Trexel becomes part of the ENGEL Group: A strong future for physical foaming

Injection moulding machine manufacturer ENGEL is further expanding its technological leadership in foaming and, from early October 2025, acquires its long-standing partner Trexel Inc., headquartered in Massachusetts, USA.

Trexel is globally recognised for the development and commercialisation of MuCell® technology, a microcellular foaming process in injection moulding. With this acquisition, the company gains the stability and long-term perspective needed to advance its technology successfully. “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,” says Stefan Engleder, CEO of the ENGEL Group.

As part of the ENGEL Group, Trexel will continue to operate independently — with its own sales, service and R&D. For injection moulding customers, this means continuity in support and delivery capability, regardless of the machine brand they use. In addition, the company will continue its commitment to the footwear segment without change. All partners will continue to be served with the same high quality as before.

ENGEL has long been a leading name in foaming and has collaborated with Trexel for many years. Alongside initiatives in chemical foaming, the combination with Trexel further strengthens ENGEL’s leading role in physical foaming. “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 adds.

The technology is also a key building block for greater sustainability: foamed products are lighter, require less raw material and help reduce the carbon footprint.

Going forward, Trexel will operate as Trexel GmbH, headquartered in Austria. Levi Kishbaugh will remain responsible for market and customer relations, safeguarding continuity. He will be joined on the management team by Johannes Kilian. Sites in the USA, Germany and China will remain unchanged to continue providing sales and service for the global customer base.