Press realeases from the HOMAG Group 

Order intake and order backlog increase in the first quarter of 2013, sales revenue and earnings influenced by fewer deliveries, forecasts for 2013 confirmed

Solutions to make daily work easier, to improve efficiency, to minimize errors, to increase flexibility and output – HOLZMA showcased a raft of innovations on this theme at LIGNA 2013.

HOLZMA has also redesigned the 2 series and showcased the new features at LIGNA.

More efficiency, more flexibility, more productivity – and all that with minimum labor input. LIGMATECH offers these features to customers, who want to remain competitive in the craft and industrial sector.

Lightweight materials are an innovation driver and bring decisive image benefits in many sectors, because every kilo saved translates into a real competitive advantage for the supplier.

"HOLZMA is going to donate a smart fortwo, and you can help decide who receives it." This announcement was made at the HOLZMA Treff 2012. The jury decided that the smart would be donated to the Dingolfing-Landshut-Landau children's cancer charity.

As the biggest single exhibitor present at this year’s LIGNA, wood processing specialist HOMAG is all about innovation & high tech, performance improvement & efficiency, plant competence & made to measure furniture production.

Touch the innovation – Touch the future The Highlights at LIGNA 2013 in Hall 26 + Hall 11 Interesting Case Studies More about powerTouch and much more ....

Highlights at a glance

The HOMAG Group introduces visitors to a whole new world of innovation at the LIGNA 2013. The focus is on powerTouch. Experience a whole new dimension in machine operation!

At the LIGNA 2013 WEEKE presents the complete product range for sanding technology of the BÜTFERING brand.

All good things come in „fours“: WEEKE Bohrsysteme produces high-quality machines and provides services which focus on four technological sectors: CNC Technology, Drilling Technology, Assembly Systems and the Sanding Technology of the BÜTFERING brand.

Preliminary figures for fiscal 2012 confirmed, net profit for 2012 increased to EUR 12.7 million, forecast 2013: increase in sales revenue, order intake and profit expected

Profitability increased, net profit reached EUR 12.7 million, order intake in 2012 outperformed the relevant market

Touch the innovation – touch the future The HOMAG Group introduces visitors to a whole new world of innovation at the LIGNA 2013.

Saving resources – enhancing productivity. This is where ecoPlus comes into its own: the new technology package from the HOMAG Group.

What distinguishes the HOMAG Group is its broad-based product spectrum and machines complying with the very highest technical standards.

Flexibility in cutting operations: The HOLZMA highlights at LIGNA 2013

Reconciliation of interests and redundancy plan agreed, restructuring to be completed in first half of 2013

Planning and investment security is key for customers. This is especially true in industry, where higher levels of investment are generally made. The solution is intelligent HOLZMA software, such as the Batch Generation Tool, Dynamic Simulation and MLO.

Homag Group's new CompetenceCenter in North Germany is officially open for business.

How did the year pan out for the woodworking machinery world market leader in Europe, America, Asia and the rest of the world?

LIGMATECH Automationssysteme GmbH in Lichtenberg have got a new Managing Director: Jochen Fischer succeeded Jens Held on January 1, 2013. After four successful years at LIGMATECH, Jens Held changed to the investment management of the HOMAG Group AG.

Great joy: HOLZMA donates smart fortwo to the children's cancer charity Kinderkrebshilfe Dingolfing – Landau – Landshut e.V.

21 consultants of the national federations for the wood and cabinetmaker´s trade came together on 5th December at WEEKE Bohrsysteme GmbH for their technology conference.

We, the HOLZMA Team, were thrilled to see the photos sent to us by YASSINE, a customer of ours in Lebanon. Not even we could have designed a more attractive safety fence for the HOLZMA HPP 380 panel saw. Wow!

Postforming innovation from HOLZMA: Vertical scoring for straight edges in the package

Operative EBITDA rises by 25 percent in the third quarter of 2012, sales revenue forecast for 2012 slightly increased

HOLZMA introduced the Power Concept in 2007. To date HOLZMA has sold more than 350 saws with this technology worldwide – and more are being sold every day.

