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Eugen Hornberger (left) and Gerhard Schuler (right) founded Hornberger Maschinenbau oHG in 1960
Homag celebrates 60 years of woodworking excellence Founded in 1960 as Hornberger Maschinenbau oHG by Eugen Hornberger and Gerhard Schuler, Homag has always been a pioneer in developing innovative woodworking technology. Over the years, it has established an impressive history of world firsts, including the edgebander in 1962, the first panel dividing saw (1970) and the first CNC machine (1974) – all clear proof that Homag has always been at the forefront of the industry.
Launched as a two-man start-up business based in the Black Forest, Homag began to grow significantly when the main brands were integrated into the business – these included Brandt (1976), Weeke (1986) and Holzma (1987). The incorporation of these brands saw the rapid development of each of Homag’s core competencies. Engineering innovation and excellence became the driving forces behind establishing Homag as the multi-million-pound company it is today. Now, 60 years later, the Homag Group is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated solutions for woodworking production. As
a global player, Homag operates several international production plants, as well as sales and service teams. With around 6600 employees, the company is proud of its presence in more than 100 countries and its worldwide market share of over 30%. Innovative solutions for woodworking manufacturers Throughout years of innovation, Homag has always offered manufacturers and joiners complete production solutions. These enable companies to automate processes from start to finish. Whether it is an entry-level-sized business
