history
History in detail
Our success story
Seit unserer Gründung im Jahr 1934 ist Ackermann ein Familienunternehmen, das von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wird. Die Geschichte nimmt ihren Anfang, als der Geselle Georg Ackermann im Alter von 21 Jahren den Betrieb seines Lehrmeisters übernahm - mit nur 50 Reichsmark Startkapital und fünf Gesellen. Zuvor hatte er als "Fahrender Monteur" gearbeitet und hölzerne Zahnräder in Mühlen repariert. Der Fokus der Produktion lag zu der Zeit auf der Herstellung von Türen, Fenstern und Möbeln.
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 steadily improved. Large orders came from Würzburg and Schweinfurt in particular, which made us a regional market leader.
In order to meet the increasing capacity requirements, we built a new carpentry shop in 1949, which was gradually expanded to an impressive 800 square meters in the following years. Georg Ackermann ran the company for almost 50 years and allowed it to grow continuously. In 1963 he passed his master's examination and his son Fritz Ackermann joined the company in a managerial position.
In the 1970s we were faced with the challenge of cheap Japanese competition. In order to offer our employees perspective and security, we shifted the focus of our production to furniture construction. This proved to be a successful step and enabled us to gain new customers such as Knauf in Iphofen in the 80s, for whom we manufactured trade fair stands and exhibition models.
History overview
Our milestones
1934
Company foundation
At the age of 21, Georg Ackermann took over his teacher's business on January 15, 1934 with 50 Reichsmarks as starting capital and 5 journeymen. Before that, he worked as a journeyman as a “traveling fitter” and repaired wooden gears in mills.
The company produces doors, windows and furniture.
During the Second World War the company was shut down.
After the war, Georg Ackermann resumed production after five years of shutdown.
The economy is picking up again and the order situation is improving. Orders come primarily from the Würzburg and Schweinfurt area.
1934
1949
New carpentry building
Due to the increasing need for capacity, a new carpentry shop with 150 m² was built in 1949. This will be expanded to 800 m² in the following years.
1963
Master's examination to become a window maker and glazier
Georg Ackermann passed his master's examination to become a window maker and glazier in 1962. 
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His son Fritz Ackermann works in a managerial position. Georg Ackermann has managed the company for almost 50 years.
1963
70s
New focus: furniture construction
In the 1970s, due to cheaper competition from Japan, the focus of production changed to furniture construction.
The company was converted into a limited partnership in 1971.
1981
Knauf becomes a major customer
In 1981 the company was converted into a GmbH. Fritz Ackermann becomes managing partner.
In the following years, the Knauf company from Iphofen became an important major customer for trade fair stands and exhibition models.
1981
1988-89
Reorganization of the company
In 1988 a new company property of 4500 m² was acquired and built on. It was completed in 1989. The factory halls had a capacity of 1200 m². This was used for production in the areas of interior design and furniture production. Windows, doors and winter gardens continued to be manufactured on the old company premises.
1994
Frank Ackermann becomes managing director
Frank Ackermann, son of Fritz Ackermann, joined the company in 1985 as a journeyman carpenter and became sole managing director in 1994. 
Nach der Anschaffung der ersten CNC-Maschine tritt die Firma Ackermann der bundesweiten Kooperation "Creative partner" bei und wird damit auch zum Dienstleister für Schreinerkollegen.
The machine park will be supplemented with additional CNC machines in the following years.
1994
2004
Operational expansion
The workshop was expanded several times and the hall area reached 12,500 m² in 2004. Ten times the former production area in 1988/89.
2007
Operational expansion
In 2007, the company expanded further to well over 13,000 m².
2007
2011
Operational expansion
2010s
New business areas
The first contact with 3D CAD programs was made as part of a commission for the Elbphilharmonie. Ackermann GmbH was supposed to make 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 to plan all components.
today in the 2020s
2023
Management
Thomas Martin becomes the first non-family managing director of Georg Ackermann GmbH.
In 1971 we converted our company into a limited partnership and finally into a GmbH on January 1, 1981. Fritz Ackermann took over the position of managing partner that day.
In the 80s we expanded our production area again. We acquired a new company property of 4,500 square meters and built a modern factory hall of 1,200 square meters on it. This was used for interior design and furniture production, while we continued to produce windows, doors and winter gardens in our old workshop.
Die Einführung von CNC-Maschinen im Jahr 1993 markierte einen wichtigen Schritt für uns. Wir traten der bundesweiten Kooperation "Creative Partner" bei und wurden nicht nur ein renommierter Handwerksbetrieb, sondern auch ein geschätzter Dienstleister für Schreinerkollegen. Unser Machine park wurde kontinuierlich erweitert, um die steigenden Anforderungen unserer Kunden zu erfüllen.
We had our first contact with 3D CAD programs in 2007 through our work for Hasiyu Toyota on a 1:10 scale acoustic model for the Elbphilharmonie. This experience, and Toyota's satisfaction with our model, led to further exciting projects, including collaboration with renowned buildings such as the Philharmonie in Paris and the cité de la musique.
Today at Ackermann we 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 the most modern 3D CAD systems to carry out the planning and production of all components precisely.
With our many years of experience, our commitment to quality and innovation and our highly qualified team, we are proud to offer you tailor-made solutions for your individual needs. Contact us and let us realize your projects together.
Ackermann - tradition meets modern craftsmanship.
