Leading expert for many years

Even though times are constantly changing, one thing has remained the same at the Buchholz Group: The demand for the highest quality and reliability. "Made in Germany" is both a distinction and an obligation for us. We have been manufacturing knives and wear parts in Germany for well over 100 years. With a lot of know-how, technology and passion.

Firmenchronik

1904

The foundation stone

An entire century marked by changes in world history. During the German Empire, from the late 1890s onwards, the political and economic climate within the German Reich was considered good. This was one of the reasons why STEINSTOSSER decided in 1904 to lay the foundations for a company that is now celebrating more than 100 years of existence.

1909

New branch office

Karl Buchholz, the son of Fritz Julius Buchholz, and the company name STEINSTOSSER are born. STEINSTOSSER is registered as a trademark in the HRB and the change of name to Fritz Julius Buchholz is completed. Fritz Julius Buchholz comes from an old family of gymnasts.

1932

Patent registration

Fritz Julius Buchholz registers his first patent with the invention of a special circular planing saw.

1942

Time of war

After a further small expansion of the company, the ongoing development is interrupted in July 1943. With the destruction of the residential building, the dispatch department and part of the business premises, 75% of the company is destroyed. The office is relocated to the residential building. Production is resumed, sometimes under the most difficult conditions.

1954

50th anniversary

50 years of ups and downs are over, and the company is entering a new, hopeful era with its 50th anniversary.

1966

The new build

Hans and Peter Buchholz join the company and become personally liable partners shortly afterwards. The new administration building is equipped with modern social and dispatch rooms.

1982

Reconstruction

The beginning of the 1980s also marks the start of a new manufacturing era. The company expands, e.g. with the purchase of the first CNC machining center. The focus of production is now on the manufacture of knives for the recycling industry.

1992

Rotary shear blades

Karl Buchholz, the son of the company founder, dies. At the same time, the production of large rotorary shear blades for shredders begins.

1994

Former building before conversion

The former Schmolz und Bickenbach building before the conversion.

1995

After the conversion

STEINSTOSSER buys the building "Auf dem Langefeld 1". In September 1994, the conversion and new construction of the company begins on the Schmolz und Bickenbach site. A short time later, the company moves into its new premises. In 1996, the grinding shop is modernized and expanded to the latest state of the art.

2004

100th anniversary of the company

In addition to a big celebration, the stone throwing championship ("Steinstossen") is also held to mark the 100th anniversary.

2010

New management team

Alexander & Patrick Buchholz take over the management of the company.

2012

Acquisition of KWT

Fritz Jul. Buchholz takes over the traditional company KWT. The company is incorporated into Steinstosser.

2016

Schmachtenberg Qualitätswerkzeuge

Gebr. Schmachtenberg, a globally market-leading traditional manufacturer of shear blades and hammer axes in Cologne, is taken over by Fritz Jul. Buchholz and continued as "Schmachtenberg Qualitätswerkzeuge".

2018

Relocation to Remscheid

Schmachtenberg Qualitätswerkzeuge also moves into the company building in Remscheid. The joint production increases the performance of both companies.

2021

Brand launch

Steinstosser and Schmachtenberg complete a brand launch and now appear with an online store and a joint logo.