Maniplastic

Technical Plastics Processing

Maniplastic is a Spanish company based in Burgos that processes technical plastics. Its capabilities include thermoforming, industrial machining on flat-bed milling machines and three- and five-axis CNC centers, CNC turning, waterjet and laser cutting, plastic fabrication, and plastic welding. An engineering and design department supports product development.

Divisions and Industries

The company organizes its services into five divisions for different markets:

• Engineering: custom solutions using technical plastics.
• Food: trays for food service and food manufacturing.
• Aerospace: work subject to strict confidentiality and specialized requirements.
• Automotive: logistics packaging, parts, and capital equipment.
• Industry: custom thermoforming, injection molding, and machining.

The company also lists applications in specialized machinery, electromedicine, nuclear medicine, defense, and hospitals.

Processes and Capabilities

Available processes include thermoforming, industrial machining, material treatment and finishing, and tool and die making. Maniplastic says it has five-axis machining centers for trimming composites, as well as trimming tools and equipment for machining Rohacell foam for logistics applications. It handles prototypes, short runs, and high-volume production.

History and Milestones

Jose Antonio Cob founded Maniplastic in 1985, initially focusing on plastic fabrication and the sale of plastic materials. The company has added capabilities over time:

• 1991: Added laser cutting, with the first machine of its kind in Castile and León.
• 1994: Began thermoforming and CNC machining of plastic parts.
• 1997: Industrialized its machining operations.
• 2002: Received ISO 9001 certification.
• 2004: Entered the aerospace sector.
• 2009: Added an automated, high-output thermoforming line for food-industry trays, the first of its kind in Castile and León.
• 2011: Received ISO 9100 certification.
• 2016: Added waterjet cutting.
• 2022: Moved to new facilities at 77 López Bravo Street in Villalonquéjar Industrial Park, Burgos.

The company has more than 40 employees and received the 2025 Sustainable Suppliers Certificate. The Institute for Business Competitiveness of Castile and León (ICECYL) has also visited the company as part of initiatives on the circular economy and industrial sustainability.

Location and Contact

Address: 77 López Bravo Street, Villalonquéjar Industrial Park, 09001 Burgos, Spain. Phone: +34 947 29 81 33. Email: info@maniplastic.es. Website: www.maniplastic.es. Social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.