FAQ – Frequently asked questions

Do you have any questions about our products or services? Here, we have listed the frequently asked questions of our customers, hoping you’ll find an answer to your query.

Couldn’t find your question? Feel free to send us a message through our contact form – we’ll be glad to assist you.

General

At the Düren location, the following shipping loading times are available: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Please note: Loading of trucks in Düren is exclusively possible from the side; vehicles with loading boxes are not permitted.

Industry & Filtration

Our industrial fabrics, filter media, and process belts are used in various fields such as shielding, electrolysis, cleaning, dewatering, forming, drying, and cooling. You can find an overview of our different processes and applications here.

Our mesh solutions are applied in various industries where process optimizations and best results are sought. You can find an overview of our markets here.

Architecture & Design

Yes, we have a variety of references and examples of successful architectural projects where GKD products have been effectively utilized. You can find all these references and projects here.

Discover the impressive applications of our products in various architectural projects and be inspired by the possibilities that GKD has to offer.

Career

You can easily apply for open positions at GKD by visiting our career section. Here you will find a list of currently available job vacancies under Jobs & Application.

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button located next to the respective job posting. The application form will open automatically, and you can submit your application documents directly through this form.

If you don’t find a suitable position for you, then you can also apply speculatively! Here’s the link to the speculative application.

First we will review your application and discuss it with the department responsible. You will then receive our feedback promptly. If it takes a little longer, we will keep you informed throughout the entire application process.

If we would like to meet you in person, we will arrange an appointment with you. The first interview will then either take place via video conference or we will invite you to our headquarters in Düren.

Once you have submitted your application using our online form, you will immediately receive confirmation of receipt from us.

If we would like to meet you in person, we will arrange a suitable date together with you. We will also let you know which people will be attending the interview.

After the interview, you will receive an answer from us as soon as possible as to whether we would like to work with you. If we do not decide to take you on, you will of course receive a rejection letter immediately after the decision has been made.

A full application with covering letter, CV, and references helps us with the selection process. It allows us to get to know you better.

We are especially interested to learn in your letter why you are applying to GKD for the advertised position.

Your informative CV should include your full contact details as well as chronologically complete documentation of your educational and professional career.

Please also attach copies or PDFs of your work references (if available) and most recent school/graduation certificates, as well as any relevant continuing education and training seminars or internship references.

Trade-fairs

Information about the global trade fairs where GKD exhibits can be found in our trade fair calendar. There, all upcoming trade show dates are listed. Feel free to visit to learn more about our products and services.

You can request an appointment for a trade show by emailing us at [email protected]. Our colleagues will get back to you promptly to discuss the preferred date and time. We look forward to meeting you in person at the trade show and introducing you to our products and services.

Press

Do you need a press release, printable images, or simply some information? You can find our contact persons here.

We are currently working diligently on creating our press distribution list to provide media representatives and interested parties with current press information. Unfortunately, this service is not available at the moment.

If you have any questions or need information on specific topics, our contact persons are always available to assist you. You can reach us via email or phone to obtain further information or to be added to the list for future press releases.

Currently, we are working diligently on creating a press kit for download. In the meantime, we kindly ask you to reach out directly to our contact person, Julia Tries, at [email protected].