At Maxim, innovation is most powerful when it is grounded in expertise. Our Germany Innovation Center embodies this philosophy—combining a rich heritage of woven textile craftsmanship with advanced technologies, expanded manufacturing capabilities, and deep technical knowledge to help customers solve increasingly complex challenges.

As industries evolve and performance expectations continue to rise, the need for highly engineered woven solutions has never been greater. Positioned at the heart of Europe, Maxim’s Germany Innovation Center serves as a strategic hub for innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, supporting customers throughout Germany and the broader EMEA region.

Advancing Woven Technology

The Germany Innovation Center is designed to push the boundaries of what woven materials can achieve. Through expanded equipment platforms and diversified weaving capabilities, the center enables the development of highly specialized solutions tailored to demanding applications across multiple industries.

From intricate narrow fabrics to advanced engineered constructions, the facility provides the flexibility needed to transform concepts into high-performance products. By combining precision manufacturing with material expertise, our teams can rapidly prototype, test, and refine solutions that meet exact customer specifications.

This capability allows Maxim to respond quickly to changing market demands while maintaining the quality, consistency, and reliability that customers expect.

Technical Expertise That Drives Results

Innovation is not driven by technology alone—it is powered by people. The Germany Innovation Center brings together experienced engineers, textile specialists, and product development experts who work closely with customers to understand application requirements and develop solutions that deliver measurable performance improvements.

Whether enhancing durability, optimizing strength-to-weight ratios, improving comfort, or addressing complex design constraints, our technical teams leverage decades of woven textile knowledge to help customers achieve their goals.

By engaging early in the development process, we create collaborative partnerships that accelerate innovation and reduce time to market.

Supporting Customers Across EMEA

The Germany Innovation Center plays a vital role in Maxim’s global network, providing regional support while connecting customers to the company’s worldwide resources and expertise.

Its location enables close collaboration with customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring responsive service, faster development cycles, and localized technical support. At the same time, the center benefits from the strength of Maxim’s global innovation ecosystem, allowing ideas, technologies, and best practices to be shared across regions.

This combination of local agility and global capability creates a powerful advantage for customers seeking advanced woven solutions.

Building the Future of Specialized Textiles

As performance requirements become more sophisticated, the role of innovation centers becomes increasingly important. Maxim’s Germany Innovation Center is helping shape the future of woven textiles by investing in new technologies, expanding manufacturing capabilities, and developing specialized expertise that enables breakthrough solutions.

The result is a facility that honors the craftsmanship and precision of traditional weaving while embracing the possibilities of modern engineering and innovation. The Germany Innovation Center stands as a testament to Maxim’s commitment to delivering advanced woven solutions that help customers succeed today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

Woven by tradition. Moved by innovation.

Peter Hensgen - Senior Director of Global Operations + GM Maxim Germany

Peter Hensgen is Senior Director of Global Operations and General Manager of Maxim Germany, where he leads international operational strategy, business performance, and cross-functional execution. With extensive experience in global operations, Peter focuses on driving efficiency, scaling organizational capabilities, and delivering customer-focused solutions across international markets. He is recognized for building high-performing teams, optimizing complex processes, and fostering collaboration across regions to support sustainable business growth.

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