GERMANY - Homag GmbH now holds 100% of the shares in Weinmann Holzbausystemtechnik GmbH and strengthens its competence and commitment in the solid wood sector.

Weinmann has been part of the Homag Group and has been the expert for timber construction since 1998. As a leading provider of high-performance machines and systems for timber construction, Weinmann develops innovative and customized solutions for carpenters and prefabricated house manufacturers. Over 5,000 Weinmann machines are in use by manufacturers worldwide.

The Homag Group is strengthening its commitment in the solid wood sector, including the entire process chain in timber construction. The topic of sustainability plays an important role here; wood as a renewable raw material is still one of the most important and ecologically most valuable raw materials worldwide. Driving this forward is a task for the future.

Josef Zerle, head of the business unit Surface Technology within the Homag Group and expert in solid wood, will join Weinmann’s management on July 1, 2020. In addition to Mr. Zerle, the management consists of Hansbert Ott and Sven Schempp, who will also become management spokesman on July 1. After 28 years, Mr. Ott will step down as managing director of Weinmann on November 30, 2020. However, he will continue to be available in an advisory capacity.