Our diversity - your safety
Thermoforming expertise for your industry
Tailor-made thermoforming solutions for the highest requirements in five core areas. From automotive components and fire-safe parts for rail and aviation to hygienic products for medical technology and robust load carriers for logistics - we create tailor-made solutions that reliably meet your requirements.
Mobility Solutions
Automotive, rail and aviation components
Industrial & Consumer
Machinery and consumer goods solutions
Transport & Logistics
Customized tray systems and load carriers
Medical Solutions
Hygienic components and reflectors for medical technology
Energy & Solar
Support systems for photovoltaics and green roofs
Performance Data
Thermoforming Capabilities at a Glance
Our machinery processes small parts just as precisely as large-surface components. State-of-the-art equipment, 5-axis CNC machining, and 3D measurement technology form a seamless process chain—from prototype to series production.
Maximum deep-drawing height: 1,200 mm
Maximum forming area: 3,500 × 2,300 mm
Years of engineering experience: 25+
Employees in Bisingen: 70
Certified processes: ISO 9001
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Thermoforming Solutions in Action
The BSFZ Seal for BURG Thermoforming
Whether fish or meat – thermoformed containers ensure every cold chain is maintained
Durable, fully recyclable, and temperature-resistant from -40°C to +75°C: Thermoformed containers from BURG are the future of food logistics.
Read more Whether fish or meat – thermoformed containers ensure every cold chain is maintained
Sustainability: thermoformed parts made from recycled PET
Read more Sustainability: thermoformed parts made from recycled PET
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What is thermoforming?
Thermoforming is a plastic forming process. A heated plastic sheet is drawn over a mold and shaped by vacuum. After cooling, the result is a dimensionally accurate component with a defined surface finish.
Compared to injection molding, tooling costs are significantly lower. This makes the process cost-effective even for small production runs, as well as for large-scale production. From a single prototype to mass production, the cost structure remains consistently low.
Deep drawing is suitable for flat and large-volume components that would be uneconomical to produce using injection molding. Typical applications range from machine enclosures and workpiece carriers to components for the mobility, medical technology, and energy sectors.
Regionally rooted - internationally successful
BURG Thermoforming
BURG Thermoforming has been developing and manufacturing tailor-made plastic solutions for customers worldwide for over 25 years. Around 70 employees work on precise thermoformed components at our site in Bisingen. Certified processes (ISO 9001, DIN standards, UL-compliant) and permanent quality assurance ensure reliability and consistent product quality.
Continuous investment in our production technology means that we remain a reliable partner for demanding plastic projects - from development to series production.
FROM IDEA TO SERIES
Your engineering partner
BURG Thermoforming accompanies you systematically through all phases of your project: from feasibility analyses and prototyping to series development. We combine modern simulation techniques with in-depth material expertise - including sustainable and technical plastics, such as temperature-resistant PET or flame-retardant materials.
We realize complex geometries with forming surfaces up to 3, 500 × 2,300 mm and thermoforming heights of up to 1,200 mm - economically, reliably and always precisely tailored to your requirements.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thermoforming
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At what minimum order quantity does thermoforming become cost-effective?
Thanks to low tooling costs, vacuum thermoforming is cost-effective even for small production runs. Prototypes and small production runs can also be manufactured cost-effectively, with the same cost structure all the way through to mass production.
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How much does a thermoforming mold cost?
Deep-drawing dies are significantly less expensive than injection-molding dies. Aluminum prototype dies are suitable for prototypes and small production runs, while hardened steel dies are suitable for high-volume production. The exact costs depend on the component size and geometry.
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What materials are suitable for thermoforming?
We process standard plastics such as ABS, PS, PE, and PP, as well as engineering plastics such as PC, PETG, and PMMA. For special requirements, flame-retardant, ESD-compatible, and recyclable materials are available.
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Thermoforming or injection molding, which is better?
Thermoforming is suitable for flat and large-volume components, as well as small to medium production runs. Injection molding is advantageous for very high production runs and small, complex parts. If needed, we can advise you on the most cost-effective solution.
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How large can components be?
Forming surfaces up to 3,500 × 2,300 mm and deep-drawing depths up to 1,200 mm enable the production of large-area, deep geometries in a single piece.
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How long does it take to go from development to mass production?
Using proven engineering packages, we support projects from the feasibility study through to series production approval. Rapid tooling allows us to produce prototypes quickly; the timeline is clearly defined at the start of the project.
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We offer free consultation on feasibility, materials, and optimal solutions.