A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG has announced a leadership transition effective January 1, 2026. Volker Gingter has been appointed Managing Director of the Germany-based dyeing and finishing technology company.
Gunnar Meyer stepped down from the role on December 31, 2025. He will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity until his retirement in July 2026.
“All at Monforts would like to thank Gunnar Meyer for his dedication and his great engagement in endeavouring to keep Monforts competitive and defend its position as a world market leader,” said Marketing Manager Nicole Croonenbroek. “We wish him all the best for the next exciting chapter of his life.”
Volker Gingter’s Professional Journey
Mr Gingter began his career as an electrician in 1997 at Sucker-Müller-Hacoba in Mönchengladbach. He joined Monforts in 2000 as an inhouse commissioning engineer.
Between 2010 and 2013, he worked at Esprit on the development of a new European warehouse. He later rejoined Monforts as Engineering Service Manager. In 2020, he became Head of the Service Department and in 2025 also assumed responsibility for the Spare Parts Department.
Focus on Global Engagement
Mr Gingter plans to meet Monforts’ global customers and suppliers at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt.
“Today’s volatile worldwide market situation will be a challenge, but I am ready to navigate Monforts through this demanding time,” he said. “The Techtextil exhibition serves as an excellent platform for networking and meeting with key players and provides a great opportunity to meet many customers and potential new ones. Keeping good relationships with customers is essential and it is our aim to fulfil their expectations when investing in our products.”
Company Overview
Founded in 1884, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG is a leading supplier of textile dyeing and finishing machinery and coating systems. The company is a market leader in stenters, continuous dyeing ranges, sanforising ranges, and specialised solutions for denim and technical textiles.
At its Advanced Technology Center in Mönchengladbach, customers conduct fabric trials under real production conditions. For over four decades, Monforts has operated its manufacturing facility in St. Stefan, Austria. The company is part of the CHTC Fong’s Group.
