Sandler Group - Tradition and Innovation born in Schwarzenbach
For generations, Sandler Group has been synonymous with quality, innovation, and expertise. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of nonwoven, we develop and produce high-performance solutions for a variety of applications, including hygiene, medical, construction, automotive, household, and industrial. Our headquarters are located in Schwarzenbach, Bavaria, where a futute-oriented mindset is a tradiditon.
When was Sandler Group founded?
The history of Sandler Group began in 1879 with a small cotton wool factory in Hof, northern Bavaria. Already in 1899, the company relocated a few miles south to Schwarzenbach, a small town on the Saale river. For over a century, Sandler has evolved from a regional textile company into an international specialist in high-quality nonwovens. Despite this growth, we have remained true to our values of innovation, responsibility, and long-term thinking, which continue to shape our actions to this day.
What's the number of employees at Sandler Group?
Globally, Sandler employs roughly 1000 people. The majority is working at our Schwarzenbach HQ where administration, R&D, as well as the larger part of the production are located. Anotherer important Sandler location is our Perry, GA, plant, catering predominantly to the North American market.
Our employees are the foundation of our success. As nonwovens specialists, our staff contributes technical expertise, industry insight, and a strong sense of commitment. Our employees are involved in every step of the process, from product development and manufacturing to collaborative partnerships with our customers.
Who's on the Executive Board of Sandler Group?
Dipl. Oec. Philipp Ebbinghaus and Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck form Sandler Group’s executive board.
The summer of 2025 marks a significant milestone in the company's history: after serving 46 years as the company's CEO, Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler passed the torch to his nephew Philipp Ebbinghaus.
Which are Sandler's Markets?
Sandler Group is an international manufacturer of nonwovens and supplies customers in numerous industries worldwide. Our nonwoven solutions are used in construction, household goods, hygiene products, industrial applications, and the mobility sector. These solutions are used for filtration, upholstery, feminine and baby hygiene products, and transportation. We develop our products to reliably meet functional requirements. These include comfortable hygiene products, efficient filter systems, and technical components for industrial applications.
Sandler Nonwovens: Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
Sandler Nonwovens embody technical precision, consistent quality, and application-specific solutions. Drawing on over 140 years of experience, we develop nonwovens that are precisely tailored to their intended use and deliver impressive performance throughout their entire product life cycle.
We view innovation as an ongoing process throughout the entire value chain, from material development to series production. The result are customized Sandler Nonwovens for challenging markets around the world.
