The Injection Molding Cluster is an association of 12 companies from Northern and Central Hessen. A wide variety of business models and company sizes are represented in the cluster – from manufacturers of basic tools, types to complete suppliers and plastics processors with in-house toolmaking. With its focus on the area of “Injection molding: Tool and mold making for the plastics processing industry”, the cluster project considers the particularly concentrated regional concentration of tool and mold-making companies that are directly related to plastics processing and considers the special requirements of the “injection molding” process chain. The aim of the project “Injection Molding Cluster” is to improve the tool and mold-making industry in the region of Central and Northern Hesse by directly interlinking and coordinating existing service providers in tool and mold-making as well as plastics processing companies. Cluster management is carried out by the Chair of Cluster and Value Creation Management headed by Professor Elbert. Research objectives are the development of management methods and instruments for the realization of competitive advantages through cooperation within the cluster.