Mageba

What Mageba does

Mageba International GmbH, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany, designs and manufactures custom-tailored textile machinery for the narrow fabric industry. The product portfolio covers the full narrow fabric production chain: warping machines (BSC and BSC-G series with ERP connectivity), needle looms (SFX, FX-G, SFX-JS, SFX-C, SFX-JJ series) and shuttle looms (Classic, Classic Plus, High Performance, Multi Application, Rapier, Smart series — including a 2023 model reaching 400 picks per minute and 3D weaving capability), continuous dyeing systems (Dual End, Multi End, and Single End series), finishing systems (FCM contact drying and FHM hot air convection), rope and ribbon coating systems (Ropeliner, Ropecoater, ST Silicone), and calendering machines (Press/Polishing and Moiré series). Machines are PLC-controlled with remote maintenance capability first introduced in 1996 and are built in-house at two plants (Werk I and Werk II) using CNC and 5-axis machining capacity.

The company serves narrow fabric manufacturers producing technical and industrial textiles for automotive seat belts, safety straps, medical bandages, parachute webbing, filters, sealing tapes, vascular prostheses, aviation stabilization tape, flame-retardant fabrics, and high-performance fibers (glass and carbon). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: each machine is engineered to customer specifications under quote-based pricing, with sales conducted through direct contact, inquiry forms, and a global representative network covering more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Revenue streams include hardware sales of textile machinery, professional services (installation, Academy Training, Tailor-Made Training, modifications, troubleshooting, check-ups, spare parts), and contract manufacturing (precision 5-axis parts for third-party mechanical engineering customers).

Mageba is privately held and was integrated into a regional family-owned company with an international network in 2018. Michael Mettler serves as Managing Director. The company operates with 51-100 employees from its Bernkastel-Kues base and positions itself as a leading international system manufacturer in the narrow fabric segment, with the engineering DNA traceable to its 1957 founding in Wuppertal-Barmen.

Name

Mageba

Legal name

MAGEBA International GmbH

Website

https://mageba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mageba International GmbH, founded 1957 in Germany, designs and manufactures custom-engineered textile machinery spanning warping, weaving, dyeing, finishing, coating, and calendering for narrow fabric producers worldwide, selling via direct enterprise sales and a 20+ country representative network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Narrow Fabric Machinery

NAICS

Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery (31322), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Narrow Fabrics & Webbings (Tapes/Ribbons/Straps) (IMAOABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing & Dyeing Contract Services (Job Work/Toll Processing) (IMAOACAL), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

Keywords

• Narrow fabric machinery
• Textile manufacturing equipment
• Industrial weaving looms
• Custom textile machinery
• Fabric finishing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bernkastel-kues

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Machinery Sales: Sale of custom-designed and manufactured textile machines including warping machines, looms (needle and shuttle), dyeing systems, finishing systems, coating systems, and calendering machines. Machines are tailored to individual customer requirements and specifications.
2. Professional Services: Services including assembly and installation, Academy Training, Tailor Made Training, modification and upgrades, troubleshooting, check-ups, and spare parts service.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Precision parts manufacturing for mechanical engineering using CAD/CAM controlled 5-axis milling and turning machines, including sheet metal processing, welding, heat treatment, and surface treatment services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mageba designs, manufactures, and sells custom-engineered textile machinery for the narrow fabric industry, covering the complete production chain: warping machines (BSC, BSC-G Series), needle looms (SFX, FX-G Series), shuttle looms (Classic, High Performance, Smart, Rapier Series), continuous dyeing systems (Dual End, Multi End, Single End), finishing systems (FCM, FHM), coating systems (Ropeliner, Ropecoater, ST Silicone), and calendering machines. The company also provides installation, training, maintenance, spare parts, and contract manufacturing of precision parts.

