Abstract: A multilevel vulcanizing press is provided which includes a press housing having at least two press levels. Each press level is capable of receiving a molding tool which can be opened and closed within the press housing. Each molding tool is comprised of a plurality of molding plates and can be opened at right angles to the mold parting plane. First and second servicing stations are provided on different sides of the press housing, with each station being able to accommodate a molding tool from each level of the press housing. A first holding station is provided between the press housing and first servicing station for receiving a molding tool from each level of the press housing and a second holding station is provided between the press housing and second servicing station for receiving a molding tool from each level of the press housing. Guide means are provided for guiding each molding tool from the press housing into one of the holding stations and into one of the servicing stations and vice versa.