SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB

About us

SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB is the German subsidiary of the Japanese company SHIBAURA MACHINE and was established in 2025 following the acquisition of an 80% stake in LWB Steinl GmbH. By combining its expertise in horizontal and vertical injection molding machines as well as automation, the company delivers advanced technology and system solutions for fully automated production cells. It provides plastics processors and injection molders solutions for processing thermoplastics, rubber, silicone, and elastomers.

SHIBAURA MACHINE is a leading global manufacturer of precision injection molding machines, machine tools, die casting machines, industrial robots, and extruders. The company’s engineering heritage dates to 1875. From 1961 to 2020 the company operated under the Toshiba Machine brand. The company was among the first in the world to introduce mechatronics-oriented production systems and pioneered the development of all-electric injection molding machines, launching them to market in 1998. SHIBAURA MACHINE operates across Asia, the Americas, and Europe, with 45 locations and 6 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities worldwide.
More: www.shibaura-machine.co.jp

LWB Steinl is an global mechanical engineering company and one of the leading manufacturers of vertical injection molding machines for plastics and elastomer processing. Founded in 1962, the company is managed by Peter Steinl, representing the second generation of the family. It ranks among the world's leading manufacturers of rubber presses and injection molding machines. The company has sales offices in China, the USA, Mexico, and Europe. It is recognized for its modular machine architecture, close engineering partnership with customers, and strong after-sales quality. LWB-Maschinenbau, including its branches in the USA, Mexico, and Czechia, as well as LWB-Automation, has been separated from the group and integrated into a partnership with SHIBAURA MACHINE.
More: www.lwb-steinl.com and www.steinlgroup.