Dr. Karl Wetekam & Co. KG (Wetekam | Group)

Exporter · Germany

Developer and manufacturer of technical monofilaments, artificial turf yarns, medical monofilaments, fishing lines, tenn

About Dr. Karl Wetekam & Co. KG (Wetekam | Group)

Founded in 1965 in Edermünde–Grifte, the company relocated its headquarters to Melsungen in 1970. Since then, it has expanded steadily through innovation, acquisitions (including machinery from the UK and USA), and internationalization. In 2017, the company rebranded as “Wetekam | Group.” In recent years, they have integrated energy-efficient technology (e.g., a centralized drying system reducing energy use by 69%) and modern twin-screw extrusion for high-performance monofilaments. In 2024, the third generation, Karl Wetekam, joined as a shareholder to drive product development and global recycling initiatives.