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About us

Since the founding in 1997 of Internationale Geotextil GmbH (IGG) we have grown from a commercial enterprise for coir and jute fabrics primarily active in Central Europe to the market leader in the area of natural fiber geotextiles. As a reliable partner in all matters of ecologically sustainable erosion control, we offer our national and international customers qualified advice and support in all project phases: from the initial concept, through detailed planning right up to realization.

Professional erosion control from A to Z

We are not limited to the manufacturing of erosion control and green roof systems made of natural fibers, but we also take a leading role in researching and developing of new and sustainable system solutions for erosion control. Part of our comprehensive product portfolio are also various gabion systems for heavy duty walls and sound and privacy shielding. For the professional greening of areas secured with geotextiles we offer the FiNN -Hydroseeder® (to buy or rent), as well as associated products, fertilizers and adhesives. The AquaRockBag® is new in our portfolio. This flexible stone net is used for bank and erosion protection, as scour protection on buildings and is also a sustainable alternative to concrete walls.

Highest product quality through careful selection of raw materials and innovative production machines

The high quality standards for our products can only be met by a most careful and sustainable selection of our raw materials. As a member of the Roess Nature Group we also profit from the expertise of our sister company, A.H. Meyer Maschinenfabrik GmbH. Because through permanent further development of innovative production machines we are able to constantly optimize the manufacturing processes and products.

 

Over 100 years of tradition:
From Meyer to Roess

Since the foundation of a small locksmith and repair workshop by Arnold Heinrich Meyer in 1913, an economically strong medium-sized company has developed in over 100 years. Through constant innovation, it has been possible to successfully transform the tradition of processing sustainable raw materials such as straw, coconut and jute, which has been anchored in the Twistringen region for centuries, into modern production processes.

1930

On June 28th 1913 the master machine builder Arnold Heinrich Meyer founds a small metalworking shop in the Westerstra e 6 in Twistringen to manufacture di erent machines for processing straw.

1913

1913

RENA
Straw-sewing machine [Malotten]

1920

KAKA
Straw-cutter

1930

SEMA
Straw presses and gas balloon sleeve machine

1940

FRESA
Straw-rope and straw-mattresses machine

1940

1948

1948 the founder Arnold Heinrich Meyer dies. His wife Elisabeth Meyer takes over the A.H. Meyer Maschinenfabrik and continues the business with her daughter Hedwig.

1949

Hans Roess, future son-in-law, occurs in 1949 as a Managing Director in the company.

1950

RODA (left)
Blankets-knotter machine
GAMA (right)
Sight protection mat machine

1958

Development of the first fast running blanket machine, Insulating quilting machine

1959

Hedwig Roess with Magret, Hans-Günter, Matthias, Ulrike and Karin

1960

DANA
Reed board building press

1964

Modification of the machines for Straw-mattresses machine the processing of pressed straw

1965

In March 1965 the new factory opened its gate "Am Bahnhof 54".

1969

Foundation of the company Twistringer RBM Dränfilter GmbH & Co. KG for manufacturing and developing drainage filters.

1970

FOLIMATT blanket machine with a new fleec laying unit

1974

Development of coir filter Pelletier-unit wrapping machines

1975

1975 Hedwig Roess (née Meyer) takes over the management of A. H. Meyer Maschienfabrik while Hans-Günter Roess becomes sales manager of the Twistringer RBM Dränfilter GmbH & Co. KG.

1976

Development of polypropylene filter wrapping machines

1980

Straw-mattresses machine

1990

UNISTEP
Blanket stitching machine

1992

HOWO Pack
Wood wool packing machine

1994

Foundation of Lanka Coco Products Ltd. High quality natural fiber production from coconuts.

1994

In 1994 the brothers Hans-Günter and Thomas Roess take over the companies A. H. Meyer Maschinenfabrik and Twistringer RBM Dränfilter GmbH & Co. KG as managing directors.

1995

Fiber blending unit

1997

Foundation of the Internationale Geotextil GmbH jointly with Reinhold Neisser. Distribution of erosion control products, gabions and hydroseeding as well as professional consultation.

2005

Quilting machine
Erosion control blanket machine

2007

Blanket machine
ECO Rain irrigation mat

2012

Pelletier-unit

2012

Foundation of the holding company Roess Nature Group GmbH & Co. KG, which comprises all five companies.