What Recytex Gmbh & Co.kg does

Recytex GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Viersen, Germany, is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of non-woven textiles (Vliesstoffe) and extrusion-coated yarns. The company operates as a member of the Gebrüder Achter group alongside sister companies TRISIT Textiltechnologie (3-D knits) and COMP-TEX (nano-scale textile finishing), and sells two main product lines: CoreCoat Garne — thermoplastic-coated yarns (TPU/PUR, PVC, PE/PP) over PES, PA, glass, wire, or monofilament cores — for the automotive, carpet, cable, and furniture industries; and Akustikvliese / Recytex Acoustic Solutions — 100% PES acoustic non-woven panels, baffles, ceiling sails, wall elements, and room dividers — sold primarily to architects, interior designers, and office specifiers in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria.

The underlying technology combines non-woven web forming from recycled industrial waste (LITE ONE uses ≥60% recycled PES; RE-100 PUR yarn is 100% recycled polyurethane from PIR and PCR sources; ECO-TPU contains 37% bio-based content) with single-site thermoplastic extrusion coating. Recytex holds ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Product Class I (for both acoustic non-wovens and TPU CoreCoat yarns), and flame-retardancy certifications under DIN 4102 B1 and EN 13501-1 (B-s1,d0 for LITE ONE). Pre-sales engineering is delivered through the AkustikApp room-simulation tool, the Baffle-Konfigurator (co-developed with Akustikbüro Oldenburg, calculating frequency-dependent sound absorption per DIN EN ISO 354), and OFML® data published on the pCon.planner / pCon.catalog platforms used by architects and interior designers.

Recytex runs a B2B direct-sales model with named account managers covering German postal-code regions plus NL, CH, and AT for acoustic solutions, and a separate contact for CoreCoat yarn sales. Pricing is entirely quote-based with written order confirmations required under the company's AGB and net-15 payment terms; deliveries are EXW Incoterms 2020 from Viersen. Distribution also includes a small e-commerce storefront (recytex-shop.de) for sound/thermal insulation products and recurring trade-show presence (Architect@Work Stuttgart and Düsseldorf in late 2025). Customers span automotive OEMs and tier suppliers (notably a long-running Mercedes-Benz AG relationship dating to the 1990s "Tandem" closed-loop recycling project), carpet/tufting manufacturers, furniture producers, ship engine and cabin builders, cable manufacturers, and the architecture/interior design community. The company is led by Managing Directors Judith Varzandeh-Achter and Dr. Stefan Hörster (with Jens Dierksen also referenced as Geschäftsführer), and was actively hiring for extrusion-line machine operators as of January 2026.

Name

Recytex Gmbh & Co.kg

Legal name

Recytex GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://recytex.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recytex is a German, family-owned manufacturer of non-woven acoustic panels and extrusion-coated yarns, serving automotive, carpet, furniture, marine, cable, and architectural interior-design customers across the DACH and Benelux region from its Viersen production site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Nonwoven Textiles and Acoustic Materials

NAICS

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched) (IMAOABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Fiber Recycling (Shredding/Open-End/Re-fiberization) (IMAOAMAB), Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

Keywords

• Acoustic nonwoven fabrics
• Coated thermoplastic yarns
• Automotive interior textiles
• Room acoustic solutions
• Recycled technical textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Viersen

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. Acoustic Solutions (Akustikprodukte): Recytex manufactures and sells acoustic non-woven panels and complete acoustic solutions under the Recytex Acoustic Solutions brand (formerly silent.office.wall®). Products include form-stable and flexible acoustic non-wovens, baffle absorbers, ceiling panels, acoustic pictures, wall panels, room dividers, columns, and screens. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to offices, architects, interior designers, and specifiers. Delivery is primarily Ex Works (EXW Incoterms 2020), with optional freight and insurance at buyer cost.
2. CoreCoat Coated Yarns: Recytex produces and sells extrusion-coated yarns (PUR/TPU, PVC, PE, PP) under the CoreCoat brand. These are sold to textile manufacturers, automotive seat suppliers, carpet makers, and furniture producers. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of yarn by weight (kg). Pricing is quote-based with net payment within 15 days of invoice date.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Recytex develops and manufactures nonwoven-based acoustic solutions (acoustic panels, baffles, ceiling sails, room dividers, wall and ceiling products under the Recytex Acoustic Solutions brand) and extrusion-coated technical yarns (PUR/TPU, PVC, PE/PP) under the CoreCoat Garne brand. The nonwoven acoustic panels are made from 100% PES fibers with recycled content, while the CoreCoat yarns serve automotive seating, carpet/tufting, and furniture upholstery applications. All production takes place at the Viersen, Germany facility.

