
Development and manufacturing of stamping and embossing tools for the graphics and plastics industry since 1966.
Hinderer + Mühlich GmbH
7 production sites worldwideNew on Amplifa
About Hinderer + Mühlich
Hinderer + Mühlich (H+M) has been developing and manufacturing stamping and embossing tools for the graphics industry and plastics processing since 1966. The portfolio includes CNC-engraved brass embossing tools, counter-embossing tools, silicone tools and workpiece holding fixtures for finishing and decoration applications. The brass tools enable blind and hot embossing, relief and flat embossing as well as MicroEmbossing, NanoEmbossing and custom textures. Silicone embossing tools and precisely fitting holders are used for the decoration of plastic components, from automotive components to medical technology. The company supports projects from technical consulting and feasibility assessment through design to finished series production. With around 200 employees and seven production sites worldwide, H+M serves customers internationally and collaborates with more than 50 contacts in the global KURZ network.
- Site
- 7 production sites worldwide
- Processes
- CNC-engraved brass embossing tools (stamping dies), Counter-tools (counter-dies), Silicone embossing tools for plastic decoration, Workpiece holding fixtures, Blind embossing, Hot embossing (hot stamping), Relief embossing / flat embossing / MicroEmbossing / NanoEmbossing / textures, Technical consulting / feasibility assessment for embossing projects
- Materials
- Brass, Silicone
- Founded
- 1966
- Employees
- 200
- Industries
- Graphics industry (packaging, labels, printed products), Plastics processing, Automotive, Medical technology
- 01
Technical consulting & feasibility assessment
- 02
Design/development
- 03
CNC engraving of the embossing tools
- 04
Manufacture of counter-tools and holders
- 05
Delivery worldwide
Materials & Processes
Brass
CNC-engraved embossing tools with precise contours, fine details, high dimensional accuracy and long tool life.
Silicone
Silicone tools in various Shore hardnesses for the decoration of plastic components.
Locations
7 production sites worldwide
DEProduction and delivery
- Materials
- Brass, Silicone
- CNC engraving machines
Embossing Tools & Components


Inside the production


Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC-engraved brass embossing tools (stamping dies)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Brass |
| Counter-tools (counter-dies)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Silicone embossing tools for plastic decorationEngineering | – | – | – | – | Silicone |
| Workpiece holding fixturesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blind embossingForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot embossing (hot stamping)Forming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Relief embossing / flat embossing / MicroEmbossing / NanoEmbossing / texturesForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical consulting / feasibility assessment for embossing projectsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1966
Founded as Hinderer + Mühlich; start of the development and manufacture of stamping and embossing tools for the graphics and plastics industry.