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GKD Group
Company typePrivate
IndustryWeaving technology manufacturers
Founded1925 in Mariaweiler, Germany
FounderJosef Kufferath

GKD Group - also known as GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG is a company founded in 1925 with its headquarters in Mariaweiler, a district of Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the leading technical weaving mills in the world...[1] The privately held corporation operates subsidiaries in the United States, South Africa, France, China, Spain, India[2], and Chile.

The company has systematically developed from being a supplier of standard woven wire cloth towards supplying mesh types woven of metals and plastics for technically demanding applications.[1]

In 2019 GKD Group generated revenue of 107 million euros.[3]

History

The family-owned company was founded in 1925 by Josef Kufferath and is currently in its third generation of leadership, headed by Stephan Kufferath, along with Lara Kufferath in the fourth generation[4]

Since 1992, GKD has been manufacturing architectural mesh. The first project involved equipping the newly designed National Library in Paris by Dominique Perrault[5] with a fine metal mesh. Some other architectural projects featuring GKD's architectural mesh include the Kunsthalle Mannheim[6], the European Court of Justice (EuGH) in Luxembourg[7], the Indemann observation tower[8], and Bertelsmann's Planet m at Expo 2000. Iconic buildings like the FIFA headquarters in Zurich[9] and the Beijing Opera House[10] also received products from the company. GKD also supplied wind protection for the renovation of the Holmenkollbakken ski jump[11] for the 2011 Nordic Ski World Championships.

Technologies

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Microplastic filtration for washing machines

Since 2023 GKD Group is collaborating with Cleanr, an Ohio-based microplastic filtering tech developer, to support washing machine manufacturers in meeting global regulations targeting microfiber pollution. Cleanr's technology can filter over 90% of [[[Microplastics|microplastic]] in washing machine wastewater and can be integrated into machines or used as an external filter.[14] [15] [16]

Filtration for reduced CO2 emissions and fuel consumption

GKD developed a mesh filter medium, which is used by Volkswagen for its new generation of filters, designed to filter out particles and soot with minimal pressure loss, thus ensuring efficient engine performance and reduced CO2 emissions. The mesh filter differs from previous metallic fleece materials, offering effective depth filtration with higher volume porosity. This allows it to filter diverse sizes of soot particles, some resulting from defective particle filters or residual soot after regeneration. These patented filter modules were designed to replace older bag-style filter media. Volkswagen adopted the GKD pads as standard parts for its diesel engines.[17]

Pollen filtration for training masks

GKD developed a pollen filter for training masks. This filter insert, made of die-cut rounds of stainless steel mesh, offers reliable protection against pollen for athletes.[18]

Architectural media mesh

GKD’s architectural media mesh was installed at the Eton Place Dalian tower complex in the port city of Dalian, northern China. This installation by NBBJ spread out on a 6.23-hectare site including five mixed-use towers and a six-story mall. The transparent displays, wrapped around the building's corners, just as two screens, 34 feet high and up to 78 feet wide, allowed media to be viewed over a 90° angle using LED technology.[19]

The media mesh was also installed at Celebrity Cruises first ever brand-designed cruise terminal at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida [20], in Crown Plaza Time Square Hotel in New York [21] and in Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York [22]

Awards

Links

Corporate Website www.gkd-group.com [3]

References

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  3. ^ "GKD records highest revenues in company's history". www.innovationintextiles.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  4. ^ "Generation Change at GKD". textile network. 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  5. ^ "Dominique Perrault Architecture - National Library of France - Interiors". www.perraultarchitecture.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  6. ^ "GKD and the Kunsthalle Mannheim Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art". Building Design + Construction. 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  7. ^ Editors, A. R. (2011-03-01). "Woven Metal Mesh Systems by GKD". Architectural Review. Retrieved 2023-10-09. ((cite web)): |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Imposing Medial Spectacle by Ursula Herrling-TuschArchiExpo". trends.archiexpo.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  9. ^ "FIFA World Headquarters by Tilla Theus". Architizer. 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  10. ^ "A pearl for Beijing by Ursula Herrling-TuschArchiExpo". trends.archiexpo.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  11. ^ "Holmenkollen Ski Jump | JDS Architects, Airbnb, GKD Metal Fabrics". Archello. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  12. ^ "Startseite". Top100 Germany (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  13. ^ Fromberger, Lisa (2023-06-26). "GKD - one of Germany's top innovators". GKD Group. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  14. ^ "Eliminating microplastics in household washing". www.innovationintextiles.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  15. ^ Staff, TWICE (2023-05-02). "CLEANR Teams With GKD To Develop Microplastic Filtration System For Washing Machines". TWICE. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  16. ^ "Northeast Ohio's most abundant resource draws variety of water-based industries".
  17. ^ "LP EGR filter inhibits particles, not performance". Filtration and Separation. 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  18. ^ News (2021-07-09). "GKD's pollen filter for high performance". Filtration and Separation. Retrieved 2023-10-04. ((cite web)): |last= has generic name (help)
  19. ^ "GKD Mediamesh Display Delights Shoppers In Northern China Mall". Archinect. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  20. ^ "Celebrity Reveals Details on Their First Cruise Terminal". cruiseradio.net. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  21. ^ Editors, A. R. (2011-09-13). "Mediamesh - GKD World Wide Weave". Architectural Review. Retrieved 2023-11-15. ((cite web)): |last= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ "Port Authority Bus Terminal | GKD Metal Fabrics". Archello (in German). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  23. ^ www.aberratio.de, aberratio GmbH, Hamburg. "Gewinner des German Innovation Award". www.german-innovation-award.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-04.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "Deutscher Designpreis 2009". Stylepark (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-04.
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