Product overview

Recytex GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer offering two main product lines: CoreCoat Garne (coated yarns) and Akustikvliese (acoustic nonwoven fabrics). CoreCoat Garne comprise thermoplastics-coated core yarns (TPU/PUR, PVC, PE/PP variants) serving automotive, carpet, and furniture industries. Akustikvliese are 100% PES fiber acoustic products available as flexible, form-stable, and self-supporting variants, including the LITE ONE color collection. Under the Recytex Acoustic Solutions brand (formerly silent.office.wall), the company offers finished acoustic products including ceiling sails, acoustic pictures, baffles, room dividers, walls, and acoustic columns, plus digital planning tools (AkustikApp, Baffle-Konfigurator) and OFML data for pCon.planner integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoreCoat Garne: Coated yarns product line including PUR, PVC, and PE/PP yarns for automotive, carpet, and furniture industries.
• silent.office.wall
• LITE ONE
• SilentColor
• Recytex Acoustic Solutions

Products and services

• CoreCoat Garne (Coated Yarns) Extrusion-coated technical yarns sold by weight to automotive seat suppliers, carpet/tufting manufacturers, and furniture upholstery producers. CoreCoat yarns support design effects (transparent, colored, glow-in-the-dark, soft, conductive, flame-retardant), high light and aging resistance, abrasion resistance, and cold flexibility down to -35°C (PVC).
• PUR Garne (CoreCoat TPU-coated yarns) TPU-coated yarns under the CoreCoat brand, including ECO-TPU (37% bio-based renewable content) and RE-100 PUR (100% recycled polyurethane from PIR and PCR streams). High lightfastness and aging resistance; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
• PVC Garne (CoreCoat PVC-coated yarns) PVC-coated yarns offering good abrasion resistance, increased oil resistance, and cold flexibility down to -35°C. Suitable for weaving, knitting, sewing, tufting, and braiding applications in automotive, carpet, and furniture industries.
• PE / PP Garne (CoreCoat polyolefin-coated yarns) Polyolefin-coated yarns offering good electrical insulation properties, low density, and chemical resistance. Used as fillers in cable manufacturing and for weaving, knitting, sewing, tufting, and braiding applications.
• Akustikvliese (Acoustic Nonwovens) Acoustic nonwoven panels made from 100% PES fibers sold to OEMs, furniture manufacturers, marine/ship builders, and acoustic product fabricators. Available as flexible nonwovens (10–60mm thick, 300–2500 g/m²), rigid/form-stable panels (7–40mm, 1000–4000 g/m²), and custom multi-layer Vlieskombinationen with engineered flow-resistance profiles. OEKO-TEX certified, flame retardant per DIN 4102 B1 / EN 13501-1.
• LITE ONE (Colored acoustic nonwoven collection) A form-stable acoustic nonwoven sub-brand collection offering 17 coordinated color variants to architects and interior designers, with minimum 60% recycled PES content, dimensionally stable panels (1220 x 2820 mm), and A-class sound absorption achievable with proper spacing. Flame retardant per EN 13501-1 (B-s1,d0), OEKO-TEX Standard 100, odor-neutral, and fully recyclable.
• Recytex Acoustic Solutions (finished acoustic products) Finished acoustic products (formerly sold under the silent.office.wall brand) including ceiling sails, acoustic pictures, wall panels, baffle absorbers, acoustic columns, partitions, and room dividers. Sold B2B to offices, architects, interior designers, and specifiers as complete acoustic solutions manufactured from Recytex nonwoven fabric.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acoustic panels achieve Schallabsorberklasse A rating (e.g., M200337-15mm Schwarz, 200mm spacing)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gebrüder Achter (Firmengruppe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Recytex GmbH & Co. KG is a member of the Gebrüder Achter group of companies. The group includes TRISIT Textiltechnologie GmbH & Co. KG (Ulm, Germany) specializing in 3-D knits for furniture, automotive, wheelchairs, and accessories; and COMP-TEX GmbH (Düren, Germany) providing nano-scaled treatments including water-repellent and easy-to-clean finishes. Synergies are leveraged across the group for complex customer solutions.
