The future with us
From generation to generation
For three generations, the satisfaction of our customers has been our greatest asset. We have decades of experience in the textile industry and an extensive network. And yet we always remain ready to add something new and maintain the tried and tested.
A strong team for your goals
We look forward to being there for you in the future and to being successful together with you. As an experienced partner, we have the knowledge and network to achieve your goals. Get to know us better today and let's shape the future together.
Tradition and Innovation
This combination is what makes us a reliable, trustworthy partner. We are proud of our history and would like to share it with you.
Get to know our team and take a journey through time with us over the last 60 years. Discover why we are your reliable partner.
Corporate History
2023
The many, meanwhile very diversified projects need additional workforce - Christian Weglehner, Business Development Manager with many years of success in the textile industry, becomes the first non-family member to become a partner in the company management.
The foundation of more than 60 years of successful activity is thus strengthened and the company is prepared for further sustainable growth.
2022
The third generation of the family becomes active in the company - Mylene Kreiger supports further growth in the digital world.
2019
"der Kreiger" becomes distributor of PinTail®, a manufacturer of laminated fabrics and wovens. amitex.at.GmbH becomes "Authorized Velcro Premium Distributor" after Velcro Companies acquired Alfatex NV.
2015
T-shirts, polo shirts and sweaters from Bodywear.pro are added to the range, Techs® Advanced Fabrics by Textil Santanderina expand the protukt portfolio fabrics.
2010
Start of cooperation with the Italian company Nello Gori SpA, which deals with the production of softshells and fleeces.
2005
"der Kreiger" takes over the distribution of Corncordia Textiles in Austria. The agency business is separated from the wholesale business, which is strategically concluded with the foundation of amitex.at.GmbH in 2007.
1997
Turn of times. Start of specialization in technical textiles and ingredients for the workwear industry. Babette Kreiger, Martin Kreiger's wife, joins the company. At the same time, Hook and loop fasteners and reflective tapes are added to the product range for the first time.
1995
Karl Kreiger retires from day-to-day business and hands over the company to Martin Kreiger.
1986
After Martin Kreiger had gained his first sales experience at the then Bundesländerversicherung, he joined his father's company. The father literally pushed four suitcases of a terry cloth collection into the son's hand and said "Sell this!". This heralded the change of generations.
1982
Martin Kreiger, son of the company's founder, earns his first spurs in the textile industry and works as a volunteer in textile mills in the Netherlands and England, including at Smith and Nephew.
1975
Spula ribbon factory is sold, and Smith + Nephew Textiles begins selling it.
1970
Karl Kreiger takes over exclusive representation of Bieze Stork (now A & E Gütermann) sewing threads for Austria and sets up a distribution warehouse especially for this purpose at the legendary "Stoß im Himmel 1" in 1010 Vienna.
1969
Karl Kreiger Ges.m.b.H. is registered in the commercial register. In addition, company Spula Bandfabrik is founded together with Dox Hardick.
1963
In the meantime, the founder of the company has set up his own business and this year he will take over the distribution of all products of Koninklijke Nijverdal Ten Cate N.V. in Austria.
1957
Karl Kreiger works as a traveling salesman for the Weissenbeck company in Vienna and sells hotel linen to local accommodation providers at the regulars' tables at ski resorts in Austria.