What Jentschmann does

Jentschmann AG is a Swiss industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1971 and headquartered in Hüntwangen, Switzerland, with a German subsidiary (Jentschmann GmbH, Klettgau-Erzingen) supporting the DACH market. The company designs and builds machines for ultrasonic cutting, welding, and bonding of technical textiles and plastics, alongside complementary sewing, material handling, and manufacturing execution systems. Core product lines span ultrasonic cutting machines (Cutsonic, AcrylCut, ScreenCut, LaserCut), ultrasonic welding and bonding systems (Weldsonic Twin, ScreenSonic360, Weldsonic Filter), high-performance sewing installations (Sewsy 4.0, Kesa 4.0), material handling and storage systems (MHS, RLS), and the NODE MES platform for paperless production monitoring and ERP integration. Named proprietary trademarks — T-Rail, Weldsonic, Sewsy, Cutsonic, NODE, Punchy, NonVi-Keder — indicate a portfolio of process IP rather than commodity hardware.

The customer base is segmented across four industrial verticals: solar protection (awnings, roller blinds, screens) as the primary segment, with secondary exposure to bedding and mattress manufacturing, filter fabrication, and digital printing. Distribution is direct enterprise sales with no disclosed third-party resellers or e-commerce channels, and pricing is not publicly listed, requiring project-based consultation. The company reports a headcount band of 11–50 employees and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, or revenue figures.

The business model is high-value, one-time capital equipment sales to industrial manufacturers, supplemented by service and the optional NODE MES software overlay. Strategic partnerships — including Gluetex for the integrated T-Rail keder system and Brother for sewing technology integration — embed Jentschmann equipment within broader customer production workflows, supporting a platform-style positioning around complete technical-textile production lines.

Name

Jentschmann

Legal name

Jentschmann AG

Website

https://jentschmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jentschmann AG is a Swiss industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1971, specializing in ultrasonic cutting, welding, and sewing systems for technical textiles and plastics. It serves awning, roller blind, bedding, filter, and digital printing manufacturers globally through direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Textile Machinery

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Industrial ultrasonic welding
• Technical textile machinery
• Ultrasonic cutting systems
• Industrial sewing machines
• Textile sun protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntwangen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of standard and custom industrial machines and systems for textile processing, including cutting machines, ultrasonic welding machines, sewing systems, and handling/storage equipment. Revenue generated through direct sales of machinery to industrial manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jentschmann AG develops and manufactures industrial machines and systems for ultrasonic cutting, ultrasonic welding (including ultrasonic sewing), shear welding, ultrasonic bonding, and industrial sewing of technical textiles and plastics. The product portfolio includes standard machines and customer-specific special machines targeting awning and roller blind manufacturers, plus applications in bedding/mattress, filter fabrication, and digital printing industries.

Product overview

Jentschmann AG is a manufacturer of industrial machinery for ultrasonic and sewing technologies, offering a comprehensive portfolio of cutting machines, welding/bonding machines, sewing systems, and material handling solutions. The product lineup includes: NODE MES system for production management with real-time monitoring; CutsonicPro and AcrylCut cutting machines for technical textiles; ScreenSonic360 and Weldsonic Twin 4.0 ultrasonic bonding machines for edge processing; Sewsy 4.0 and Kesa 4.0 high-performance sewing systems for awning production; Material-Handling-System MHS and Regal-Lager-System RLS for storage and handling; and specialized systems like Panelmaster Ultrasonic for quilting, PillowMaster Ultrasonic for bedding, and Weldsonic Filter for filter fabrication. These products serve the textile sun protection, bedding/mattress, filter fabrication, and digital printing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NODE: Intelligent MES system for the sun protection industry with real-time monitoring capabilities
• T-Rail
• Weldsonic Twin
• Sewsy 4.0
• PillowMaster Ultrasonic
• Cutsonic Pro
• ScreenSonic 360
• Kesa 4.0

