Future-proof injection molding solutions - For a strong competitive edge.
Rely on intelligent, automated production cells. Boost your productivity, stabilize processes along the value chain, and maximize your investment.
Japanese technology meets German engineering. For reliable stability.
Benefit from 76 years of Japanese excellence in engineering at SHIBAURA MACHINE, combined with 63 years of LWB expertise in elastomers technology and vertical injection molding machines will achieve high-quality results in the processing of thermoplastics, elastomers, and silicone.
Comprehensive, reliable, and fast. We ensure the safety of your production.
Choose turnkey system solutions and all-round support from a single source, with injection molding machines, automation, peripheral devices, digitalization, and a service team that responds quickly and reliably.
SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB at FAKUMA 2026
Join us and our Italian partner EPF as we present a fully electric injection molding machine in live operation, alongside an advanced automation solution. Visit us from October 12 to 16 at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Booth 5217, Hall A5.
injection molding machines in use worldwide
years of expertise
employees around the globe
employees in Germany
Security for your production. With robust technology, today, and beyond.
From our European headquarters in Altdorf, we combine SHIBAURA MACHINE’s Japanese precision with German engineering from LWB, local manufacturing, and tailored support to meet your needs.
For SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB customers, this means security through deep system and technology knowledge, a broad product portfolio, reliable service, and stable delivery processes. Your investment stays safe.
Peter Steinl and Dr. Georg P. Holzinger (Management)
Manufacture efficiently today and remain competitive tomorrow. We develop solutions for the decades ahead. Rely on modern, durable production technology that meets today’s and tomorrow’s demands. Count on a stable, dependable partnership that makes your investment pay off.
Production solutions from SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB. Tailored and cost-effective.
Plastics processors and injection molders face major challenges: rising quality demands, a shortage of skilled workers, and mounting cost pressure. That makes efficient, stable, and sustainable production processes more important than ever.
We help you boost productivity, precision, and quality in your production. We take a holistic view at the entire manufacturing process and develop tailored, cost-effective solutions that match your applications, materials, and production goals.
Our solutions help you:
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reduce production costs sustainably
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use energy more efficiently
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cut scrap
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offset labor shortages through automation
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minimize downtime
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manage processes transparently and based on data
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sustainably improve your Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
System and technology expertise for automated production cells. Efficient and high-performing.

SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB is more than just a machine supplier. We develop automated production cells that combine horizontal and vertical injection molding machines, our own robots, intelligent control technology, software, and modern peripheral equipment into turnkey solutions.
Our systems streamline your processes, from material preparation and injection molding to part removal, quality control, and packaging. Our experts guide you with technical application and process knowledge, from the first concept to commissioning. This creates future-proof production solutions for efficient, high-quality manufacturing.
Injection molding machines from SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB. For thermoplastics, elastomers, and silicone.
We supply plastics processors and injection molders with one of the broadest product portfolios on the market: horizontal and vertical injection molding machines for thermoplastics, elastomers, and silicone.

All-electric injection molding machines
with clamping forces ranging from 50 to 3,000 metric tons, combining the highest precision with energy efficiency

Hydraulic injection molding machines
with clamping forces ranging from 100 to 230 metric tons, which ensure robust and cost-effective production

Vertical injection molding machines
with clamping forces from 10 to 1,800 metric tons. They suit demanding elastomer, silicone, and insert applications
Trust grows when technology proves itself in everyday use.
Every project starts with a clear challenge and ends with a solution that truly adds value. Manufacturers from many industries worldwide rely on the solutions and products from SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB.
Maximum machine uptime. Less downtime. Higher injection molding output.
Technology proves it’s worth when it runs reliably and efficiently over the long term, when injection molding machines operate smoothly, processes stay stable, and components meet high standards of precision and quality. That’s why our service team in Altdorf continues to provide you with expert and reliable support even after your production cell or injection molding machine has been commissioned.
We assist you with:
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Technical support on-site, by phone, and remotely
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Fast spare parts delivery
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Repair, maintenance, and servicing
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Installation and commissioning
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Training for setup technicians, operators, and maintenance personnel
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Retrofits and upgrades
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Digital remote maintenance and monitoring solutions
The SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB service team supports you throughout the entire lifecycle of your injection molding machine. We respond quickly and ensure cost-effective production without downtime.
SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB: Exceptional Machine Production, driven by Japanese and German engineering.

We unite the best of both worlds: 76 years of Japanese excellence in engineering and 63 years of exceptional expertise in elastomers technology and vertical injection molding machines. A unique, striking legacy of tradition and global innovation.
Our headquarters in Altdorf serves as Europe’s hub for sales, service, development, and system integration. In our state-of-the-art technical center, we design, test, and refine products while crafting tailored solutions. We offer hands-on support directly at any of our customers’ locations.
Our customers gain the advantages of a global technology leader with production sites in Japan, India, and China. At the same time, we honor the values of a German family-owned business, fostering trust, continuity, and lasting partnerships with both customers and employees.