The VLITEX team

We have been experts in the field of technical textiles for over 25 years. With short development paths and an interdisciplinary team, we offer customized solutions that are tailored to your individual needs. Our many years of experience guarantee you the highest quality and innovative approaches.

Unser Fokus liegt auf Brandschutz ohne Löschwasser. Wir verfolgen mit Begeisterung die Entwicklungen moderner Technologien und entwickeln Produkte, die genau dort Lösungen bieten, wo neue Herausforderungen entstehen – insbesondere im Bereich moderner Energiespeicher wie Lithium-Ionen-Akkus.

Choose us and benefit from a combination of passion, experience and state-of-the-art technologies to support your projects safely and efficiently.

DACH & International

Friedhelm Schwender
Founder & Managing Director
Jonas Schwender
Managing Director
Manuel Hothan
Sales Manager D.A.C.H.
Nicolas Koch-Hartke
Sales Representative International
Kathrin Warncke
Order Fulfilment Manager
Tanja Bear
Head of Marketing & Strategy,
Member of the Executive Board

Scandinavia

René Mahrt Frederiksen
Partner & Managing Director
Friedhelm Schwender
Partner VLITEX Nordic AB

VLITEX stands for innovative solutions in the field of textile fire protection. Our journey began in 2015 with the development and sale of technical textiles for the construction industry. Since then, we have continued to develop and set new standards in fire protection. Today, we are a leader in the production of high-quality fire blankets and fire protection solutions that are valued worldwide.

Our milestones:

  • January 2015: Start with technical textiles for the construction industry.
  • April 2020: Entry into fire protection and development of first prototypes.
  • July 2020: Successful tests of the VLITEX PREMIUM fire blanket on battery fires by the ACTS competence center in the Magna Steyr Group
  • September 2021: The VLITEX PREMIUM is the first product on the market to be certified for use in battery fires.
  • January 2022: Cooperation with the ADAC: Successful practical tests of the VLITEX Car Service Set for battery fires, presented in ADAC Motorwelt and ADAC Intern.
  • March 2022: Sales launch in France and the Benelux countries.
  • April 2022: Foundation of VLITEX Nordic AB in Sweden to better serve the Scandinavian markets with a focus on e-mobility and environmental protection
  • October 2023: Relocation to larger offices in Bayreuth due to our steady growth.
  • November 2024: The VLITEX fire blanket PREMIUM is DIN SPEC 91489 certified (first standards for fire blankets for electric vehicles)

Our vision

VLITEX setzt auf Innovation und Sicherheit. Unsere Produkte stehen für Qualität, Langlebigkeit und Verlässlichkeit. Wir bieten Lösungen, die Leben retten, Brände eindämmen und Umweltschäden reduzieren. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Forschung und Entwicklung reagieren wir auf die Herausforderungen moderner Technologien wie der E-Mobilität.

Why VLITEX?

  • Certified safety: Our products meet the highest standards and are recognized worldwide.
  • Innovative solutions: From fire blankets to temperature trackers - we offer sophisticated products for demanding applications.
  • Mehrfachverwendung: Wartungsfreiheit und Langlebigkeit stehen bei uns an erster Stelle.
  • Global partner: With partners around the world, we operate internationally and yet have local ties.

Our promise

Whether used by fire departments, towing services or in industry: VLITEX offers reliable solutions for fire protection. We stand for safety, innovation and quality - worldwide.

Find out more about us and our products.