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Saertex: World Leader in High-Tech Fabrics

August 14, 2013

They're used in aviation and the space industry, in ships and wind-turbines -- even in sports equipment. Stretched fibres that are stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum.

13.08.2013 DW Made in Germany Saertex

They're made by the Saertex company, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Saertex was founded by textile engineer Bruno Lammers. Today, the firm employs about 1,000 people and has become an international market leader. Report by Anja Kimmig.

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