Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH

What Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH does

Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned wholesale distributor of technical textiles, films, tarpaulins, and related industrial accessories, headquartered in Stuhr/Brinkum-Nord near Bremen, Germany. Founded in 1960 by Hermann Meyer as a sole proprietorship and reorganized as a GmbH in 1991, the company operates from a 2,000 m² warehouse and serves trade professionals across nine verticals — tarpaulin makers (the primary segment), saddleries, upholsterers, tent builders, awning builders, exhibition builders, interior decorators, technical converters, and industrial companies — with worldwide shipping capability from its single German site.

The product portfolio spans fifteen-plus catalog categories: fabrics and films, tarpaulin accessories, closures, eyelets, Carmo PVC hardware, Leister hot air welding equipment, webbing and accessories, YKK zippers and hook-and-loop fasteners, strapping, hand tools, ropes and accessories, keder and rail systems, SABA chemical products (adhesives, cleaners, impregnating agents), sewing thread, and miscellaneous items. The offering is complemented by value-added in-house services — cold and hot cutting, coupon cutting up to 300 cm width and 200 m roll length, width cutting down to 5 cm, and webbing cutting up to 1,000 m length — together with a proprietary high-frequency welding capability (HF-Schweißen) for keder production. Distribution combines an own delivery fleet on scheduled northern-German routes with field-sales representatives assigned to specific postal-code territories and active trade-event participation (Leister Days, Swiss Saddlery Conference).

The business model is B2B wholesale with one-time product sales, a EUR 200 net minimum order, tiered packaging and rail-shipping surcharges, free delivery thresholds for tarpaulin accessories and multi-roll PVC, and 30-day net payment terms. Revenue mechanics are anchored in long-tenured exclusive or core-tier supplier mandates — YKK (since 1980), Heytex (since 2012, Logistics Partner since 2016), Sauleda (since 2013), Carmo (Germany territory since 2017), Sattler (since 2022), and Leister (since 2025) — giving the company curated access to branded industrial hardware and fabrics without owning manufacturing. Management is currently shared among second-generation owners Sabine and Jochen Meyer and third-generation Managing Director Arne Kollath (since 2021), with Thorben Gruner (since 2022) as management assistant.

Name

Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH

Legal name

Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH

Website

https://hermannmeyer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH is a third-generation German wholesale distributor of technical textiles, films, tarpaulins, and industrial accessories, serving tarpaulin makers, saddleries, upholsterers, tent/awning builders, and industrial companies from a 2,000 m² Stuhr warehouse with its own delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers (424310)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Textiles & Fabric / Piece Goods Wholesale (CRAOADAH)

Keywords

• Technical textiles wholesale
• Tarpaulin accessories distribution
• Industrial fabric supply
• Custom textile cutting
• Welding equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuhr/Brinkum-Nord

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Wholesale): Wholesale distribution of technical textiles, tarpaulins, films, and fabric materials along with comprehensive accessories. Serves as a one-stop partner providing holistic consulting and supply to customers. Products include PVC materials, canvas, technical fabrics, hardware accessories (hooks, eyelets, straps, adhesives), and tools. Sells primarily B2B to trade professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH is a third-generation family-owned wholesale distributor founded in 1960, supplying technical textiles, films, tarpaulins, and fabric materials together with a comprehensive range of accessories (hooks, eyelets, straps, adhesives, tools) and hot-air welding equipment. The company serves trade professionals and industrial customers from a 2,000 m² warehouse in Stuhr-Brinkum and offers in-house custom cutting, coupon/width cutting, and scheduled regional delivery with its own van.

