Prototal Industries changes name to Prototal Group, clarifying group structure

by Phillip Kamp | Nov 3, 2025 | News

Prototal Industries AB announced its rebranding to Prototal Group AB today. This strategic name change clarifies the company’s role as the parent entity to its operational subsidiary brands like Prototal™️, Prototal Prosilas, 1zu1 Prototypen & CA Models.

“Our new name is reflecting our role as a strategic parent company for our portfolio of European manufacturing brands. And with the new logo we are familiar enough with our flagship brand Prototal but different enough to be able to encompass future brands in our portfolio.” said Ronnie Petersson, Chief Commercial Officer at Prototal Group.

The name change will not affect any existing operations, staff, or legal agreements. For more information, please contact Chief Commercial Officer, Ronnie Petersson, at ronnie.petersson@prototalgroup.com.

Prototal Is Expanding

by Prototal Industries | Jun 1, 2025 | News

Prototal Industries Expands Its Commercial Team – Strengthens Presence in the Aerospace and Defense Industry and Increases Focus on Serial Production in Industrial 3D Printing

Prototal continues its growth strategy by expanding its global sales team. With increased investments in business development, the company is taking the next step in its growth journey – with a particular focus on serial production in additive manufacturing.

In addition to the existing local sales teams in each country where Prototal operates, the organisation is now being complemented with a global structure that works across borders and focuses on specific segments – initially with a focus on the aerospace and defense industry.

As part of this initiative, we are pleased to welcome two new key members to our team:

Karin Holst assumes the role of Global Sales Director – Aerospace & Defence. With extensive experience from companies such as EOS and a strong network in additive manufacturing, Karin will lead our strategic development in the aerospace and defense sector at a global level.

Jimmy Müller joins as Senior Business Developer, responsible for identifying and driving new business opportunities for serial production in collaboration with our customers. Jimmy is well-known in the additive manufacturing world from his previous roles at Canon and PLM, and brings a strong background in developing successful customer relationships and business models.

We are delighted to welcome Karin and Jimmy to Prototal. Their experience and dedication strengthen our offering and our ability to meet the growing demands for serial production in additive manufacturing – especially in an industry where quality, traceability, and innovation are crucial, says Ronnie Petersson, Chief Commercial Officer, Prototal Industries.

Contact Information:

Jimmy Müller
Senior Business Developer
jimmy.muller@prototalindustries.com

Karin Holst
Global Sales Director – Aerospace & Defence
karin.holst@prototalindustries.com

We are happy to announce a successful acquisition of CA Models

by Prototal Industries | Feb 8, 2024 | News

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of CA Models, an additive manufacturing specialist based in Stirling, Scotland. The acquisition reinforces Prototal Industries’ market position in the UK, adds metal additive manufacturing to group offering and further enhances its general capabilities in delivering innovative manufacturing solutions.

The acquisition of CA Models marks a significant milestone in Prototal Industries’ growth strategy, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its presence and offerings to the manufacturing industry in the UK. The addition of CA Models to the group also adds important expert competence and capacity to the already established Prototal UK operations, located in Newbury, England.

We are thrilled to welcome CA Models into Prototal Industries. This strategic move aligns with our vision for growth and innovation and will strengthen our capabilities for production volumes with additive manufacturing. We are confident that the integration of our teams will be successful and further strengthen our position as the preferred production partner in Europe and the UK.

Jan Löfving, CEO, Prototal Industries

The acquisition of CA Models brings complementary strengths, expertise, and capabilities to Prototal Industries. It enables Prototal to offer a broader range of services and solutions, including metal additive manufacturing, 5-axis CNC machining, CNC turning, EDM wire erosion, CMM inspection, 3D scanning and a vast range of polymer additive manufacturing such as SLA and SLS, requiring highly intricate model making skills.

We are delighted to join the Prototal Industries family and are excited to contribute our skills and expertise to expand on the wide range of technology the group already has. With our strong experience in metal additive manufacturing and precision CNC machining, Prototal Industries can now offer its customers an even wider range of component manufacturing solutions.

Gregory Campbell, Operations Director of CA Models

The acquisition was completed on February 1st and Prototal Industries and CA Models are now working at full speed to secure a smooth and effective integration of the new team. Collectively, CA Models and the Prototal UK team will have an expanded market presence, enabling Prototal to reach a wider audience and serve customers more effectively and efficiently across the United Kingdom.

