What Mdt does

MDT-tex (legal entity MDT SUN Protection Systems AG) is a privately held German manufacturer of premium sun protection systems, tensile membrane structures, and custom textile architecture, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Tägerwilen, Switzerland, with main production in Hardheim, Germany. The company designs, produces, and supplies parasols and umbrellas ranging from standard 3x3m formats to monumental giant umbrellas spanning up to 30 meters, alongside permanent shade structures, tensile membrane constructions, textile facades (Eye Beacon / Cirrus System), and an emerging line of solar-integrated canopies for EV charging and energy generation.

The underlying technology is built on a proprietary in-house membrane portfolio — 720 PTFE (Teflon-coated fiberglass/polyester), MDT-tex 260 polyester with integrated solar protection, MDT-tex 300 spinnaret-dyed acrylic, MDT-tex 480 double-side coated membrane, and MDT-tex 680 PVC — combined with capital-intensive manufacturing capabilities including laser cutting and CNC processing for components up to 18m in length. Validated performance specifications include wind resistance up to 130 km/h and professional parasol service lives of 20+ years, supported by a stack of international design awards (Red Dot 2016-2018, Iconic, Architizer A+, Materialica 2018, A'Design 2017).

MDT-tex operates a dual-channel go-to-market: an enterprise field-sales motion with dedicated account management and close co-development with international architectural and design agencies for custom projects, complemented by a multi-language B2B e-commerce store (www.mdt-tex.com) and a Scandinavian showroom in Copenhagen. Pricing is quote-based; revenue streams include one-time hardware sales of umbrellas/parasols and large custom membrane projects, professional textile printing/branding services, and the nascent solar canopy product line. The customer base spans hospitality (Bürgenstock Resort, Peninsula Istanbul, Four Seasons, Hard Rock Cafe), public sector and government (King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture, City of Basel, Hallenbad Altstätten), retail (Galeria Kaufhof), and premium residential, served globally from production/sales locations in Germany, Switzerland, Latvia, the USA (Tyrone), and Croatia, with ~120 employees worldwide.

Name

Mdt

Legal name

MDT SUN Protection Systems AG

Website

https://mdt-tex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MDT-tex is a German-founded manufacturer (est. 1990) of premium sun protection systems, tensile membrane structures, and custom textile architecture, serving hospitality, public-sector, and architectural clients worldwide via proprietary membranes and multi-country production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sun Protection Systems

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Furniture & Shelter Systems (Tents, Tarps, Hammocks) Retail (CRAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Sun protection systems
• Textile architecture
• Parasol manufacturing
• Membrane structures
• Shade structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Tyrone

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Umbrella and Parasol Sales: One-time purchase revenue from selling high-quality sun protection systems including parasols, umbrellas, shade structures, and related products. Products range from standard sizes (3x3m, 4x4m, 5x5m) to custom giant umbrellas up to 30 meters.
2. Custom Membrane and Textile Architecture: Custom-designed membrane constructions and textile architecture projects developed in collaboration with international architectural and design agencies. Includes textile facades, pavilion structures, and large-scale architectural shading solutions.
3. Textile Printing and Branding Services: Individual textile printing services for brand presence, including screen print, dispersion print, pigment print, and digital print on fabrics. Covers single sunshade up to complete rain and solar protection systems.
4. Solar Canopy Solutions: Solar carports and solar umbrellas combining textile architecture with solar technology for energy generation, EV charging, water harvesting, and urban design applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mdt (MDT-tex) designs, produces, and supplies premium sun protection systems including parasols and umbrellas, large-format and giant umbrellas, shade structures, tensile membrane constructions, textile facades, and solar-integrated canopy products for the hospitality, public space, and architectural markets worldwide. The company develops and manufactures its own proprietary membrane materials (PTFE, polyester, acrylic, PVC) and offers custom textile architecture solutions in collaboration with international architects and engineers.

Product overview

MDT-tex is a German manufacturer of premium sun protection systems and textile architecture. The product portfolio centers on parasols (umbrellas) in multiple variants including aluminium frame models (S16 tension, T telescope, TS stormproof, TK wind-resistant), tulip-form umbrellas, cantilever/side-arm umbrellas, double-canopy models with integrated LED lighting, umbrella bars, XXL large-format umbrellas, and wooden-frame umbrellas. For permanent installations, the company offers shade structures (pagoda, tulip, elliptic, timber), tensile membrane constructions and tents, and textile facades (Eye_Beacon, Cirrus System). Solar-integrated products include carports and umbrellas for energy harvesting. Supporting products include urban and patio furniture, modular flooring, and giant umbrellas up to 30 meters span. The company develops proprietary membrane materials (PTFE, PVC, acrylic, polyester) in-house and serves the hospitality, public space, and architectural markets worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MDT-tex 260 Polyester: Fire resistant polyester fabric with solar protection system and UV resistance.
• MDT-tex 300 Acrylic
• MDT-tex 480
• MDT-tex 680 PVC
• 720 PTFE

