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Market Research Report: Lindauer DORNIER GmbH



Company Overview



Name and Mission


  • Name: Lindauer DORNIER GmbH

  • Mission: Quality creates value. The company is committed to producing high-quality, durable machines that consume minimal resources and energy over their lifecycle. Lindauer DORNIER GmbH aims to be an international family-owned leader in machine and plant construction, with a strong commitment to technological advancement.


Founding Information


  • Founded: 1950

  • Founder: Peter Dornier, son of the renowned aviation pioneer Claude Dornier.


Key People


  • Current CEO: Andreas Kückelmann (as of July 2024)

  • Former CEO and Current Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Peter D. Dornier

  • CTO: Dr.-Ing. Holger Niemeier (as of November 2024)

  • CFO: Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Franz-Peter Matheis


Headquarters


  • Location: Lindau-Rickenbach, 88131 Lindau, Germany


Number of Employees


  • Employees: Approximately 1,000


Revenue


  • Revenue: No information is available


Industry and Recognition


  • Industry: Machine and plant construction, specializing in textile machinery and film stretching lines.

  • Known for: Being the leading German manufacturer of weaving machines and special machinery, including pioneering developments in gripper and air-jet weaving machines, and film stretching lines.


Products



Product Offerings



1. Weaving Machines
  • Greiferwebmaschine P2: Known for its high flexibility and is considered a universal talent among weaving machines. It caters to various materials, from wool and silk to carbon and aramid fibers.

  • Luftwebmaschine A2: Focuses on sustainability and reducing operational costs. It is known for its efficiency in producing high-quality fabrics.

  • Luftwebmaschine für Reifencord: Designed specifically for the rapid and efficient production of tire cord fabrics.

  • DORNIER EasyLeno®: Offers increased performance with reduced wear.


2. Film Stretching Lines
  • A leading global supplier of film stretching machinery that has produced a significant share of the world's machinery used for manufacturing films.

  • Used for producing films for flexible packaging, smartphone components, and solar panels.

  • Key Features:

  • High productivity and process reliability.

  • Integrated, customizable control systems.

  • Modular design for bespoke solutions.


3. Composite Systems
  • Comprising innovative solutions such as 3D weaving machines and tape production lines for high-performance textiles used in aerospace and automotive industries.

  • Key Products:

  • TRITOS® PP - 3D-Weaving Machine: Designed for creating complex 3D fabrics.

  • PROTOS® TW - Tape-Weaving Machine: Utilizes thermoplastic composites.

  • ROVING-WEBMASCHINE P2: Focuses on the production technology for high-quality reinforcement fabrics.


Recent Developments



Recent Corporate Developments



  • Leadership Changes:

  • November 2024: Dr.-Ing. Holger Niemeier appointed as CTO.

  • July 2024: Andreas Kückelmann becomes CEO, succeeding Peter D. Dornier, who transitions to the Supervisory Board.


  • Technological Innovations:

  • April 2024: Presentation at Chinaplas on advancements in composite technologies aimed at enhancing fiber composite parts' sustainability.

  • September 2024: Launched energy-efficient components for film stretching lines.


  • Awards and Recognition:

  • October 2024: Peter Dornier-Stiftungspreis awarded for breakthrough in manufacturing 3D complex woven lightweight structures.


  • Sustainability Initiatives:

  • August 2024: Installation of a new photovoltaic system enhancing sustainable energy use at headquarters.


Recent Product and Innovation Developments



  • Technological Innovations:

  • Innovative Web Technique: New technology for producing seamless high-performance fabrics awarded the Peter Dornier-Stiftungspreis.

  • Product Enhancements: Introduced a new variable-width weaving technology allowing for production of complex 3D shapes directly on the loom.


  • New Product Launches:

  • ITMA Introductions: Debut of the new air-jet weaving machine A2 with enhanced sustainability features.


  • Collaboration and Grants:

  • Partnership Efforts: Engaging with German institutions to push the boundaries in textile machinery engineering.


Partnerships and Expansion


  • Global Presence:

  • Subsidiaries operating in the USA, China, India, and Turkey to serve key markets around the world.


Lindauer DORNIER GmbH continues to lead in textile and film stretching innovations, combining its strong tradition in German engineering with a focus on sustainable technologies.