What Schmitz does

Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG is a family-owned German holding company headquartered in Emsdetten, Nordrhein-Westfalen, founded in 1921 as Emsdettener Baumwollindustrie and now in its fourth generation. The group operates 14 companies and participations (9 in Germany, 9 abroad) with a global workforce of 820 employees and consolidated annual revenue of approximately 120 million EUR. Its subsidiaries target niche textile markets: markilux in premium awnings and sun protection, Schmitz Textiles in technical and home textiles manufactured in Emsdetten, Se-Da in sewing/series production based in Poland, and textil-werk (textilwerk.com) in designer home accessories via direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Other segments include automotive textiles, technical fabrics, and cover fabrics.

The group's core technology and operating platform is built around in-house enterprise IT that supports all subsidiaries, including ERP systems development and migration, BDE (Betriebsdatenerfassung) and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) administration, enterprise data warehouse (eDWH) architecture, and Enterprise Service Bus integration. Two in-house data centers with NetApp Metroclusters provide redundant, scalable infrastructure. Since 2018 the parent has been explicitly organized as a shared services provider to its subsidiaries in IT, finance, HR, insurance, and fleet management, with an average of approximately 4 million EUR invested annually.

The business model is B2B-led with some direct-to-consumer extension through textilwerk.com. Revenue is generated through product sales of branded textile goods (awnings, technical fabrics, home textiles, cover fabrics) under subsidiary brands and through internal cross-charging for shared services to operating companies. The group pursues strategic acquisitions to expand its market positioning and identifies synergy and standardization opportunities across subsidiaries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is presumed to be quote-based and tailored to B2B customer requirements across niche markets.

Name

Schmitz

Legal name

Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://schmitz-werke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG is a fourth-generation German family-owned holding company operating 14 subsidiaries in niche textile markets — premium awnings (markilux), technical and home textiles, sewing production, and DTC designer accessories — with shared IT, finance, HR, and fleet services centralized at the group level.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabric Mills (3132), Curtain and Linen Mills (314120), Textile Product Mills (314)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Institutional Home Textiles Manufacturing (Hotel/Hospital Bedding & Towels) (IMAOAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denim & Twill Mills (IMAOABAG)

Keywords

• Technical textiles manufacturing
• Awning sun protection
• Automotive textiles
• Home textiles production
• Industrial fabric supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Emsdetten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Sun Protection & Textiles): Sale of branded products including awnings (markilux), technical textiles, home textiles, and cover fabrics through multiple subsidiary companies. The group also includes a sewing operation (Se-Da) for series production and home textiles, and a startup (textilwerk.com) for individual living accessories and designer textiles.
2. Group Services Revenue: Parent company provides shared services to subsidiaries including IT infrastructure, IT systems development, finance, HR, insurance, and fleet management. These services support operational subsidiaries and create internal synergies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG is a 4th-generation family-owned holding company that operates a group of 14 subsidiaries and participations producing specialized technical textiles and related products for niche markets. Its branded subsidiaries include markilux (premium awnings and sun protection), Schmitz Textiles (technical and home textiles manufactured in Emsdetten), Se-Da (sewing/series production of home textiles in Poland), and textilwerk (designer home accessories). As the parent, Schmitz also provides shared services — IT infrastructure, ERP/MES system development, finance, HR, insurance, and fleet management — to its operating subsidiaries.

Product overview

Schmitz-Werke is a holding company comprising over 14 national and international subsidiaries operating primarily in niche textile markets. The portfolio includes: markilux (awnings and sun protection), Schmitz Textiles (textile manufacturing in Emsdetten), Se-Da (sewing for series production and home textiles in Poland), and textil-werk (a startup for individual home accessories and designer textiles). The group serves sectors including textile sun protection, automotive, home textiles, technical fabrics, and cover materials, supported by shared services in IT, finance, HR, and organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• markilux: Markisen und Sonnenschutz (Awnings and sun protection). Website: markilux.com
• Schmitz Textiles
• Se-Da
• textil-werk

Products and services

• markilux Awnings and Sun Protection Premium awnings and textile sun protection products (Markisen und Sonnenschutz) delivered under the markilux brand, providing technical outdoor shading solutions for residential and commercial buyers.
• Schmitz Textiles Fabrics Textile fabrics manufactured in Emsdetten for technical textiles, furnishing fabrics, automotive applications, and cover fabrics, serving industrial and commercial customers.
• Se-Da Sewing and Series Production Contract sewing and series production of home textiles (Näherei für Serienfertigung und Heimtextilien) delivered from a sewing facility in Poland for industrial and commercial customers.
• textil-werk Designer Home Accessories Individual home accessories and textiles from designers (individuelle Wohnaccessoires und Textilien von Designern) marketed through an e-commerce startup brand under the Schmitz group.

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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• weinor GmbH: weinor is a German premium awning and patio roof manufacturer with a similar B2B dealer model to markilux. Both compete in technical textile sun protection for residential and commercial European markets.
• Sioen Industries: Sioen Industries is a Belgian technical textiles manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and protective-clothing markets. It is directly comparable to Schmitz Textiles' technical/industrial fabric operations.
• Serge Ferrari Group: Serge Ferrari is a French manufacturer of technical flexible composite textiles for solar protection, architecture, and industry. It competes with Schmitz Textiles in technical textiles used in awnings, tensile architecture, and industrial applications.
• Stöbag AG: Stöbag is a Swiss premium awning and sun protection manufacturer directly comparable to markilux. Both operate in the DACH premium shading segment with technical textile-based product portfolios.
• Christian Fischbacher: Christian Fischbacher is a Swiss premium home textile manufacturer producing furnishing fabrics and decorative textiles. It is comparable to Schmitz Textiles' furnishing-fabrics business and competes in the European premium interior textiles market.
• Heytex Bramsche: Heytex is a German manufacturer of technical textiles including awning fabrics, tarpaulins, and industrial fabrics. It directly competes with Schmitz Textiles in coated and laminated technical fabrics used in sun protection and industrial applications.
• Glatz AG: Glatz is a Swiss premium parasol and sun protection manufacturer competing with markilux in high-end residential and hospitality outdoor shading. Both serve European premium B2B channels with textile-intensive products.
• WAREMA Group: WAREMA is the largest German manufacturer of awnings, external venetian blinds, and sun protection systems, directly competing with markilux in residential and commercial outdoor shading. Both companies target European B2B/B2C channels with premium technical shading solutions.
• Renson Outdoor: Renson is a Belgian manufacturer of outdoor sun protection (louvered roofs, patio covers, awnings) competing head-to-head with markilux across Benelux, Germany, and broader Europe. Both focus on technical textile-based premium outdoor shading.
• JAB Josef Anstoetz: JAB Anstoetz is a German family-owned textile distributor and manufacturer specializing in home furnishings, upholstery, and curtain fabrics. Comparable to Schmitz Textiles and Se-Da in home textiles distribution and contract manufacturing for European interiors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/schmitzwerke
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schmitz-werke-gmbh-co.-kg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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