Expertise
Industrial Expertise at the Service of Demanding OEM Partners
Multidisciplinary Capabilities
Fewer contacts. Greater control.
For over 40 years, MetalPlast has been designing and industrialising complex parts and sub-assemblies for major automotive manufacturers. Our strength lies in mastering several complementary technologies — plastics processing, metalworking and textile manufacturing – all coordinated from our integrated design office.
This integrated model enables us to meet every technical specification across small, medium and large production runs. We combine the responsiveness of a human-scale organisation with the rigour of an established industrial player.
Design
From brief to prototype: an integrated, responsive design office
Design is the starting point of every MetalPlast project. Our design office leads projects in active, dynamic collaboration with our clients.
We deploy the industry’s reference tools and methodologies. CAD modelling of parts ensures dimensional accuracy and guarantees series performance. Rheological studies are essential to validate the injection process before committing to costly tooling investments. Finally, physical prototyping validates design intent, assembly and fitment prior to any industrialisation.
Plastics Processing
Three processes. One consolidated area of expertise.
Plastics processing is MetalPlast’s historical core. We master three complementary processes – plastic injection moulding, thermoforming and thermocompression – enabling us to address widely varying geometries, materials and volumes through a single point of contact.
Plastic injection moulding allows us to produce precise technical parts at production rates aligned with OEM requirements. Thermoforming is our preferred process for large surface areas and complex thin-walled shapes — particularly relevant for interior trim, panels and boot liners. Thermocompression extends our range to parts based on composite or fibrous materials.
This triple process expertise is a genuine differentiating advantage: few SMEs of our size offer this level of technical versatility.
Metal Parts
Sheet metal as a natural extension of plastics processing
Because the highest-performing products often combine plastic and metal, MetalPlast has developed its own in-house sheet metal capability. Fixing brackets, structural supports, assembly reinforcements: we design and industrialise the metal components that complement our plastic assemblies, ensuring interface consistency and the mechanical integrity of sub-assemblies.
This ability to work both materials in-house – or through our network of qualified partners – allows us to deliver complete kits, without the client having to coordinate multiple separate suppliers.
Textile Manufacturing
Technical textile solutions for cabin and interior fitment
MetalPlast masters the manufacturing of technical parts in textile materials — carpeting, coated fabrics, assembled foams — for vehicle interior equipment. Custom floor mats, linings, trims, functional upholstery elements: we work on both straightforward parts and highly technical assemblies.
Supported by a network of European toolmakers and industrial partners selected for their exacting standards, we specialise in small and medium production runs — where responsiveness and precision take precedence over large-scale cost optimisation alone.
This textile expertise, combined with our plastics and metalworking capabilities, makes MetalPlast one of the rare players able to deliver complete, multi-material interior sub-assemblies from a single source.
Electronics & Mechanics
MetalPlast designs and assembles ready-to-integrate technical sub-assemblies.
MetalPlast masters the integration of active functions directly into its products: autonomous lighting on door sills, declutching mechanisms on seat armrests, custom fixing and articulation systems.
This dual electronics and mechanics expertise enables the delivery of finished, installation-ready parts that meet the functional and aesthetic requirements of vehicle manufacturers.
Design & innovation
Transforming a functional, operational, or market requirement into a concrete, industrializable, and differentiating product solution.
Know-how
- Usage and constraints analysis (technical, regulatory, cost-related)
- Co-design with customer teams
- Design for Manufacturing / Design for Assembly (DFM / DFA)
- Development of specific or innovative products
Customer Value
- Reduced development iterations
- Secured transition from prototype to mass production
- Practical and value-driven innovation
Examples
- Crew cab with retractable seats
- Industrialized VP → VASP conversion kits
- Profession-specific interior accessories
Production & Industrialization
Turning a concept or prototype into reliable, repeatable, and economically controlled mass production.
Know-how
- Industrialization of parts and sub-assemblies
- Selection of appropriate manufacturing processes (injection molding, thermoforming, assembly)
- Tooling development and optimization
- Validation of production rates, costs, and tolerances
- Management of serial production ramp-ups
Customer Value
- Reduced industrial risk
- Long-term cost control
- Compliance with program timelines
Examples
- Serial production of commercial vehicle interior modules
- Industrialization of OEM automotive accessories
- Standardization of sub-assemblies for bodybuilders
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Supply chain
Securing supply, logistics flows, and lead times throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Know-how
- Management of raw material and component suppliers
- Production planning based on customer demand
- Management of variants, references, and product evolutions
- Anticipation of logistical constraints and volume requirements
Customer Value
- Supply continuity
- Reliable deliveries
- Reduced shortages and emergency situations
Examples
- Recurring supply of serial production parts for OEMs
- Multi-reference management for fleets and bodybuilders
- Secured sourcing for long-term programs
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Assembly
Delivering ready-to-integrate sub-assemblies by combining multiple technologies.
Know-how
- Mechanical and functional assembly
- Multi-material integration (plastic, metal, textile)
- Integration of functional elements (lighting, fasteners, inserts)
- Final quality control before delivery
Customer Value
- Reduction in the number of suppliers
- Simplified customer assembly operations
- Workshop time savings
Examples
- Fully assembled interior modules ready for installation
- Accessories integrating lighting or textile components
- Assembled kits for LCV transformations
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Storage
Managing product availability, demand variability, and product lifecycle requirements.
Know-how
- Storage of parts and sub-assemblies
- Management of customer-specific references
- Flow organization according to customer production rates
- Implementation of tailored logistics solutions
Customer Value
- Reduction of internal inventory levels
- Fast product availability
- Flexibility in response to volume fluctuations
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
Examples
- Buffer stock management for fleets and bodybuilders
- Management of customer-specific references
- Scheduled or on-demand deliveries
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