Development and manufacturing of components and systems for vehicle construction and industry made of plastic, fiber composite and metal
HAPPICH GmbH
Wuppertal · Velbert · Braunschweig · Niedereschach · Herrstein · Idar-Oberstein · Nýřany (CZ) · Krapkowice (PL) · Barcelona (ES) · Alfajarín (ES) · Redditch (GB) · Ebikon (CH) · Çayirova-Kocaeli (TR)New on Amplifa
About HAPPICH
HAPPICH GmbH, based in Wuppertal, has been developing and manufacturing components and systems for commercial vehicles, special vehicles, rail vehicles, marine as well as mechanical and plant engineering since 1924. The product portfolio includes profiles, interior components, sun protection systems, closures and fittings, ceiling components, luggage rack and air duct systems, acoustic insulation and heavy-layer films. Manufacturing processes include plastic injection molding (60 to 1,300 t clamping force, parts from under one gram to 6,940 g), the P-DCPD-RIM process for large-surface body parts, fiber composite technology with GRP/CFRP (RTM, SMC, vacuum infusion, hand lay-up), profile and film extrusion, hot pressing and punching technology, hydroforming, die casting of aluminum and zinc, as well as assembly of subassemblies. The group employs around 530 people at 16 locations in Europe and Turkey and supplies more than 3,200 customers worldwide, including Europe, North and Latin America, Africa and Asia. Since 2010, HAPPICH has been part of Pelzer Swiss AG (Pelzer Family Company). The headquarters with R&D, purchasing, sales and administration is located in Wuppertal; production sites include Velbert, Braunschweig, Herrstein, Idar-Oberstein, Nýřany, Krapkowice, Adana and Spain.
- Site
- Wuppertal
- Processes
- Plastic injection molding, Insert Moulding, In Mould Decoration (IMD), P-DCPD process (RIM low-pressure injection), Hand lay-up (GRP/CFRP), Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) hot pressing technology, Vacuum Infusion (VI)
- Materials
- P-DCPD (DiCycloPentaDiene monomer, unfilled thermoset), GRP, CFRP, SMC (Sheet Molding Compound), Aluminum, Zinc, Stainless steel, aluminized steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 (HAPPICH RIU, Alfajarín), IATF 16949:2016 (HAPPICH Otomotiv), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949
- Founded
- 1924
- Employees
- 530
- Industries
- Bus/coach construction, Rail vehicle construction, Marine/shipbuilding, Mechanical and plant engineering, Switchgear cabinet construction, Agricultural and construction machinery
- 01
Development and design (CAD, simulation)
- 02
Tool design and mold making
- 03
Injection molding / RIM / fiber composite / extrusion
- 04
Surface treatment and painting
- 05
Assembly of subassemblies
- 06
Quality inspection
- 07
Logistics and sales
Materials and Processes
P-DCPD (poly-DCPD, unfilled thermoset)
Highly impact-resistant thermoset for large-surface body and exterior cladding parts, processable at -40 to +130 °C.
Glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP)
Basis for lightweight components in rail vehicle, mechanical and vehicle engineering.
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)
Ultra-stiff lightweight components, among others manufactured by RTM and vacuum infusion.
SMC (Sheet Molding Compound)
Hot-pressed semi-finished products with high surface quality, low weight and high stiffness.
EPDM soft and foam rubber
Edge protection and sealing profiles, partly according to fire protection standard DIN EN 45545-2.
PVC
Extruded profiles and films for vehicle and construction applications.
Polyurethane (PU rigid foam)
Insulation and isolation components as well as acoustic solutions.
TPO
Used in molding technology for floor coverings.
Aluminum
Extrusion, die casting, microperforation and anodizing for functional and decorative profiles.
Zinc
Die casting for fittings and closure parts.
aluminized steel / stainless steel
Microperforation and dome forming of metal films, among others for acoustic applications.
mineral highly filled polyolefin film
Co-extruded insulation film, can be laminated with aluminum-metallized film, nonwoven or adhesive coating.
