About me

A career path that combines technical depth and international experience.

Sigi Schönhaar

My professional path


More than 35 years of experience in paper machine clothing, nonwovens and technical textiles


After completing my studies in textile engineering at Reutlingen University, I began my professional career in development and production pmc. In the following decades, I took on international roles in application engineering, process optimization, technical sales, customer support, and business development.


1987

Diploma Engineer, Textile Engineering

Reutlingen University.


1987–2000

Production, research and product development

At a PMC manufacturer in southern Germany. Manufacturing, technical design, quality management and project management.


2001–2013

International Application Technology

Sales and technical service for PMC Key Accounts in Central Europe, technical customer consulting and product development.


2013–2015

PMC Consistency Eurasia

Process optimization, standardization, quality improvement and data analysis in Europe and China.


2017–present

Application development of technical fibers

Material development, technical fibers and international customer support.


2025

Establishment of TECHTEX CONSULTING

Independent engineering consulting for PMC, nonwovens and technical textiles.


Experience at a glance


35+

Years of professional experience


International

Europe · North America · Asia


PMC

Paper Machine Clothing


Key areas

Technology · Processes · Business Development


Geographical Region

My working methods

Analysis before recommendation. Practice before theory.

I help companies make technical relationships transparent, realistically evaluate options, and make well-founded decisions. I work independently, confidentially, and as equals with technical and commercial managers.