Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik
KARL MAYER is a German textile machinery brand for warp knitting and weaving, founded in 1937 by Karl Mayer.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
KARL MAYER is a brand for innovative and driving-force textile machinery building for warp knitting and weaving. The name goes back to company founder Karl Mayer, who founded the company in 1937; it developed into an international market leader in its sector. The brand represents innovation, quality and global presence in the textile machinery manufacturing industry. Its machine portfolio covers warp knitting machines (Tricot, Raschel, Lace and Double Needle Bar machines), warp preparation machines for weaving and warp knitting, and machines for technical textiles (composite and weft insertion machines). The organisation operates through the business units Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation and Technical Textiles.
History
The name KARL MAYER goes back to company founder Karl Mayer, who founded the company in 1937. It developed into an international market leader in its sector. The company describes its history as characterised by visionary strength, entrepreneurial courage and a drive to be successful. It presents itself as a family business with 89 years of history, 18 locations worldwide and 2,400 employees worldwide.
Products and positioning
Innovation, quality and global presence in the textile machinery manufacturing industry; customer focus, innovation and inspiration, industry leadership.
Warp knitting machines (Tricot, Raschel, Lace and Double Needle Bar machines)
Warp preparation machines for weaving and warp knitting
Machines for technical textiles (composite and weft insertion machines)
HKS 4-S EL four-bar short-stroke tricot machine
HKS 2-SE TWO
CASCADE
Recent events
KARL MAYER agrees to acquire STOLL Group[6]
Reported:
KARL MAYER Group concluded an agreement to acquire STOLL Group in an asset deal. The contract was signed on February 26, 2020; the article said STOLL was to become part of the KARL MAYER Group from July 1, 2020.
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