GKD CreativeWEAVE

Only a few years ago were metallic fabrics discovered as both decorative and functional design element in architecture and design. The project "Bibliothèque Nationale de France" in Paris was the starting point of their successful development. In the framework of this project, we, together with Dominique Perrault, for the first time developed different ways of application for metallic meshes. Since then, this successful development has been continued worldwide in an increasing number of areas of application. The experience we obtained through decades in the manufacture of technical meshes for separation & filtration as well as for the process belt technology is the basis of our innovative power and the quality of our products. The extraordinary aesthetics of the metal meshes gave the first impulse for their use in architecture and design. During the years, it became more and more obvious that not only the visual effects but also the functional and technical advantages of the mesh convince architects and planners. Meanwhile, we offer a wide range of mesh types specifically developed for various applications in architecture and design. The design families are adjusted to their specific demands. Inform yourselves about our product range: The sections "Applications"", "Building types" and "Product overview" provide you with substantial information as to areas of application, building and product types. The section headlined "Products/applications" summarises which mesh types are especially suitable for specific applications. The "Picture book" completes this overview by a great variety of photos. Use it as a means of inspiration. The section "Attachments" serves as an initial planning support as far as installation is concerned. Enjoy scrolling through the following pages - may you have lots of brilliant ideas. We would be pleased to give you any personal support and advice necessary to realise them.

Quality, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policies

We regard ourselves as being one of the world's leading providers of technical wire meshes of all kinds, woven process belts of various types and materials and of special meshes for modern architecture. The continuous development of our company towards a modern, purely process-oriented company with independent business units demonstrates our resolution to act more flexibly than others in a global, economically closely entwined and complex world, to correspond to the permanently changing requirements of our customers with superior products, and, last but not least, to provide the best products of our industrial line by means of processes which are more and more adjusted to the needs of our customers. Furthermore, it is our claim to allow for the respective environmental and occupational health and safety aspects in everything we do by means of our efficient organisation, and to ensure by means of safe and documented proceedings which are focussed on environmental protection that we can guarantee the best possible product and manufacturing quality. Our core goals: The success of our customers The well-being of our employees The protection of our environment Industrial quality leadership with simultaneous responsibility for the environment, satisfied and healthy employees as operational model and the willingness of every single employee to commit themselves to the customer make us a suitable connecting link in the most various supply and value chains and, thus, a strategic partner for customers and suppliers. Qualification and motivation of all employees are the precondition of a functioning and effective quality, occupational safety and health and environmental management. Flawless products, manufacturing processes which are in line with environmental standards and best possible service are the decisive factors for the success of our customers and our company. Perfect quality of our products and services requires team work and responsibility at all levels, however, mutual commitment for perfect working is also characterized by mutual trust. The occupational health and safety of our employees is of vital importance for our company. It is our goal to constantly improve it under consideration of the valid legal rules and instructions of the authorities. Prevention of environmental burdens together with careful use of natural resources, reduced emissions together with reduced energy consumption, environmental awareness together with waste avoidance and recycling are indispensable components of modern manufacturing and guarantee everybody's consciousness for a future that is worth living. Effective processes on the basis of an integrated management system are our primary aim. The consequent pursuance of the above quality, occupational health and safety as well as environmental policies and the goals related thereto is our task and obligation. Quality goals Quality goals are the designation of planned results. These are determined with regard to all processes, functional areas and levels. They function as standards for safe processes. Goals are either measurable or supervisable. Measurable goals are to be preferred to supervisable goals in order obtain objective results. The following goals are in line with the company policy. Occupational health and safety goals The determination of risks and dangers lays the groundwork for achieving the goals. On this basis, corresponding health-saving measures are derived so as to eliminate or minimize the existing risk potential. In this regard, the corresponding tools are risk assessments according to the laws governing occupational health and safety. Environmental protection To pursue an effective environmental policy means to define measurable environmental goals. These are determined for all processes, functional areas and levels. They are the standards for ongoing processes

SolideWEAVE - Wire Mesh - Filter Media

As a supplier for many different industries and applications, GKD produces a wide variety of woven wire meshes. Our production program for SQUARE MESH ranges in aperture sizes from 0.025 mm to 14 mm. And in addition to our standard program, which is always readily available from stock, we also run lots of special productions for customer-specific applications. Requirements in the area of fine filtration are met by using MICRONIC MESHES with filter grades ranging from nom. 1 µm upwards. Also for that range of filtermedia, stock productions and customer specific productions are combined. PZ-Microdur and KPZ-Microdur cloths are the main focus in wire mesh production for applications in the field of precoat-filtration. Here, production is geared to maintaining large stocks of market standards in the materials AISI 316L and 904L (1.4404 and 1.4539) to ensure shortest response times for spare part requirements. And the PLAIN and TWILLED DUTCH WEAVES used in this field, as well as the corresponding support meshes, are also a part of our needs-oriented warehousing program. For other applications, TELA cloth (5-heddle atlas weave) and MULTIPLEX WEAVES are produced. Depending on the application, the production width is up to 3 m. For filtration of high viscous media, GKD produces Optimized Plain Dutch Weave filtermedia with filter grades ranging from 10 µm up to 80 µm. In many cases this is supplied from rolls or strips ready for final fabrication by filter manufacturers in final production steps. Our newest development in the woven wire mesh sector is the innovative filter composite YMAX®. This filament-wire connection made of stainless steel offers two advantages, high porosity with absolute homogeneous pore structure and high mechanical stability. Retention rates are ranging from 3 µm up to 100 µm. High mechanical strength coupled with flexibility does allow highly efficient surface and depth filtration with a single filter media.

WEAVEInMotion

Functionality in motion: universal transport and process belts Transport and process belts from our business unit WEAVEinMotion play a central role in a wide range of industrial processes. Ensuring that they are universally applicable across such widely differing markets calls for the latest weaving technology and extensive knowledge of processes. Using innovative blends of materials, we customize specific product features to fit optimally to the process in each individual stage of production. As an experienced partner for integrated concepts, our meshes are always reliable, whether they are developed as standard modules or as unconventional special solutions. This focused concentration of our know-how is your guarantee for success in demanding niche applications, the highest quality and perfect service. Our products have an extremely broad range of application in countless, widely differing branches of industry. Our metal woven belts are used successfully in the production of glass nonwovens, babies? nappies and mineral fibers, as are our antistatic blended meshes or non-stick belts in the production of nonwovens. In the wood-processing industry, our belts fulfill essential functions in presses for chip and fiber board production or as antistatic ventilation and dryer belts for the production of pellets. Our products have an extremely broad range of application in countless, widely differing branches of industry. Our metal woven belts are used successfully in the production of glass nonwovens, babies' nappies and mineral fibers, as are our antistatic blended meshes or non-stick belts in the production of nonwovens. In the wood-processing industry, our belts fulfill essential functions in presses for chip and fiber board production or as antistatic ventilation and dryer belts for the production of pellets. For the drinks industry, we weave extremely robust mesh types on our special looms - a specific competence we are now exploiting to the full through our production facility in China, the world?s largest market for fruit juice production.