Hofmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH
German manufacturer of woodworking machines, especially in the fields of planing, milling and drilling.
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History
2019 | Expansion of the machine park with a modern machining centre. |
2016 | In the course of the software-update for CNC controlled milling machines the QR-manager will be developed and introduced on the HHW. |
2015 | Initially the new slot and dowel drilling machine LB 770 "OmniFact" are introduced. |
2014 | Innovations on the exposition Holz-Handwerk: Slot-dowel boring machine type LB 760 ELA, developped together with Lachner; Helix cutterblock |
2012 | The next machine in modern design is the jointer type AHW 412/512/632. According to the motto "pure efficiency", the milling type TFS 1260 and the thickness planer type D 636 (as successor of type D 632) are introduced. |
2011 | HOFMANN presents a new design, of which the first machines are the combination type AD 515/635 and the milling machine type TF/TFS 1245. |
2010 | The fixed milling machine type TF 106 and the new generation of router fences type 2601 Basic and Efficient are introduced at the exposition Holz-Handwerk. |
2009 | 90st anniversary. The combined AD 514 / AD 634 is presented as the anniversary machine and also the unique monitoring system Guardian and the milling arbor Duo. |
2008 | Construction of a new factory hall and extensive machinery investment. The milling machine with multi-step function is launched. |
2007 | The new "entry-level shaper" TFS 107 is presented with very positive feedback. At LIGNA there's presented the new touch screen control for the UFM 210 VISION for the first time. |
2006 | The 100th machine UFM 210 VISION is produced. |
2005 | HOFMANN is one of the first manufacturers to introduce an HSK attachment for quick arbor changes on its milling machines. |
2004 | The new generation of milling machines TF / TFS 1245 replaces the previous types TF 1200 / TFS 1200. |
2002 | The world's first universal swivel milling machine VISION is presented. The patent for this machine is applied. |
2000 | Hofmann changes its name into HOFMANN Maschinenfabrik GmbH. |
1999 | Hofmann receives the award for "Special Supplier" of TEMACO eG. |
1997 | The machine factory continues to grow. The new assembly hall is built. |
1995 | Daughter Gabriele Hartmann joins the company. A short time later, she participates in the management. |
1985 | The Hofmann Company is awarded with the Bavarian State Prize for outstanding craft performance on the International Trade Fair in Munich. Hofmann gets the gold medal for its excellent thickness planer in functionality and quality. |
1982 | Starting the export to the U.S.A. |
1977 | The company is converted into a Ltd. Partner, managing director is Mr. Hartmann. |
1961 | Death of Leonhard Hofmann. Mrs. Hoffman and Mr. Hartmann lead the company together until 1977. |
1951 | An important step for the expansion of the engineering works is beginning with exports to other European countries. Later, in countries such as Israel, Venezuela and many others. |
1938 | Construction of the iron foundry. From now on, the machines can be produced with legendary Hofmann cast iron quality in the own factory. The production of stator boring machines and ball bearing housings for well-known ball bearing manufacturer starts. |
1936 | The first ball bearing housings are manufactured. |
1935 | The area of woodworking machinery expands more and more. The first planing machines are built. A series production of parallel vices is established. |
1934 | The machine factory develops so well that the premises in the inner city are no longer sufficient. The still existing plant on the Hofmann street, named after the brothers Hofmann, is rebuilt. |
1919 | Foundation of the machine factory by the brothers Leonhard and Hubert Hofmann. At this time, sawing machines and grist mills for agriculture are manufactured. |
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