ENGEL acquires Trexel to strengthen physical foaming

ENGEL acquires Trexel to strengthen…

Injection moulding machine manufacturer ENGEL will acquire its long-standing partner Trexel from early October 2025, reinforcing its focus on physical foaming technologies. Trexel is globally recognised for the development and commercialisation of MuCell, a microcellular foaming process in injection moulding. According to the companies, the transaction gives Trexel the stability and long-term perspective needed to advance the technology, while enabling ENGEL to deepen integration of foaming into injection moulding. The move complements ENGEL initiatives in chemical foaming and is positioned to strengthen the group’s role in physical foaming. Trexel states that foaming contributes to sustainability, as foamed products are lighter, require less raw material and help reduce the carbon footprint. In parallel, Trexel will continue to support customers regardless of injection moulding machine brand, maintaining continuity in support and delivery capability.

“Trexel is a pioneer in physical foaming. We are convinced that this technology holds tremendous potential. With ENGEL in the background, Trexel can operate independently while benefiting from the global strength of our group,” said Stefan Engleder, CEO of the ENGEL Group.

Operational continuity across brands

Within the Engel Group, Trexel will continue to operate independently, with its own sales, service and R&D. For injection moulding customers, this means existing points of contact and delivery performance remain unchanged, irrespective of the machine brands in use. Trexel will also continue its commitment to the footwear segment without change, and all partners will be served at the same quality level as before.

Integration and management structure

Going forward, Trexel will operate as Trexel GmbH, headquartered in Austria. Market and customer relations will continue to be led by Levi Kishbaugh, ensuring continuity. He will be joined on the management team by Johannes Kilian. Trexel’s sites in the USA, Germany and China will remain unchanged to provide sales and service for the global customer base. “Through this acquisition, we are accelerating the further integration of MuCell into the injection moulding process. We also now have the ability to scale more easily, because we are convinced that foaming is a growth market,” Engleder added.


Johannes Kilian and Levi Kishbaugh at the K-show
Johannes Kilian and Levi Kishbaugh at the K-show


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