• Mercedes-Benz AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Historical co-development partner in the 'Tandem' project in the 1990s, alongside a textile manufacturer and a seat manufacturer. Together they designed and implemented a closed-loop material cycle for automotive textile waste. Textile waste from manufacturing stages was collected, processed, and converted into non-woven textiles replacing PU foams in vehicle interiors.
• TRISIT Textiltechnologie GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Gebrüder Achter group based in Ulm, Germany. Specializes in 3-D knits for furniture, automotive, wheelchairs, and accessories. Provides complementary textile expertise and potential co-development for complex customer needs.
• COMP-TEX GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Gebrüder Achter group based in Düren, Germany. Specializes in nano-scaled textile treatments including water-repellent finishes and easy-to-clean coatings. Complements Recytex's non-woven and yarn products with surface treatment capabilities.
• Akustikbüro OldenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development partner for the Baffle-Konfigurator. Akustikbüro Oldenburg provided acoustic engineering expertise for the calculation algorithm that determines frequency-dependent sound absorption values of baffle absorber arrangements within a wide geometric parameter space, based on measurements per DIN EN ISO 354.
• pCon (EasternGraphics GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership providing Recytex Acoustic Solutions product data via pCon.planner and pCon.catalog platforms. OFML® (Optical Formula Machine Learning) data includes 2D/3D product views, technical specifications, descriptive texts, and commercial information for interior design planning. Customers can request catalog access via pCon.update.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of acoustic panels made from recycled materials (wood fiber, cement, water). Competes in the same design-led, sustainability-positioned acoustic panel segment as Recytex LITE ONE.
• De Vorm: Dutch designer and manufacturer of PET-felt acoustic furniture and space-dividing products. Direct overlap with Recytex Acoustic Solutions in office acoustic furnishings across Benelux and DACH.
• Troldtekt: Danish manufacturer of wood-wool acoustic panels for ceilings and walls. Competes with Recytex Acoustic Solutions in the European architectural acoustic panel market with a sustainability-led value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Freudenberg Performance Materials: Weinheim-headquartered global nonwoven manufacturer serving automotive, construction, hygiene, apparel and industrial markets. Comparable in automotive and technical nonwoven product lines but vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.
• Rockfon (ROCKWOOL Group): Subsidiary of ROCKWOOL producing stone wool acoustic ceiling panels and wall solutions. Competes in the European commercial/acoustic ceiling market with broader portfolio and global distribution.
• Suominen: Finnish nonwoven manufacturer focused on wipes, hygiene and industrial applications. Operates a nonwoven platform with overlapping manufacturing technology though different end-market emphasis.
• Ahlstrom: Finnish specialty fiber and nonwoven manufacturer serving filtration, building, automotive and industrial markets. Comparable in technical nonwoven production but substantially broader and global.
• Knauf Insulation: Global manufacturer of insulation and acoustic building products including mineral wool and acoustic panels. Competes in adjacent building-product categories and shares the architectural specification channel via pCon and similar platforms.

Direct peers

• Sandler: German family-owned nonwoven manufacturer based in Schwarzenbach/Saale producing nonwovens for acoustics, filtration, hygiene, automotive and industrial applications. Closest comparable in scale, geography and product mix to Recytex's Akustikvliese business.
• Norafin: German manufacturer of technical nonwovens for filtration, acoustic, medical and protective applications. Comparable in being a mid-sized European technical nonwoven specialist serving acoustic and industrial end-markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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