GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG was founded in Düren in 1925 and remains in the ownership of the founding family to this day. The company is currently led by Lara Kufferath, representing the fourth generation, alongside Dr. Daniel Holstein and Ilonka von Bodman.
Our Market Segments
We consolidate our expertise under one roof across four independent market segments:
• Industrial Mesh: Technical meshes and filtration solutions
• Process Belts: Mesh and spiral belts
• Architectural Mesh: Metal mesh for facades, interior design, and security systems
• Process Equipment
Innovation and industry variety
By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques and comprehensive process knowledge, we continuously explore new application fields. Our solutions are cross-industry and are developed into efficient systems, plants, and components that are seamlessly integrated into our customers’ processes.
Our industry spectrum
We operate in a wide range of industries, including:
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Medical technology
• Environmental technology
• Raw materials and mining
• Chemical and pharmaceutical
• Food and textile industries
• Wood and paper processing
• Architecture and design
Global presence and customer proximity
With around 800 employees worldwide (as of 2024), we are a leading international technology and service company. In addition to our headquarters in Düren, we operate production facilities in the USA, Chile, South Africa, and China, as well as branches in France or Spain. Our global presence and focus on customer proximity and service orientation drive our worldwide development. Our strategy is always geared towards providing local solutions tailored to the individual needs of our customers.
GKD – Your partner for innovative mesh and filtration solutions, process belts, architectural mesh, and process equipment.