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Germany · 100-year German weavers of architectural metal mesh

GKD Metal Fabrics

GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG is a fourth-generation, family-run German manufacturer founded by Josef Kufferath in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia.

  • 100+ years of German weaving heritagefourth-generation family business founded by Josef Kufferath, headquartered in Düren
  • Architectural specialist since 1992over three decades of dedicated architectural mesh experience across 85 countries
  • Made in Germany / EUbare stainless steel mesh classified A1 (non-combustible) under EN 13501-1, REACH compliant
  • Proprietary innovation: MEDIAMESHthe only weaver integrating energy-efficient LEDs directly into transparent stainless steel mesh for media façades
  • Officially listed Vietnam partnerHiashi JSC is referenced on GKD's global partner directory, ensuring authentic supply chain and full technical backup

HIASHI is the official GKD Architectural Mesh sourcing partner for Vietnam, listed directly on gkd-group.com.

Why this brand

What makes GKD Metal Fabrics relevant for Vietnam projects.

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100+ years of German weaving heritage

fourth-generation family business founded by Josef Kufferath, headquartered in Düren

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Architectural specialist since 1992

over three decades of dedicated architectural mesh experience across 85 countries

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Made in Germany / EU

bare stainless steel mesh classified A1 (non-combustible) under EN 13501-1, REACH compliant

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Proprietary innovation: MEDIAMESH

the only weaver integrating energy-efficient LEDs directly into transparent stainless steel mesh for media façades

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Officially listed Vietnam partner

Hiashi JSC is referenced on GKD's global partner directory, ensuring authentic supply chain and full technical backup

Project showcase

GKD Metal Fabrics in real projects

Architecture photography from verified installations using GKD Metal Fabrics materials. Click any project to browse all images.

Key applications

  • Façade cladding (ventilated rainscreen)
  • Solar shading and brise-soleil
  • Interior decorative wall and partitions
  • Suspended acoustic ceilings
  • Fall-guard balustrade infill
  • Roller shutters and security mesh
  • MEDIAMESH LED media façades
  • Room dividers and feature lighting

Recommended project types

  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Cultural & Civic (theatres, museums, transit hubs)
  • Commercial Towers & Corporate HQs
  • Hospitality & Retail flagship
  • Mixed-use Developments
  • Transit Stations (metro, rail, airport)
  • Branded media façades

Technical advantages

  • A1 non-combustible fire rating (EN 13501-1) — meets the strictest façade fire codes
  • Stainless steel base (AISI 316 / 1.4404) — coastal and tropical climate durable
  • Custom panels up to 8 m wide — minimises seams on large façades
  • PVD finishes (bronze, gold, black) — long-term colour stability vs paint
  • Engineered fastening systems with full shop drawings and load calculations
  • MEDIAMESH LED integration — proprietary GKD technology, globally unique
  • 100% recyclable stainless steel at end of life
  • Made in Düren, Germany under full vertical integration and Made in Germany standard

Certifications & compliance

5 verified certificates

Independent third-party certifications held by GKD Metal Fabrics for material quality, sustainability, fire performance and regulatory compliance.

  • EN 13501-1 A1 (non-combustible)
  • REACH compliant
  • RoHS compliant
  • CE Marking (construction products)
  • Made in Germany

Document center

Catalogue, brochure, specification, certificate

2 documents verified by HIASHI for GKD Metal Fabrics.

Catalogue · GKD Metal Fabrics

GKD Architectural Mesh Catalogue 2025

EN · v2025 · 8 MB

15 thg 1, 2025

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Specification · GKD Metal Fabrics

GKD Omega 1520 Specification

EN · v2024.2 · 1.1 MB

1 thg 8, 2024

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