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Formed in 1956, PROTECHNA has been part of the Belgian VANDEWIELE Group since 2011. As a leading supplier of high-quality thread and fabric control systems for use in many textile manufacturing processes, we have continuously expanded our product range for the textile processing and textile machinery construction industries over the years. Together with a global network of more than 60 sales partners, we offer our customers a comprehensive portfolio of services and made-to-measure support.

Our Technical Department is responsible for the continuous improvement and enhancement of our high-tech products. Designing and developing individual solutions for the textile industry and working closely with leading textile machine producers creates a strong foundation for our innovative approach to business and the superior performance of our products.

Our quality assurance department uses in-depth controls to ensure that only first-class goods are shipped out to our customers. The resulting reliability and outstanding longevity of our products enjoy a well-earned reputation throughout our markets.

The quality of our work and the success of our company is measured by one all-important metric: customer satisfaction.

PROTECHNA Products 1

Our product portfolio covers the following:

  • Thread break detectors for Tricot, Raschel, Weft insertion, Weaving and Tufting machines, featuring innovative laser light barrier technology and microcontroller-guided processes
  • Camera systems for monitoring fabrics on Tricot and Raschel machines as well as carpets on Tufting machines
  • Laser light barriers for the detection of thread breakages on Warping, Beaming, Sizing and Draw-warping machines
  • Digital, camera-based thread counters for monitoring the yarn sheet on Warping, Beaming, Sizing and Draw-warping machines
  • High-precision thread control devices for slub detection to capillary break identification on Warping, Beaming and Weaving machines
  • Thread tension measuring devices for the continuous monitoring of tension in individual threads on Warping and Beaming machines
  • Digital needle sensors for the detection of broken and bent needles on Circular knitting machines

Timeline

  1. Founding

    PROTECHNA Herbst GmbH & Co. KG was founded by Guido Sturm, Wolfang Nietschke and Hans-Hermann Pridat.

    PROTECHNA Logo 1999

  2. Headquarters relocation

    The company headquarters were relocated from Düsseldorf to Ottobrunn near Munich.

    PROTECHNA Ottobrunn

  3. Change of ownership

    Klaus Wilhelmi becomes new owner of PROTECHNA.

  4. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the SCANNER 5090.

  5. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the CAMSCAN 5200.

  6. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the LASERSTOP 4080.

    Laserstop 4080 D Bild 3 Produktfoto 20050826

  7. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the WARPSTOP 3000.

    Warpstop 3000 D Bild 3 Produktfoto 20050826

  8. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the CAMSCAN 5201.

    Camscan 5201 D Bild 1 Produktfoto 20050826

  9. New Logo

    PROTECHNA changes the company logo.

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  10. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the SCANNER 5390.

    Scanner 5390 D Bild 4 Produktfoto 20050826

  11. VANDEWIELE

    PROTECHNA becomes part of the Belgian VANDEWIELE Group.

    VANDEWIELE Company

  12. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the LASERSTOP 2 4180.

    LASERSTOP 4180 ermitter front

  13. Headquarters relocation

    The company headquarters were relocated from Ottobrunn to Neubiberg near Munich.

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  14. ITMA Milan

    PROTECHNA presents the inspection system ARRAYCAM 5400.

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  15. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the CAMSCAN 3 5203.

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  16. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the TENSOSCAN 2 5374.

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  17. New Product

    PROTECHNA presents the COGASTOP CREEL 2 3210.

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