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woodtec Fankhauser GmbH

Maschinentechnik für den Holzbau

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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

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Assembly Table

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Vacuum Press CLT

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BIY Table

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Pressing System

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Handling Cranes

2019
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Multifunction Portal

2021
2022
we make machines but

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

Latest News

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Prefab: Focus on Material Handling

7. October 2021

Prefab: Focus on Material Handling

The new production plant of Stuberholz AG does not score with fully automatic…

Making your own CLT – is it worth it?

7. October 2021

Making your own CLT – is it worth it?

The leading timber journal mikado interviews Benjamin Fankhauser

Stationary Workplaces Work Best

9. September 2019

Stationary Workplaces Work Best

The Lehner GmbH from Heidenheim relies on stationary workplaces in their newl…

Added Storeys and Extensions

3. June 2019

Added Storeys and Extensions

With increasing urbanization and the legislative measures against urban spraw…

Frame Prefab with Manpower

24. April 2019

Frame Prefab with Manpower

Industry 4.0 is not necessarily synonymous with automation and automation has…

Prefabricate Roofs

13. December 2018

Prefabricate Roofs

A new trend could emerge in the manufacture of roof trusses.

Modular Prefab

13. December 2018

Modular Prefab

The trend towards individual solutions in timber construction and constructio…

Connecting with Adhesives

2. December 2018

Connecting with Adhesives

Fasteners do not always have to be used to manufacture wooden construction el…

Glued Box Girders – Completely Without Screws

19. September 2018

Glued Box Girders – Completely Without Screws

Glued box girders for roofs and ceilings with a larger span

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