Hightex is a classic spin-off from the Institute for Polymer Research in Dresden. Here, in the 1990s, the idea was born to place carbon fibres for the production of semi-finished products for lightweight components using an embroidery technology. This led to the invention and development of today's Tailored Fibre Placement (TFP) technology. As good market opportunities became apparent in co-operation with the industry, we founded the company Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH in 1998.
„Always a little bit better“
Hamburger Ring 9 D-01665 Klipphausen
Dr Dirk Feltin
Production start of hV-TFP for large series
Assembly and series release line 6 / automotive production
Production start of hV-TFP for large series
Assembly and series release line 6 / automotive production
Commissioning PV system 234kvP / 65% Own power consumption
Construction of new automotive production facility 3000sqm production area, warehouse and office wing
Move into extension building and new social building, part 1 aviation production 2000sqm
Start of series production of Window Frame A350-1000 (TFP technology)
Start of series production preform for floor structure A350 / EFW
Start of series production Window Frame A350-900 (TFP technology/wrapping)
Move to Klipphausen production facility (1400 square metres)
Start of series production Roof structure / Eurocopter Germany
QS certification according to DIN ISO 9001
Start of first series production (KUKA)
Development of the TFP process at the Institute of Polymer Research Dresden
Managing Director
Maurice Perret; Dr D. Feltin
Production facilities
Klipphausen
Plant section 1: 3500 square metres
Plant section 2: 4000 square metres
Employees
Engineers, technical assemblers, assembly staff, process suppliers,
Quality management representative (QMB), accounting, purchasing, in-house technician,
Production technician (no training occupations)
Certified according to ISO 9001:2015
Certified according to EN 9100:2018
Certified according to IATF 16949:2016
We aspire to the highest quality, especially in our relationships with our customers, because their satisfaction is our common basis for long-term co-operation.
Our efficiency and transparency can be seen in the following topics, among others:
In connection with a project to analyse the energy efficiency of our company and identify potential for optimisation, we received the Saxon Commercial Energy Pass for forward-looking energy management in 2017. This is comparable to an energy audit in accordance with DIN EN 16247-1.
Saving electricity / PV system for own electricity consumption
Saving resources
From a company with a start-up character, combined with an unusually high capacity for innovation, we have become one of the market leaders in the field of preforming in TFP technology. Over the years, we have explored and adapted many techniques and technologies. These include, for example, the coating of carbon fibres with powder binders, the cutting, shaping and joining of textiles, quality assurance issues and the automation of production processes for high volumes for applications in the automotive industry.
Dimensioning, development and series production of reinforcement structures and fibre composite components suitable for stresses.