Product overview

MAGEBA is a German textile machinery manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of machines for the narrow fabric industry. The product range spans the entire production chain: warping machines (BSC and BSC-G Series) for weaving preparation, needle looms (SFX, FX-G Series) and shuttle looms (Classic, Smart, Rapier Series) for weaving, and three dyeing system lines (Dual End for two ribbons, Multi End for multiple ribbons, Single End for single ribbon) for color application. Finishing is addressed through FCM and FHM finishing systems, coating through Ropeliner/Ropecoater for ropes and ST Silicone for ribbons, and calendering through Press/Polishing and Moiré Calender Series. The company also offers contract manufacturing services for precision machine parts and comprehensive customer support including training, troubleshooting, and spare parts. All products are designed and manufactured in Germany with a focus on custom engineering for specific customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warping Machines (Schärmaschinen) Continuous warping machines for preparing warp beams for weaving, including BSC Series for rigid yarns and BSC-G Series for elastic and rigid yarns, with option to transfer production data to customer ERP systems. Used by narrow fabric manufacturers for weaving preparation.
• Needle Looms (Nadelbandwebstühle) High-speed narrow fabric needle looms characterized by smooth running and long life. Includes SFX Series, SFX-JS Series (Jacquard combination), SFX-C Series (curtain fabrics), FX-G Series (heavy fabrics/belts), and SFX-JJ Series (woven labels). Designed for narrow fabric producers across automotive, medical, and industrial textile applications.
• Shuttle Looms (Schützenbandwebstühle) PLC-controlled shuttle looms combining traditional weaving with modern technology, enabling 3D weaving and processing of high-performance fibers such as glass and carbon. Includes Classic, Classic Plus, High Performance, Multi Application, Rapier, and Smart Series. Used by technical textile manufacturers for advanced narrow fabric structures.
• Dual End Dyeing Series Continuous belt dyeing machines for two ribbons up to 40mm width each, suitable for small batch production. Includes Dual End Steam (Pad Steam), Dual End Steam HT (Pad Dry Steam), and Dual End Zipper HT variants. Designed for narrow fabric manufacturers needing flexible small-batch dyeing.
• Multi End Dyeing Series High-output dyeing machines for multiple ribbons with various materials, providing maximum flexibility. Includes Multi End HT Mini, Multi End, Multi End HT, Multi End Thermosol, and Multi End Hook & Loop variants. Targeted at narrow fabric manufacturers needing high-volume multi-ribbon dyeing.
• Single End Dyeing Series Production-optimized single-ribbon dyeing systems tailored for specific product segments, including Single End Seat Belt for safety belt production. Designed for narrow fabric producers with dedicated single-product lines.
• Finishing Systems (Ausrüstanlagen) Continuous finishing systems for applying and drying finishes on narrow fabrics with fast, even, and energy-saving drying. Includes FCM (contact drying) and FHM (hot air convection) series. Used by narrow fabric manufacturers to apply functional finishes.
• Ropeliner and Ropecoater Coating Systems Continuous rope coating systems for ropes with diameter 1-60mm. Ropeliner includes a heat setting unit for improved resistance and breaking load and enables pigment coloring with controlled drying; Ropecoater is supplied without heat setting. Targeted at rope manufacturers for technical and industrial applications.
• ST Silicone Coating Series Continuous silicone coating systems for narrow fabrics (ribbons) up to 100mm width, enabling application of continuous shapes; tin-free silicones available. Supports continuous dyeing of ribbons up to 100mm width. Designed for narrow fabric producers requiring silicone-coated textiles.
• Calender Machines (Kalander) Precision calendering machines with long service life and low fault susceptibility for narrow fabrics. Includes Press and Polishing Calender Series and Moiré Calender Series, available as stand-alone or integrated systems. Used by narrow fabric manufacturers for surface finishing.
• Service Offerings Comprehensive customer support for Mageba machines including remote troubleshooting via Zoom, on-site check-ups, assembly and installation, Academy Training, Tailor Made Training, modifications and upgrades, and spare parts service. Available to narrow fabric manufacturers operating Mageba equipment worldwide.
• Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) Professional parts manufacturing for mechanical engineering customers using CAD/CAM-controlled 5-axis milling and turning machines, plus sheet metal processing, welding, heat treatment, and surface treatment services. Leverages Mageba's in-house CNC production capability to serve external mechanical engineering clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speed up to 400 picks per minute with Classic High Speed shuttle loom
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Technical University of Dresden (ITM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research and development. The Technical University of Dresden team was among finalists for the Otto von Guericke Prize 2020 for their work on tailor-made implants from weaving machines. Partnership focused on innovation in textile machinery applications.
• B&R AutomationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial automation technology supplier for textile machinery control systems. Part of Mageba's supplier network for components.
• CHT GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSpecialty chemicals supplier for textile processing. Partnership focused on integration of chemical solutions with coating and finishing systems.
• StäublisupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvider of textile machinery components and connectors. Partnership for integration of specialized components in weaving machines.
• I-COSTSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for coating and finishing solutions. Supplies specialized coating technology integrated into Mageba systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Picanol: Belgian manufacturer of weaving machines (air-jet and rapier) serving the broader woven fabric industry. Picanol is a broad incumbent whose scale and global service network position it as a competitive reference point, though its focus is broader woven fabrics rather than narrow fabrics.
• Itema Group: Italian-listed manufacturer of industrial weaving machines (rapier, projectile, air-jet). Itema is a broad incumbent in industrial weaving that competes with Mageba in segments serving technical textiles, while serving a much wider customer base.
• Toyota Industries (Textile Machinery): Japanese manufacturer of air-jet weaving machines through its textile machinery division. Toyota Industries is a broad incumbent in industrial weaving machinery competing globally across multiple fabric categories, including some narrow fabric overlap.
• Sulzer (Textile): Swiss industrial group with a historic textile machinery business (now part of broader operations). Sulzer is a broad incumbent reference point for specialized industrial machinery manufacturing at much greater scale than Mageba.
• Lindauer Dornier: German manufacturer of rapier and projectile weaving machines as well as technical textile systems. Lindauer Dornier overlaps with Mageba in technical textile production machinery but operates at broader scale across multiple fabric categories.

Direct peers

• Karl Mayer: German manufacturer of warp knitting and technical textiles machinery with a dedicated narrow fabric business unit. Karl Mayer is a major direct competitor in narrow fabric production systems, with overlapping capabilities in warp preparation and weaving for technical and apparel applications.
• Jakob Müller Group: Swiss manufacturer of narrow fabric weaving machinery (needle and shuttle looms) and related equipment. Jakob Müller is Mageba's closest direct competitor, serving the same narrow fabric customers with overlapping product portfolios including warping, weaving, and printing systems.
• Comez (ACelli Group): Italian manufacturer of crochet and narrow fabric knitting/weaving machines. Now part of ACelli Group, Comez competes directly with Mageba in narrow fabric machinery for technical textiles, elastic tapes, and medical applications.

Emerging players

• Bonas Machine Company: UK-based manufacturer of electronic jacquard modules for narrow fabric weaving machines. Bonas is a complementary/partial competitor whose electronic jacquard systems integrate with weaving looms from manufacturers including Mageba.

Others

• Stäubli Textiles: Swiss manufacturer of weaving preparation systems, jacquard machines, and dobbies used in textile machinery. Stäubli is a named technology partner and key component supplier to Mageba, while also serving competing narrow fabric machinery makers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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