About us

We Are a Leading Manufacturer of Sewing Machines

Since its establishment in 1881*, MINERVA has undergone many changes. The most recent transformation occurred in 1991 when it became a joint-stock company. In 1997, the German company Dürkopp Adler AG Bielefeld became the majority shareholder. Since 2005, when the majority of shares in Dürkopp Adler AG were acquired by the Chinese company SGSB Group Co., Ltd., also a manufacturer of industrial sewing machines, MINERVA BOSKOVICE, a.s. has become part of this international group. However, the majority shareholder of MINERVA remains Dürkopp Adler, which has provided MINERVA with a new perspective in the production of industrial sewing machines. The connection with Chinese capital is expected to facilitate greater penetration into Chinese markets.

Today, MINERVA is a modern joint-stock company creating attractive job opportunities in the Boskovice region. It is not just a manufacturing enterprise but a company with a well-experienced development base, supported by experts in procurement and sales.

The company relies on the technical expertise of its employees and the innovative potential they offer. Their high qualifications enable the delivery of high-quality machines tailored to specific customer requirements. We continue to strengthen these advantages and, along with the efficient production of key components and assembly, we are further expanding our current product offerings.

MINERVA BOSKOVICE, a.s. is an example of how a company that is willing to adapt to new conditions, focus on high quality, and maintain top technical standards can remain competitive in global markets over the long term.

History

1881

Establishment of company for sewing machine production in Vienna - start of sewing machine production under MINERVA trade mark

1936

Start of factory construction in Boskovice

1950

Establishment of MINERVA as independent national enterprise

1968

Discontinuation of household sewing
machine production

1976

Establishment of ELITEX BOSKOVICE concern company and integration in ELITEX LIBEREC textile engineering concern

1996

Beginning of first sewing machines of Typos lI series

2015

Minerva’s turnover exceeded 1 milliard CZK

2025

Start of production in the new industrial hall

1913

Relocation from Vienna to Opava and merger with Silesia company

1938

Beginning of sewing machine parts production

1953

Start of industrial sewing machine production

1970

Production of first sewing machines of Typos I unified type series

1991

Establishment of MINERVA BOSKOVICE joint-stock company

1999

"MINERVA" trademark was replaced with "DÜRKOPP ADLER"

2018

New structure of Shang Gong Group (SGG) and Dürkopp Adler (DA) Group with SG Gemsy and Richpeace

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