SAERTEX

What SAERTEX does

SAERTEX is a family-owned German manufacturer of multiaxial and unidirectional Non-Crimp Fabrics (NCF) and complementary core materials for fiber-reinforced composites. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Saerbeck, Germany, the company produces reinforcement textiles from glass, carbon, aramid, and natural fibers, sold under proprietary brands including SAERcore (sandwich-structured flow aids for closed injection processes), SAERfoam (structural core material with integrated 3D glass bridges), SAERflow (internal flow aid), and SAERfix (self-adhesive non-crimp fabrics). The portfolio spans more than 3,333 article constructions and is supported by an in-house DNV-certified test laboratory, custom material development, cutting & kitting services, and an online Material Calculator. Production is centered on NCF technology, in which fibers are laid in straight lines rather than the wavy undulations of traditional woven fabrics, yielding higher tensile strength, lower weight, and more reproducible processing for downstream composites manufacturers.

SAERTEX sells directly to enterprise customers and through an international network of distribution partners, serving eight primary verticals: wind energy (rotor blades, spar caps, trailing edges), aerospace (structural components), automotive (including electric and high-performance vehicles), marine/boatbuilding, mobility and rail transportation, infrastructure and construction, sports and leisure, and pipe rehabilitation via its SAERTEX multiCom subsidiary (GRP liners for trenchless sewer and potable water renovation). Notable named customers include Audi/Lamborghini (carbon NCF for the Huracán B-pillar), Stadler SMILE trains (fire-safe door solutions via SAERTEX partner BARAT), Vision of the Fjords (emission-free passenger ship), ENMAC (Brazilian energy infrastructure), and GATTO Shipyard (hybrid ferry). The company operates 17 locations across 5 continents, with manufacturing in Germany (HQ), the United States (Huntersville, NC), Brazil (Indaiatuba SAERcore line), and a new carbon-fabric plant in Pinghu, China ramping from March 2026.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time sales of composite materials under quote-based B2B enterprise pricing, with publicly disclosed group turnover of approximately €350 million and 1,400 employees. The company holds ISO 9001, EN 9100, ISO 14001, APQP4Wind, and DNV certifications, and upgraded its EcoVadis sustainability rating from Bronze in 2024 to Silver in 2026. Ownership remains concentrated in the founding family, with Bruno Lammers serving as Managing Partner alongside professional management including a CEO and CTO.

Name

SAERTEX

Legal name

SAERTEX GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://saertex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SAERTEX is a German, family-owned manufacturer of multiaxial Non-Crimp Fabrics (NCF) and core materials for fiber-reinforced composites, serving wind, aerospace, automotive, marine, rail, infrastructure, and pipe-rehabilitation customers across 17 global locations with proprietary NCF technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Reinforcement Materials (Non-Crimp Fabrics)

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Reinforcement Textiles (Carbon/Glass/Aramid Fabrics & Preforms) (IMAOADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC), Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement) (IMAOADAF), Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

Keywords

• Multiaxial fabrics
• Non-crimp fabrics (NCF)
• Fiber-reinforced composites
• Composite core materials
• Resin infusion flow aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Saerbeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Composite Material Sales: SAERTEX generates revenue through the sale of technical textile reinforcement materials including multiaxial and unidirectional fabrics (NCF) made from glass, carbon, aramid, and natural fibers. Products are sold directly and through distribution partners globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SAERTEX manufactures and sells multiaxial and unidirectional Non-Crimp Fabrics (NCF) made from glass, carbon, aramid, and natural fibers used as reinforcement materials for fiber-reinforced composites across the wind, aerospace, automotive, marine, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. The portfolio also includes complementary products such as SAERfoam structural cores, SAERcore and SAERflow flow aids, and SAERfix self-adhesive materials, supported by material development, laboratory testing, cutting & kitting, and a material calculator digital tool.

Product overview

SAERTEX is a global leader in the development and production of textile reinforcement materials for fiber-reinforced composites, offering over 3,333 article constructions. The portfolio centers on multiaxial and unidirectional Non-Crimp Fabrics (NCF) made from glass, carbon, aramid, and natural fibers, supported by complementary products including SAERfoam structural core materials, SAERcore and SAERflow flow aids for resin infusion processes, and SAERfix adhesive solutions. The company provides engineering services including material development, laboratory testing, and cutting & kitting, along with a material calculator tool. SAERTEX serves wind, aerospace, automotive, marine, transportation, infrastructure, and sports industries through 17 locations across 5 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAERTEX multiCom: Subsidiary specializing in GFK-Schlauchliner (GRP pipe liners) for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation for wastewater and potable water lines.

