The BWF Group. Regionally Based World Leaders.
International technology leader across four company divisions. Family-owned since 1896.
The BWF Group is a fifth-generation, owner-managed family business headquartered in Offingen, Bavaria. Under a strong umbrella brand, we centrally manage four company divisions from Offingen while maintaining a local presence worldwide. Around 1,750 employees at 15 production sites supported by additional sales locations, ensure we stay close to our markets and customers.
As a group of companies that values tradition while remaining innovation-focused, we take a long-term view. Our motto, “Regionally Based World Leaders.”, encapsulates our consistency, quality, and technological expertise. Our international footprint, with production sites in eleven countries, strengthens our vertical integration, delivery capability, and reliability - the foundation for long-standing partnerships across numerous industries.
BWF Group divisions
We are a leading manufacturer in the following sectors:
BWF Envirotec
We Care for Clean Air.
Needle felt and high-performance industrial filters, plus service solutions for filter units in sectors such as power plants, waste incineration, and the cement or steel industries.
BWF Protec
Technical Needle Felts for Innovative Solutions.
Technical Needle Felts and endless needled speciality products for heat protection and for the aluminium, glass and steel industries, as well as many other applications.
BWF Profiles
Ideas Turn into Profiles.
Plastic profiles, sheets, tubes, optical films and thermoformed parts for lighting, displays, technical applications, medical engineering and many other applications.
HEY-SIGN by BWF Group
Home of Felt.
Felt for the textile industry, interior design and acoustic, as well as for hobby and lifestyle products, and a wide range of technical applications.
Individual solutions at the highest level of quality have always been our goal. 130 years are just the beginning!
Industry solutions from the BWF Group
The wide range of applications for our products
Our industry portfolio at a glance - tailor-made solutions from the BWF Group worldwide:
From Mobility and Industrial Specials, through Acoustic and Lighting, to Filtration & Environment, Health & Medical and Heat & Safety. With cross-sector expertise, high-quality products and personalised advice, we develop tailor-made solutions. We also showcase our applications in Design & Fashion - functional, durable and aesthetically pleasing.
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FAQs about the BWF Group
The BWF Group (BWF Offermann, Waldenfels & Co. KG) is a fifth-generation, owner-managed family business with 1,750 employees. Headquartered in Offingen, Bavaria, we operate 15 production sites worldwide. As an umbrella brand, we bring together industrial filters, technical felt, wool felt and plastic products. Find out more about us.
The BWF Group comprises four company divisions: BWF Envirotec, BWF Protec, BWF Profiles and HEY-SIGN by BWF Group. Each division operates independently and sets standards in its respective market.
‘Regionally Based World Leaders.’ Expresses our combination of strong regional roots at our Offingen headquarters and an international presence in eleven countries. For 130 years, we have united swift decision-making with global scale. Read Leading Thoughts.
„Our Responsibility“ covers environmental and social standards across the value chain, including EMAS validation and compliance with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Our aim is to conserve resources and respect human rights.
Under the ‘We care for clean air’ initiative, BWF Envirotec develops filter media and services that reduce emissions, filter fine dust and optimise energy consumption, ensuring statutory limits are met efficiently.
The BWF Group operates 15 technology‑intensive, state‑of‑the‑art production sites in eleven countries, including Germany, China, India and the United States, supported by an international partner network. This ensures you can quickly find the right local contact.
The BWF Group has evolved from a felt manufacturer into an international technology leader in filter media, felt and plastic profiles. Our history has combined continuity and innovation since 1896.