, wiring, hatches, covers and insulation materials are installed. The components are used, among other applications, in wind power, in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, in boat and shipbuilding, in rail vehicle construction, in aviation, as well as in architecture and leisure. Production takes place in Rostock-Hinrichsdorf; in 2024, 82 percent of annual production was manufactured using low-emission vacuum processes.
- Site
- Rostock
- Processes
- Hand lay-up, Vacuum injection process (Resin Transfer Molding / RTM), Vacuum process (closed process, resin introduction via vacuum), Gelcoat application (UV-resistant), Painting / wet paint / painting of tools, Robot-assisted paint application (fully automatic), Conductive coating, Anti-slip tread surfaces / haptic designs (surface design)
- Materials
- GRP – glass-fiber reinforced plastic, Glass-fiber composite fabrics, Reactive resins / resins, Gelcoat (UV-resistant), Bio-based composite materials (bio-based, recyclable materials), Vacuum lay-up fabrics / reinforcement materials, Steel & aluminum profiles (built-in parts), Insulation materials
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1956
- Industries
- Wind power, Automotive & commercial vehicles, Boatbuilding & shipbuilding, Rail vehicle construction, Aviation, Architecture & leisure
- 01
Engineering & Design (CAD, FEM, laminate plan)
- 02
Toolmaking & Prototyping
- 03
Laminating / Vacuum Injection (RTM)
- 04
CNC Machining & Rework
- 05
Surface Finishing (Gelcoat, Paint)
- 06
Assembly & Final Completion
- 07
Quality Assurance
- 08
Logistics & Transport
Materials & Processes
Glass-fiber reinforced plastic
Core material for lightweight, corrosion-free, freeform components for mobility, plant engineering and outdoor applications.
Glass-fiber composite fabrics
Reinforcement material for the layer structure in hand lay-up and vacuum processes.
Reactive resins
Resin component for impregnating the composite fabrics during laminating and vacuum processing.
Vacuum injection process (RTM)
Closed process for uniform, reproducible component quality; 82 % of annual production in 2024.
Hand lay-up
Flexible open process for prototypes, custom-made products and small series.
Gelcoat (UV-resistant)
Surface protection for durable, colorfast GRP components in outdoor applications.
Wet paint / robot-assisted painting
Fully automatic paint application for paintable, assembly-ready components.
Bio-based composite materials
Bio-based, recyclable materials as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil-based materials.
Steel & aluminum profiles
Built-in parts that are bonded, glued or screwed to the GRP laminates.
Locations
Rostock (Krischanweg)
DEHeadquarters / Administration
Rostock-Hinrichsdorf (Koppelsollstraße)
DEGRP production and assembly hall
- Lot size
- One-off pieces to series production
- Materials
- GRP
- CNC machining center
- Milling machines (tool/prototype making)
- Robot-assisted painting system
- Vacuum injection systems
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand lay-upPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, Glass-fiber composite fabrics, Reactive resins |
| Vacuum injection process (Resin Transfer Molding / RTM)Plastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, Glass-fiber composite fabrics, Resins, Vacuum lay-up fabrics |
| Vacuum process (closed process, resin introduction via vacuum)Plastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, Glass-fiber composite fabrics |
| Gelcoat application (UV-resistant)Surface | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Painting / wet paint / painting of toolsSurface | – | – | – | – | GRP, Tools (milled molds and models) |
| Robot-assisted paint application (fully automatic)Surface | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Conductive coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Anti-slip tread surfaces / haptic designs (surface design)Surface | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| CNC-supported component machiningMachining | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| CNC-supported machining and roboticsMachining | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Rework with grinding, cutting and drilling tools/machinesMachining | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Toolmaking – milled molds and models (CAM-based)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Tool materials (molds and models for GRP tooling) |
| Prototype construction (GRP prototypes)Plastics | – | – | – | Small series | GRP |
| Series production including large-volume GRP components (also one-off pieces and system modules)Plastics | – | – | – | One-off piece | GRP |
| FEM calculations, CAD development, laminate plan creation, CAM dataEngineering | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Assembly / final completion with built-in parts (steel & aluminum profiles, wiring, hatches, covers)Assembly | – | – | – | – | GRP, Steel, Aluminum, Plastic components, Insulation materials |
| Bonding / screwing of components onto GRP laminatesJoining | – | – | – | – | GRP, Metal, Aluminum |
| GRP repairs (motor homes & boats, body damage, surfaces)Plastics | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Quality inspections / quality assurance (ISO 9001:2015)Testing | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Maintenance and care of the mold toolingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Mold tooling |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machining center | – | – | – | – | Rostock |
| Milling machines (for tool/prototype making, CAM-based) | – | – | – | – | Rostock |
| Robot-assisted painting system (fully automatic paint application) | – | – | – | – | Rostock |
| Vacuum injection systems | – | – | – | – | Rostock |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The quality management system is certified by DEKRA Certification GmbH according to ISO 9001:2015 (no. 80726289, valid until 26.07.2029) for the manufacture of components made of fiber-reinforced plastic. Training and product documentation are an integral part of daily work.
| Evidence | Rostock-Hinrichsdorf |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1956
Foundation of the PGH "Frieden" (upholstery, sailmaking and saddlery craft) – origins in Rostock production cooperatives.
- 1958
Foundation of the PGH "Eikboom" (carpentry).
- 1960
Foundation of the PGH "Bootsbau" – construction of working and leisure boats.
- 1977
Merger to form VEB Bootsbau "EIKBOOM" Rostock; start of GRP boat production.
- 1990
Foundation of EIKBOOM GmbH; split into interior furnishing and plastics manufacturing.
- 1993
Entry into the production of nacelle claddings for wind turbines.
- 2002
Relocation of GRP production to the new production hall on Koppelsollstraße in Rostock.
- 2005
Delivery of 1,500 nacelles for wind turbines; nacelle for Germany's first near-shore turbine; prototype construction for what was then the world's largest offshore wind turbine.
- 2007
Construction of a new assembly hall.
- 2018
Entry into the automotive sector; introduction of the vacuum injection process and a CNC machining center.
- 2024
82 % of annual production using low-emission vacuum processes.
- 2026
70 years of company history, leadership in the second generation.