What Gerriets does

Gerriets GmbH is a privately held, third-generation German family manufacturer of stage and event equipment, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Umkirch with production in Volgelsheim (7,500 m², ~90 production staff). The company designs and fabricates theatrical velours, acoustic curtains, projection films, blackout textiles, dance floors, and curtain rail and drive systems, with proprietary assets including the OPTIBLACK 2.2 rear projection film, OPERA® projection film (developed 1965), G-TRACK and TRUMPF 95 rail systems, friction-drive G-DRIVE motors, the new RigiFlex projection surface, and the R-TEX sustainable textile line. In-house capabilities include sewing, film welding, metal workshops, and own weaving mills capable of single-piece fabric widths up to 12.45 meters, supported by approximately 130 MWh/year of own photovoltaic generation.

Name

Gerriets

Legal name

Gerriets GmbH

Website

https://gerriets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gerriets GmbH is a third-generation German family-owned manufacturer of stage textiles, projection films, acoustic curtains, and curtain rail systems, serving theaters, opera houses, event venues, and corporate interiors across 19 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stage Equipment & Theatrical Textiles

NAICS

Textile Mills (313), Fabric Mills (3132), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coated & Laminated Base Fabric Mills (Pre-finish Substrates) (IMAOABAI)

Keywords

• Stage equipment
• Theatrical textiles
• Acoustic curtain systems
• Projection films
• Curtain rail systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Duivendrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Textile Manufacturing: Bespoke manufacturing of stage curtains, projection screens, and theatrical textiles. Products manufactured in-house at Volgelsheim facility including sewing, film welding, and metal workshops on 7,500m².
2. Standard Product Sales: Sale of stock items including projection films, curtain fabrics, rail systems, and technical equipment through e-commerce shop and sales partners.
3. Project Planning and Installation Services: Large-scale project services including professional consultation, on-site measurement, custom manufacturing, and installation for theaters, opera houses, and event venues.
4. MEGA-Scale Products: Specialized production of mega-sized screens, curtains, and rail systems for large events and venues. Focus on projects requiring extensive custom fabrication and engineering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gerriets manufactures and supplies custom stage and event equipment, including theatrical textiles (stage curtains, velours, acoustic fabrics, blackout fabrics), projection films and screens, motorized curtain rail systems, and multi-layer acoustic curtain systems. The company operates its own weaving mills producing extra-wide fabrics up to 12.45 m, and delivers complete solutions covering consultation, custom manufacturing, project planning, and on-site installation for theaters, opera houses, event venues, and office interiors.

Product overview

Gerriets is a stage equipment and event project specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical products organized into five main categories: Textiles (curtains, acoustic fabrics, stage velours, blackout fabrics), Flooring (dance floors, effect floors, spring floors), Projection (projection films, screens, digital supertitling systems), Technical Systems (rail systems, drive mechanisms, acoustic systems), and Deco/Set-Design (decorative films, mirrors, crash materials). The product range includes flagship items such as the G-TRACK rail system family, Schallvorhang OFFICE acoustic curtain system, OPTIBLACK 2.2 projection film, ALICANTE stage velvet, MINERVA acoustic fabric, ECLIPSE blackout material, and the new RigiFlex rear projection surface. The R-TEX sustainable product line features recycled materials. Products are available through an e-commerce shop with technical documentation and CAD data available by request. The company operates primarily in Theater & Culture, Event & Entertainment, and Office & Interior market segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R-TEX: Product line of recycled textiles including molleton fabrics and velours made from recycled materials such as Trevira CS eco with 70-75% recycled content and recycled cotton

