FÜRSTGROUP develops and manufactures dimensionally stable plastic packaging using the injection moulding process with its own in-house toolmaking.
FÜRST GmbH
Hallerndorf · Moussac · FourquesNew on Amplifa
Family-owned company with in-house toolmaking
FÜRST GmbH is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Hallerndorf (Bavaria) that manufactures dimensionally stable plastic packaging using the injection moulding process. The portfolio comprises round, rectangular and square tubs as well as pails from 200 ml to 5.5 litres, special shapes and customer-exclusive packaging, produced in all colours, transparent or opaque. From its own toolmaking operation, which has existed since its founding as a toolmaking business in 1938, the design department develops customised packaging shapes from idea generation to series production, including prototype manufacturing. Finishing techniques include IML decoration (In-Mold Labeling) on containers and lids as well as the structural relief technique with a contrast of smooth, clear and rough, matt surfaces. The main customers are the food industry, in particular confectionery, dairy products, delicatessen as well as kernels, nuts and cereal flakes. In addition to the parent plant in Hallerndorf, the group operates two production sites in France with Futurplast SAS (Moussac) and Fürst-Plast SAS (Fourques) and delivers throughout Europe. Production is carried out irrespective of volume, from the smallest quantities to large orders.
- Site
- Hallerndorf
- Processes
- Injection moulding process, Toolmaking, Development of customised packaging shapes from idea generation to series production, Prototype manufacturing in project business, IML on containers and lids (In-Mold Labeling), Structural relief technique (contrast of smooth clear and rough matt surfaces), Manufacturing of transparent and opaque colour variants, Injection moulding production of containers/tubs/pails from 200 ml to 5.5 litres
- Materials
- Polypropylene, Injection moulding, Toolmaking, In-Mold Labeling, Structural relief technique
- Certificates
- BRCGS Packaging Materials, Environmental Pact Bavaria, Climate Protection Plastics
- Founded
- 1938
- Industries
- Food, Confectionery, Dairy products, Delicatessen, Cereals/Nuts/Flakes, Packaging industry
- 01
Idea generation and design
- 02
Engineering
- 03
Toolmaking
- 04
Prototype manufacturing
- 05
Injection moulding
- 06
IML / finishing
- 07
Series production
- 08
Sales
Materials and processes
Polypropylene
Used for tubs, pails and containers in the food sector, available in transparent and opaque colour variants.
Injection moulding
Manufacturing process for dimensionally stable plastic packaging, irrespective of volume from small to large series.
Toolmaking
In-house toolmaking since 1938 for the development of custom injection moulds.
In-Mold Labeling
Decoration of containers and lids directly in the injection moulding process.
Structural relief technique
Surface design with a contrast of smooth, clear and rough, matt surfaces.
Locations
Hallerndorf
DEProduction, packaging, toolmaking and administration
- Lot size
- Smallest quantities to large orders
- Materials
- Polypropylene
- Injection moulding machines
- Toolmaking machines
Moussac
FRProduction (subsidiary Futurplast SAS)
- Materials
- Polypropylene
- Injection moulding machines
Fourques
FRProduction (subsidiary Fürst-Plast SAS)
- Materials
- Polypropylene
- Injection moulding machines
Components and products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection moulding processPlastics | – | – | – | volume-independent (smallest quantities | Plastics |
| ToolmakingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development of customised packaging shapes from idea generation to series productionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototype manufacturing in project businessEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| IML on containers and lids (In-Mold Labeling)Surface | – | – | – | – | Polypropylene |
| Structural relief technique (contrast of smooth clear and rough matt surfaces)Surface | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacturing of transparent and opaque colour variantsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Polypropylene |
| Injection moulding production of containers/tubs/pails from 200 ml to 5.5 litresPlastics | – | 210 mm (max container height according | – | – | Polypropylene |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection moulding machines (the best on the world market) | – | – | – | – | Hallerndorf (D), Fourques (F), Moussac (F) |
| Toolmaking machines (in-house toolmaking since 1938) | – | – | – | – | Hallerndorf |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
According to its own statements, the company complies with the hygiene regulations of the food industry; the quality policy is available on request.
| Evidence | Hallerndorf | Moussac | Fourques |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRCGS Packaging Materials | |||
| Environmental Pact Bavaria | |||
| Climate Protection Plastics |
History
- 1938
Founded by Karl Fürst as a toolmaking business in Erlangen
- 1969
Generational change by Manfred and Elisabeth Fürst
- 1978
Registered in the commercial register as Manfred Fürst GmbH
- 2001
Founding of the subsidiary Futurplast SAS in France
- 2002
Dr. Helen Fürst takes over the company and management from her parents
- 2004
Establishment of the plant in Hallerndorf
- 2009
Founding of the subsidiary Fürst-Plast SAS in France
- 2014
Introduction of the patented safety closure UltraSeal
- 2015
Fourth generation of the Fürst family in the company: Patrick Fürst joins the management
- 2016
Joins the Environmental Pact Bavaria
- 2017
Expansion of the Hallerndorf plant with a new production and storage hall
- 2018
Patrick Fürst moves from management to executive board
- 2021
Market launch of the reusable box paqpac