Klaus Zobrekis invented the billiard cloth Z9 in 1995 and founded the company Z9. With over 30 years of experience, he contributes a great deal of know-how. Mounier Al Honsali, an experienced entrepreneur and passionate snooker and pool player himself, bought Z9 and is now the owner of the company. Currently Z9 can produce up to 10 million linear meters per year and is the only cloth manufacturer in Germany. Z9 is currently based in Wuppertal and is further expanding its distribution channels.