Sonplas Establishes US Subsidiary: Fostering closer ties with customers

The Bavarian special-purpose machine manufacturer Sonplas is expanding its international presence with the establishment of Sonplas USA Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. This new location strengthens the company’s customer focus in the US market, particularly within the automotive, electronics, and aerospace sectors. The goal is to strengthen our support for customers, respond more swiftly to project demands, and further enhance service quality.

Sonplas designs high-precision assembly and testing systems tailored to specific customer applications and industry requirements. The company has maintained a successful presence in the USA for nearly 20 years, with extensive project experience and lasting customer relationships. Demand for its high-tech solutions in precision assembly and testing continues to grow—especially in a market that values technological excellence and long-term investment security.

“The establishment of Sonplas USA Inc. marks the next strategic step for us,” says Michael Frankl, Managing Director of both the new subsidiary and Sonplas GmbH. “Having our own local team enables us to support our customers in the USA more closely—from the initial product concept through to after-sales service. This is a key factor in our success.”

The new Chicago-based subsidiary handles  local sales and technical service. Customers benefit from faster response times, close coordination, personalized support, and assistance with commissioning, upgrades, and on-site training.

“The USA is a strategic growth market for us, thanks to its business-friendly environment and comparatively low regulatory barriers,” says Frankl. “Our customers prioritize quality, performance, and low life-cycle costs over short-term low purchase prices. That’s precisely where we excel.” The growing America First industrial strategy, along with tax incentives and targeted support programs for domestic manufacturing, further drives demand for Sonplas’ production solutions.

Sustained commitment

With the establishment of Sonplas USA Inc., the company underscores its long-term commitment to the North American market. Being closer to existing and potential customers aims to enhance service capabilities, facilitate knowledge transfer, and sustainably strengthen local partnerships.

Further information: https://www.sonplas.com/contact/worldwide/

About Sonplas GmbH:
Sonplas is a medium-sized mechanical engineering company headquartered in Straubing, Lower Bavaria. Since its establishment in 1993, the company has experienced steady growth. Sonplas now employs around 390 highly motivated employees.

In alignment with the motto “For your success,” Sonplas specializes in developing flexible and scalable special-purpose machines for processing, assembly, and testing. These can be complemented with external technologies as per the customer’s specifications. Over the years, the portfolio has consistently grown, and the special-purpose machine manufacturer now provides solutions for various sectors including electromobility, battery cell production, hydrogen technology, hydro-erosive machining, fuel injection, electronics, mechatronics, hydraulics, and aerospace technology. To date, the company has delivered over 1,000 special-purpose machines worldwide to renowned clients in the automotive, automotive supply, commercial vehicle industries, and aviation technology sector.

With its in-house research and development department, Sonplas consistently meets the latest technical demands in the market. With service partners worldwide and a subsidiary in China, the company also provides customers with expert support and spare parts directly on-site. What sets Sonplas apart? Sonplas stands out for its profound expertise and thorough understanding of processes. Sonplas operates as both a system integrator and a general contractor. Sonplas delivers tailored solutions of the utmost quality to its customers.