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17. November 2021▶ Industrial mesh

AQUATECH Amsterdam, a resounding success

“The range of topics that GKD is currently working on was well-received by visitors to the fair,” said Peter Wirtz, Head of Industrial Mesh at GKD Group, regarding GKD’s appearance at AQUATECH Amsterdam. The company’s presence at the trade … ▶

04. November 2021▶ Process belts

Successful trade fair appearance

Returning after an 18-month break, the INDEX exhibition in Geneva enjoyed a large number of visitors, a good overall atmosphere, and clearly discernible investment interest. Over 500 exhibitors from 44 countries showcased their products at the world’s largest … ▶

02. September 2021▶ Process belts

GKD: Integrative expertise for the nonwovens industry

The GKD Group (GKD) will once again be presenting its integrative expertise for forming, drying, and bonding of nonwovens, as well as polymer filtration at INDEX in Geneva. The focus of the company’s presence at the world’s largest … ▶

10. August 2021▶ Process belts

GKD expands offering for the fiberglass mat industry

In fiberglass mat production, dryer belts from the GKD Group set the standard worldwide. Virtually all manufacturers trust in the evenness and cross stability of these metal belts. With the expansion of its portfolio to include impregnation belts, GKD … ▶

28. July 2021▶ Industrial mesh

Powerful lightweights

From driverless vehicles to electromobility: A profound process of change is altering the automotive industry. Manufacturers and suppliers need to rethink technologies. Innovative processes and products are what is needed to secure competitiveness. Woven materials can play a key … ▶

23. July 2021▶ Industrial mesh▶ Metalfabrics▶ Process belts▶ Transparent media façades

GKD Group: Resilience proven once more

In the 2020 financial year, which was marked by the coronavirus pandemic, the global GKD Group once again proved its resilience as a systems and solution provider with a diverse portfolio. As a result of the slump on global markets, the revenue of the global market … ▶

15. July 2021▶ Industrial mesh

Tire Abrasion in the Environment

According to a study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology in Oberhausen, Germany, 110,000 tons of tire abrasion are created each year in Germany alone. The study states that this abrasion causes one third of all annual … ▶

17. May 2021▶ Industrial mesh▶ Metalfabrics▶ Process belts▶ Transparent media façades

GKD Group announces extended Management Board

With effect from April 1, 2021, the GKD Group (GKD) has appointed two additional members to its Management Board. Lara Kufferath (Digitalization & Transformation) and Markus Kosel (Finance & Controlling) join the two current members of the family … ▶

24. November 2020▶ Industrial mesh▶ Metalfabrics▶ Process belts▶ Transparent media façades

GKD: Knowledge shared globally and increased cooperation

Courage and innovative strength are in the genes of the GKD group (GKD – Gebrüder Kufferath AG), now under management in its third and fourth generation. To maintain their lead among the international competition, the technical weavers therefore … ▶

24. June 2020▶ Industrial mesh

GKD: Pollen filters for performance and endurance athletes

Technical weavers GKD – Group (GKD) are always on the lookout for new applications where metal mesh helps to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier. That’s why, at the height of the corona pandemic, they hit upon the idea of making a … ▶