Family-owned manufacturer of drive belts, conveyor and process belts, and technical leathers since 1919.
Wilhelm Quadt GmbH & Co. KG
Mönchengladbach · NettetalNew on Amplifa
About Wilhelm Quadt
Wilhelm Quadt GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1919 and family-run in the fourth generation, is headquartered in Mönchengladbach. The company manufactures and converts drive belts and flat belts, conveyor and process belts, timing belts, round belts, and technical leathers – as single pieces and in series for OEMs, technical distributors, and industrial producers. The portfolio also includes seamlessly endless conveyor and process belts with tension layers made of polyester, Kevlar, and steel cord, corrugated edges, cleats, modular belts, and special belts such as bag-puller belts, tube winder belts, and reel straps. Processes include custom special coating up to 2.5 m belt width, high-frequency conversion, mechanical secondary machining such as perforation and milling, as well as on-site belt welding up to 4 m width. Materials processed include PVC, PU, leather, elastomers, foams, felts, and various coating materials such as silicone, Teflon, Linatex, and chrome split leather. The products are used, among others, in the wood, textile, food and beverage, ceramics, printing and paper, and plastics processing industries, as well as in logistics, agriculture, metalworking, and recycling. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers technical design, installation, repair service, training, and extensive warehousing.
- Site
- Mönchengladbach
- Processes
- Manufacture of drive belts and flat belts, Manufacture and conversion of conveyor and process belts, Coating of conveyor belts to customer profile, Applying corrugated edges onto conveyor belts, High-frequency conversion of cleats (cleat application), Mechanical secondary machining of belts (perforation, milling, countersinking, marking/laser), Belt installation / on-site welding of conveyor belts and flat belts, Roller coating / contract coating of rollers and roller coverings (per-meter stock/cuttings,
- Materials
- Leather / technical leather / chrome split leather / chrome leather, PVC, PU (polyurethane), Polyester, Kevlar, Steel cord, Elastomers, Piles & felts
- Certificates
- Technical converter apprenticeship
- Founded
- 1919
- Industries
- Wood processing, Textile processing, Metalworking and recycling, Food and beverage industry, Ceramics industry, Printing and paper industry
- 01
Technical consulting and design
- 02
Material selection and conversion
- 03
Coating and secondary machining
- 04
On-site installation / spare parts and repair service
- 05
Training and maintenance contracts
Materials & Processes
PVC
Base material for conveyor belts, cleats, and corrugated edges.
Polyurethane (PU)
Used for belts, corrugated edges, and roller coverings.
Technical leather / chrome split leather
Traditional material for drive belts and coatings.
Polyester
Tension layer material for seamlessly endless conveyor and process belts.
Kevlar
High-strength tension carrier material for endless special belts.
Steel cord
Tension layer for highly stressed process belts.
Silicone / Teflon
Coating materials for temperature-sensitive and anti-slip applications.
Elastomers (Linatex, Linatrile, neoprene, rubber)
Coatings for wear protection and grip properties.
Foams, felts, and pile (Sylomer, Porol, Correx, Celloflex)
Soft coatings for gentle transport and special applications.
Locations
Mönchengladbach
DEHeadquarters, production, sales, and administration
- Lot size
- Single pieces to series
- Materials
- PVC, PU, leather, elastomers
- Conveyor belt central warehouse
- Manufacturing of drive belts and conveyor belts
Nettetal
DESecond production site for the drive segment and special coating of conveyor belts (DOBU Spezialbandfabrik)
- Lot size
- Single pieces to series
- Materials
- Polyester, Kevlar, steel cord
- Manufacturing of seamlessly endless conveyor and process belts
- Special coating up to 2.5 m belt width
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of drive belts and flat beltsPlastics | – | – | – | Single pieces – Series | Leather, Drive belts with tension carriers |
| Manufacture and conversion of conveyor and process beltsPlastics | – | up to 2.5 m belt width (coating) | – | Single pieces – Series | PVC, PU, Fabric, Elastomers |
| Coating of conveyor belts to customer profileSurface | – | up to 2.5 m belt width | – | – | – |
| Applying corrugated edges onto conveyor beltsPlastics | – | corrugated edges up to 120 mm high | – | – | PU, PVC, Fabric |
| High-frequency conversion of cleats (cleat application)Plastics | – | up to 4 m belt width | – | – | PVC, PU, Fabric |
| Mechanical secondary machining of belts (perforation, milling, countersinking, marking/laser)Machining | – | – | – | – | PVC, PU, Fabric |
| Belt installation / on-site welding of conveyor belts and flat beltsJoining | – | up to a belt width of 4 meters | – | – | – |
| Roller coating / contract coating of rollers and roller coverings (per-meter stock/cuttings,Surface | – | – | – | – | PVC, PU, Piles & felts, Elastomers |
| Manufacture of profile tubes and profile belts for rusticators (ceramics industry)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of special belts (gauze belts, tube winder belts, bag belts, puller belts,Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polyester, Kevlar, Steel cord, PVC, PU |
| Manufacture of modular belts (conversion/assembly)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of timing belts, round belts, and technical leathersPlastics | – | – | – | – | Leather |
| Technical design, consulting, and dimensioning of belts/beltsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Curve belt repair (renewal of the curve guide)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special coating of conveyor beltsSurface | – | – | – | – | Polyester, Kevlar, Steel cord |
| Training for maintenance staff and fitters (tools, materials, processing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
The quality of the products is based on the processing of high-grade materials from specialized European suppliers as well as on trained skilled personnel, including in-house training as a technical converter. Design, manufacturing, installation, and training are all provided from a single source.
| Evidence | Mönchengladbach | Nettetal |
|---|---|---|
| Technical converter apprenticeship |
History
- 1919
Foundation of the leather drive belt factory Wilhelm Quadt in Rheydt-Odenkirchen; supplying the regional textile industry and the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
- 1946
Reconstruction of the war-destroyed building by Anton Schroeren; in 1970 relocation to Steinfelder Straße with expansion to include drive belts with tension carriers and conveyor belts.
- 1987
Manfred Schroeren takes over management; significant export growth with direct deliveries worldwide; acquisition of the Hessische Ledertreibriemenfabrik and the Schlatterer sales representation.
- 1994
75th company anniversary.
- 2004
Relocation to the current site at Hocksteiner Weg 24 in Mönchengladbach.
- 2008
Acquisition of Bauss; start of in-house production of profile tubes and profile belts for rusticators in the ceramics industry.
- 2009
Marcus Schroeren joins the management in the fourth generation.
- 2013
Establishment of the apprenticeship profession of technical converter; in 2014/2015 hall extension, conveyor belt central warehouse, and switch to lean production.
- 2016
Acquisition of Schlösser + van Dinther and re-founding as DOBU Spezialbandfabrik in Nettetal; expansion to include seamlessly endless conveyor and process belts and brand registrations DOBU, DOBU Trans, DOBU Flor.
- 2019
Establishment of the second production site in Nettetal; in 2020 takeover of the production of bag-puller belts from WR Verpackungstechnik Rau; 100th company anniversary.
- 2023
Expansion of the Mönchengladbach-Wickrath site with a multi-story sales and administration building with additional production capacity.