Leading in all-electric injection moulding
Precision. Efficiency. Sustainability.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is a leading provider of all-electric injection moulding machines. We combine the best of German and Japanese engineering, and build machines and automation solutions that set new standards in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
As part of the global Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group, we maintain a worldwide production and service network and work closely with our customers to deliver future-ready solutions that combine performance, precision, and long-term value.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag - Management
"Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is a manufacturer of injection moulding machines that are not only state-of-the-art, but also live innovation. The omnipresent trend towards saving energy is served by modern electric drive technology, as is our corporate culture, which promotes sustainability. In this way, we - together with our Japanese colleagues - contribute to the protection of our environment worldwide. Our customer orientation and our drive to interpret modern processes in the interests of the customer are both our daily incentive and obligation."
Christian Maget, CEO
"At Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, we take pride in our globally positioned and highly skilled sales team. Our deep understanding of market demands enables us to develop customized solutions that are perfectly aligned with our customers' needs. Additionally, our industry-specific sales and consulting approach fosters close collaboration with our clients. This strong partnership, combined with our extensive expertise, positions us as leaders in the packaging, medical, automotive, electronics, and consumer sectors."
Anatol Sattel, CSO
Milestones
Our journey to become world market leader in all-electric injection moulding machines
1950
Injection moulding machine manufacturing started (Ankerwerk Nürnberg)
1956
The world’s first single-screw injection moulding machine built
1970
Foundation of Demag Kunststofftechnik
1979
Mannesmann Demag Kunstofftechnik founded
1991
Acquisition of the Small-Machine Factory Wiehe
1998
Start of production in China by Demag Ningbo
2003
All-electric injection moulding machine IntElect introduced
2008
Acquisition by Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Japan
2018
Stopping the production of small hydraulic machines and changing the plant in Wiehe to an all-electric competence centre
2020
Launch of the first joint and globally produced all-electric machine between Japan and Germany
2021
Debut of our in-house developed SAM-C robot line
2022
Presentation of the all-electric high-speed PAC-E machine at Drinktec 2022
2022
Delivery of our 80.000 all-electric machine
2023
In addition to the production network between Germany and Japan, expansion with all electric machines on the Asian market through the Demag Plastics Group in Ningbo