The 40,000th DORNIER Rapier Weaving Machine

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The DORNIER weaving installation at Munzert GmbH & Co.

At the end of April, Gebrüder Munzert GmbH & Co. in Marlesreuth, Germany received the 40,000th DORNIER Rapier Weaving Machine as part of a repeat order.

Founded 73 years ago, this company has been a DORNIER customer for many years, and as long ago as the end of the 50’s invested in DORNIER flyshuttle looms for the production of damask fabrics.

During the following years close contact with customers led to the company specializing in the production of upholstery and decorative fabrics. For this purpose only DORNIER rapier weaving machines have been purchased starting in 1970. As a result of ongoing modernization of the plant, a total of 171 weaving machines have been purchased over the years.

This continuous investment in state-of-the-art technology, carefully matching designs to customer requirements and the quick response in manufacturing, also in the case of short orders involving as little as 30 meters, has enabled the company to gain a strong position at the top of the mid-market segment.

Mr. Klaus Munzert (left), in discussion with Mr. Siegfried Sachs from DORNIERGebrüder Munzert’s weaving operation is one of the 70 predominantly mid-size family owned companies located in northern Bavaria. With its quality products that meet the highest demands, the company is a leader in its field, both nationally and internationally. About 35% of the fabrics produced are exported not only to predominantly European customers, but also to the USA and Japan.

The customer profits from an archive containing some 10,000 designs and an inventory of 1,200 different types of yarn. Many of these yarns were developed in cooperation with spinning mills, including a high-twist chenille yarn with excellent wear properties. The fact that the company has had no complaints during the last six years is sufficient testimony to its high standards of quality.