The Munzert story
1925
Brothers Heinrich and Georg Munzert
found the company. On 8 looms they begin producing clothing materials
and damask. In the following decades the firm grows and grows.
With the increasing number of looms, the number of employees
increases, too. The first Jacquard machines are installed. A
sizing room for the cotton warps is added.
1938
The production buildings have become too small. An air-conditioned
mill with 96 looms, state of the art at the time, is built.
1938 bis 1945
During World War II there is an almost complete cessation of
production. The factory buildings are used by an armaments manufacturer.
As a result, there is a lack of staff and of raw materials to
produce cloth with.
1948
The end of post-war state control of industry and the currency
reform in Germany lead to a new boom for our weaving-mill in
Marlesreuth. As a result of increasing automation, a weaver can
now operate up to 24 looms compared to only 2 in the year 1925.
1952
One of the brothers, Heinrich Munzert, dies aged 56. His son
Gerold takes his place in the management of the company.
1957
Georg Munzert dies at the age of 66. His son Arno Munzert becomes
the technical manager of the firm. Now the company is run by
the second generation.
1961
New production rooms are built and the number of looms increased
to 150. The second-generation management decides to transfer
the range of products from cotton damask to furniture fabrics
and drapes. The old shuttle looms are gradually replaced by the
more modern rapier looms.
1970
A new building is added to house the dispatch department and
an open-plan office.
1978
In place of the old warehouse and factory, a modern building
for warping, product inspection and storage is opened. Later
the design studio and the development department move in here,
too.
1980
For the first time in the firm's
history, Gebrüder Munzert takes part as an exhibitor at
Heimtextil, the world's largest trade fair for home textiles,
in Frankfurt am Main.
1990
Arno Munzert retires, letting his son Klaus Munzert take over
his place as technical manager.
1991
The company exhibits at the Decosit in Bruxelles for the first
time.
1993
With the retirement of Gerold Munzert, Bernd Kout now takes over
the post of sales manager.
1996
Another first: Munzert exhibits at the Italian fair Proposte
in Como.
1997
A new mill with 50 looms is opened.
2005
After extensive refurbishment and modernization the new administration
building is opened.
Since its very beginnings, the company has regularly kept its machine park for warping, weaving and quality control as well as the technical equipment for administration and product development up to date. By continually investing in the works at Marlesreuth, the management of Gebrüder Munzert demonstrate their determination to keep up production at this location in North Bavaria and to stand their ground in today's global market with the hallmark "Made in Germany".
Today the company employs about 105 people.
On 66 Jacquard looms, upholstery
fabrics and drapes are produced to be sold throughout the world.
50% of the company's production is exported.
The success of Gebrüder Munzert derives from a simple principle:
"Only together we are strong"
That is why teamwork, both among the members of the staff and together with customers, is central to the company's philosophy.
Highly motivated employees produce "joie
de vivre" in woven form for highly satisfied customers.