Zipper Technique

What Zipper Technique does

Zipper-Technik GmbH is a privately held German B2B manufacturer of specialized protective solutions for industrial cables, wires, hoses, and electronic components, headquartered in Neu-Isenburg in the Frankfurt metropolitan area. Founded in 1965 as the European production and sales arm of the US-based ZipperTubing corporate group, the company serves an international customer base across more than ten verticals including automotive, rail, energy and utilities, aviation, medical and measurement technology, robotics, defense, agricultural machinery, flight simulation, and broader transportation. Its product portfolio is organized into three core lines: heat protection (E-glass fabrics, aluminum-laminated laminates, intumescent materials rated up to 650°C), EMI shielding (nickel-copper-polyester woven fabrics, tinned copper knits, and self-adhesive tapes with shielding attenuation above 60 dB from 1 MHz to 20 GHz), and cable bundling/protection (PVC and PET coatings, para-aramid, halogen-free TREVIRA, and proprietary zipper-closure systems including D-Track and Z-Track).

The technical backbone rests on proprietary material and closure technologies, including the patent-protected VACUFLECT aluminum-vapor-coated E-glass system, GRAPEX intumescent graphite coating, and a custom protective covers development process that spans concept, prototyping, and series production. Quantifiable performance metrics include continuous operating temperature ranges from -50°C to +300°C across product variants, EMI shielding attenuation up to 89 dB (100 kHz to 50 GHz) on selected product configurations, and tool-free installation via re-sealable closure systems that support maintenance access without cable disconnection.

The business operates a sales-led B2B model with regional direct sales coverage across Germany (Northern and Central regions) and a website-based e-commerce storefront serving as a product catalog and quote-request funnel. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with products sold as integrated solutions rather than individual materials under multi-year contract cadences. The company is ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 certified, holds TISAX Assessment Level 3 for automotive information security, and operates on 100% renewable hydroelectric power. Leadership includes legal representative Sean A. Plummer and a small, named sales organization; the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ZipperTubing with no public funding, M&A, or IPO history.

Name

Zipper Technique

Legal name

Zipper-Technik GmbH

Website

https://zipper-technik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zipper-Technik GmbH is a privately held German B2B manufacturer of heat protection, cable protection, and EMI shielding solutions for industrial cables and components, serving global customers across automotive, rail, aviation, energy, and medical sectors as the European arm of the US-based ZipperTubing group since 1965.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Protective Materials

NAICS

Fabric Coating Mills (31332), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial heat protection
• EMI shielding materials
• Cable protection systems
• Custom protective covers
• Automotive cable assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Neu Isenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Protective Materials and Products: Sale of protective materials and finished products for heat protection, EMI shielding, and cable protection. Products include standard solutions as well as highly specialized custom solutions tailored to specific customer requirements. The company serves international customers including renowned global companies.
2. Custom Solutions Development: Development and production of custom protective covers and specialized solutions. From initial concept through prototyping to series production, following a structured development process designed for performance, longevity, and optimal system integration.
3. Prototyping Services: Rapid prototyping service to optimally meet customer geometry and requirements. Collaborative development of the best solution for customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zipper-Technik manufactures and sells heat protection, cable protection, EMI shielding, and mounting systems for industrial applications. Its product portfolio includes heat-reflective materials (aluminized E-glass fabrics, VACUFLECT, GRAPEX, SAM series), EMI shielding fabrics and braids, cable bundling products with PVC, PET, TREVIRA, and Zipvira materials, and finished cable jacketing with re-sealable closure systems (D-Track, Z-Track). The company also offers custom-engineered protective covers and installation tools (sliders, pliers) for professional deployment of these solutions.

