GESSNER STANDS FOR TRUST, INTEGRITY, CREATIVITY, AND INNOVATION IN FILTRATION

As a core member of the Mativ family of brands, we are delighted to share that we can now provide even more end-to-end filtration solutions to solve your complex challenges and meet your customers’ needs. Our extended portfolio of filtration products now includes synthetic and glass filter media, nonwovens, nettings, tubes, films, and engineered specialty papers - a one stop shop for your filtration applications.

With production sites located all around the world, Gessner can develop and locally produce a wide range of materials to suit a variety of highly demanding applications. With continuous product development in close cooperation with our partners, we deliver tailor-made solutions suited for a variety of challenging end-user needs.

It is our goal to serve as your global filtration solutions provider. With our diverse material and technology portfolio for Transportation Filtration, Water Filtration, HVAC & Air Pollution Control, Industrial Processes, and Life Science, you can count on us.

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Expertise & passion for filtration for more than 60 years

   
With an experience of more than 60 years GESSNER has a huge knowhow in many filtration applications.

Starting with the automotive and transportation filter media business as Steinbeis Gessner in Germany, with solutions for membrane casting substrates as Crane in the USA, and with nettings as Delstar & Conwed in the the USA, GESSNER is now our overall common brand and a one stop shop with an extended application portfolio for filtration applications. After the merger of Neenah & SWM in June 2022, we now produce our filtration materials on our sites in the US, Europe and Asia.

With a lot of passion and expertise we focus on common developments, trusting customer relationships and continuous innovations.



Strategy of GESSNER

To achieve our goal of top-line growth, we recognize the importance of innovation in meeting our customers' evolving needs. At GESSNER we are committed to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to filtration technology, leveraging our expertise in transportation, water, air & liquid, industrial processes, and life science to develop new and innovative solutions that provide a consistent and advantaged offering to our global customer base.

At the same time, we are committed to expanding our filtration portfolio, and tapping into new and emerging markets to continue driving growth and diversification. We understand the importance of staying nimble and flexible in an ever-changing business landscape, which is why we are constantly seeking out new opportunities that align with our core competencies and values.

At GESSNER we focus on quality, reliability, and efficiency, we are dedicated to delivering top-tier products and services that meet the highest standards of excellence. By remaining true to our core mission and values, and by continuously striving to innovate and evolve, we are confident in our ability to achieve sustained growth and success in the coming years and beyond.


About Mativ, our holding

The merger between Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. ("SWM") and Neenah, Inc. ("Neenah"), two leading manufacturers of specialty materials, was successfully completed on July 6, 2022, forming a new entity known as Mativ Holdings, Inc. The merger brought together both companies' strengths in specialty materials, creating an organization with a broader portfolio and a stronger global footprint.

Alpharetta, Georgia-based Mativ Holdings, Inc. stands as an international authority in specialty materials, providing critical components and engineered solutions to tackle the most intricate challenges faced by our customers. As part of Mativ, the GESSNER brand caters to the Business Unit Filtration, expanding the solutions portfolio.

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OUR VALUES

Prioritize Safety

We place the health and well-being of people and communities before everything else.

Be Curious

We approach every day with an open mind to learn, improve, and grow.

Have a Voice

We speak up respectfully to find the best path forward.

Win With Customers

We go above and beyond to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Make It Happen

We think big and move fast to produce extraordinary outcomes.


Career at GESSNER

With a career at GESSNER, you contribute to filtration products that contribute to life everywhere in the world.

our latest company news

   

Happy Birthday, GESSNER ♥

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Exactly one year ago, we launched on an ambitious mission with GESSNER – to merge pioneering filtration solutions and present an expansive portfolio under a name steeped in tradition, a name that was already making waves in the industry. Today, we…

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Kosher and Halal certified TPU meltblown nonwoven

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We are pleased to announce that our Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) meltblown nonwovens are now certified as Halal and Kosher compliant. In a world where trust and transparency are paramount, these certifications provide reassurance to our global…