The autumn meeting of the association Holzbau Deutschland...

"We are making good progress!" Ulrich Hartner, Head of Sales of the division "Sanding Machines" is pleased, "Our sales department is working at full speed and our engineering team is pushing forward the developments – That's great!"

The new version – what it can do, what's new

The HOLZMA Treff 2012 in-house expo was all about combining technologies to meet needs

HOMAG Group AG secures financing for future growth

- Order intake increased slightly in the second quarter, contrary to the trend in the industry - Operative key earnings figures improved in the first half of the year

Holger Bomm took over from Eckard Hörner-Marass on 1st August 2012. As his successor, Bomm is reponsible for the areas of engineering and design, sales, and services. Before joining HOLZMA, he spent many years with HOMAG Group subsidiary BARGSTEDT.

"Flexible combinations" is the slogan for the HOLZMA open house 2012, which takes place from 25 to 28 September each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m . Please read more about the highlights...

HOLZMA is donating a smart fortwo – and you can help us decide!

Faster and with even more features: Version 9 of the HOLZMA optimisation software Cut Rite offers convincing improvements …

Is now available: The new customer magazine "Cutting Edge News". We will talk about two of our customers and give you details of the HOLZMA Treff 2012. Again joining our HOLZMA Treff: BARGSTEDT, BRANDT, BÜTFERING, HOMAG, HOMAG eSOLUTION, LIGMATECH, WEEKE.

Thyssen Krupp Plastics - uniform work processes and centralised data organisation for roughly 30 HOLZMA saws and HOLZMA cut optimisation software Cut Rite

Despite the current economic conditions, the HOMAG Group has succeeded after just five months in breaking through the EUR 100 million barrier in order intake for its project business.

Innovative Easy2Feed Loading System Impresses the DREMA Jury

In the furniture industry, surface trends change more rapidly than Paris fashions.

Let the next flooring revolution roll – HOMAG is prepared and ready

There is no other CNC programming system which can claim such a long and successful development history as woodWOP.

Growth in commercial and residential construction as well as in the construction of apartment blocks

Break-even point reached through just 3 days of full use of the machine‘s capacity per month!

Annual general meeting of HOMAG Group AG

Recently, the HOMAG Group headquarter was the meeting point for around 40 persons from 17 companies. The users of the HOMAG eSOLUTION software were informed about the new developments and possibilities of the software.

Automation seminars in the US and Canada

Earnings power improves further in first quarter of 2012, sales revenue rises by about 7 percent, forecasts for 2012 confirmed

With the TLF 210, what BARGSTEDT is offering is a new-format storage system which customers have awarded top marks for technology, project management and servicing. See this system for yourself operating at the AWISA 2012.

Perfect sanding for any application

With ten years of successful partnership already behind them, innovative furniture producer MAJA-MÖBELWERK GmbH has once again opted to invest heavily with the HOMAG Group.

Individual surfaces are the height of fashion – and fashion is notoriously fickle. Over 100 visitors to the 2012 Surface Days in Schopfloch had the opportunity to witness how proficient the HOMAG Group is in doing just that.

A wide product range - well prepared for the future

WEEKE Bohrsysteme GmbH is demonstrating its two core areas of expertise – drilling and CNC technology.

The cardboard-box cutting machine VKS 200 from the LIGMATECH company finishes cuts-to-size packing made of corrugated board –namely in the required number of pieces, the optimum size, and at the right moment.

Storage system TLF 210 for tried and tested logistics

Holz-Handwerk 2012 woodworking show – the 3000th machine of the Ambition series found its owner. Since the inception of the Ambition models of edge banding machinery 3.000 machines have been sold to over 90 countries worldwide.

Business unit of BÜTFERING sold as planned, restructuring expenses lead to net loss for the year, changes in the management board, positive outlook for 2012/2013

WEINMANN Holzbausystemtechnik receives award

As leading suppliers of automated saw-store combinations, HOLZMA and BARGSTEDT will be demonstrating at the 2012 Xylexpo what is possible today with just a small investment.

