The rope factory has been manufacturing twisted ropes from natural and synthetic fibers in Hamburg since 1752.
Lohmann & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
21149 Hamburg (Hamburg-Hausbruch)New on Amplifa
About Lohmann & Sohn
Lohmann & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG is a rope factory based in Hamburg-Hausbruch and has been producing twisted ropes from natural and synthetic fibers since 1752. The product range covers hemp, flax, sisal, jute, manila, coconut as well as polypropylene (Polyhanf/Spleitex, PP-Splitfilm, PP-Multifil) and polyamide (Perlon/Nylon). The ropes are produced in 3-, 4- and 6-strand versions or in cable-laid construction; in addition, tarred rope goods such as tarred hemp cord, tarred spun-fiber cord, Schiemannsgarn, Hüsing and Marleine are part of the core business. Production takes place on a modern machine fleet as well as traditionally on the approximately 300-meter-long Reeperbahn (rope walk) at the Hamburg-Hausbruch plant. Fields of application include sports and fitness, pet supplies, decoration and construction, theater and stage, shipping as well as playground and toy construction; custom-made products are also offered. Sales are directed exclusively to retailers, resellers and commercial customers. For raw materials such as manila yarn, jute yarn, sisal yarn and flax yarn, production is subject to continuous quality controls.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- Manufacture of twisted ropes (3-, 4-, 6-strand, cable-laid), Manufacture of tarred rope (tarred hemp cord, tarred spun-fiber cord, Schiemannsgarn,, Polished rope (100% flax-hemp, 5-80 mm), Custom-made ropes, Custom-made products, polished ropes, Sales only to retailers, resellers and commercial customers
- Materials
- Hemp, Flax, Sisal (Agave), Jute (Corchorus), Manila (Abaca), Coconut, Polyhanf (Spleitex), PP-Splitfilm
- Founded
- 1752
- Industries
- Sports/Fitness, Pet supplies, Decoration/Construction, Theater/Stage, Shipping, Playground construction/High ropes courses
- 01
Raw material purchasing (among others manila yarn, jute yarn, sisal yarn, flax
- 02
Fiber processing, tarred where required (wood tar)
- 03
Twisting of ropes on a modern machine fleet or traditionally on the Reeperbahn
- 04
Quality control
- 05
Sale to retailers, resellers and commercial customers
Fibers and Processes
Hemp
Natural fiber for twisted ropes and tarred hemp cord.
Flax
Among other things, processed into polished rope made of 100% flax-hemp in 5–80 mm.
Sisal (Agave)
100% agave, 5–80 mm, double polished.
Jute (Corchorus)
With vegetable jute batching oil, 6–80 mm.
Manila (Abaca)
100% abaca, Grade I, 6–80 mm.
Coconut
100% coconut fiber, 12–150 mm.
Polypropylene (Polyhanf/Spleitex, PP-Splitfilm, PP-Multifil)
Synthetic fiber in 4–80 mm, available in various colors.
Polyamide (Perlon/Nylon)
100% polyamide, 6–30 mm.
Tarring (wood tar)
Tarred rope and yarn, e.g. Schiemannsgarn, Hüsing and Marleine from 2 mm.
Twisted ropes (3-, 4-, 6-strand, cable-laid)
Core process of rope manufacturing from all natural and synthetic fibers.
Polished rope
100% flax-hemp, 5–80 mm, 100% ecological.
Location
Hamburg-Hausbruch
DEProduction and administration (rope factory)
- Lot size
- Custom-made products and series production
- Materials
- Hemp, flax, sisal, jute, manila, coconut, polypropylene, polyamide
- Modern rope-making machinery
- Reeperbahn (traditional rope walk, 300 m)
- PV system 99.8 kWp (2024)
Rope and Cordage
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of twisted ropes (3-, 4-, 6-strand, cable-laid)Other | – | 300 m (Reeperbahn) | – | – | Hemp, Flax, Sisal, Jute, Manila, Coconut, Polyhanf (Spleitex), PP-Splitfilm, PP-Multifil, Polyamide (Perlon/Nylon), Wood tar (tarred rope) |
| Manufacture of tarred rope (tarred hemp cord, tarred spun-fiber cord, Schiemannsgarn,Other | – | – | – | – | Hemp, Spun fiber |
| Polished rope (100% flax-hemp, 5-80 mm)Other | – | – | 5 mm – 80 mm | – | Flax-hemp |
| Custom-made ropesOther | – | – | – | – | All natural and synthetic fibers |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rope-making machinery (modern machines) | – | – | – | – | Hamburg-Hausbruch |
| Reeperbahn (traditional rope walk, 300 m) | – | 1 | 300 m | – | Hamburg-Hausbruch |
| PV system | – | 1 | – | 2024 | Hamburg-Hausbruch |
Additional services
History
- 1752
Foundation; company in its 12th generation, tradition since 1752
- 2024
Installation of a 99.8 kWp PV system on the hall roof to reduce the ecological footprint