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We Develop and Manufacture
Premium Lifting and Lashing Equipment – Made in Germany
Everything from a single source: development, manufacturing and distribution. We are one of Europe's leading manufacturers of lifting and lashing equipment. Our portfolio includes the development, production and distribution of lashing straps, webbing slings, round slings, chain slings, lifting equipment and matching accessories. SHZ products provide maximum safety wherever heavy loads need to be lifted and transported – in construction, industry and logistics.
Founded in 2002
Our family-owned company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Großröhrsdorf, Saxony, Germany.
€9.5 Million Revenue (2021)
SHZ stands for continuous and sustainable growth. Since 2008, we have more than tripled our annual revenue from €3 million to €9.5 million.
75+ Employees
We believe in teamwork, knowledge sharing and collaboration while encouraging the individual development of our employees. They are the foundation of SHZ's success.
Over 340 Years of Experience
The weaving of webbings and straps has a tradition of more than 340 years in Großröhrsdorf.
100% Family-Owned
SHZ is a fully owner-managed company. Flat hierarchies and independence from external investors enable us to respond quickly and flexibly to customer requirements.
50+ Countries
SHZ is one of the leading suppliers of lifting and lashing equipment – Made in Germany. Our products are distributed in more than 50 countries worldwide.
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"Unsere hohe Fertigungstiefe und die langjährige Erfahrung unserer Mitarbeiter sorgen dafür, dass wir auch individuelle Kundenwünsche und sogar komplette Produktneuentwicklungen problemlos – und in kürzester Zeit – für unsere Kunden umsetzen können."
– Günter Böhme, Geschäftsführer der SHZ GmbH
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Premium Product
Quality – Made in Germany
Our SHZ lashing straps, webbing slings and round slings are still manufactured in Germany and comply with the requirements of the European Standards EN 12195-2 and EN 1492-1/-2. We process around 7 million metres of webbing every year. Using advanced technology and well-designed production processes, we ensure consistently high product quality.
SHZ GmbH
Großröhrsdorf
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SHZ stands for the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Headquarters and production site in Großröhrsdorf
- Various NC sewing machines and heavy sewing machines
- Round sling machine up to 60 t / 20 m NL
- Printing machine up to 120 mm webbing width
- Own testing machine (tearing machine)
- Production in 2 shifts
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State-of-the-Art and
Automated Production Facilities
The SHZ quality management system according to DIN ISO 9001 ensures well-designed and efficient process flows. Consistently high product quality of our lashing straps and webbing slings is guaranteed by high-performance automatic sewing machines, state-of-the-art sewing machines and our multi-stage SHZ quality assurance system.
Everything from a Single Source: Tools & Accessories
As a full-service provider, we also offer a wide range of useful tools, such as lashing calculators and product descriptions, as well as accessories including anti-slip mats, edge protection and fire protection.
Production According to European Standards
SHZ lashing straps are manufactured exclusively in accordance with the currently valid EN 12195-2 standard.
Product Customization
We offer a wide range of customization options: webbing colours, printing and labels can be produced according to your individual requirements.
Flexible Webbing Widths and Pre-Tensioning Forces
Webbing widths from 25 to 75 mm. Pre-tensioning forces of up to 20,000 daN.
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Product Testing Beyond
Standard Requirements in Our In-House Test Laboratory
All SHZ products undergo an intensive quality assurance process before leaving our facility in Großröhrsdorf. They are regularly tested in our in-house test laboratory according to our SHZ testing guidelines. These self-imposed testing guidelines clearly exceed the required level of the applicable EN standards.<br/>In addition to comprehensive product testing as part of quality assurance, we also offer our customers extensive services. These include the inspection, maintenance and repair of textile lifting slings, chains and lifting equipment.
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"Wir legen größten Wert auf eine hohe Qualität unserer Produkte, damit unsere Kunden sicher arbeiten können. Dafür steht auch unser SHZ-Claim „Großes bewegen. Mit Sicherheit.”
– Matthias Böhme, Geschäftsführer der SHZ GmbH
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Short Delivery Times Thanks to €1.2 Million Investment in New Warehouse
In order to become less dependent on foreign suppliers and to offer our customers even shorter delivery times in the future, we invested €1.2 million in a new warehouse in spring 2021.<br/>This allows us to provide our customers with even better service through significantly shorter production and delivery times. At the same time, we also increase supply reliability — a factor that became increasingly important for many customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Chronology –
Our Company History at a Glance
Largest center for ribbon and belt weaving in Germany
In the mid-19th century, Großröhrsdorf was one of the most important centres of German ribbon and webbing weaving. 32+ factories | 10,000+ ribbon looms
Combine Bandtex
During the division of Germany, webbing production and processing in Großröhrsdorf was continued by the Bandtex combine. With German unification it came to a standstill.
Foundation of SHZ GmbH
Founded in February 2002 by four shareholders, two of whom are still active in the company today. In September 2002: move to a larger hall, quadrupling the production area.
On course for growth: 25 - 30 percent growth per year
Continuous growth well above the industry average drives ongoing investments: expansion of the machinery, enlargement of parking areas, extension of office space, construction of changing rooms and a new canteen. 2004: for the first time more than 1 million sales and 16 employees.
Relocation to the new headquarters - and further growth
Hiring of the 40th employee and purchase of a 50 t testing machine New construction of the warehouse. 2010: more than 40 employees. 2012: ten year company anniversary.
Increased productivity through automation
Commissioning of the new production line for 50 mm lashing straps. New construction of the warehouse (400 sqm, expandable to 1,200 sqm).
Expansion of production capacities
Construction of an extension to expand production capacities due to continued high demand. Further investments in automation technology: production line for round slings and fully automated production line for lifting sling manufacturing.
1.2 million investment in new warehouse
700 square meters more storage space. Guaranteed delivery security during the corona pandemic. Shortened delivery times. More than 75 employees and 9 million sales.
Generational Transition in Management
Günter Böhme retires and hands over the company to the younger generation. Franziska and Matthias Böhme take over the management.
Completion of the Generational Transition
The transition has now also been formally completed: Günter Böhme has transferred his company shares to Franziska and Matthias Böhme. SHZ therefore remains a family-owned company with a clear growth strategy and an international focus.
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