As a systems supplier dealing with all aspects of panel sizing, HOLZMA scored high with a number of innovations in this context – starting with the new 2 series, continuing with saw-store systems.

10-15% more output every day!

Agreement on reconciliation of interests and social compensation plan in both cases, restructuring progressing as planned, fewer layoffs than initially expected

Group’s sales revenue increased by 11 percent, operating result improved by 8 percent, restructuring expenses and other effects lead to net loss for the year

A wide base and innovative technologies - well prepared for the future

Achieving a high degree of automation is becoming ever more vital to guarantee a continuous flow of parts in modern production plants. High-speed, efficient division of large-format panel materials in throughfeed can make a significant contribution here.

The first quarter of every year sees a flurry of activity in the international floor covering sector as companies the world over showcase trends and innovations at the industry's lead trade fairs.

With its TLF 210, BARGSTEDT will be at the HOLZHANDWERK 2012 with a storage system which automatically supplies two processing machines with material at once.

The easy way to design and produce more individuality

BÜTFERING: perfect sanding for any application - BÜTFERING is adding a new series: The SWT 200

PRACTIVE - The Workshop of the Future, Highlights of Holz-Handwerk, BHX050/055, Revolution in window production, The saw that grows, tested logistics, fascination of sanding, Just-in-time packaging, The new CNC allrounder, ...

Window technology all the way – solutions for every performance category

Innovative, highly flexible, and keyed to the packaging requirements of small-sized and medium-sized enterprises: LIGMATECH developed in cooperation with the enterprise PACKSIZE a new generation of cardboard-box cutting machines.

The revolutionary new reacTec laminating technology is already gaining a foothold: By the autumn of 2012, this innovative new technique will be up and running in the Polish production facilities of Swedwood, a key supplier to the furniture giant IKEA.

HOLZMA presents systems expertise

Manufacturers of laminate flooring are not only interested in the latest high-end machinery for maximum output - ever greater importance is also attached to the flexibility of manufacturing techniques.

Having convinced 1000 customers within 900 days the BHX 050/055 series is heading for cult status

The Venture series, developed within the HOMAG Group by the companies WEEKE Bohrsysteme and HOMAG Holzbearbeitungssysteme, has become a success story.

Cost cutting measures take effect, Sales revenue up 20 percent in third quarter of 2011, Forecasts for 2011 confirmed

The Venture series, which was developed within the HOMAG Group, distinguishes itself by the following core characteristics: meanwhile established all over the world, TOP price-performance ratio and much more....

By optimizing the FPR 220 series, HOMAG has now launched a newcomer to the double-end tenoner family: FPR 260. With an outstanding cost-to-performance ratio, this new series is practically unrivalled as a machine for the manufacture of parquet flooring.

For four days customers, wood working companies and potential buyers were visiting ...

The HOMAG Group members are delighted with the influx of new orders received following the HOMAG Group Treffs staged at HOMAG, HOLZMA and WEINMANN on September 27 – 30, 2011.

Extended scope of measures at FRIZ and TORWEGGE/ Restructuring at BÜTFERING as planned/ Concentration intended to strengthen the HOMAG Group’s competiveness

The medium-size machine manufacturer WEEKE Bohrsysteme relies strongly on internal education of skilled employees.

While quality awareness has a key role to play in the purchase of a new machine line or production plant, regular maintenance is all too often neglected despite its decisive importance for ensuring optimum plant productivity and product quality.

From 27 to 30 September 2011 HOLZMA will be again be saying "welcome home" to visitors Daily from 9am to 5pm on these four days, visitors will have the chance to learn more about the entire HOLZMA range.

Personnel and restructuring expenses higher than expected

Following the success of the innovative technique which has become known as the “Välinge screw cutter”, with its new 5GS trimming unit HOMAG has now come up with an innovative industrial method of trimming the 5GS cross profile patented by Välinge.

