Glanzstoff-Textilcord Steinfort

Core business

Glanzstoff Industries is a major European manufacturer of textile reinforcements (cords and fabrics) for the Rubber and composite industries, vertically integrated in Rayon fiber technology (high-tenacity viscose filaments).

Products & services

Our products include:

• high-tenacity viscose multifilament yarns for technical end-use
• High performance cords and fabrics for rubber reinforcement (Tire, Mechanical rubber goods)
• Composites

With more than 50 years experience in converting technical yarns, Glanzstoff Industries provides a broad range of services:

• State-of-the-art machinery thanks to continuous investments
• Secured supplies through multi-site manufacturing
• Central location in Europe allowing flexible and short notice deliveries
• Quality & service oriented
• Innovative and sustainable solutions

Major Materials & Manufacturing projects

Through continuous R&D efforts, we are looking at developing:

• Stronger and more resilient viscose filament yarns that will allow ligther reinforcements design
• More sustainable production technologies for yarns and fabrics
• Less energy consuming manufacturing processes

Technical / technological capabilities

• Leading technology for multi-functional high-tenacity viscose filament yarns
• Flame retardant viscose
• Converting of multi-material products (Rayon, Polyester, Polyamide, Aramid, Hybrids, PVA…)
• Expertise for the bonding interface between fibers and polymers

Main customers / collaborations

Our products are used in:

• Tires (Ultra-High Performance, Run-Flat, racing, aircraft)