About Us
Machine Technology for Modern Timber Construction
From humble beginnings in the converted attic to a renowned supplier for modern timber construction companies, one thing has always remained the same:
Our Love for Wood
Vacuum Laminating
Assembly Table
Vacuum Press CLT
BIY Table
Pressing System
Handling Cranes
Multifunction Portal
we love wood
hence our vision:
Set up timber construction companies so efficiently that they are also economically superior to solid construction. So that in the future only wood will be used for construction.
Only in Wood.
Our Vision.
Since 1987
31Countries
615Companies with Assembly Tables
62Vacuum Presses
Our Team
Find the right contact, we’re always at your disposal
Combines Testing and Studying
As a trained carpenter and studied civil engineer, Thomas combines a lot of specialist knowledge with years of experimentation on new materials, processes and innovative products.
Thomas Fankhauser | Engineer FH
- CEO & Founder
- thomas.fankhauser@woodtec.ch
- +41 79 330 22 61
Solve problems before they arise
This is Sally’s secret for customer-oriented communication, seamless order processing and perfect bookkeeping.
Sally Fankhauser
- Administration & Finances
- sally.fankhauser@woodtec.ch
- +41 62 752 95 80
Craftsman is the best robot
As a robotics graduate and techno freak, Beni sees the craftsman of the future not as an operator of production lines but as a technically augmented all-rounder.
Benjamin Fankhauser | Engineer. ETH
- Sales Manager & Product Development
- benjamin.fankhauser@woodtec.ch
- +41 79 832 58 57
Turning ideas into reality
Sami’s motivation is to realize new products from A to Z, to be involved in all steps and to influence them.
Samuel Arnold | Engineer FH
- Product Development
- samuel.arnold@woodtec.ch
- +41 78 207 68 89
Art is in the detail
Because all big ideas come in packages that transit over Patricia’s desk. It is the contact point and hub of our goods traffic.
Patricia Hunkeler
- Logistics
- paricia.hunkeler@woodtec.ch
- +41 62 754 21 30
Inventing with Inventor
When it comes to 3D design, you can’t fool him: Marco has Autodesk Inventor in his blood.
Marco Wirz
- Product Development
- marco.wirz@woodtec.ch
- +41 78 228 41 11
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