First office in Shanghai, China since July 2021 for the Aerospace business with focus on Commercial Aviation.

On May 2020, a space capsule from SpaceX – a private US aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company -  successfully reaches the International Space Station (ISS). The restraint systems used onboard the spacecraft were made by SCHROTH.

Corporate and production operations are now centralized in one place. The new layout improves cross-functional collaboration and sets the foundation for future growth.

With extensive experience in airbag development for defense applications, SCHROTH applies its technology to develop a structure mounted airbag system, used for the first time in a Boeing 787 airliner.

With years of experience in seatbelt design and development, SCHROTH applies its technology and methodology to develop a highly effective, low weight and resettable energy absorbing element to military troop seating.

The German Bundeswehr orders 4-point automatic seatbelts with integrated airbags for 125 of their GTK/Boxer armored transport vehicles. In 2015 an additional 131 were ordered.

Etihad Airways founded in 2003, was the first airline to use SCHROTH seat belts on its entire fleet.

SCHROTH becomes one of three global companies to manufacture, market and distribute the award winning and highly recognized “HANS” (head and neck support) device. Over the years, SCHROTH has manufactured 10s of thousands of these devices becoming a recognized leader in racing safety.

SCHROTH opens a production plant in Pompano Beach, Florida, and starts manufacturing seat belts in the US. Customer Service is now also managed in the U.S and the strategic partnerships with American business partners are strengthened.

SCHROTH continues to innovative in the aerospace market. In 1995, it’s restraint systems with pushbutton closures were approved by the FAA. This new type of closure is especially safer for helicopters that have tight seating conditions. Approximately 80% of all restraints for new, dynamically certified helicopters seats are made by SCHROTH.

SCHROTH has since then delivered restraints and (FHR) head and neck devices to F1 and top racing series worldwide. Today, SCHROTH continues to be a market leader in racing safety and active in the evolution of safety standards.

SCHROTH becomes a certified manufacturer of aeronautic products for Airbus, developing and supplying cabin-attendant seats for the A330 and A340.
The development work and money invested in research on asm technology, pave the way for SCHROTH to enter a new business segment.

In the mid 1970’s, SCHROTH specializes in the production of 4,5- and 6-point aftermarket seat belts. SCHROTH becomes the world’s largest manufacturer of shoulder belts manufacturing up to 100,000 belts a year. Drivers of the success were the technology, but above all their aesthetic design and signature that had “cult” status, supported by SCHROTH’s motorsport engagements.

Under the influence of the mass motorisation,  new safety standards were developed.
SCHROTH consistently made emphasis on quality standards, new materials such as polyester were introduced. The company performs its first dynamic crash test as part of its research work.

Carl F. Schroth, an enthusiastic rally driver, identifies the need for a harness belt in motorsports and “tailors” a seat belt for his co-pilot made from roller blinds and coat buckles. In 1956 Schroth formulates a “Recommendation for increasing the safety of vehicle passengers” to the Ministry of Transport, presenting an analysis of the importance of safety.

The company is started by Hildegard Schroth, a skilled seamstress and her husband, engineer Carl F. Schroth. They had multiple textile contracts with the military government and their protective motorcycle clothing was very successful. Their business starts to grow and in 1953 it moves to its own premises.