KRUMBEIN History

Innovative technology since the company was founded by Wolfgang Krumbein in 1977

Company history

The company was founded in 1977 by Wolfgang Krumbein. In the course of the following decades, KRUMBEIN was able to build up an excellent reputation with its customers in the food industry through its expertise. Our field of activity includes the development, design, manufacture and sale of special machines and systems for bakeries, confectioneries and related food processing companies.

1997

Foundation by Wolfgang Krumbein in Tabarz

1982

Development of the croissant rolling machine

1984

Development of pastry depositors

1991

Building of a new production hall, including administration offices as well as the acquisition of extensive machinery for a flexible production

1992

Intensive cooperation with „Meistermarkenwerke“ in Bremen for the further development of pastry depositors

1993

Development of a cutting machine for cutting cakes in a four-edge trays – patenting of this blade system

1994

Development of a cutting machine for round cakes – patenting of this blade system

1998

Beginning of the development of production lines – expansion of the customer area up to industrial customers

2001

Expansion of the existing plant – construction of an extension to the existing building

2003

Ralf Krumbein – son of the company founder- joins as a member of the management board

2008

Introduction of regular dealer training to strengthen the competence of our sales partners

2010

Start of active cooperation with the Backforum of Martin Braun KG

2016

Handing over the company to Ralf Krumbein

2020

Opening of the KRUMBEIN Technology Center

2021

Winner Dirk Kollmar Innovation Award

2023

Start of construction KRUMBEIN Technology Center extension

Our family business attaches great importance to its roots and consistent growth. Since the foundation by Wolfgang Krumbein in 1977, we have continuously developed and built up an excellent reputation as a machine manufacturer in the food industry. Today, KRUMBEIN is one of the world’s leading machine manufacturers for cutting, depositing and spreading systems as well as production lines. Today, as Managing Director, Ralf Krumbein continues to lead the Thuringian company into the future – together with a strong team.

Yours Ralf Krumbein