Products and services

• NODE MES System Intelligent Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the solar protection industry providing real-time monitoring, digital order papers, and paperless manufacturing capabilities with ERP integration.
• CutsonicPro Cutting machine for technical textiles with ultrasonic technology via table extraction. Designed for industrial textile processing applications.
• AcrylCut Cutting machine for acrylic and polyester fabrics for awning production with specified fabric widths.
• ScreenSonic360 Ultrasonic bonding machine for various edge processing including T-Rail and connecting typical fabrics.
• Material-Handling-System MHS System enabling paperless manufacturing, digital order papers, and easy material finding with ERP interface integration.
• Kesa 4.0 High-performance sewing system for efficient sewing of keder seams for tube well and drop profile attachment in awning production.
• Cutsonic Cutting machine with manual placement of textile in cutting area, selectable between ultrasonic and/or rotary cutting technologies.
• Sewsy 4.0 High-performance sewing system for efficient joining and hemming of awning panels.
• LaserCut Pro Laser cutting machine specifically developed for processing Webtex band.
• ScreenCut Cutting machine for PVC screen and awnings up to 3.5m fabric width.
• Weldsonic Twin 4.0 Ultrasonic bonding machine for joining, hemming, applying ZIP and various other edge processing on fabrics.
• RCM Riegelautomat KE-430 Electronic bar automatic with direct drive type Brother RTC-KE430 for automated sewing operations.
• Texband Cutter Pro Fully equipped cutting automatic with driven film spool and dancer control for cutting texbands for awnings.
• Texband Cutter Eco Cutting automatic with rigid film spool holder for cutting texbands for awnings.
• PillowMaster Ultrasonic Ultrasonic cutting and welding system for continuous production of pillows.
• Regal-Lager-System RLS Dynamic fabric roll storage system with automatic storage and retrieval capabilities.
• Panelmaster QuiltLine Ultrasonic quilting and cutting/welding system for production of quilts, mattress tops and panels.
• NonVi-Keder Innovation for producing invisible keder seam for textile sun protection applications.
• 937 Volant Special zigzag sewing machine for hemming volants with crossband.
• Punchy Computer-controlled cutting machine for automatic cutting of volants with cross band.
• Panelmaster Ultrasonic Ultrasonic cutting and welding system for continuous production of quilts or mattress tops.
• Weldsonic Filter Ultrasonic welding machine for sealing pleated filter packages in filter manufacturing.
• Weldsonic Solo Single-station flatbed ultrasonic welding machine for continuous gluing and welding of fabrics.
• Beltline Sewing machine with synchronized conveyor belt for hemming, keder and velcro bands.
• DA867 Saum Sewing system for attaching upper and lower keder seams to awning fabrics.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GluetexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGluetex is a strategic partner for the T-Rail product, which is marketed as an innovation for all edge-guided textiles. Jentschmann AG offers the T-Rail for clean and uniform winding of textiles without edge thickening. Gluetex produces the T-Rail product which Jentschmann integrates into their machinery offerings.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dürkopp Adler: German manufacturer of industrial sewing machines and sewing systems for technical textiles, automotive, and apparel. Directly comparable to Jentschmann's Sewsy 4.0, Kesa 4.0, and DA867 Saum sewing systems with overlapping customer base in European manufacturing.
• Zünd Systemtechnik: Swiss manufacturer of digital cutting systems for textiles, composites, and packaging. Comparable to Jentschmann's LaserCut and digital cutting solutions, with shared Swiss manufacturing base and overlap in technical textile customer applications.
• Herrmann Ultrasonics: German-headquartered manufacturer of ultrasonic welding systems for plastics, technical textiles, and packaging. Highly comparable to Jentschmann's Weldsonic and ScreenSonic ultrasonic product lines, serving overlapping industrial customer bases in technical fabrics.
• Telsonic: Swiss manufacturer of ultrasonic welding, cutting, and sonotrode technology for plastics, metals, and technical textiles. Directly competes in the same ultrasonic processing space and shares Jentschmann's Swiss industrial base and technical textile customer segment.
• Eastman Machine Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems for textiles, composites, and technical fabrics. Directly comparable to Jentschmann's Cutsonic, AcrylCut, ScreenCut, and Punchy cutting product lines serving textile and awning manufacturers worldwide.
• Pfaff Industrial: German manufacturer of industrial sewing machines for technical textiles, automotive, leather, and upholstery. Directly comparable to Jentschmann's Sewsy, Kesa, and Beltline industrial sewing product lines serving technical textile and awning manufacturers.
• Juki Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial sewing machines and automation systems for apparel, technical textiles, and nonwovens. Comparable to Jentschmann's industrial sewing product lines, with broader global distribution but less specialization in awning/sun protection applications.
• Atom (Dieci Srl): Italian manufacturer of cutting machines for technical textiles, awnings, and industrial fabrics. Closely comparable to Jentschmann's Cutsonic and AcrylCut product lines, with overlapping focus on the awning and sun protection industry in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Brother Industries: Japanese multinational manufacturer of industrial sewing machines, machine tools, and industrial automation. Directly comparable to Jentschmann's Sewsy/Kesa industrial sewing lines and already a technology integration partner (Brother RTC-KE430 in Jentschmann's RCM Riegelautomat).
• Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Division of Emerson Electric manufacturing ultrasonic welding, cutting, and cleaning equipment for broad industrial applications including plastics, metals, and textiles. A larger incumbent with overlapping ultrasonic technology offering broader product portfolio than Jentschmann's specialized textile focus.

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

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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