Products and services

• Multiaxial & Unidirectional NCF Fabrics Unidirectional and multiaxial fabrics made of glass, carbon, aramid, and natural fibers (Non-Crimp Fabrics / NCF) used as versatile reinforcement materials for fiber-reinforced plastics across wind, aerospace, automotive, and marine industries.
• SAERTEX Basic Line Standard multiaxial fabrics made of glass and carbon fiber, including SAERcore, SAERflow, and SAERfix accessories, available immediately from stock for fast delivery and economical use.
• Easy Drape UD Application-specific wave-free unidirectional fabric enabling up to 15% faster processing and approximately 20% increased tensile strength, ideal for rotor blade spar caps and trailing edges.
• Magic Flow UD Carbon unidirectional fabric for thick laminate structures, developed for component thicknesses up to 140mm, enabling up to 3.5x faster resin infusion in rotor blade and industrial applications.
• Steady Plus UD Carbon unidirectional fabric for laminate thicknesses up to 70mm, achieving fiber contents up to 60%, reducing resin consumption while maintaining high drapability and wrinkle-free processing.
• Carbon Mini Tapes Unidirectional carbon fiber tapes from 6mm width ensuring maximum dimensional accuracy and improved fiber bonding through powder coating, designed for automated production of complex geometries with minimal waste.
• SAERcore Sandwich-structured flow aid product range for closed injection processes (RTM), consisting of one or two layers of chopped strand mat with a core material as resin flow zone, delivering even resin distribution, high surface quality, and now available with 100% recycled core material.
• SAERflow Internal flow aid combining a lightweight plastic structure with glass fiber reinforcement to form non-compressible layers with excellent resin flow and good drapability, reducing process time and costs by eliminating external flow aids.
• SAERfoam Series Structural core material with integrated 3D glass bridges offering up to 4x higher shear stiffness than PVC/PET, reducing resin consumption while remaining light and moldable for infusion and RTM processes; DNV certified for wind applications.
• SAERfix Self-adhesive non-crimp fabrics that reduce positioning and draping time by up to 50% compared to spray adhesives, with adhesive formula lasting up to 10x longer; compatible with UP, EP, and VE resins, environmentally friendly and osmosis resistant.
• Powder Binding Powder binder application for fabrics in automated fiber composite technology, used in production of preforms or semi-finished products where powdered polymers are applied to textile structures.
• Cutting & Kitting Custom-cut reinforcement service providing precision-cut parts based on CAD data, efficiently nested and packed in correct lay-up sequence for immediate processing in composite manufacturing.
• Material Development Custom fiber composite solution development in close cooperation with customers, creating innovative composites for maximum performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Laboratory Testing DNV-certified laboratory combining material testing expertise across all SAERTEX locations, delivering reliable results for tensile, compression, and bending tests per international standards.
• Material Calculator Online tool enabling quick determination of key parameters for fiber composite laminates including laminate thickness, material requirements for fabrics and resin, and resulting fiber content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15% faster processing with Easy Drape UD
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BiesterfeldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 June 2026Distribution partnership expanded to Norway for local sales and technical consulting for composite applications. Biesterfeld provides local market presence, technical advice, and reliable material availability in Norway.
• M/s RBCS CompositesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 March 2026Partnership to expand kit-cutting capacities for Indian market, announced at JEC World 2026. Strengthens local service capabilities for composite manufacturing in India.
• Neva Composites (Neva Kompozit Teknoloji ve Marine San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 February 2026Distribution partner for Turkish market with locations in Tuzla, Antalya, and Yalova, plus USA presence. Active since 1996 in composites market for marine, aerospace, and automotive applications. Distributes multiaxial fabrics in glass, carbon, and natural fibers.
• SAERcore Production Partner BrazilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 August 2024SAERcore production line established in Indaiatuba, Brazil to serve South American market with local manufacturing of flow aid products.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2023Research partnership in OptiFoam project to develop fiber-reinforced foams as alternatives to balsa wood and plastic foams in rotor blades. Collaborates with industry partners to advance wind energy materials.
• Terre de LinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2023Collaboration with one of the world's largest linen suppliers to develop new flax fiber fabrics. SAERTEX manufactures the flax fiber fabrics in France, providing sustainable natural fiber reinforcement materials to reduce CO2 footprint.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teijin Carbon: Teijin (through its Tenax carbon fiber line and Toho Tenax acquisitions) is a major carbon fiber and composite materials supplier serving aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods, competing with SAERTEX's carbon NCF and tape products.
• Toray Industries (Advanced Composites Division): Toray's Advanced Composites division is one of the world's largest suppliers of carbon fiber and prepreg materials, including NCF-style reinforcements. It competes with SAERTEX across aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods, with the added dimension of being a vertically integrated carbon fiber producer.
• Porcher Industries: Porcher Industries is a French-headquartered manufacturer of technical textiles and composite reinforcements, including glass and carbon fiber fabrics, serving aerospace, automotive, defense, and industrial markets — directly comparable to SAERTEX's NCF business.
• Gurit Holding AG: Gurit supplies composite materials, core materials (PVC, PET, balsa), and engineered kits primarily to the wind energy market — the same primary segment as SAERTEX. It is a direct competitor in wind blade reinforcement fabrics and structural core materials.
• SGL Carbon: SGL Carbon produces carbon fiber-based products, SIGRAFIL carbon fibers, and composite materials serving automotive, wind, aerospace, and industrial applications. It overlaps with SAERTEX in carbon NCF and structural composite components.
• Vectorply Corporation: Vectorply is a US-based manufacturer of non-crimp multiaxial and unidirectional fiberglass and carbon fiber fabrics for marine, wind, automotive, and industrial applications. It directly competes with SAERTEX in NCF reinforcement fabrics, particularly in the North American market.
• Hexcel Corporation: Hexcel is a leading global manufacturer of advanced composites including carbon fiber, reinforcement fabrics, prepregs, and honeycomb core. It directly competes with SAERTEX in aerospace-grade and industrial-grade multiaxial reinforcements and shares exposure to wind energy, aerospace, and automotive.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Chemical (Carbon Fiber & Composites): Mitsubishi Chemical produces carbon fibers (Pyrofil) and composite materials for aerospace, automotive, wind, and industrial uses. It is a vertically integrated competitor with scale that exceeds SAERTEX in raw carbon fiber production.
• Owens Corning (Composite Solutions): Owens Corning is one of the largest glass fiber reinforcement producers globally, supplying multiaxial fabrics, rovings, and mats into wind, marine, construction, and transportation — overlapping significantly with SAERTEX's glass NCF portfolio.
• Solvay (Composite Materials): Solvay's Composite Materials business produces prepregs, resins, and adhesives for aerospace and industrial applications. While more resin/prepreg-focused, it competes with SAERTEX in supplying qualification-grade materials to aerospace and wind customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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