The Schauenburg Hose Technology Group

SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff 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 Group remains deeply connected to its roots in the Ruhr region, the place where the history of the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group began. Family solidarity, honest work and reliable quality: not only the Ruhr region stands for this. Since its foundation in 1953, the Schauenburg Hose Technology Group has proudly upheld these values in all its subsidiaries, guaranteeing excellent hose solutions and comprehensive, personalised customer service.

At a Glance our Subsidiaries

APD Schlauchtechnik GmbH

APD Schlauchtechnik GmbH produces and sells hose solutions and connection parts at its production site in Viersen (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 production site in Montélimar (France)

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VACUFLEX GmbH

VACUFLEX GmbH produces and sells hose solutions and connection parts at its production 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 areas, the Group stands for intelligent and flexible solutions. The strengths and competences in production technology range from small series to large series, with production processes optimally adapted to customer requirements. This results in a wide range of high-quality standard products and services, as well as customised solutions that provide optimum support and progress in mastering specific challenges.

We can now refer to over 70 years of expertise in hose manufacturing throughout the Group and are proud of our multifaceted members: from SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff GmbH in Mülheim an der Ruhr, APD Schlauchtechnik GmbH in Viersen 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 combine unique and comprehensive expertise like no other company. We provide our customers with an unrivalled range of products, from garden hoses to high-end hose lines. We offer the entire range from a single source - this makes us a highly qualified and irreplaceable partner for dealers, MROs and OEMs.

With its central research and development department and in-house toolmaking, the Group continuously develops best-in-class solutions that meet increasingly demanding technical requirements. Through systematic research, 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 innovation and work on the solutions of tomorrow. In the future, we will continue to bring further product innovations to the market that will advance the hose industry and our customers.

The Schauenburg Hose Technology Group employs people with a wide range of skills and qualifications - a strong team of 1.100 dedicated employees worldwide who are passionate about serving our customers. Because maintaining trusting, cooperative and long-term business relationships has been an important concern within the Group for many decades. The Schauenburg Hose Technology Group - a name that not only stands for quality and innovation, but also for a deep connection with our roots, employees and the people who use the hose solutions we produce.

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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