The history of HOBATEX: From the foundation in 1983 to the present day.
The history of HOBATEX
Awarded as a family-friendly company
Expansion of production with new machines and storage areas
In the summer of 2022, production was expanded with additional machines such as CNC, edge banding and special drilling machines, which open up new machining and finishing possibilities for Hobatex.
A team of 55 creative minds is looking forward to the new challenges and projects.
A new hall for the expansion of the warehouse space to a total of 7500 m² under roof was also inaugurated in the summer with friends, families and business partners.
Final exam 2022
At the final exam in the summer of 2022, our apprentices again passed with very good results. We were particularly pleased to receive the award from Eva Schmitz for one of the best overall results in OWL. Hobatex was also awarded for an outstanding training achievement.
Awarded as a family-friendly company
First time participation in the Energy Scouts OWL of the IHK
This year our apprentices took part in the IHK project Energy Scouts 2021. Dennis Wiese and Eva Schmitz have set themselves the task of testing an electric forklift in comparison to a diesel forklift for effectiveness and performance in everyday warehouse life. Management was able to use the project to make a decision on this investment. With their elaboration, the two have entered the final round, the presentation in front of the jury, and have concluded with good success.
Green Future: Photovoltaic
In order to start towards a green future, a photovoltaic system was installed in Brakel and Steinheim.
Awarded as a family-friendly company
Purchase of a CNC
HOBATEX is owner managed once again
Managing directors Dörthe Stamm, Meinolf Meise and Alexander Tölle have completely parted ways with the previous parent company AUCTUS Capital Partners AG, which had held the majority shares in HOBATEX GmbH as a community of investors for the past 10 years.
Personal. Nearby. Competent. These values are lived out by all employees at HOBATEX GmbH and they will continue to serve as the basis for our activities in the future.
PEFCTM certification
New website
HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners paves the way towards future-oriented customer service online and presents its new website.
Profiline saw
The company's warehouse is relocated from Bad Salzuflen to Steinheim in December 2014.
With the new Holzma HPL 400 Profiline saw in Steinheim, HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners expands its range of products to include cut-to-size panels up to 5600 x 2070 mm.
By now, 40 members of staff are working for HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners and its customers.
ISO certification
HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners is ISO 9001:2008 certified in January 2013: Certificate ISO 9001:2008
Change of name
Change of name to HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners
The move
Move into the completed extension of the administrative offices of HOBATEX GmbH Holzwerkstoffe
Mr. Gerold retires
Mr. Tölle and Mr. Meise are appointed as new managing directors alongside Mr. Gerold
AUCTUS
AUCTUS becomes main shareholder: AUCTUS Capital Partners, Munich, is the leading investment company for German-speaking SMEs
Expansion
Intensification of travel and purchasing activities to and in Russia.
The number of employees rises to 15 as a result of the recruitment of Russian-speaking colleagues.
Hobatex
Change of name to HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners
Shareholder Mr. Klingenberg leaves the company
Holz-Klingenberg becomes aware of Eastern European producers of birch springwood slats and laminated wood slats and begins to sell these products
Expansion of the new business branches in the following years
Brakel
Relocation of the head office from Bad Salzuflen to Brakel and
move into the new office building. The warehouse facility remains in Bad Salzuflen
Intensification of travel and purchasing activities to producers of wood-based materials in standard and cut-to-size to and throughout Eastern Europe
Employees: 5
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The fall of the Wall in Germany opens up new opportunities: Start of intensified travel activities to Eastern Germany. Significant increase in turnover and earnings through the acquisition of new customers.
Expansion
Expansion of business activities to include fibreboards (unfinished and lacquered) and MDF boards
Mr Gerold becomes a further managing director
Foundation
Foundation of the company Holz-Klingenberg GmbH, Bad Salzuflen
Foundation of the company Holz-Klingenberg GmbH, Bad Salzuflen by the shareholders ELFH (Bremen) and J. Klingenberg (Uedem).
Business activity: Trade with chipboard 2nd choice from Western European production.
First time participation in the Energy Scouts OWL of the IHK
This year our apprentices took part in the IHK project Energy Scouts 2021. Dennis Wiese and Eva Schmitz have set themselves the task of testing an electric forklift in comparison to a diesel forklift for effectiveness and performance in everyday warehouse life. Management was able to use the project to make a decision on this investment. With their elaboration, the two have entered the final round, the presentation in front of the jury, and have concluded with good success.
Green Future: Photovoltaic
In order to start towards a green future, a photovoltaic system was installed in Brakel and Steinheim.
Awarded as a family-friendly company
Purchase of a CNC
HOBATEX is owner managed once again
Managing directors Dörthe Stamm, Meinolf Meise and Alexander Tölle have completely parted ways with the previous parent company AUCTUS Capital Partners AG, which had held the majority shares in HOBATEX GmbH as a community of investors for the past 10 years.
Personal. Nearby. Competent. These values are lived out by all employees at HOBATEX GmbH and they will continue to serve as the basis for our activities in the future.
PEFCTM certification
HOBATEX was successfully PEFCTM certified in 2016. PEFC guarantees that wood and paper products come from sustainably managed forests. PEFC is the largest institution for ensuring and marketing sustainable forest management through an independent certification scheme.
New website
HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners paves the way towards future-oriented customer service online and presents its new website.
Profiline saw
The company's warehouse is relocated from Bad Salzuflen to Steinheim in December 2014.
With the new Holzma HPL 400 Profiline saw in Steinheim, HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners expands its range of products to include cut-to-size panels up to 5600 x 2070 mm.
By now, 40 members of staff are working for HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners and its customers.
ISO certification
HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners is ISO 9001:2008 certified in January 2013: Certificate ISO 9001:2008
Change of name
Change of name to HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners
The move
Move into the completed extension of the administrative offices of HOBATEX GmbH Holzwerkstoffe
Mr. Gerold retires
Mr. Tölle and Mr. Meise are appointed as new managing directors alongside Mr. Gerold
AUCTUS
AUCTUS becomes main shareholder: AUCTUS Capital Partners, Munich, is the leading investment company for German-speaking SMEs
Expansion
Intensification of travel and purchasing activities to and in Russia.
The number of employees rises to 15 as a result of the recruitment of Russian-speaking colleagues.
Hobatex
Change of name to HOBATEX GmbH Industrial Partners
Shareholder Mr. Klingenberg leaves the company
Holz-Klingenberg becomes aware of Eastern European producers of birch springwood slats and laminated wood slats and begins to sell these products
Expansion of the new business branches in the following years
Brakel
Relocation of the head office from Bad Salzuflen to Brakel and
move into the new office building. The warehouse facility remains in Bad Salzuflen
Intensification of travel and purchasing activities to producers of wood-based materials in standard and cut-to-size to and throughout Eastern Europe
Employees: 5
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The fall of the Wall in Germany opens up new opportunities: Start of intensified travel activities to Eastern Germany. Significant increase in turnover and earnings through the acquisition of new customers.
Expansion
Expansion of business activities to include fibreboards (unfinished and lacquered) and MDF boards
Mr Gerold becomes a further managing director
Foundation
Foundation of the company Holz-Klingenberg GmbH, Bad Salzuflen
Foundation of the company Holz-Klingenberg GmbH, Bad Salzuflen by the shareholders ELFH (Bremen) and J. Klingenberg (Uedem).
Business activity: Trade with chipboard 2nd choice from Western European production.