We are
KAUTEX
With 90 years of shaping the industry, Kautex is now stronger than ever – restructured, financially secured, and future-ready under new ownership.
We are Kautex
Since 1935, Kautex has stood for groundbreaking technologies in extrusion blow molding. Now, 90 years later, we combine German engineering tradition with global innovation to deliver sustainable production solutions for plastic products.
As part of the Jwell Machinery Group, Kautex Maschinenbau System GmbH develops smart machines and digital solutions that empower our customers to manufacture efficiently, sustainably, and with future-readiness in mind.
Our passion lies in sustainable plastics processing – whether through the use of recycled materials, the development of lightweight products, or the creation of digital twins for blow molding machines.
With a global team of around 230 specialists across sales, service, and R&D, we are internationally connected and locally responsive. Our wordlwide locations allow us to stay close to our customers and the pulse of the market.
Our legacy of innovation began with the invention of the world’s first commercial extrusion blow molding machine – and today, we continue to shape the future of the industry with smart technologies and sustainable solutions.
Kautex – Extrusion Blow Molding Technology with Responsibility.
Reasons for Kautex
Innovation meets experience and goes beyond business.
Kautex doesn’t just deliver machines – we deliver material intelligence, simulation expertise, and fully aligned extruders, heads, and tooling. This ensures precise, efficient, and stable production processes – even with plastics and innovative materials.
Since 1935, Kautex has shaped blow molding technology – and today, we combine this legacy with new ideas, digital transformation, and sustainability. As part of the Jwell Group, we’re globally stronger than ever.
At Kautex, sustainability isn’t a trend – it’s a true commitment: economically, socially, individually, and ecologically. From PCR processing to R-Cycle integration, we actively shape the circular economy. And we do so under one clear principle: Commitment Beyond Business.
Whether training, remote support, spare parts, or retrofit – Kautex Service is always there. Our digital twins and Technikum ensure maximum uptime and future-ready production.
90 Years
of shaping Plastics
History
Since 1935, Kautex has been shaping the world of extrusion blow molding – with pioneering spirit, engineering excellence, and true customer focus. What started as a bold idea is now a global technology leader with a clear vision. Our story isn’t behind us – it’s what drives us forward.
Our Mission Statement
Kautex is back — Close. Competent. Committed..
With 90 years of experience, new momentum, and a team that embraces change, we are shaping the future of extrusion blow molding today.
Our new mission is more than a message — it’s a commitment:
To our customers, our people, and to an industry in transformation.
Future needs Origins. And Purpose.
Our Experts
Our employees don’t just work at Kautex — they are Kautex.
Discover their stories.
Our global Footprint
From engineering to service and sales — Kautex operates worldwide. Discover our global footprint.
When Technology turns into success
Our technology delivers — but our customers say it best.
Discover what companies around the world value about Kautex.
Our long-term success is based on our uncompromising commitment to quality. We like to work with the leading suppliers in each product segment. So it stands to reason that we chose Kautex for our first project in blow molding technology.
One of the reasons we have been successful in our latest expansion project has been due to Kautex’s expertise and knowledge in large part blow molding equipment.
We constantly analyse the efficiency of our processes and benchmark the energy consumption of our machines making the KBB400 Kautex machine perform top of the class.
The technological expertise of Kautex has convinced us. In the machinery sector for the production of blowmolded fuel tanks, there are only very few companys with the innovative potential of Kautex.
Our partnership with Kautex is built on trust, quality, and shared values. The performance of our KBB Series once again has proven that Kautex is the right technology partner for us – reliable, innovative, and supportive
We need to improve the efficiency of our production lines while reducing operating costs. So Kautex’s advanced technology and services make it the ideal partner for us.
Kautex Maschinenbau is an important partner for us. Working together, we can reliably achieve our customers’ stringent and growing demands for quality, accuracy, reliability of supply and cost-effectiveness.
When it comes to tightly calculated cycle times, high demand on product quality, flexibility and delivery reliability, benchmarks have to be set to comply with high customer expectations. With Kautex machines and services we can achieve those targets.
Kautex gives us a real sense of security thanks to its first-class machine technology and excellent customer service, and we want to continue having this guarantee of success.
We selected the Kautex machines because they provide us with the highest standards and required production reliability at all times. Kautex has unparalleled technical expertise that encompasses the entire extrusion process.
our partners and suppliers
Our partners are innovators, collaborators, and quality drivers.
Get to know the trusted names that shape the future of blow molding with us.
Our Memberships
Kautex is actively involved in leading associations and industry initiatives.
Because shaping the future means being part of it.
Sustainability at Kautex
We approach responsibility holistically — ecological, social, economic, and individual.
Because only those who conserve resources, empower people, and rethink processes truly shape the future.
Want to join us?
Then get to know us – as an employer with purpose, technology with future, and a team that thrives on collaboration.
Discover your opportunities at Kautex.