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ZKS
Legal namestring
Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe
Websiteurl
zks-kammgarn.de
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1830
Descriptiontext

Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe (ZKS) was a German textile yarn manufacturer founded in 1830, operating as a subsidiary of Peppermint Holding GmbH, a Berlin-based holding company. The company specialized in industrial yarn production through a three-stage process known as Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei (winding, finishing, and twisting), operating production facilities in Wilkau-Haßlau, Germany, and Miletin, Czech Republic. ZKS served textile manufacturers and industrial buyers across Europe on a B2B basis, with no pricing models or customer-specific commercial terms disclosed in the source material.

The company had accumulated over 190 years of yarn manufacturing competence, a heritage repeatedly emphasized by CEO Paul Schuschan (Geschäftsführer) and the Peppermint Group. Marketing and corporate communications for the Peppermint Group were maintained through social channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xing, and YouTube, with direct contact via [email protected]. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, partnerships, awards, or detailed headcount information was disclosed.

In January 2026, ZKS executed a complete wind-down of all operations. The final spool was produced at the Wilkau-Haßlau facility on January 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM by machine operator Anja Beyreiß and foreman Sebastian Uhlig at the Coner 4 machine. The rewinding and packing departments ceased operations on January 20, 2026, followed by the discontinuation of production at the Miletin, Czech Republic facility on January 23, 2026. As of the source date, the company is no longer operating.

Short descriptiontext

Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe (ZKS) was a German textile yarn manufacturer founded in 1830, operating as a subsidiary of Peppermint Holding GmbH. It produced industrial yarn through winding, finishing, and twisting at facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic until ceasing all operations in January 2026.

Operating statusenum
Closed
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersWilkau-haßlau, Germany
HQ citystring
Wilkau-haßlau
HQ countrystring
Germany
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
yarn manufacturing, textile production, spun yarn processing, industrial yarn, thread twisting
Industry1 code
1Spun Yarn Manufacturing (Ring/Open-End/Compact)
CodeIMAOAAADPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills313110
SIC code1 code
  • Textile Mill Products2200
Product category
Industrial Yarn Manufacturing
Social media profiles1 record
Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

ZKS manufactured industrial spun yarn through the classical three-stage Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei process (winding, finishing, twisting) at its Wilkau-Haßlau, Germany and Miletín, Czech Republic facilities. Its product was yarn supplied to downstream textile manufacturers. Production ceased in January 2026, with the final spool completed on 16 January 2026.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

The Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe (ZKS) is a textile yarn manufacturing operation that was part of the Peppermint Gruppe. The company specialized in producing spun yarn through winding, finishing, and twisting processes (Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei). Production ceased in January 2026 at the Wilkau-Haßlau location (Germany) and Miletin location (Czech Republic), ending over 190 years of yarn manufacturing competence.

Product and service1 record
1ZKS Yarn Production (Garnproduktion)
CategoryIndustrial Yarn Manufacturing
Description

Industrial spun yarn produced via the three-stage Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei process (winding, finishing, twisting) at Wilkau-Haßlau and Miletín, supplied to downstream textile manufacturers.

Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move3 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Peers10 records
1Suedwolle Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

German-headquartered worsted (Kammgarn) and wool yarn spinner with production across Europe and internationally; the closest direct comparable to ZKS's worsted-yarn manufacturing focus.

2Loro Piana
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian luxury textile house (LVMH-owned) operating worsted yarn and fabric production; broader incumbent in the same European worsted-yarn category with an expanded brand and retail footprint.

3Reda
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian vertically integrated wool mill producing worsted yarns and fabrics; comparable heritage European wool/yarn manufacturer with similar finishing capabilities.

4Seslioglu Tekstil
TypeRegional player
Description

Turkish yarn manufacturer supplying European apparel brands; comparable worsted/synthetic yarn spinning, with a lower-cost regional cost base competing against European producers like ZKS.

