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15. December 2021

GKD successfully maintains its top spot as global market leader

There are many self-proclaimed global market leaders, but how many can actually back up this claim? The GKD Group has been certified as a true global market leader for the fifth year in a row by the renowned University of St. Gallen in … ▶

09. December 2021▶ Metalfabrics

Metal fabric shell for exterior stair tower

The 'Josephinenschule' school in Chemnitz, which was founded in 1898, was legally required to construct a second fire escape route as part of a core refurbishment process. However, there was insufficient space inside the listed building to install this escape … ▶

08. December 2021▶ Process belts

Strong team established in US for sewage sludge dewatering

When it comes to mechanical sewage sludge dewatering, users and equipment manufacturers across the globe rely on screen belts in certified brand quality from GKD. The long-standing partnership between GKD USA and Alfa Laval, one of the top … ▶

29. November 2021

Satellite technology: GKD supports textile deployment in orbit

Whether for earth observation or telecommunication and navigation services, the requirements of textile reflector antennas for satellites in orbit continue to skyrocket. By producing a material that meets the needs for this technology, GKD has … ▶

21. November 2021▶ Industrial mesh

Breakthrough with Porometric: Tracking down tire abrasion

One third of total annual microplastics emissions are attributable to tire abrasion. In the project "Tire Abrasion in the Environment (RAU)", funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), GKD developed a sampling basket … ▶

02. November 2021▶ Industrial mesh

GKD at AQUATECH in Amsterdam: Greater efficiency in water filtration

GKD will be exhibiting at AQUATECH Amsterdam, the world's leading specialist exhibition for the water industry, from November 2 - 5, 2021. The company will present woven filter media, as well as screening and filter segments made of … ▶

02. November 2021▶ Process belts

Expanded offering: A one-stop shopping for the fiberglass mat industry

GKD is expanding its portfolio of process belts with three different belt types for impregnation processes in fiberglass mat production. As a globally recognized supplier of dryer belts for the fiberglass mat industry, GKD now caters to … ▶

02. November 2021▶ Process belts

GKD at INDEX: Strong mesh for the nonwovens industry

At INDEX in Geneva, GKD showcases new products and enhancements to its successful product portfolio. ▶

02. November 2021▶ Metalfabrics

Attractive protection: Stainless steel mesh roller shutters

Not many secure closure solutions offer protection from unwanted access and theft while also looking good. The roller shutters produced from GKD metallic mesh deliver all the characteristics expected of reliable access barriers. ▶

18. August 2021▶ Industrial mesh▶ Process belts

GKD Group: Greater efficiency in filtration, dewatering, and drying

The GKD Group, the global technological leader in technical weave, will be showcasing its innovative products and solutions to central challenges in the water industry at WEFTEC 2021. The woven filter media and process belts provide greater … ▶