To see the future of timber building head for ...

The HOMAG Group has taken decisive action against the company SCM/Morbidelli, obtaining an interim injunction by court order at the LIGNA 2011. The move was prompted by an imitation of the safety technology safeScan.

QA 45 is the name of the new innovative glue application concept from BRANDT Kantentechnik GmbH.

Successful participation in industry’s most important trade fair – Ligna

WEINMANN's timber frame manufacturing technology can handle ...

Creative system solutions widen field of possible applications

Today’s woodworking shops and joineries are reliant on the benefits of high quality products, flexibility and integral solutions at an affordable price.

Energy, time, materials and labour are all precious resources. Those who learn how to make the most of them can both enhance their productivity and save costs. This is where ecoPlus comes into its own: the new technology package from the HOMAG Group.

Attractive innovations and developments efficiently using resources – these two subjects are the focus of WEEKE at the LIGNA this year.

Customers favor end-to-end solutions from the market leader

Annual general meeting of HOMAG Group AG

Increase in order intake of 13 percent in first quarter of 2011, further improvement in results of operations and profitability, annual forecasts for 2011 confirmed

BÜTFERING present their widest range of sanding machines and numerous innovations.

Sales revenue increase also expected for 2011, Earnings growth expected to outpace sales revenue growth in 2011, Order intake in first quarter of 2011 expected to exceed prior-year level

HOMAG opened its doors to customers from the flooring sector on March 14th and 15th to attend its “Flooring Days 2011”, already the third event of its kind.

New market-focused solutions for timber construction specialists

Meeting of the HOMAG Group AG supervisory board to ratify the financial statements

The heart of the new 3 series from HOLZMA is the completely redesigned saw carriage.

For over 30 years, HOMAG has made sure of a consistently high standard of workpiece quality by insisting on in-house production of the chain links it uses in its edge banding machines.

In 1985, WEINMANN started out as a ...

The new SBT 100 is in the limelight of the TORWEGGE products at the Ligna 2011 - this new developed lock hinge processing machine sets the benchmark for the economic, flexible processing of door leaves.

No gain without pain has been the motto adopted by HOMAG over recent months: every one of the company’s divisions has been working at full steam on a range of innovations, new developments and technical highlights.

HOLZMA is committed to meeting customer requirements from S to XXL.

Today’s woodworking shops and joineries are reliant on the benefits of high quality products, flexibility and integral solutions at an affordable price.

Bargstedt automated Intellistore system and the new Holzma 3 series.

Russian furniture manufacturer relies on market leader’s production line expertise

Sustainable turnaround in fiscal 2010, Revenue increase of 37 percent exceeds forecasts, Headcount up again slightly

Maximum flexibility and reduced operating errors during trimming processes – these are just two of the many benefits of a new HOMAG development, the flexTrim. This innovation provides a solid basis for the latest generation of trimming heads.

The preparatory course for master carpenters TM 6554 of the Holzfachschule Bad Wildungen visited the WEEKE production plant in Herzebrock-Clarholz on 17.02.2011.

Last year the HOMAG Group celebrated its 50-year company jubilee. The jubilee may be over –but the success story goes on.

The HOMAG Group, as also there sales partner from Finland Projecta Oy, together with there branch from Estonia invited to the Practive Tour 2011 which took place in week 4 in Germany.

On March 14th and 15th 2011 HOMAG will demonstrate new methods for the cutting and profiling of laminate flooring components and pioneering techniques for dividing panels with only negligible tolerances.

No other type of floor covering can match the growth rates currently being enjoyed by luxury vinyl tiles (LVT for short).

Much interest of international visitors

2010 order intake already exceeds level of full-year 2009 after only nine months

Novelty from FRIZ

Successful in-house fair in Weinsberg

Now, the new BARGSTEDT storage systems work even more precisely, energy-saving and safer

SORB TECH© absorbs vibrations up to 80% faster (below 40 milliseconds) than conventional cast steel constructions.