5Botto Giuseppe
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian worsted yarn spinner (part of Successori Reda group) producing fine merino and specialty yarns for apparel brands — directly comparable in product and customer segment.

6Tollegno 1900
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian worsted yarn manufacturer founded in 1900 with a similarly long heritage and comparable wool-yarn spinning operations targeting the European apparel supply chain.

7ConsuTextil Group
TypeRegional player
Description

Portuguese textile/yarn producer serving European apparel customers; comparable in yarn manufacturing capability, though primarily focused on knitting yarns rather than worsted.

8Schoeller Spinning Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

Family-owned worsted yarn spinner operating multiple European production sites, with a similar heritage-driven, B2B worsted-yarn model to ZKS.

9Parkdale Mills
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large US/global cotton and synthetic yarn spinner serving mass apparel markets; broader incumbent in industrial yarn spinning, illustrating the scale gap between European specialty spinners and global commodity producers.

10Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian worsted yarn manufacturer serving premium apparel and knitwear brands; directly comparable in spinning technology (Conerei/Zwirnerei-style finishing) and European B2B customer base.

Market position
Strengths2 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat2 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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ZKS

Industrial Yarn Manufacturingzks-kammgarn.de

Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe (ZKS) was a German textile yarn manufacturer founded in 1830, operating as a subsidiary of Peppermint Holding GmbH. It produced industrial yarn through winding, finishing, and twisting at facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic until ceasing all operations in January 2026.

What ZKS does

Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe (ZKS) was a German textile yarn manufacturer founded in 1830, operating as a subsidiary of Peppermint Holding GmbH, a Berlin-based holding company. The company specialized in industrial yarn production through a three-stage process known as Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei (winding, finishing, and twisting), operating production facilities in Wilkau-Haßlau, Germany, and Miletin, Czech Republic. ZKS served textile manufacturers and industrial buyers across Europe on a B2B basis, with no pricing models or customer-specific commercial terms disclosed in the source material.

The company had accumulated over 190 years of yarn manufacturing competence, a heritage repeatedly emphasized by CEO Paul Schuschan (Geschäftsführer) and the Peppermint Group. Marketing and corporate communications for the Peppermint Group were maintained through social channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xing, and YouTube, with direct contact via [email protected]. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, partnerships, awards, or detailed headcount information was disclosed.

In January 2026, ZKS executed a complete wind-down of all operations. The final spool was produced at the Wilkau-Haßlau facility on January 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM by machine operator Anja Beyreiß and foreman Sebastian Uhlig at the Coner 4 machine. The rewinding and packing departments ceased operations on January 20, 2026, followed by the discontinuation of production at the Miletin, Czech Republic facility on January 23, 2026. As of the source date, the company is no longer operating.

ZKS firmographics

Firmographics
Name
ZKS
Legal name
Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe
Website
https://zks-kammgarn.de
Company type
Private
Founded year
1830
Operating status
Closed
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe (ZKS) was a German textile yarn manufacturer founded in 1830, operating as a subsidiary of Peppermint Holding GmbH. It produced industrial yarn through winding, finishing, and twisting at facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic until ceasing all operations in January 2026.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

ZKS industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industrial Yarn Manufacturing
NAICS
Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110)
SIC
Textile Mill Products (2200)
akta.pro primary industry
Spun Yarn Manufacturing (Ring/Open-End/Compact) (IMAOAAAD)

Keywords

  • Yarn manufacturing
  • Textile production
  • Spun yarn processing
  • Industrial yarn
  • Thread twisting

Where ZKS is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Wilkau-haßlau
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

ZKS business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Marketing channels6 records

ZKS product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ZKS manufactured industrial spun yarn through the classical three-stage Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei process (winding, finishing, twisting) at its Wilkau-Haßlau, Germany and Miletín, Czech Republic facilities. Its product was yarn supplied to downstream textile manufacturers. Production ceased in January 2026, with the final spool completed on 16 January 2026.

