Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH as a new member of the Connova Group

Klipphausen and Villmergen, 17 July 2024 – Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH is pleased to be part of the “Connova Group” as an independent company member with retroactive effect from 01.01.2024. This marks an important step for the sustainable further development of both companies and the entire “Connova Group”.

Takeover and new co-leadership

The two co-founders and co-shareholders, Dr Konrad Gliesche, Dr Dirk Feltin and Ms Jeanette Scherf, have sold their shares in Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH to Hightex Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of Connova Holding AG, with retroactive effect from 1 January 2024. Dr Dirk Feltin will remain active as managing director and co-partner in “Hightex” and actively support the “Connova Group”. Mr Maurice Perret has joined Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH as the second managing director and will actively support the company’s expansion.

Future plans and synergies

Connova Deutschland GmbH will move from Großröhrsdorf to Klipphausen in spring 2025 in order to pool the strengths of both companies at a joint location. This enables short distances, fast and comprehensive solutions and strengthens the position of both companies in the market. Dr Konrad Gliesche is retiring completely from the company, while Ms Jeanette Scherf will remain on the management board as an authorised signatory for a transitional period.

Expand strategic partnership

The “Connova Group” contributes its many years of experience in the aerospace, automotive and drone sectors to the partnership. Together with Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH, production and innovation capacities are to be further expanded and strong, strategic partnerships promoted.

Voices on the takeover

The shareholders of Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH are delighted with this development: “We have taken the important time to find a future-orientated and solid solution for our long-standing employees with the successful “Connova Group”. We are very happy about these future steps and this continuity and synergy at the Klipphausen site. “

Maurice Perret adds: “The next growth step for the group of companies has been initiated. We would like to thank all three shareholders for this succession solution and are very much looking forward to further expanding this traditional company history in the area of reinforcement structures. “

Customers, partners and added value

We would like to thank our loyal customers for the many years of cooperation and look forward to supporting you effectively as a group in current and new projects. We are at your disposal for further information or questions.

Contacts:

Dr Dirk Feltin
Managing Director
Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH

E-Mail: info@hightex-dresden.de
Website: hightex-dresden.de
Tel. +49 35204 393 00

Maurice Perret
Managing Director

Hightex Reinforcing Structures GmbH
Tel. +41 56 619 10 90

About the Connova Group:

The “Connova Group” is a leading Swiss and German industrial group for composite materials and customised engineering services in lightweight construction. The group employs around 85 people at two locations and serves international customers in the aerospace, automotive and drone sectors as well as research and selected industrial partners. Further information at: https://www.connova.com/

About Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH:

Hightex Verstärkungsstrukturen GmbH is a spin-off of the Institute of Polymer Research in Dresden and has been a leader in the production of high-performance fibre composite materials using Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP) technology since 1998. The company employs around 67 people and operates a production area of around 8,000 m² in Klipphausen. Further information is available at https://www.hightex-dresden.de/