Wood has been a part of Gunreben from the very beginning. What started in Bamberg has evolved over generations: from the first sawmill to new production facilities, modern drying kilns, warehouses, and finishing plants. This timeline shows the key milestones of a family business that has been processing, rethinking, and bringing wood to life for more than 130 years.
Since 1895, Gunreben has evolved with every generation: through craftsmanship in wood, entrepreneurial courage, and investments in production, quality, and the customer experience.
In 1895, Georg Gunreben laid the foundation for today's family business. What began as an operation with a clear focus on wood as a material has continued to evolve over generations and still stands for quality, expertise, and reliability today.
With the first sawmill, the foundation for our own production is also laid – and with it, greater control over quality, processing, and value creation.
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A major fire at the sawmill becomes a severe test for Gunreben. Dealing with this setback demonstrates the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit that continue to define the company today.
In 1938, Gunreben acquired a new site in Strullendorf and began constructing its own production facilities there. This step created space for further growth and laid the foundation for the company's current production site.
After the building was destroyed during the Second World War, Gunreben began reconstruction in 1948 and resumed production. Energy, cohesion, and entrepreneurial courage laid the foundation for the boom of the following decades.
Restructuring and new buildings are professionalizing the timber trade and gearing the company towards growth. With clearer processes, expanded space, and a more modern site structure, Gunreben is creating the foundation to improve the long-term performance of its product range, consulting, and supply capabilities.
The new market situation following reunification became an opportunity for Gunreben. The wholesale division strategically returned to Strullendorf, thereby strengthening the company's core location. Consolidating operations at this site created new possibilities for trade, production, and distribution, shaping the future development of Gunreben.
To mark its anniversary, Gunreben is investing in its energy supply. With the construction of its own biomass power plant, the raw material wood is now being used almost entirely. What remains at the end is ash.
More about sustainability at GunrebenThrough targeted investments in storage, production, and surface finishing, Gunreben is consistently developing its industrial capabilities. The expanded facilities and modernized processes provide the foundation for manufacturing wood products on a larger scale and with consistently high quality.
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With Antonia Hartmann and Bastian Lang, the fifth generation is joining the executive management. This actively places the strategic development of the company into new hands and ensures its long-term future.
A milestone in the company's history: 125 years of experience, development, and a commitment to wood.
With the commissioning of the photovoltaic system, Gunreben is setting another example of responsible business practices. The system has a peak output of 749 kWp and supports the company in covering a significant portion of its energy needs itself.
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With the opening of the Gunreben showroom in Hallstadt near Bamberg, a space has been created where customers can experience and compare parquet, doors, decking, and flooring firsthand and receive personal consultations.
Gunreben continues to evolve – with over 130 years of experience, a keen eye for quality, and a willingness to constantly rethink production, products, and consulting.