Product overview

The Zwickauer Kammgarn Gruppe (ZKS) is a textile yarn manufacturing operation that was part of the Peppermint Gruppe. The company specialized in producing spun yarn through winding, finishing, and twisting processes (Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei). Production ceased in January 2026 at the Wilkau-Haßlau location (Germany) and Miletin location (Czech Republic), ending over 190 years of yarn manufacturing competence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • ZKS Yarn Production (Garnproduktion) Industrial spun yarn produced via the three-stage Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei process (winding, finishing, twisting) at Wilkau-Haßlau and Miletín, supplied to downstream textile manufacturers.

Companies that use ZKS

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

ZKS technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

ZKS partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

ZKS competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Suedwolle Group: German-headquartered worsted (Kammgarn) and wool yarn spinner with production across Europe and internationally; the closest direct comparable to ZKS's worsted-yarn manufacturing focus.
  • Reda: Italian vertically integrated wool mill producing worsted yarns and fabrics; comparable heritage European wool/yarn manufacturer with similar finishing capabilities.
  • Botto Giuseppe: Italian worsted yarn spinner (part of Successori Reda group) producing fine merino and specialty yarns for apparel brands — directly comparable in product and customer segment.
  • Tollegno 1900: Italian worsted yarn manufacturer founded in 1900 with a similarly long heritage and comparable wool-yarn spinning operations targeting the European apparel supply chain.
  • Schoeller Spinning Group: Family-owned worsted yarn spinner operating multiple European production sites, with a similar heritage-driven, B2B worsted-yarn model to ZKS.
  • Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia: Italian worsted yarn manufacturer serving premium apparel and knitwear brands; directly comparable in spinning technology (Conerei/Zwirnerei-style finishing) and European B2B customer base.

Broad incumbents

  • Loro Piana: Italian luxury textile house (LVMH-owned) operating worsted yarn and fabric production; broader incumbent in the same European worsted-yarn category with an expanded brand and retail footprint.
  • Parkdale Mills: Large US/global cotton and synthetic yarn spinner serving mass apparel markets; broader incumbent in industrial yarn spinning, illustrating the scale gap between European specialty spinners and global commodity producers.

Regional players

  • Seslioglu Tekstil: Turkish yarn manufacturer supplying European apparel brands; comparable worsted/synthetic yarn spinning, with a lower-cost regional cost base competing against European producers like ZKS.
  • ConsuTextil Group: Portuguese textile/yarn producer serving European apparel customers; comparable in yarn manufacturing capability, though primarily focused on knitting yarns rather than worsted.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

ZKS social profiles

Digital presence

ZKS financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

ZKS leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

ZKS funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

ZKS M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about ZKS

What does ZKS do?

ZKS manufactured industrial spun yarn through the classical three-stage Conerei-Facherei-Zwirnerei process (winding, finishing, twisting) at its Wilkau-Haßlau, Germany and Miletín, Czech Republic facilities. Its product was yarn supplied to downstream textile manufacturers. Production ceased in January 2026, with the final spool completed on 16 January 2026.

Is ZKS a public or private company?

ZKS is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently closed.

When was ZKS founded?

ZKS was founded in 1830. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is ZKS based?

ZKS is headquartered in Wilkau-haßlau, Germany, in the Europe region.

Who are ZKS's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Suedwolle Group, Reda, Botto Giuseppe, Tollegno 1900, Schoeller Spinning Group and Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia. Broad incumbents are Loro Piana and Parkdale Mills. Regional players are Seslioglu Tekstil and ConsuTextil Group.

Does ZKS have an API?

No public API is recorded for ZKS.

What industry is ZKS in?

ZKS's product category is Industrial Yarn Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOAAAD, Spun Yarn Manufacturing (Ring/Open-End/Compact). Its NAICS code is 313110 and its SIC code is 2200.

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