Discover the people behind MehlerHeytex innovation.
Our new Expert Voice Program highlights the specialists who develop our technologies, markets, and customer solutions. Meet the experts leading the way in flexible containment, signage, and advanced textile engineering.
Highlighting the people behind innovation
At MehlerHeytex, we believe that true innovation begins with expertise. As part of Freudenberg Performance Materials, one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-performance technical textiles, we have access to a global network of specialists, extensive material knowledge, and a strong commitment to customer-focused engineering.To showcase this expertise, we have joined the Expert Voice Program, a platform that gives our specialists a voice and showcases the individuals who develop our technologies, applications, and customer collaborations.
Through short interviews, insights, and real-world examples, our experts will share what drives their work, the innovations they contribute to, and how they help customers across industries succeed.
Meet the first three MehlerHeytex Expert Voices:
Liliana Castillo – Expert for Flexible Containers
Liliana Castillo is a specialist in high-performance, flexible containment solutions for applications such as industrial storage systems, potable water containers, and specialized technical containment.
With her extensive experience in coated technical textiles and deep understanding of material behavior under mechanical stress, she focuses on developing reliable, durable, lightweight container solutions designed for tough environments and strict performance requirements.
She plays a key role in supporting customers who work with temporary or mobile storage systems, always keeping an eye on functionality, safety, and efficiency.
Michael Kirk – Expert for Signage & Visual Communication
As the Sign Market Manager, Michael brings expertise in printable coated textiles, and advanced materials for large-format branding.
He supports the following markets:
- Exhibition and event construction
- Indoor and outdoor branding
- POS displays and wall coverings
- Long-lasting outdoor installations
Michael has played an instrumental role in developing MehlerHeytex’s extensive signage portfolio, one of the largest in Europe, and he provides valuable insights on print performance, durability, visual impact, and the development of future-ready materials.
Henning Eichhorn – Expert for Containment & Marine Applications
Henning specializes in engineered textile solutions for industries that require the highest standards of durability and environmental performance.
His areas of expertise include materials for:
- flexible and rigid containment systems
- maritime and offshore applications
- engineered solutions for aquaculture and sustainable fish farming
- chemical-resistant textiles for demanding industrial environments
What sets Henning apart is his customer-collaboration approach. He collaborates closely with partners to understand their practical challenges and co-develop materials tailored to their real-world requirements, whether that involves flexible storage systems, marine protection barriers, or specialized containment structures.
The Expert Voice Program provides customers and partners with an inside look at the individuals responsible for developing, testing, and refining our coated technical textiles. Their insights highlight the strengths of Mehler Heytex as part of Freudenberg Performance Materials.
Keep an eye out for new experts that will be highlighted each month on the LinkedIn page of Freudenberg Performance Materials.