GURIT
Advanced materials and engineering solutions — global leader

Advanced materials, engineered performance, sustainable value.

Gurit is a leading global provider of advanced materials and engineering solutions for aerospace, automotive, renewable energy and industrial sectors. With manufacturing and innovation centers across five continents, we deliver composites, adhesives and specialized equipment trusted by the world's leading OEMs and designers.

Headquartered in Wattwil, Switzerland, our 2,000+ employees bring together materials science, software engineering and manufacturing excellence to solve the toughest design challenges in aerospace and beyond.

Strategic divisions

Focused business units, each bringing deep expertise to specific sectors and materials challenges.

Aerospace composites

Carbon fibre prepregs, core materials and integrated solutions for aerostructure manufacturers. Certified to AS9100 and supporting both commercial and defence programs.

Automotive & EV materials

Lightweighting composites and adhesive systems for battery enclosures, structural components and thermal management — optimising performance and range.

Wind energy systems

Blade cores, infusion systems and manufacturing tooling for large-scale wind turbine production — supporting decarbonisation at scale.

Marine & industrial

Sandwich composites and adhesives for shipbuilding, industrial equipment and infrastructure — durability and reliability in harsh environments.

Engineering services

Design optimisation, simulation and manufacturing support — helping OEMs reduce weight, cost and time-to-market for complex composite assemblies.

Core technology & capabilities

Decades of R&D across materials science, process engineering and digital tools drive continuous innovation.

Advanced fibre composites

Carbon, aramid and glass fibre products with thermosetting and thermoplastic resin systems, optimised for specific strength, stiffness and environmental requirements.

Core materials & foam

Proprietary foam and balsa core technologies that reduce weight while maintaining structural performance across aerospace and marine applications.

Structural adhesives

Specialist bonding systems for composites, metals and hybrid structures — engineered for durability, temperature resistance and safety certification compliance.

Manufacturing systems

Vacuum bagging equipment, infusion tooling and process automation for high-volume and bespoke composite production.

Heritage & milestones

Over 60 years of continuous innovation and growth in advanced materials.

1864

Founded

Established in Wattwil as a textiles company; later pivot to advanced materials.

1970s

Composites pioneer

Early entry into aircraft composite prepregs; supply to major aerospace manufacturers begins.

2000s

Global expansion

Establish manufacturing and R&D centres in Europe, North America and Asia to serve regional OEMs.

2010s

Wind energy leadership

Become major supplier of blade core materials and infusion systems; support massive global wind capacity growth.

2020+

Sustainability focus

Advance bio-based resins, recyclable composites and low-carbon manufacturing processes for net-zero goals.

Industries & applications

Proven performance across demanding sectors, from defence to renewable energy.

Aviation

Automotive

Wind energy

Marine

Aerospace wing structures

Carbon fibre prepreg and adhesive systems used in primary structure of leading commercial and military aircraft, meeting strict performance and certification requirements.

Offshore wind blades

Blade core materials and infusion solutions supporting 12+ MW turbine production; enabling lighter, higher-capacity machines for deep-water installations.

Sustainability & responsibility

Committed to reducing environmental impact while advancing materials innovation for a decarbonised future.

Low-carbon manufacturing

Renewable energy powered facilities and process optimisation to reduce production footprint by 40% by 2030.

Bio-based resins

Develop plant-derived epoxy and polyester formulations without compromising performance or certification.

Circular chemistry

Invest in fibre-to-fibre recycling, reclaimed resin and closed-loop manufacturing processes.

Sustainability roadmap

Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% (vs. 2020 baseline)
100% renewable electricity at all major sites
Develop recyclable composite formulations by 2025
Zero landfill waste at manufacturing facilities
Supplier engagement for Scope 3 emission reduction

Research & development

Continuous innovation in materials, processes and manufacturing systems keeps us at the leading edge.

New material systems

Advanced thermoplastic composites, high-temperature resins and hybrid fibre architectures for next-generation aircraft and propulsion systems.

Digital manufacturing

AI-driven process control, predictive quality monitoring and digital twins to optimise yield and reduce scrap in composite manufacturing.

Partnership & collaboration

Work alongside customers, research institutions and suppliers to solve complex engineering challenges.

Design collaboration

Co-develop materials and processes tailored to your specific structural and performance requirements.

Academic research

Fund and collaborate with leading universities on advanced composites, sustainability and manufacturing innovation.

Supply chain integration

Work closely with upstream fibre and resin suppliers, and downstream manufacturing partners for seamless delivery.

Contact Gurit

Discuss your materials challenge, design requirements or sustainability goals with our technical team. We support everything from concept through production ramp.

Technical enquiries

Send material specifications, performance targets and volume requirements. Our engineers will recommend suitable products and provide test data or samples.

Email: info@gurit.com

Phone: +41 44 944 05 11