APD Schlauchtechnik GmbH: We are a member of the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group

The Schauenburg Hose Technology Group

APD Schlauchtechnik GmbH is part and origin of the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group. Hans Georg Schauenburg founded SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff GmbH in 1953 as the first company for plastic spiral hoses in Germany, which later turned out to be the origin of today's group.

The Schauenburg Hose Technology Group is one of the world's largest and leading plastic hose manufacturers, producing high-quality high-performance hoses from almost all thermoplastics. With production, sales and trading locations in Germany, France, Italy, Romania, China and the USA, the Group has a broad global presence. It is represented wherever customers need hoses: In over 70 countries, there are first-class solutions from the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group that are used in every industry.

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Despite its global success, the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group remains deeply rooted in its origins in the Ruhr region, the place where its history began. The values of family cohesion, honest work and reliable quality are not only characteristic of the Ruhr region, but also of our group. Since our foundation in 1953, we have proudly upheld these values in all our subsidiaries. As a result, we guarantee outstanding hose solutions and comprehensive, personalised customer service.

Our Subsidiaries (Europe)

SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff GmbH

SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff GmbH produces and sells hose solutions and connecting parts at its site in Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany)

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GAP Plastomère S.à.r.l.

GAP Plastomère S.à.r.l. produces and distributes hose solutions and fittings at its site in Montélimar (France)

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VACUFLEX GmbH

VACUFLEX GmbH produces and sells hose solutions and connection parts at its site in Mörfelden-Walldorf (Germany)

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APR Inovaflex S.r.l.

APR Inovaflex S.r.l. sells hose solutions and connection parts at its site in Calarasi (Romania)

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TubiOne S.r.l.

TubiOne S.r.l. sells hose solutions and connection parts at its site in Varese (Italy)

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Across all business areas, the Group stands for innovative and customisable solutions. Our strengths and expertise in manufacturing technology range from small series production to mass production. The production processes are optimally tailored to the individual requirements of our customers. This not only enables us to offer a wide range of high-quality standard products and services, but also customised solutions that help to effectively overcome and advance specific challenges.

We can now draw on over 70 years of expertise in hose manufacturing throughout the Group and are proud of our diverse family: from APD Schlauchtechnik GmbH in Viersen, SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff GmbH in Mülheim an der Ruhr and VACUFLEX GmbH in Mörfelden to GAP Plastomère S.à.r.l. in Montélimar, France, TubiOne S.r.l. in Varese, Italy and APR Inovaflex S.r.l. in Calarasi, Romania.

Thanks to this versatility, we as a company combine unique and comprehensive expertise. This enables us to offer our customers an unrivalled range of products, from garden hoses to high-end hose lines. Our comprehensive range from a single source makes us a highly qualified and indispensable partner for dealers, MROs and OEMs.

Through our centralised research and development department and our own toolmaking facility, we are constantly developing best-in-class solutions to meet ever-increasing technical requirements. Through systematic research work, our group has acquired unique expertise in a wide range of raw materials, including the production of our own compounds. Within the Group, we focus on pioneering product and process innovations and work on the solutions of tomorrow. In this way, we will continue to bring further product innovations to the market in the future that will drive the hose industry and our customers forward.

People with a wide range of skills and qualifications work together in our company - a strong team of 1.100 dedicated employees worldwide who are passionate about serving the needs of our customers. Because maintaining trusting, cooperative and long-term business relationships has been close to our hearts for many decades. The Schauenburg Hose Technology Group not only stands for quality and innovation, but also for a deep connection with our roots, our employees and the people who use our hose solutions efficiently.

Presence in the Asian/American region (global)

With the establishment of a production and sales structure in China (Changxing | Guangzhou), the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group is pursuing tailor-made strategies to meet the specific requirements and dynamic growth in the Asian region. At the same time, the Group also has a sister company in the USA.

Thanks to the globally represented subsidiaries and the sister company in the USA, we can rely on strong diversification and serve country-specific customer needs in a targeted manner. This not only strengthens our global presence, but also facilitates the accessibility of our products outside Europe. The close cooperation within the Group makes it possible to combine diverse perspectives and pool unique, comprehensive expertise. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Changxing | Guangzhou (CHN)

Changxing VACUFLEX Hose Technology Co. Ltd. | VACUFLEX Advanced Hoses Ltd.

The Schauenburg Hose Technology Group also has subsidiaries in China. Within China, Changxing VACUFLEX Hose Technology Co. Ltd. and VACUFLEX Advanced Hoses Ltd. operate as further subsidiaries and are responsible for the Chinese and Asian markets.

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Global (USA)

Flexaust Inc.

As a sister company of the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group, Flexaust Inc. has various production and trading locations throughout America and serves the American market and beyond.

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