GERMANY - As a family business in its fourth and fifth generation, with regional roots, globally successful and with an awareness of its responsibility towards people, the environment and society - this is how Leitz from Oberkochen presents itself in the prestigious book project “Lexikon der deutschen Familienunternehmen” (Encyclopedia of German Family Businesses) published by Zeit-Verlag in Hamburg.
It had its digital book premiere and official publication in November 2020.
"We are very pleased that our company has been included in the Encyclopedia of German Family Businesses,” says shareholder and advisory board chairwoman Dr. Cornelia Brucklacher. “This is a sign of great appreciation for us as a family-owned company with a tradition of more than 140 years with regard to entrepreneurial performance. But it is also a sign of recognition for our employees. They have done their best every day for generations to ensure the satisfaction and economic success of our customers and thus make a significant contribution to the expansion of our position as world market leader.”
Leitz is present worldwide, with seven own production locations as well as 36 sales and service locations. The headquarters is at Leitz GmbH & Co. KG in Oberkochen, Germany. With its tools, tool systems, services and digital solutions, the company’s product range covers all industries for processing wood, derived timber products and state-of-the-art materials.