Product overview

Zipper Technik is a B2B manufacturer specializing in heat protection, cable protection, and EMI shielding solutions for industrial applications. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio comprising heat protection products (ALP 500, ALP 600, SAM series, ISOSAM series, VACUFLECT, ZETREFLECTFELT, ZIPFLECT), EMI shielding products (CC EMI fabric, SH shielding materials, Z-Shield-Flex, ZIPMESH), and cable bundling/protection products (PVC coatings, PET materials, TREVIRA, VNH/VNL, Zipvira). The product line includes both standard materials and finished products such as cable sleeves with various closure systems (ZTD, ZTN, ZTV, ZTDr, ZTFE, ZTNom, ZTUS), corrugated protective tubes (ZT-Heat-Pipe-Flex), and custom-made protective covers. The company also provides installation tools including sliders, pliers, and specialized closure tools. Products serve diverse industries including automotive, rail, energy, aviation, medical, robotics, defense technology, and transport. Zipper Technik operates as part of the global ZipperTubing group, founded in 1965, with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and TISAX certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heat Protection Products Heat protection products for cables, hoses, pipes, and sensors used in industrial applications. Includes reflective, insulating, and flame-retardant products for different temperature ranges (-50°C to +650°C) and installation situations, featuring patent-protected VACUFLECT and GRAPEX technologies.
• EMI Shielding Products EMI and EMC shielding products based on conductive materials, metallic fabrics, and composite systems for different shielding requirements and frequency ranges. Includes nickel-copper-polyester taffeta fabric with shielding attenuation of at least 60 dB (1 MHz to 20 GHz) and braided copper shielding hoses for cable protection.
• Cable Protection Products Cable protection products including coatings, braided hoses, and protective systems for different operating conditions with various material properties, geometries, and closure systems. Products include finished cable jackets with ZTD, ZTN, ZTV, ZTDr, ZTFE, ZTNom, ZTUS closure systems, corrugated protective tubes (ZT-Heat-Pipe-Flex), and re-sealable heat-protected cable bundling with push-button closures.
• Installation Tools Installation tools for professional processing of protective and shielding products, including sliders, pliers, and special tools for different closure systems (D-Track, Z-Track, ZTN, ZTD). Designed for uniform and safe installation of cable jacketing products.
• Custom-Made Protective Covers Custom-made protective covers precisely tailored to application requirements following a structured development process from initial concept through prototyping to series production. Designed for performance, longevity, and optimal system integration for industrial customers needing specialized protective solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating temperature ranges from -50°C to +300°C depending on product line
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZipperTubing (Parent Company)coreOthers · 1 January 1965Founded in 1965 as the European production and sales facility of the American ZipperTubing company family. The company operates as part of this worldwide corporate group, benefiting from the experience and industry-specific expertise of the parent company.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rogers Corporation: US-based manufacturer of high-performance engineered materials including thermal management and EMI shielding solutions. Comparable in EMI shielding and thermal protection product categories, serving similar industrial end markets.
• ElringKlinger: German automotive supplier specializing in thermal management, shielding, and lightweight components. Comparable in automotive thermal management solutions and OEM customer base, though at much larger scale.
• Federal-Mogul (Tenneco / DRiV): Global Tier 1 automotive supplier offering thermal management, EMI shielding, and protective components. Larger and broader portfolio, but overlapping in automotive thermal management and EMI shielding addressed to Zipper-Technik's customers.
• Saint-Gobain (Performance Materials): Global manufacturer of high-performance textiles and engineered materials, including coated fabrics and thermal protection. Compares to Zipper-Technik in coated/laminated industrial fabrics and protective textiles for industrial applications.

Direct peers

• Lapp Group: German-based manufacturer of integrated cable and connection solutions, including cable protection and shielding accessories for industrial, automotive, and rail. Comparable in cable-centric product portfolio and B2B European OEM focus.
• BOA Group: Specializes in cable protection hose, knitted wire, and zipper-based closure systems for industrial and automotive applications. Highly comparable product overlap with Zipper-Technik's cable protection and closure system portfolios.
• Igus: Global manufacturer of polymer cable carriers, chainflex cables, and cable protection systems for industrial automation, robotics, and automotive. Overlaps with Zipper-Technik in cable protection solutions for moving and harsh-environment applications.
• Murrplastik Systemtechnik: German manufacturer of cable protection systems, cable ducts, and flexible conduit products for industrial automation, automotive, and rail. Comparable in product category (cable protection) and vertical focus.
• Schlemmer Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of cable protection solutions, technical plastics, and mechatronic components for automotive, rail, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Zipper-Technik in cable protection, mechatronic assemblies, and automotive OEM customer base.

Regional players

• Helukabel: German-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of cables, wires, and cable accessories including protection systems. Comparable in B2B cable protection solutions and German/European industrial customer base, though primarily a cable manufacturer rather than protective solutions specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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