History
History in detail
Our success story
Since our foundation in 1934, Ackermann has been a family business that has been passed down from generation to generation. The story begins when journeyman Georg Ackermann took over his master's business at the age of 21 - with just 50 Reichsmark in starting capital and five journeymen. He had previously worked as a "traveling mechanic" and repaired wooden gear wheels in mills. At the time, production focused on the manufacture of doors, windows and furniture.
During the Second World War, the company had to be temporarily shut down, but after five years Georg Ackermann returned and resumed production. With the reconstruction and the good economy, our order situation improved steadily. Large orders came in from Würzburg and Schweinfurt in particular, making us a regional market leader.
In order to meet the increasing capacity requirements, we built a new joinery in 1949, which was expanded in stages over the following years to an impressive 800 square meters. Georg Ackermann managed the business for almost 50 years and allowed it to grow continuously. In 1963, he passed his master craftsman's examination and his son Fritz Ackermann joined the company in a managerial position.
In the 1970s, we were confronted with the challenge of cheap Japanese competition. In order to offer our employees prospects and security, we shifted the focus of our production to furniture construction. This proved to be a successful step and also enabled us to acquire new customers such as Knauf in Iphofen in the 1980s, for whom we produced trade fair stands and exhibition models.
History overview
Our milestones
1934
Company foundation
At the age of 21, Georg Ackermann took over his master's business on January 15, 1934 with 50 Reichsmark starting capital and 5 journeymen. Before that, he worked as a journeyman "traveling mechanic" and repaired wooden gear wheels in mills.
The company manufactures doors, windows and furniture.
The company was shut down during the Second World War.
After the war, Georg Ackermann resumes production after a five-year shutdown.
The economy is picking up again and the order situation is improving. Orders are mainly coming from the Würzburg and Schweinfurt area.
1934
1949
New carpentry building
Due to increasing capacity requirements, a new 150 m² joinery is built in 1949. This is extended to 800 m² in the following years.
1963
Master craftsman examination for window fitters and glaziers
Georg Ackermann passes his master craftsman's examination as a window fitter and glazier in 1962. 
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His son Fritz Ackermann works in a management position. Georg Ackermann manages the company for almost 50 years.
1963
70s
New focus: furniture construction
In the 1970s, the focus of production shifted to furniture construction due to cheaper competition from Japan.
The company is converted into a limited partnership in 1971.
1981
Knauf becomes a major customer
In 1981, the company is converted into a GmbH. Fritz Ackermann becomes managing partner.
In the following years, the Knauf company from Iphofen becomes an important major customer for trade fair stands and exhibition models.
1981
1988-89
Reorganization of the company
In 1988, a new 4500 m² site was acquired and built on. Completion took place in 1989 and the factory halls had a capacity of 1200 m². This was used for the production of interior fittings and furniture. Windows, doors and conservatories continued to be manufactured on the old premises.
1994
Frank Ackermann becomes Managing Director
Frank Ackermann, son of Fritz Ackermann, joins the company in 1985 as a journeyman carpenter and becomes sole managing director in 1994. 
After purchasing its first CNC machine, Ackermann joins the nationwide "Creative Partner" cooperation and thus also becomes a service provider for carpentry colleagues.
In the following years, further CNC machines are added to the machine park.
1994
2004
Company expansion
The workshop is extended several times and the hall area reaches 12,500 m² in 2004. Ten times the former production area in 1988/89.
2007
Company expansion
In 2007, the company expands further to well over 13,000 m².
2007
2011
Company expansion
2010s
New business areas
The first contact with 3D CAD programs was made as part of an order for the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Ackermann GmbH was to produce the acoustic model on a scale of 1:10 for Yasuhisa Toyota so that he could carry out measurements on it. This was followed by further commissions for the Philharmonie in Paris and the cité de la musique.
2010s
2013
Management
Andrea Ackermann becomes Managing Director.
Today in the 2020s
Georg Ackermann GmbH today
Today, in addition to wood and wood-based materials, Ackermann processes many other materials such as solid surface materials, composite materials, aluminum, plastics, gypsum materials, honeycomb panels and textiles and uses 3D CAD systems for the planning of all components.
Today in the 2020s
2023
Management
Thomas Martin becomes the first non-family managing director of Georg Ackermann GmbH.
In 1971, we transformed our company into a limited partnership and finally into a limited liability company on 01.01.1981. Fritz Ackermann took over the position of managing partner on this day.
In the 1980s, we expanded our production area once again. We acquired a new 4500 square meter site and built a modern 1200 square meter workshop on it. This was used for interior fittings and furniture production, while we continued to manufacture windows, doors and conservatories in our old workshop.
The introduction of CNC machines in 1993 marked an important step for us. We joined the nationwide "Creative Partner" cooperation and became not only a renowned craftsman's business, but also a valued service provider for fellow carpenters. Our machine park was continuously expanded to meet the increasing demands of our customers.
Our work for Hasiyu Toyota on a 1:10 scale acoustic model for the Elbphilharmonie concert hall gave us our first contact with 3D CAD programs in 2007. This experience, and Toyota's satisfaction with our model, led to further exciting projects, including collaborations with renowned buildings such as the Philharmonie in Paris and the cité de la musique.
Today, we at Ackermann not only process wood and wood-based materials, but also a variety of other materials such as solid surface materials, composite materials, aluminum, plastics, gypsum materials, honeycomb panels and textiles. We use state-of-the-art 3D CAD systems to precisely plan and manufacture all components.
With our many years of experience, our commitment to quality and innovation and our highly qualified team, we are proud to offer you customized solutions for your individual needs. Contact us and let us realize your projects together.
Ackermann - tradition meets modern craftsmanship.