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Season Greetings 2023

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As we approach the end of a truly unforgettable year, it's time to bring back our annual Christmas video tradition. This year, more than ever, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey we've undertaken and express our deepest gratitude to…

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60th anniversary of our headquaters in Weidach, Germany

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Just a few weeks ago, our headquarters in Weidach, Germany marked an important milestone - its 60th anniversary, with a vibrant open day. The longevity of our presence in the filtration industry and the progress we have made since our foundation…

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Conservation and environmental measures at our Weidach facility in Germany

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As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the environment and promote biodiversity, GESSNER has plans to transform certain areas of our Weidach facility into biodiversity spaces or insect-friendly zones. This initiative is a significant component of…

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GESSNER's participation at Filtration & Separation Asia 2023

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GESSNER's first-time participation at Filtration & Separation Asia, held in Shanghai from August 10-12, 2023, marks an important milestone for the company. With the newly formed teams of the sales office in Shanghai and the production team in Suzhou,…

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GESSNER's Pittsfield facility makes strides in environmental conservation

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GESSNER's Pittsfield Facility Makes Strides in Environmental Conservation

At GESSNER’s facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a concerted effort is being made to lessen its environmental footprint. The facility has managed to decrease its water usage by an impressive 30% compared to the previous year. Recycling initiatives…

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GESSNER's commitment to sustainability

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At our plant in Feldkirchen-Westerham, we are taking the next step towards greater sustainability. In May 2023, we installed a photovoltaic system on one of our production buildings. This will generate around 125,000 kWh per year - the equivalent of…

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Season Greetings 2022

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We decided to make the Christmas Video a tradition! 
This year brought many challenges, many opportunities and an even larger product portfolio of filtration solutions, as we're now part of Mativ. Our international teams from Neenah Filtration & SWM…

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Quality Management & Continous Improvement at Neenah Filtration

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One of the reasons why we are so successful at what we do? Because quality is of the utmost importance! Ben Bonnell tells you more about his work as continuous improvement leader and quality manager and his team, which is proud of its ISO 9001 and…

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SWM and Neenah Complete Merger to Become Mativ, a ~$3 Billion Global Leader in Specialty Materials

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Well-Positioned to Serve Customers with Leading Technologies, Innovation, and Global Scale

Clear Path to Deliver $65+ Million Cost Synergy Plan , With Additional Upside Opportunities to Accelerate Revenue Growth

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--…

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SWM and Neenah Introduce Mativ, Inc., a ~$3 Billion Global Leader in Specialty Materials, Formed From the Pending Merger of Equals

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ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) ("SWM") and Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP) ("Neenah"), two leading global manufacturers of specialty materials, today announced the future name of the combined company…

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Environmental Health & Safety at Neenah Filtration

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Our colleague Matt is Environmental Health and Safety Manager in our Pittsfield mill and we asked him why this topic is so close to our hearts and what we do to ensure that everyone goes home at the end of their working day just as they came in:…

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SWM and Neenah to Combine in All-Stock Transaction to Create a ~$3 Billion Global Leader in Specialty Materials

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Positioned to Better Serve Customers with Leading Technologies, Innovation, and Global Scale

Expect at Least $65 Million in Annual Run-Rate Cost Synergies Achieved in 24-36 Months

Complementary High-Growth Product Portfolios to Accelerate Revenue…

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Neenah Invests in Meltblown Capacity to Meet Increased Demand

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February 22, 2022 - Alpharetta, GA 
Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP), a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials, and imaging & packaging, announced a 25 million Euro investment…

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ISO50001:2018 certification

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Neenah Filtration is delighted to confirm the ISO50001:2018 certification which has been proved in our German mill at Neenah Gessner GmbH in October 2021 again. Our goal is to reduce the energy consumption and CO2 emissions to improve the global…

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ISO 14001:2015 certification

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We are proud to announce that Neenah Technical Materials, Inc (Pittsfield, MA) has been awarded their ISO 14001 certificate, something that the team has been working on for over a year pushing through delays due to COVID-19. Neenah has always…

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