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic injection moldingPlastics | – | – | a few tenths of a gram – 6,940 g | Small series – Large series | Standard plastics, Plastics |
| Insert MouldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics with inserts |
| In Mould Decoration (IMD)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| P-DCPD process (RIM low-pressure injection)Plastics | – | – | – | a few hundred parts per year – 10,000 parts per year | P-DCPD (unfilled thermoset, DiCycloPentaDiene monomer), P-DCPD PUR |
| Hand lay-up (GRP/CFRP)Plastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP |
| Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)Plastics | – | – | – | – | GRP/CFRP (resin injected under vacuum) |
| Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) hot pressing technologyPlastics | – | – | – | – | SMC |
| Vacuum Infusion (VI)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Glass fiber, Carbon, Sandwich materials |
| Profile extrusion (rubber & PVC, aluminum and plastic)Plastics | – | – | – | more than 5 million meters per year | Plastic, Aluminum, Rubber, PVC |
| Film & sheet co-extrusion (heavy-layer film production)Plastics | – | – | – | – | mineral highly filled polyolefin film |
| Laminating and coatingJoining | – | – | – | – | Films, aluminum-metallized film, nonwoven, adhesive coating, foams |
| Hot pressing & punching technologyForming | – | – | – | – | Insulation and isolation materials |
| HydroformingForming | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Injection compression molding technology with inline compoundingPlastics | – | – | – | – | highly filled compounds |
| Microperforation & dome forming of metal filmsForming | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, aluminized steel, stainless steel |
| Molding technology for metal filmsForming | – | – | – | – | Metal films |
| Molding technology for floor coveringsPlastics | – | – | – | – | TPO, tufting, needle felt |
| Friction weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Waterjet cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| PU rigid foam technologyPlastics | – | – | – | – | PU (polyurethane) |
| Thermal forming (thermoforming)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Aluminum and zinc die castingCasting | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Zinc |
| Anodizing and other surface treatmentsSurface | – | – | – | – | Aluminum |
| System assembly / assembly of subassembliesAssembly | – | – | – | – | Plastic parts, Components |
| MetalworkingMachining | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Mold making for injection moldingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel |
| 3D printing (prototypes)Additive | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| 3D scan prototypesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2K paintingSurface | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Technical insulation and acoustic insulation technologyPlastics | – | – | – | – | Insulation materials, foams |
| Development & design (CAD, simulation, FEM)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizontal injection molding machines | – | – | Clamping force 60 to 1,300 tonnes | – | Herrstein and Idar-Oberstein / Germany |
| Extrusion line | – | – | – | – | Nýřany / Czech Republic |
| Assembly lines | – | 9 | – | 2023 | Adana / Turkey |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
A comprehensive quality, environmental and safety management system safeguards products and processes; internal audits and documented process maps, work and test instructions monitor quality at the sites. In fiber composite processing there is a complete quality control along the process chain, bonding is carried out according to EN 17460 (up to class A1) and welding according to EN 15085.
| Evidence | Wuppertal | Velbert | Nýřany | Herrstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||||
| ISO 14001 | ||||
| IATF 16949 |
History
- 1924
Foundation of HAPPICH GmbH
- 2010
HAPPICH has been part of Pelzer Swiss AG (Pelzer Family Company) since 2010
- 2016
Commissioning of the Nýřany (Czech Republic) production facility for heavy-layer films
- 2018
Acquisition of Touratech AG as of 01.01.2018
- 2019
Acquisition of a part of WAYAND AG (HAPPICH Herrstein GmbH) as of 01.08.2019
- 2019
Takeover of MEI (Moldes Epila S.A.U.)
- 2020
New logistics center on the Touratech site in Niedereschach
- 2023
Business expansion in Turkey, new production facility Happich Otomotiv Adana (03.04.2023)
- 2024
Acquisition of Gebrüder Schmidt KG / Novotion GmbH as HAPPICH Innovation GmbH (01.02.2024)
- 2024
Relocation of HAPPICH RIU to Barcelona
- 2025
Takeover of the business of Braunschweiger Kunststoff-Technik GmbH as of 01.08.2025
- 2025
HAPPICH Composites Sp. z o.o. (formerly CIP Polska) part of the HAPPICH group