History
Our Story
1957: The Foundation Stone
Neckarweihingen, 1957: Franz Schmidt Sr. founds the family business together with his sons. The success story in plastics processing began with a plastics press in a barn. The company specialized in the manufacture of technical plastic parts at an early stage.
Schmidt GmbH was founded in 1982. With the introduction of its own products-such as electrical insulators and busbar supports-the company evolved from a pure contract manufacturer into a provider of proprietary solutions for the electrical industry. In 1998, the third generation joined the company in the person of Günther Schmidt.
With the move to Emsbüren, the company is laying the foundation for further growth. Modern production facilities, new manufacturing technologies, and continuous investment in quality assurance and machinery sustainably strengthen competitiveness.
Through the expansion of its premises and investments in high-performance injection molding machines, CNC technology, and automation, the company-now known as Schmidt Emsbren GmbH & Co.KG-is growing continuously. Today, the service portfolio encompasses the processing of thermoplastics and thermosets, as well as the manufacture of sophisticated technical plastic parts for a wide range of industries.
2025: A new chapter with Aspen
After economically challenging years, the company, which has since been operating under the name Schmidt Plastics GmbH, will be dissolved on 1. November 2025 Part of the Aspen Pumps Group, an international group of companies with locations worldwide. The acquisition opens up new prospects for the Emsbüren site. Planned investments in machinery, production capacities, and processes lay the foundation for further sustainable growth and strengthen the company’s position as a high-performance plastics manufacturer for the European market.
As part of the Aspen Pumps Group, Schmidt Plastics GmbH combines decades of experience in plastics processing with the capabilities of an internationally active company. The focus is on quality, innovative strength, and long-term partnerships with customers across Europe.