Products and services

• OPTIBLACK 2.2 High-performance black rear projection film with a gain of 0.27, designed to minimize stray light and reflections while delivering homogeneous, high-contrast rear projections. Made of 100% PVC at 0.30 mm thickness and 428 g/m² weight. Sold by linear meter; €57.80 per linear meter (€68.78 incl. 19% VAT).
• G-TRACK G-DRIVE Motor Self-propelled friction-drive motor for G-TRACK curtain rail systems with Touch & Go automatic start. Pull speed 20 cm/s, pulling force 150 N, 230V/2.5A connection, 100% duty cycle. €2,760.40 per unit (€3,284.88 incl. 19% VAT).
• G-TRACK Curtain Rail System Curtain rail system for flexible room design with slim profile, high load capacity, and small bending radius. Designed for theaters and interior applications. The system includes the G-TRACK Schiene gerade I-shaped aluminum rail profile (EN AW-6060 T66, 500 g/m weight) with integrated nut channel and centering grooves.
• TRUMPF 95 Rail System High-load capacity aluminum curtain rail system with dimensions 40x35 mm, available in black or silver anodized finish. The TRUMPF 95 OFFICE variant is a modified version designed to support OFFICE acoustic curtains. €32.00 per linear meter (rail).
• ALICANTE Stage Velvet Stage velour fabric made of 100% Trevira CS at 520 g/m² weight, available in multiple colors with permanent fire-retardant properties and sound absorption class B-C. 140 cm width. From €41.30 per linear meter (€49.15 incl. VAT). Special colors from ~135 lfm minimum. Certified to DIN 4102 B1, EN 13501-1 B-s1 d0, M1, NFPA 701, and BS 5867 Part 2 Type C.
• Schallvorhang OFFICE Acoustic Curtain System Multi-layer acoustic curtain system for flexible room separation in offices. Provides 11–26 dB sound insulation with 3- to 12-layer configurations. Available manually or motor operated; up to 26 dB acoustic reduction achieved with 12-layer configuration.
• MINERVA Acoustic Fabric 100% polyester FR acoustic fabric with 350 g/m² weight, sound absorption class B with aw = 0.8 rating. Used in OFFICE acoustic curtain configurations and other acoustic management applications.
• ECLIPSE Blackout Fabric Object and blackout fabric with 96–99% blackout capability depending on color, 320 cm width, 260 g/m² weight, with permanent fire-retardant properties. Certified to EN 13501-1 B-s1 d0.
• Horizontgewebe MANNHEIM 100% cotton horizontal fabric with 430 g/m² weight and 520 cm extra-wide width for stage backdrops and ceiling coverings.
• RigiFlex Rear Projection Surface Flexible rear projection surface for stage and event applications; launched in February 2026 as an innovative new projection solution.
• R-TEX Sustainable Textile Line Sustainable product line of recycled textiles including ALICANTE R-TEX (70% recycled), BARCELONA R-TEX (75% recycled), Bühnenmolton R-TEX 300 (64% recycled cotton), and Bühnenmolton R-TEX 400 (74% recycled cotton). Based on Trevira CS eco and recycled cotton.
• FENCE Scissor Rail System (Scherenzugsystem) Curtain rail system with scissor mechanism for controlled curtain raising and lowering operations in stage and event applications.
• STRATUS Pleated Curtain System (Raffvorhangsystem) Pleated (Roman shade) curtain system with motorizable operation for interior and architectural applications, including large-scale facade shading and room adaptation.
• Akustiksysteme (Acoustic Systems) Acoustic curtain systems for auditoriums, learning environments, open-space offices, and architectural acoustic applications. Includes high-absorbance fabrics for variable acoustic management with flexible absorption methods.
• Custom Project Planning and Installation Services Large-scale project services including professional consultation, on-site measurement, custom manufacturing, and installation for theaters, opera houses, and event venues. Includes specialized mega-scale projects with extensive custom fabrication and engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acoustic reduction up to 26 dB with 12-layer OFFICE curtain system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SARL France - VolgelsheimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1990Subsidiary company for the French market established in Volgelsheim (behind French border) in 1990 alongside the new production facility.
• GGB - Gerriets Great BritaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1986Subsidiary company founded in London in 1986 to serve the UK market, including sales and support for Royal Opera House projects.
• Gerriets International - Allentown, USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1980First foreign subsidiary founded in 1980 in Allentown, USA, marking Gerriets' first step in international expansion.
• DTHG (Deutsche Theatertechnische Gesellschaft)minorOthersMember of the German Theatre Technology Association (DTHG), a professional association for theater technology.
• IHK Südlicher OberrheinminorOthersMember of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry South Upper Rhine, supporting regional business interests.
• Royal School of NeedleworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for hand embroidery work on the Royal Opera House curtain project. Institution known for fine needlework since 1872, working on royal ceremonies and major cultural projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ShowTex: Belgian-headquartered global supplier of stage fabrics, projection screens, and curtain track systems. ShowTex is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Gerriets in theatrical and event textiles, serving the same venues with overlapping product categories (velvet, projection films, track systems).
• Rose Brand: US-based supplier of theatrical fabrics, custom curtains, and stage draperies primarily serving North American performing arts venues. Directly comparable to Gerriets in custom curtain manufacturing and stage textile product range, though with a more North American geographic focus.
• Création Baumann: Swiss manufacturer of high-end contract textiles including dim-out, acoustic, and decorative curtain fabrics. Directly comparable in the office/interior acoustic curtain segment and in the premium fabric positioning, with overlapping product lines (acoustic textiles, dim-out fabrics).
• Silent Gliss: Swiss global manufacturer of curtain track systems, motorized blinds, and acoustic curtain solutions. Highly comparable to Gerriets' G-TRACK and TRUMPF 95 rail system businesses, with stronger presence in architectural and residential markets but overlapping commercial/cultural customers.
• JB Martin Co. US-based manufacturer of theatrical and decorative velvets and curtain fabrics. Comparable to Gerriets in stage velvet manufacturing (overlap with ALICANTE) and supply to performing arts venues, primarily serving North American customers.
• Drapilux: German manufacturer of acoustic and functional contract textiles including flame-retardant and sound-absorbing curtain fabrics. Direct competitor in the European acoustic curtain market with overlapping certifications (DIN 4102 B1) and serving similar office and hospitality customers.
• Camira Fabrics: UK-based manufacturer of contract and transport textiles including acoustic fabrics and woolen upholstery. Comparable through acoustic fabric product lines (overlap with Gerriets MINERVA) and shared emphasis on fire-retardant certifications for commercial/transport applications.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings and architectural products, including motorized curtain systems and contract textiles. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the architectural shading/curtain rail space where Gerriets' G-TRACK and TRAC DRIVE systems compete, though Hunter Douglas serves residential and commercial markets at much larger scale.
• Lutron Electronics: Global leader in lighting control and motorized shading systems including commercial curtain systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent in motorized curtain/screen systems where Gerriets competes with G-DRIVE and TRAC DRIVE technology, with much larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Eventful India / Stage Craft (regional): Regional suppliers of stage equipment and event textiles in emerging markets. Increasingly relevant as Gerriets' subsidiary partners in growth regions (Brazil, Korea, Japan, South Africa) face competition from locally manufactured alternatives at lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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