High order intake through innovative products

HOMAG Group develops new laminating technology reacTec

The spotlight was on the new 3 series

FRIZ and KLEIBERIT are comitted to partnership

WEINMANN Holzbausystemtechnik GmbH has been associated ...

HOMAG Group AG and imos AG form a new enterprise

At the HOLZMA Treff 2010 BARGSTEDT presented the plane storage system TLF410 with many innovations combined with a HOLZMA saw.

LEICHT Küchen AG, has reached a decision: in order to achieve a higher level of efficiency in its production processes, this old-established company has invested in a HOLZMA "combiLine" angular system.

Visit us at the HOMAG Treff in Schopfloch!

Preview FRIZ Treff 2010

The own showroom is the deed for the professional product presentation for BARGSTEDT.

Major Unveiling at HOLZMA In-House Expo: HOLZMA Treff 2010, 28 September to 1 October between 9 am and 5 pm.

27/10-03/11: HOMAG, HOLZMA and WEEKE share a stand

Positive results once again in the second quarter of 2010

HOMAG, HOLZMA and WEEKE share a stand

HOMAG Group woodWOP 6.0 - 3D now standard in all Venture processing centres

Report of the Info-Treff Herzebrock

Easier, faster and even more functional - the new TLF woodStore 4.7.1!

With the business growing in an uncertain marketplace ...

Sold over 330 times within 12 month. A success story.

Significant gains in order intake, sales revenue and earnings in Q1 2010

WEEKE looks back on a successful fair in Milan, the XYLEXPO 2010 (04.05.-08.05.)

HOMAG laserTec Patent unterstreicht die Technologieführerschaft

HOMAG Holzbearbeitungssysteme AG in Schopfloch has received an award for excellent achievements in the field of patent management.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Weinmann...

HOMAG Group AG sees record number of visitors at major industry trade fairs

Order intake and sales revenue to see double-digit percentage growth in 2010

Manufacturing performance in focus – with software and consulting

At the 2010 Holz-Handwerk fair, HOLZMA presented the new optional feed solution Easy2Feed for the HPP 250 saw. The response was very positive.

Handling and transportation solutions were the main focus for HOLZMA at the Holz-Handwerk fair. The Domino System, with its latest enhancements, was particularly popular.

The new "Manual Production List" module of the CADmatic 4 PROFESSIONAL controller software allows fast and simple data input at the saw.

Representatives of the HOLZMA service team were also present at Holz-Handwerk in Nuremberg – not only did they offer help and advice, but they were also there to present their latest service offering.

Meeting of the HOMAG Group AG supervisory board to ratify the financial statements

In Nuremberg WEEKE repeatedly presented an extensive spectrum of innovative solutions around the wood processing range.

WEINMANN Holzbausystemtechnick GmbH has developed ...

Performance enhancement by KPIs

Unnecessary Ballast? With a "Diet" fit for the Future!

Share pooling at HOMAG Group AG

To mark its 50-year company jubilee, the HOMAG group is offering a total of 12 different products in a 50-year edition design.

HOMAG returns to profit in the fourth quarter of 2009

Credit standing

Event of the Association of the Joinery Trade, Lower Saxony / Bremen

HOMAG Group AG and J. Schmalz GmbH receive Axia Award

Persimmon is gearing up for new growth in the homes market...

WEINMANN, the specialist in timber construction system ...

In the second half of 2009, HOLZMA successively launched four new angular systems. The new HKL 430 now complements the 4 series range. The models HKL 530, HKL 550 and HKL 570 were added to the 5 series.

It has now become a tradition: After the winter break, HOLZMA invites all those who celebrated a jubilee in the previous year to a celebratory evening. Employees who retired during this period are also invited.

The society "Herz für demente Menschen" were pleased to receive this year's HOLZMA Christmas donation of €5000.

The formation of the company HOMAG 50 years ago on January 1, 1960 marked the beginning of an impressive success story.