Radio Mende in Dresden
The Mende brand begins as a family tradition, manufacturing radios in Dresden. Even then, radio housings were made from plastics. The “Radio Mende” brand later evolved into “Nordmende” in Bremen.
About Kunststoff Mende
Since 1923 – Technology and tradition. We develop and manufacture precision plastic solutions with personal support.
Kunststoff Mende stands for reliable plastics processing with technical depth. Our team combines over 100 years of family tradition with modern injection moulding and toolmaking – with a clear focus on quality, on-time delivery and reliable series supply.
From prototype to series – from a single source
„Our grandfathers were technology pioneers! We build on that legacy!"
Our strengths
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Over 100 years of experience in plastics processing
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Experienced team in development and production
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Modern manufacturing technology
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Direct contact for your project
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Regional roots with national reach
Our history
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Re-establishment by Willfried Mende
Re-founded as a screw turning shop by Willfried Mende. Drawing on knowledge of plastics and their processing, the first plastics press and duroplastics processing begin in 1953.
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VEB Technoplast Obercunnersdorf
Forced nationalisation of the company – at that time employing 200 people. Operations continue under the name VEB Technoplast Obercunnersdorf.
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Reprivatisation
The family seizes the opportunity to reprivatise the business. Under Lothar Mende’s leadership, the company establishes itself as a supplier across various industries in the turbulent post-reunification years.
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Handover to the next generation
The company is handed over to the next generation and led by Andreas Mende.
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New company site
Relocation to the new company site.
Our innovations and brands
Own products
Twist butler
Handling aid for electric pasture nets – faster setup and removal, no tangling, modular design, made in Saxony.
Visit twistbutler.de
Coming soon
New product in development
Further in-house product development from Mende – details coming soon.
Funded projects
The EU and the Free State of Saxony support the following projects:
Measure: ERDF market launch grant guideline 2021–2027
Market launch of the plastic product egg box
Project description: Market launch of the plastic product egg box (container as a compact transport solution with high functionality, break resistance and durability).
Measure: ERDF digitalisation grant guideline 2021–2027
Transformation project, business model / strategy, introduction of digital sales channels, platforms, apps
Project description: Development and integration of a dedicated web shop including connection to sales platforms to transform and improve the digitalisation level of business processes.
Measure: ERDF market launch grant guideline 2021–2027
Market launch of an innovative plastic product
Project description: Market launch of an innovative plastic product for the B2C market.
Measure: Innovation premium 2021–2027
Innovation premium 2026
Project description: Development of an innovative plastic product for the B2C market.
Measure: Energy and climate guideline – EuK/2023
Investment measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 20 percent combined with an increase in final energy efficiency of at least 10 percent
Project description: Replacement of the standard hydraulic injection moulding machine with a new energy-efficient injection moulding machine to save energy and reduce CO₂ emissions.
Service area
Worldwide, focus on the Germany/Saxony region
Location
Klingenberg, Germany
Phone
+49 (0)35055 61231Get to know us in person
Whether a first idea or ongoing series production – we look forward to talking with you.
Discuss your project