The change in fashion necessitating heavier fabrics caused the company to build its own machines to produce these fabrics. In 1905 the third generation took over the management of the company and subsequently intensified the international connections with the founding of Zürrer Silks and Lancashire Silk Mills in Darwen, England. At this time the name Weisbrod was added through marriage. The fourth generation with Hubert, Richard and Hans Weisbrod, after making a difficult start during the war years, could profit from the boom following the end of the war. During this period Weisbrod-Zürrer concentrated on diversification and integrated manmade and synthetic yarns into the manufacturing program. When the enterprise became a private limited company in the mid 80’s, Ronald Weisbrod joined the company representing the fifth generation. In 1984 he assumed the leadership of the company following the death of his uncle.

The company made its name from very exclusive raw silk fabrics. The artistic talent of the new company chief began to effect a shift in emphasis. Today Weisbrod-Zürrer has a reputation of being one of the leading houses for high fashion ladies outerwear fabrics, for necktie fabrics and during the last few years also innovative decorative fabrics, all produced exclusively on DORNIER rapier weaving machines. As a converter, the company supplements its own collection with other fabrics, paying particular attention to maintaining the creative handwriting of the Weisbrod-Zürrer House. In addition to a highly demanding level of creativity the company places great significance on an intimate relationship with its customers, on an uncompromising quality control and a state-of-the-art manufacturing operation. We congratulate Weisbrod-Zürrer on its 175th birthday and wish the company continued success on the stage of the international fashion scene.