Innovations in Lightweight Structures
Textile reinforcement materials for fiber-reinforced composites
Saertex - Future-Ready Composites
For more than 40 years, we have developed textile reinforcements for applications that make a difference. Our composite materials support the energy transition in wind power and enable energy-efficient lightweight construction in aviation, transportation, and industry. Today, the world faces new challenges: conserving resources, reducing emissions, and closing material cycles. Sustainability has long been a key economic factor.
Composite Landscape
A RESPONSIBLE PERSPECTIVE
PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM
POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
TRANSITION TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
PROTECTION OF WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
CLIMATE PROTECTION MITIGATION
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The SAERTEX® Circular Concept describes a holistic approach to making composite solutions more sustainable, resource-efficient, and future-proof. Through innovative processes and technologies, ecological requirements are combined with economic efficiency to achieve measurable sustainability.
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CLOSE TO OUR CUSTOMERS FROM DAY ONE
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MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE
- Codes of conduct for employees and suppliers
- Certified management systems and external ratings such as ISO 14001 or Ecovadis
- Additional environmental and quality certificates
FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Photovoltaic systems
- Transition to LED lighting
- Optimized compressed air systems
MATERIAL & RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
- Recycling of production residues
- Width-adjustable machines and digital inspection systems for consistent quality and material savings
- More than 60% reduction in total production waste since 2019
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
- Worldwide distributor and sales network
- Local teams and production capabilities in key markets
- Short distances, reliable availability, and local support
My Vision
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Enabling technically strong and future-ready composite solutions while supporting our customers every step of the way – understandable to everyone, economically attractive, and globally scalable.
Christian Beckmann
CEO
Quick Overview
COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS FOR THE WIND INDUSTRY
FROM MATERIAL TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Wind energy plays a central role in the energy transition. Our solutions are designed to make turbines lighter, more durable and more cost-efficient. From unidirectional NCFs to optimized core materials and custom-made kits, our products and services work together to enable stable processes, efficient manufacturing, and better use of resources.
SAERfoam FOR WIND
- Cost-effective alternative to high-density PET and balsa
- Industrially manufactured: reliable supply chain and stable costs
- Improved shear modulus, low resin consumption and high drapability
- Tests prove process reliability and robustness
CUTTING & KITTING
SAERTEX® KITS provide custom-cut reinforcements, ready for immediate use in your production. Based on CAD data, all parts are precisely cut, efficiently nested and packed in the correct lay-up sequence. This approach minimizes waste, shortens lay-up time and reduces labor costs for a more efficient manufacturing process.
- Precise cuts and part-specific kits: Cutting based on CAD data and a clear labeling system ensures smooth workflows, clean processes and consistent component quality
- Shorter layup time: A well-structured packaging concept and pre-assembled layers reduce assembly time and internal work steps
- Improved production planning: Kits are ready to use, making your manufacturing process more transparent and easier to plan
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
High-performance applications require high-performance material solutions that deliver reliable and predictable results. Controlled processes and defined material properties enable durable components with consistent technical quality. This ensures stable performance across demanding operating conditions and long service lifetimes.
WIDTH-OPTIMIZED MULTIAXIAL FABRICS
TAILORED AND COMPONENT-SPECIFIC MATERIALS
Width-optimized multiaxial fabrics enable composite production with minimal waste, while carefully selected raw materials balance performance and cost – critical for high-volume automotive applications with tight cost targets.
Building on many years of experience in series production, SAERTEX® supports automotive customers from material design to process integration. The focus is on stable, reproducible processes that integrate seamlessly into automotive production environments.
- Significantly reduced or eliminated cut-offs
- Improved material efficiency and lower total material costs
- Flexible adaptation to different component designs
By consistently avoiding waste, we make a direct contribution to reducing waste and CO2 emissions in composite production. Sustainability is therefore not seen as an add-on, but as an integral part of an economical and technically clean production process.
AI-BASED TEXTILE INSPECTION
RELIABLE MATERIAL QUALITY
Material quality is what matters. For structural aerospace parts, even minor deviations from high-end specifications can affect processing, component performance and long-term reliability.
The SAERTEX® Smart Detect Control System, our in-house developed AI-based inspection system, monitors fabrics in-line during production. It detects potential defects both on the surface and inside the fabric – reducing manufacturing risk and ensuring consistent, reliable quality for our customers.
TEXTILE KNOW-HOW FOR EVERY MOVE
Industrial applications require stable, precise materials that are efficient to process, while lightweight design and resource conservation are becoming increasingly important. Composites offer clear durability advantages – no corrosion and far less fatigue – reducing maintenance, replacements and waste. This is Planet Composite in action: applying deep textile expertise to make composite manufacturing more efficient, reliable and sustainable across industries.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SKIS
The partnership between Fischer Sport and SAERTEX®has spanned more than 30 years. Together, we have developed materials precisely tailored to the next generation of skis. Over the years, more than 20 new material variants have been created – always with the aim of achieving the optimal balance between weight, stability, and performance.
SAERcore® RC
REDUCED CO2 FOOTPRINT ACROSS MOBILITY APPLICATIONS
Ideal for fast resin injection, SAERcore® uses one or two layers of chopped strand mat (CSM) with engineered flow media to enable horizontal resin flow followed by vertical impregnation. SAERcore RC features a 100% recycled core, combining improved performance with enhanced sustainability.
THE SAERTEX CIRCULAR CONCEPT
Climate change, resource scarcity, and stricter ESG regulations are reshaping global markets. Companies are under increasing pressure to reduce CO2 emissions, ensure supply chain transparency, and develop future-ready solutions. The EU Taxonomy Regulation provides transparency and guidance on EU-specific requirements.
The key questions are:
- How can composite solutions become circular and future-ready?
- And how can ecological requirements be aligned with economic reality?
The answers develop step by step. Through the responsible use of resources and energy. Through rethought processes and new technologies. And through products that combine technical performance, economic efficiency, and measurable sustainability.
We know where we stand today and what we have already achieved. At the same time, we are aware that continuous development is essential – at both company and product level. For us, future readiness is not a promise, but an ongoing process. Transparent. Measurable. Together with customers and partners. For composite solutions with perspective.
TECHNICALLY STRONG. ECONOMICALLY VIABLE. FUTURE-READY.
SAERTEX CIRCULAR
SAERTEX® CIRCULAR pursues a holistic approach to sustainability, combining product performance, circular economy, certification and management perspectives to use materials more efficiently and promote closed-loop material cycles.
- Gianluca Hoge
- g.hoge@saertex.com
- 08:00 - 17:00
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We are always here for you and happy to assist you with your request.
- Gianluca Hoge
- g.hoge@saertex.com
- 08:00 - 17:00