Product overview

Hermann Meyer Industrievertretung GmbH is a third-generation family-owned wholesale distributor for industrial accessories founded in 1960, based in Stuhr-Brinkum near Bremen, Germany. The company operates from 2,000 m² of warehouse space and supplies customers globally including tarpaulin makers, saddleries, upholsterers, tent builders, awning builders, trade show builders, interior decorators, technical converters, and industrial companies. The product portfolio consists of a unified catalog of technical textiles, films, tarpaulins and fabric materials along with comprehensive accessories including hooks, eyelets, straps, adhesives, and related hardware. Key product categories include Gewebe & Folien (fabrics and films), Planenzubehör (tarpaulin accessories), Verschlüsse (closures), Ösen (eyelets), Carmo products, Heißluftschweißgeräte (hot air welding equipment from Leister), Gurtband & Zubehör (webbing and accessories), Reiß- & Haftverschluss (zippers and hook-and-loop fasteners), Beriemung (strapping), Handwerkzeuge (hand tools), Seile & Zubehör (ropes and accessories), Keder & Schienen (keder and rail systems), Chemische Produkte (chemical products including SABA adhesives), Nähgarn (sewing thread), and Weitere Produkte (additional products). The company also offers value-added services including custom cutting with cold and hot methods, coupon cutting up to 300cm width and 200m length, width cutting down to 5cm minimum, webbing cutting up to 1000m length, and direct delivery across German federal states via their own delivery vehicles with scheduled routes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gewebe & Folien Fabrics and films for industrial and commercial applications including tarpaulins, awnings, and technical textiles, sold to trade professionals.
• Planenzubehör Tarpaulin accessories including hardware and components for tarpaulin installation and repair, targeted at professional tarpaulin makers.
• Verschlüsse Closure products including turnbuckles, snap fasteners, Minax and Tenax fastening systems for tarpaulins and awnings.
• Ösen Round and oval eyelets in iron galvanized, brass, nickel-plated brass, aluminum, and stainless steel options in sizes from 8mm to 40mm diameter.
• Carmo-Produkte Carmo products distributed in Germany including clip eyelets, buttons, clamps, line holders, weldable PVC eyelets, valves, and closures.
• Heißluftschweißgeräte Hot air welding equipment from Leister including Triac ST-AT, Nexheat, Uniplan 310/510, Variant 700, Hemtek ST, Unidrive 505, Twinny T7, and accessories.
• Gurtband & Zubehör Webbing straps and hardware accessories for 25mm, 35mm and 50mm widths including wire hooks, ratchets, clamp closures, and plastic adjustment buckles.
• Reiß- & Haftverschluss YKK zippers in various colors and types, and hook-and-loop closures in sewable and self-adhesive versions.
• Beriemung Strapping products for trailers, boats, trucks and tents including straps, strips, caps, pads, and retaining strips for secure fastening.
• Handwerkzeuge Hand tools for textile fabrication including drive punches, hand insertion tools, hot cutters, hole punches, Minax keys, snapmaster, and Tenax tools.
• Seile & Zubehör Ropes and accessories including bungee cords, tarpaulin ropes, rope accessories, and twine for industrial and commercial applications.
• Keder & Schienen Keder and rail systems including keders made of PVC fabric, keder rails in aluminum and plastic (anodized or non-anodized), and curtain rails/sliding rail systems.
• Chemische Produkte Chemical products including SABA adhesives (Prof. naturell, Sattlerkleber 45, Sattlerkleber 50 GEL, Spray 2203), SABA Cleaner AV, SABA Sattlerspray AV, care products, impregnating agents, and seam sealants.
• Nähgarn Sewing thread products for industrial and commercial sewing applications.
• Breitenschnittmaschine (Width Cutting Service) Width cutting service for tarpaulins, fabrics, films, and textiles with minimum 5cm width, up to 65m roll length, up to 1400 g/m² weight; faux leather cutting added in 2023.
• Kuponverkauf (Coupon Cutting) Coupon cutting service for tarpaulins, fabrics, films, and textiles to desired length with widths up to 300cm and lengths up to 200m.
• Gurtablängmaschine (Webbing Cutting Service) Webbing cutting machine for cutting ropes, straps, cordage and hook-and-loop fasteners to desired length up to 1000m and width up to 10cm.
• Transportleistungen (Delivery Service) Direct delivery service with own delivery van providing fixed delivery dates across northern German federal states; routes covering over 350 km from Stuhr headquarters.
• AIRTEX Sonnenschutzstoff AIRTEX sun protection fabric from MehlerHeytex, EXTRA class, with UV protection, waterproof, weatherproof, lightweight, tear-resistant and easy-care; available in new colors.
• Leister NEXHEAT 300 A-LP Cordless Leister hand welding device for mobile work with wireless temperature control 50-500°C, including battery, charger, slot nozzle and case.
• Recyceltes PVC H7718 vectaplan Recycled PVC H7718 vectaplan with carrier fabric from recycled PET bottles; reduces CO2 footprint through approximately 75% reduced energy consumption during yarn production.
