What Zeltex does

Zeltex GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of custom tarpaulins, tents, and technical textile constructions, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bochum. The company serves both industrial/trade customers (machinery covers, vehicle tarpaulins, biogas membranes, stage roofs, advertising banners) and private consumers (garden pavilions, pergola covers, awnings, caravan accessories) on a made-to-order basis. Production takes place on a 1,800 m² facility using computer-controlled CNC cutting systems, high-frequency (HF) welding machines, hot-air and hot-wedge welders, digital printing, automatic grommet machines, and modern sewing equipment, processing certified PVC, mesh, acrylic, and specialty fabrics sourced exclusively from European manufacturers.

The business model is project-based custom manufacturing under a quote-driven, sales-led GTM with no publicly disclosed price list. Customers request quotes by phone, contact form, or in-person consultation at the Bochum site, and goods are produced after order placement. A recently introduced online Planen-Konfigurator for pergola terrace tarpaulins adds a self-service digital channel. The company maintains relevant certifications including DIN 4102 B1 / EN 13501-1 fire retardancy for tent canvases and EN 471 / EN 1150 for high-visibility reflective trims on its Titan Plus tent series.

Zeltex is owner-managed by co-founders Yücksel Kafali and Sami Can, with Christoph Dethlefs leading sales. There are no external investors, parent entities, or disclosed funding rounds; growth has been funded internally through reinvestment and continuous capex on machinery and facility expansion, with further capacity expansion planned for 2026. The firm employs roughly 20 full-time staff as of 2019 (the most recent disclosure) and operates in a horizontal segmentation across industry/trade, private consumers, and craftsmen/event service providers.

Name

Zeltex

Legal name

Zeltex GmbH

Website

https://zeltex.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zeltex GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 2002 that produces custom tarpaulins, tents, and technical textile constructions for industrial customers and private consumers, operating on a made-to-order basis from its 1,800 m² Bochum facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Technical Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Coated, Laminated & Membrane Fabrics (CRAAAMAF)

Keywords

• Custom tarpaulin manufacturing
• Industrial tent production
• Technical textile fabrication
• PVC coated fabric
• Canvas sewing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Textile Manufacturing: Manufactures custom-made tarpaulins, tents, and technical textiles for industry and private customers. Products include PVC tarpaulins, covers, awnings, folding tents, mounting tents, stage roofs, and advertising banners. Both series production for industry and individual custom pieces are produced.
2. Technical Confection Services: Processing of digital large-format prints, PVC tarpaulins, mesh, and various fabrics through cutting, welding, and sewing services.
3. Special Customizations: Bespoke solutions for unique customer requirements including vehicle tarpaulins, covers, biogas membranes, curtains, welding curtains, pool covers, and custom fabric measurements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zeltex GmbH manufactures custom-made tarpaulins, tents, sun protection systems, and technical textile constructions for industrial and private customers on a 1,800 m² production facility in Bochum. Products include PVC-coated polyester tarpaulins in various weights, mounting/folding/pavilion tents, awnings and shade sails, stage roofs and gauze, and advertising banners and privacy screens, all produced to order from European-certified materials. The company also offers technical confection services including CNC cutting, HF welding, hot air/hot wedge welding, digital printing, and industrial sewing for individual customer specifications.

Product overview

Zeltex GmbH is a German manufacturer of tarpaulins, tents, and technical constructions for industry and leisure, established in 2002. The company operates on a single unified manufacturing model with custom production capabilities spanning multiple product lines: tarpaulins (custom PVC-coated polyester fabrics in various weights), tents (installation/mounting tents, folding tents, pavilions, caravan awnings), sun protection systems (awnings, shade sails), custom fabrication services (cutting, welding, sewing), and a comprehensive range of technical textile materials. Products are manufactured to order on 1,800 m² of production space using computer-controlled machinery, processing only certified materials from European manufacturers. The portfolio includes branded sub-products such as the Titan and ZX mounting tent series, Luxea and Classic 40 folding tent lines, and various fabric collections (PVC, mesh, acrylic). A new online tarp configurator is under development for customer self-service design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tarpaulins (Planen)
• Tents (Zelte)
• Sun Protection (Sonnenschutz)
• Custom Manufacturing / Technical Confection (Konfektion & Sonderanfertigung)
• Accessories (Zubehör)
• Pergola Terrace Tarpaulins (Pergola-Terrassenplanen)
• Advertising Banners & Privacy Screens (Werbebanner & Sichtschutzblenden)
• Stage Roofs & Gauze (Bühnendächer & -gaze)
• Tarpaulins, Fabrics & Textiles (Planen, Stoffe & Gewebe)

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 verified customer reviews with rating above 4.5 on Trustindex
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sattler AG: Austrian manufacturer of technical textiles, tarpaulins, truck covers, and architectural membranes — directly competes with Zeltex in coated industrial fabrics and custom confection for B2B/industrial customers across the DACH region.
• Mehler Texnologies GmbH: German manufacturer of coated technical textiles for tents, truck tarpaulins, and architectural applications. Direct competitor to Zeltex with overlapping materials (PVC-coated polyester) and industrial customer base.
• Heytex Bramsche GmbH: German manufacturer of coated technical textiles, including PVC and acrylic fabrics for tents, awnings, and truck covers. Closely comparable to Zeltex in product portfolio, materials, and serving both industrial and consumer segments.
• Röder HTS Höcker GmbH: German manufacturer of modular and large-format tents (event, industrial, military). Direct competitor to Zeltex's Zelte product line, particularly in event/stage, mounting, and large industrial tent segments.
• Verseidag-Indutex GmbH: German producer of coated and laminated technical textiles, including tarpaulins, membranes, and architectural fabrics. Comparable to Zeltex in fabric technology stack (PVC, HF-weldable substrates) and target applications.

Broad incumbents

• Losberger De Boer Group: German-headquartered global tent and temporary-structure manufacturer. Comparable to Zeltex on the tents product line, but operates at significantly larger scale across event, industrial, and military segments globally.
• Sioen Industries NV: Belgian group producing coated technical textiles, tarpaulins, and protective fabrics on a much larger scale. Operates as a broad incumbent across multiple technical-textile verticals that overlap with Zeltex's coated-fabric and tent applications.
• Glen Raven, Inc. US-headquartered global manufacturer of performance fabrics (Sunbrella, GlenGuard) with European operations. Comparable to Zeltex on outdoor technical fabrics for awnings, marine, and protective covers, though at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Serge Ferrari SA: French manufacturer of flexible composite textiles for architecture, industry, and outdoor living. Comparable to Zeltex in coated/laminated fabric technology and end-uses including awnings, tensile architecture, and protective covers, but at significantly larger scale.
• Dickson Constant SA: French manufacturer of technical textiles for awnings, outdoor living, and protective applications. Overlaps with Zeltex's Sonnenschutz (sun protection) product line and technical fabric sourcing, though larger and more brand-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 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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