For more information about Prototal Industries and the recent acquisition, please contact Jan Löfving at +46 (0)765-387222 or jan.lofving@prototalindustries.com.

About CA Models

Established in 1983, CA Models has been setting the standard for excellence in the manufacturing industry for over 40 years. Specialising in additive manufacturing, precision CNC machining and specialist model making, CA Models is committed to providing customers with a quality product and responsive service. This is achieved through CA Models unique blend of market-leading technologies and model making craftsmanship. CA Models is an established, revered rapid prototyping and model making business, working across many industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Formula 1, Defence, Medical Device, Oil and Gas and Product Design. Read more at www.camodels.co.uk.

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1zu1, member of Prototal, sets course for the future

by Prototal Industries | Jun 7, 2023 | News

Founders Hannes Hämmerle and Wolfgang Humml hand over management of the company.

Thomas Kohler (50) has taken over the management of the Dornbirn-based high-tech company 1zu1 on June 1, 2023. The long-standing sales manager succeeds the two founders Hannes Hämmerle and Wolfgang Humml, who are handing over the reins after 27 years. 

With the internal solution, the Swedish Prototal Group as owner continues the long-term successful course of the company. 1zu1 is planning around ten percent growth for 2023 and has established itself in 3D printing, vacuum and injection molding throughout Europe as a series manufacturer for batch sizes of up to 100,000 units.

”1zu1 stands for state-of-the-art technologies, innovative spirit and appreciation. With the highest quality standards, we will continue to accompany our customers from prototype to series product in the future,” emphasizes Thomas Kohler.

The long-standing sales manager of the Dornbirn-based high-tech company has taken over the management from the two founders Hannes Hämmerle and Wolfgang Humml as of June 1, 2023. They say goodbye after 27 years together and are still available to 1zu1 until the end of the year in an advisory capacity. ”We are pleased about the optimal continuation of our life’s work. With Thomas and the management team, the company is in the best of hands,” says Humml happily. 1zu1 is ideally positioned in terms of technology, personnel and space to continue on its successful path as a pioneer,” says Hämmerle with conviction.

Ideal succession solution

With the internal change of management, owner Prototal guarantees a continuous transition and sustainable further development in the spirit of the founders.

”The know-how, consistency and high quality of 1zu1 are central building blocks for our path to becoming the market leader in Central and Northern Europe. Thomas Kohler, with his vast experience and the trust of customers, partners and employees, is the ideal choice at 1zu1,” emphasizes Jan Löfving, CEO of Prototal Group.

The Swedish group acquired the company, which was founded in 1996, in February 2022. Currently, the international Prototal network includes eleven companies specializing in 3D printing, vacuum and injection molding in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, England, Italy and Austria.

Many years of experience

Thomas Kohler has been with 1zu1 for 23 years and, as Sales Manager, is responsible for the entire DACH region. As the new Managing Director, he wants to continue the company’s growth course. A ten percent increase in sales is planned for 2023. In doing so, the company is pushing series production for plastic parts in 3D printing, vacuum and injection molding, offering cost-efficient total solutions as a technological full-service provider and intensifying partnerships within the network. The multiple award-winning training company and award-winning employer relies above all on its own training of skilled workers. Around one third of the employees are former apprentices. ”Family values and a long-term perspective will continue to shape 1zu1 in the future. We retain our strengths, remain reliable partners and are open to new opportunities and challenges,” says Thomas Kohler.

_{Thomas Kohler took over the management of 1zu1 from Dornbirn on June 1, 2023.
Photos: Darko}

About 1zu1

1zu1 Prototypen GmbH & Co KG, based in Dornbirn (Vorarlberg/Austria), produces prototypes, small series and series parts made of plastic. The high-tech company manufactures using 3D printing and vacuum casting, as well as injection molding with aluminum molds made in-house – in a clean room if required. A variety of surface and printing technologies round out the full-service provider’s offerings. Founded in 1996, the company has been part of the Swedish Prototal Group since 2022 and currently employs 160 people. Its customers include international medical and laboratory technology groups, well-known equipment and power tool manufacturers, and industrial goods producers.