ABOUT US

The company

constructively courageous

The success story of Kaufmann Building Systems
began over 70 years ago ...

… as a carpentry workshop in Reuthe in the Bregenzerwald. Today, Kaufmann Bausysteme is managed by Christian Kaufmann, the third generation of the family. The name Kaufmann has always been synonymous with innovation in this tradition-conscious region. Then as now, there have always been courageous people in the company who were able to think one idea ahead and plan one step ahead.

1952

Foundation of a carpentry business by timber construction pioneer Josef Kaufmann

1958

Production of the first glulam beams

1972

Anton Kaufmann joins the family business

1979

Foundation of Kaufmann Holzbauwerk GmbH

2003

Kaufmann Bausysteme GmbH is founded as an independent company by engineer Anton Kaufmann from the construction technology division of the Kaufmann Holz Group.

2008

Christian Kaufmann joins the Executive Board

2009

First major project in modular construction, BMW Hotel Ammerwald

2013

Alnatura Lorsch high-bay warehouse, the largest high-bay warehouse in wood

2018

Opening of the first own module production line in Kalwang

2019

Commissioning of production site in Berlin Köpenik

2020

New company headquarters in Reuthe

2024

Commissioning of the Rostock production site

What drives us forward

70

constructive minds

4

Locations

80

Realised projects

15.000

Built-in wooden modules

We have found that constructive lateral thinking is just as likely to get you to the finish line of a solution. Not necessarily faster, but more successful, because more innovative, more courageous. This thought process is like a passion that helps us to network with the right people. Thanks to everyone who thinks successfully with us – also laterally in the sense of thinking ahead.

Christian Kaufmann

Managing Director Kaufmann Bausysteme

In 2015, I met Christian Kaufmann while looking for a manufacturer of sanitary units for the WOODIE student residence. An initial informational discussion developed into a close, friendly collaboration that made WOODIE a game changer for us and the industry. Our now close partnership is characterised by constant innovation that underlines our creative and effective German-Austrian teamwork.

Achim Nagel

Managing partner of
PRIMUS developments GmbH

The Rockywood project in Offenbach harbour stands for
an innovative office concept with flexible space solutions
and a clear focus on sustainability through the
the use of wood in the construction.

Eike Becker

Architect ROCKYWOOD