• Turn- und Kampfsportmatten Turn and combat sports mats for the fitness and sports sector.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LeistercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Partnership for hot air welding equipment. Hosted 2nd Leistertag in March 2025 showcasing products including Leister Variant 700 and Seamtek 900 AT. Stocking complete Leister product range including Triac ST-AT, Nexheat, Uniplan 310/510, Variant 700, Hemtek ST, Unidrive 505, Twinny T7, and accessories.
• SattlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Official dealer since 2022 for Sattler products in boat cover fabric segment. Expanded partnership to include Lumera/All Weather sun protection products from Sattler Sun-Tex. New collections including Yachtmaster and Valora added to inventory.
• CarmocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Partnership began in 2017 with assumption of German sales territory. Carmo is a Danish manufacturer specializing in PVC hardware products including clips, buttons, reinforced eyelets, and welded eyelets.
• SauledacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Partnership since 2013. Sauleda celebrated 125th anniversary in 2023 with Hermann Meyer receiving a golden weaving machine as recognition of long-term successful partnership.
• HeytexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Partnership began in 2012. Upgraded to Logistic Partner status in 2016 with expanded delivery program. Heytex is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles.
• YKKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1980Long-standing partnership since 1980 for zippers and fastening products. YKK is a leading global manufacturer of zippers and slider devices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sioen Industries: Belgian-listed manufacturer of technical textiles, coated fabrics, and protective clothing. Following the acquisition of Mehler Texnologies, Sioen is a major European producer of tarpaulins, technical textiles, and films serving the same downstream customer base (tarpaulin makers, industrial fabricators) that Hermann Meyer serves, but at vastly larger scale.
• Serge Ferrari Group: French manufacturer of technical flexible composite fabrics serving architecture, industry, and marine markets. Operates in the same technical textiles space as Hermann Meyer's supplier base, with comparable end-use applications in awnings, tensile structures, and industrial covers, but at much larger scale and as a manufacturer.
• Heytex Bramsche GmbH: Leading German manufacturer of technical textiles and a core supplier of Hermann Meyer since 2012 (upgraded to Logistics Partner in 2016). Heytex manufactures coated fabrics, tarpaulins, and technical textiles and sells across Europe, overlapping directly with Hermann Meyer's product lines and customer segments but at much larger scale and as a producer rather than distributor.
• Sattler GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of technical textiles for marine, sun protection, and industrial applications; Hermann Meyer's official boat cover fabric dealer since 2022. Sattler produces yacht and awning fabrics that overlap directly with Hermann Meyer's awning and tent builder customer segments, but as a producer selling globally rather than a regional distributor.
• Trans-Textil GmbH: German manufacturer specializing in technical textiles, coated fabrics, and laminates for industrial applications. Operates as a producer in the same technical textiles category that Hermann Meyer distributes, with overlapping industrial and protective-textile end uses.
• Dickson Constant: French manufacturer of technical textiles for awnings, marine, and outdoor applications, now part of the Glen Raven group. Produces coated and treated fabrics serving the same awning builder, tent maker, and marine cover customer segments as Hermann Meyer, but at much larger scale and as a producer rather than a distributor.
• Mehler Texnologies (Sioen Industries): German-based technical textiles manufacturer (acquired by Sioen Industries in 2022) producing coated fabrics and technical textiles for tarpaulins, truck covers, and industrial applications. Comparable product category (technical textiles for industrial fabricators) but operates as a large-scale manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Verseidag-Indutex GmbH: German manufacturer of technical textiles including coated fabrics, tarpaulins, and membranes for architectural and industrial applications. Comparable in product category to Hermann Meyer's textile range (tarpaulins, technical fabrics) but as a producer with global reach rather than a regional distributor.
• Sauleda S.A. Spanish manufacturer of technical and decorative fabrics for awnings, marine, and industrial applications; Hermann Meyer's partner since 2013 (125-year manufacturer anniversary recognized with a golden weaving machine). Produces tarpaulin and technical fabrics overlapping with Hermann Meyer's textile and awning builder offerings.
• Carmo A/S: Danish manufacturer of PVC hardware products (clips, eyelets, suction cup hooks, weldable PVC components) and Hermann Meyer's partner since 2017 for German distribution. Carmo produces directly the same category of accessories (hooks, eyelets, fasteners) that Hermann Meyer distributes, but at much larger scale and as a manufacturer selling globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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