The company history of Sandler Group
Since more than 140 years, Sandler stands for excellent products and innovative solutions for a wide range of sectors. It all began in 1879, when Christian Heinrich Sandler founded a cotton wool factory in the city of Hof, Bavaria. In the middle of the 20th century, the production of synthetic nonwovens began. This is how we gradually opened up markets that are still relevant today. By expanding our production capacities, growing our team, and broadening our technology portfolio, we have developed into a global market leader in the field of nonwoven products.
From absorbent cotton factory to world market leader - Sandler over the decades
Discover the milestones in our company history:
Formation of a cotton wool factory in Hof, Bavaria by Christian Heinrich Sandler
Relocation of the company headquarters to nearby Schwarzenbach
Production of synthetic nonwovens starts
First needlepunch line is put into operation
Thermofusion is added to the technology portfolio
First production of composite materials
Expansion of the technology portfolio to include thermobonding
The production of meltblown nonwoven is started
Spunlace technology becomes part of the portfolio
Opening of our plant in Perry, Georgia/USA
Sustainability at Sandler
Sustainability is a topic that has always been with us. Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler and many members of the Sandler team are actively involved in nature conservation projects. On our company premises in Schwarzenbach, we help to preserve the habitat of many animal and plant species with biotope areas. But sustainability is also our guiding principle in all other aspects of our business activities. For many years now, we have been conducting intensive research into the further development of our raw materials with regard to new recycling options and the production of nonwovens using sustainable material alternatives. And on optimizing our carbon footprint. This has led to the development of our sustainability concept, which focuses on the four pillars of mindset, people, energy and product.
Locations on 2 continents
Since 2016, we are represented in Perry, Georgia, where we primarily produce nonwoven solutions for the American market. This not only ensures shorter supply chains, but offers our international customers an even better service.
