Maschinenraum welcomes the BWF Group as the newest member of the network

Offingen / Berlin, 09.04.2023 – The BWF Group, a globally recognized technology leader in the fields of industrial filters, wool felt, technical needle felt and plastic profiles, is joining the innovation network Maschinenraum.

Under the credo "Regionally Based World Leaders" the BWF Group distinguishes itself as a leading manufacturer in the fields of textile filter media, technical needle felts, wool felt and plastic products. Headquartered in Germany (Offingen), the company operates worldwide and employs a total of 1,800 people at 16 production sites in eleven countries. In 2023, the company achieved a turnover of 330 million euros.

The BWF Group is an owner-managed family business in its fifth generation. As a family business that looks back on a long history of consistency, renewal and the combination of tradition and modernity, the BWF Group sets standards worldwide through innovation, expertise and commitment. The Group has a global presence with a product portfolio spread across four divisions: BWF Envirotec with filter media for industrial dedusting, BWF Protec with technical felt materials, BWF Feltec with wool felt and BWF Profiles with high-quality plastic products.

In light of the challenges facing Germany as a business location, the BWF Group is pursuing the goal of driving innovation in new business areas and asserting itself in a technology-intensive environment. The exchange with other companies as part of the Maschinenraum network aims to jointly develop solutions for challenges such as recruiting skilled workers and securing Germany as a business location.

Maximilian Offermann, Managing Partner BWF Group: "I got to know Maschinenraum a few years ago. We are delighted that we are now part of it. To overcome current and future challenges, we firmly believe that we are simply stronger together. That is why we are joining the innovative Maschinenraum network."

"We are delighted to welcome the BWF Group to our transformation ecosystem. The group has a diversified background of experience that carries the essence of transformation through its history, and that makes it the perfect addition to our network", explains Tobias Rappers, Managing Director of Maschinenraum.

About Maschinenraum:

Maschinenraum, a shared innovation ecosystem by SMEs for SMEs, unites German SMEs and family businesses to boldly shape the future. Around 80 family-owned companies - including SSI Schäfer, STIHL, MANN+HUMMEL, uvex, Viessmann and Mast-Jägermeister - have already joined Maschinenraum to jointly drive the transformation of the SME sector.

About BWF Offermann, Waldenfels & Co. KG:

The BWF Group is a regionally rooted, globally active manufacturer of high-quality filter media for industrial dedusting, technical felt materials, wool felts and plastic profiles. Headquartered in Offingen/Bavaria, the company employs a total of 1,800 people at its fourteen production sites worldwide. The four divisions of the BWF Group (BWF Envirotec, BWF Profiles, BWF Protec and BWF Feltec) operate independently in their respective markets.