FAQ – ENGEL-NETZE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Who is Engel-Netze?
    Engel-Netze is a family business based in Bremerhaven with a branch at the fishing harbor in Büsum. The main warehouse and administration are located in Bremerhaven. The company was founded in 1951 and is now managed in the third generation by brothers Markus Engel and Michael Engel.
  • Why should I trust Engel-Netze?
    • Experience in net processing since 1951
    • Not a pure online retailer
    • Fast delivery
    • Personal consultation
    • Strong quality awareness
    • Long-standing relationships with customers and suppliers
    • Responsible employer
    • Engel-Netze is a training company
  • Do you produce the nets yourselves?
    The nets are manufactured according to our specifications in net factories. We process and handle the nets. Until the early 1980s, nets were still produced at the Bremerhaven site.
  • I only need a very small net. Do you offer leftover pieces?
    We offer leftover pieces, but only for self-collectors at our Bremerhaven facility. It is too complex to manage and maintain individual measurements in the webshop or catalog.
  • Are you reachable on weekends?
    Our opening hours can be found here. Orders via our online shop are possible 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Orders and inquiries are processed on the next working day.
  • Do you also have a catalog to browse?
    Yes, digitally as a PDF: Download catalog (viewable with Adobe Reader).
  • Can I pick up my order?
    Yes, please clarify beforehand if the goods will be provided for pickup in Bremerhaven or Büsum.
  • Do you also ship internationally?
    Yes, we deliver worldwide with our reliable shipping partners.
  • How long is the delivery time?
    Depends on the items and delivery location. Stock items are usually shipped on the day of order or the following day – our goal is always the fastest possible shipping.
  • Why don’t you offer free shipping?
    We offer fair, transparent prices and charge shipping costs separately – so self-collectors do not pay extra. For small orders, a minimum quantity surcharge may apply. Our packages are packed by hand to ensure the most cost-effective shipping.
  • Which payment options do you offer?
    • Prepayment
    • PayPal
    • Credit Card
    • Cash payment in Bremerhaven/Büsum
    • Invoice payment available for authorities & long-term regular customers
  • What is the procedure for exchanging items?
    For exchanges & returns, we offer the return form (viewable with Adobe Reader).
  • Which net do I need for a specific fish species?
    We do not offer fishery advice. Please consult experienced colleagues.
  • What does mesh size mean?
    Mesh size = distance from center of one knot to the center of the next knot (one side of the mesh). The perimeter of a mesh is 4 × mesh size.
  • Why are net dimensions given in meshes and meters?
    In fishing, nets are calculated by mesh count because the outer dimension varies depending on mesh orientation. For covering surfaces, dimensions are given in meters (open meshes).
  • Rhombic or square meshes?
    Square meshes are simpler for rectangular areas. Rhombic mesh orientation is recommended for irregular widths because it is more flexible.
  • Why are rhombic meshes cheaper?
    Square meshes are more complicated to manufacture. They are made by cutting rhombic meshes diagonally and then professionally assembling the pieces.
  • Which mesh size for predator or bird protection or coverage?
    • For bird protection in chicken enclosures - 50mm - 60mm
    • For cormorant protection - 80mm - 125mm
    • For pond covering/netting against leaves - 11mm - 20mm
    • According to the poultry disease regulation - 25mm
  • Can I cut nets myself?
    Yes, the knots do not come undone as they are thermally fixed. Only the yarn can unwind slightly up to the next knot.
  • How are large covering nets installed?
    Depending on the area, use under-tension lines so that the net does not only strain the outer meshes but lies stable.
  • Are custom-made nets possible?
    Yes, we also produce fishing gear or covering nets individually. Please contact us.
  • Do you also plan and build net enclosures?
    Yes. The enclosure can be planned together (usually with an on-site appointment). After planning, we take over the installation and assembly.