Products and services

• Aluminium Umbrellas Premium aluminium-frame parasols in multiple variants including tension, telescope, stormproof, and wind-resistant with keder rail designs, built for commercial gastronomy and hospitality use at sizes from 3x3m to 8.5x8.5m.
• Tulip Umbrella Parasol with a distinctive tulip-flower-shaped membrane available in Type E standard and Type E XXL large format, positioned as a design statement for architects and special locations.
• Double Canopy Umbrella (Type AV - Avenches) Parasol with double-layer membrane construction and integrated LED lighting elements for efficient daytime shade and nighttime ambiance.
• Cantilever Umbrella (Type SA) Side-arm parasol with eccentric mast design providing maximum usable space underneath without a central pole, combining high stability with space-saving functionality.
• Umbrella Bar (Type UB / Tipo GC Gastro Concept) Integrated bar system built into umbrella structures, creating weather-protected spaces for events and exclusive outdoor seating areas.
• Umbrellas XXL (Type E XXL and Type T XXL) Extra-large parasols in Type E XXL tulip form and Type T XXL classical form for covering large outdoor areas.
• Wooden Umbrellas (Type H) Classic parasol with wooden frame offering a nostalgic aesthetic while maintaining Mdt's technical standards for durability and weather resistance.
• Shade Structures Permanent architectural shade structures including pagoda style (Type SHP), tulip form (Type SHT), elliptic form (Type EI), and timber structures (Type SHW) for public spaces and large-area coverage.
• Membrane & Structures (Type EV - Tensilation and Tent) Tensile membrane constructions and tent structures for temporary or permanent architectural installations with customizable geometric forms.
• Facading Modules (Eye_Beacon and Cirrus System) Textile facade systems for building exteriors featuring the Eye_Beacon design element and Cirrus modular panel system for artistic or pragmatic architectural applications.
• Solar Carports Tulip-shaped canopy structures with integrated solar panels for EV charging and energy generation, available in symmetric, asymmetric, and timber-framed configurations.
• Solar Umbrella (Type EC) Solar-powered parasol combining shade protection with photovoltaic energy harvesting for mobile device and EV charging capabilities.
• Giant Umbrellas Monumental-scale parasols with spans up to 30 meters featuring PTFE membranes, robust steel structures, and precision laser/CNC processing for public spaces and special events.
• Urban Furniture Street furniture including eucalyptus seating cubes, eucalyptus arrow benches, terrace modules, and curved concrete benches complementing outdoor shading installations.
• Patio Furniture Outdoor furniture collection including director chairs, bar stools, sun loungers, dining tables, lounge chairs, and lounge benches for hospitality settings.
• Terrace Equipment (Typ MF - Modular Flooring) Modular flooring system (Typ MF) for terrace installations, providing flexible and adaptable surface solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wind resistance up to 130 km/h for storm-proof umbrella installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sattler AG: Austrian manufacturer of technical textiles and membrane structures (Sattler SUN-TEX, awning/parasol fabrics). Directly comparable as a European specialty textile/membrane producer serving outdoor architecture and sun-shading markets.
• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of flexible composite membranes for tensile architecture, sun protection, and facades. Overlaps directly with MDT's PTFE/PVC-coated membrane product lines and architectural customer base.
• Mehler Texnologies: German technical textiles producer specializing in coated fabrics for architectural membrane, tents, and industrial applications. A close geographic and product-line competitor to MDT's membrane-architecture business.
• Caravita: German/Austrian premium parasol and sun-shading manufacturer (Mayr+Glatz group). Directly competes with MDT in the high-end hospitality parasol segment with comparable cantilever and giant-umbrella offerings.
• Architen Landrell: UK-based tensile architecture and membrane-structure specialist serving large-scale stadium, retail, and public-space projects directly comparable to MDT's membrane & structures (Type EV Tensilation) line.

Broad incumbents

• Warema Renkhoff SE: Large German sun-protection and awning specialist with deep architectural channel presence. Overlaps with MDT on premium parasols and external venetian/awning products, but operates a much broader product portfolio.
• Markilux: German awning/pergola manufacturer covering residential and commercial sun protection. Adjacent to MDT's shading business with overlapping material/coating capabilities, but focused on awnings rather than custom textile architecture.
• Renson: Belgian outdoor living and ventilation specialist offering louvered pergolas, parasols, and facade screens. Competes with MDT for premium hospitality outdoor-lifestyle projects across Europe.

Emerging players

• Umbrosa: Belgian premium parasol brand (Edm. Plaza Group) with design-led cantilever and centre-post umbrellas. Targets similar design-conscious hospitality buyers with smaller scale than MDT.

Regional players

• MakMax Australia: Australian tensile architecture manufacturer of fabric structures, shade sails, and membrane buildings. Direct product overlap with MDT but primarily serves APAC markets where MDT has limited footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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