With over a century of expertise, the Reifenhäuser Group stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the plastics industry. Founded in 1911 by Anton Reifenhäuser and still family-owned today, the company has evolved into a global leader with 1,750 employees worldwide across four specialized business units dedicated to films and nonwovens.
Engineering Sustainable Innovations
The demand for plastic extrusion products has never been more intricate. While economic and functional requirements were paramount in the past, today’s market demands sustainability. Reifenhäuser Group addresses these challenges with bespoke lines and components for high-quality blown film, cast film, sheet film, and nonwovens. This enables producers not only to meet market demands but also to enhance environmental stewardship.
A Global Competence Network
Since the 1950s, Reifenhäuser has partnered with numerous customers, transforming them into market leaders through cutting-edge production lines. Today, the company boasts a comprehensive competence network encompassing design, process engineering, automation, project planning, manufacturing, project management, and logistics—all vital elements ensuring operational excellence.
Key facts
Founded: 1911 by Anton Reifenhäuser
Global Presence: 1,750 employees worldwide
Business Units: Four specialized units for films and nonwovens
Leadership: Bernd Reifenhäuser (CEO), Ulrich Reifenhäuser (CSO), Dr. Bernd Kunze (CTO), Karsten Kratz (CFO)
Expertise: Over a century of experience in plastic extrusion technology
Innovation: Known for sustainable solutions in blown film, cast film, sheet film, and nonwovens
Legacy: Family-owned for three generations, maintaining a focus on quality and environmental stewardship
Business Units and Expertise
- Reifenhäuser Blown Film:
Known for its modular 1- to 12-layer blown film lines, Reifenhäuser Blown
Film supports economic production across diverse applications—from standard packaging to specialized technical and agricultural films. Their EVO range exemplifies their commitment to quality, flexibility, and sustainability, catering to industries like medical and food packaging. - Reifenhäuser Blown Film:
Known for its modular 1- to 12-layer blown film lines, Reifenhäuser Blown
Film supports economic production across diverse applications—from standard packaging to specialized technical and agricultural films. Their EVO range exemplifies their commitment to quality, flexibility, and sustainability, catering to industries like medical and food packaging. - Reifenhäuser Reicofil:
As a global leader in nonwoven technology, Reicofil delivers complete spunbond, meltblown, and composite lines renowned for their quality in hygiene, medical, and filtration applications. With over 50 years of experience, they continue to set industry standards with reliability and innovation. - Reifenhäuser Extrusion Systems:
This unit focuses on melt guiding and forming components essential for extrusion and injection molding processes. With a modular system and over 40 years of expertise, they offer tailored solutions that optimize product quality and production efficiency.
Digital Expertise
Beyond the core units (lines and components) Reifenhäuser built up specialized digital units that tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With the c.Hub, the wholly-owned subsidiary RE: GmbH offers a cross-manufacturer digital platform for connecting all shopfl oor assets. As part of the corporate start-up R-Cycle, Reifenhäuser is driving the establishment of digital product
passports for plastic packaging to enable better recycling and meet the
increasing information requirements.
Reifenhäuser Reiloy
Reiloy focuses on manufacturing high wear-resistant barrels and screws for extrusion and injection molding processes. Their in-house produced hard alloys and processes ensure top class wear protection against abrasion, adhesion, and corrosion.