Tischlerei Hantschel Gmbh

What Tischlerei Hantschel Gmbh does

Tischlerei Hantschel GmbH is a third-generation family-owned carpentry and custom wood-manufacturing business headquartered in Saalfeld, Thuringia, Germany, with 35 employees and origins traceable to 1901. The company operates from a single integrated site at Am Cröstener Weg 5, comprising a CNC-equipped modern workshop, a dedicated window production hall, paint shops for conservatory construction, and on-premises model houses (Muster-HOLZhaus and a FlexHome display unit). Its product portfolio spans seven core lines: FlexHome modular tiny houses, Massiv-HOLZhaus solid timber houses, winter gardens (conservatories), an exterior services bundle ("Rund ums Haus"), windows and doors (in plastic, wood, and wood-aluminum), custom furniture and interior fit-out, and the RELAX Bettsysteme specialty bed brand. Manufacturing is made-to-order rather than stock-based.

Production relies on CNC milling for precision and on long-standing supplier partnerships — notably REHAU for window profile systems (e.g., SYNEGO with U-values to 0.66 W/m²K and burglary protection to RC3), ROMA for sun protection, ZÜBLIN Timber and Soleno Haus for engineered wood, and HUGA, MHZ, Markilux, Erhardt, and Büscher for complementary components. The FlexHome system uses cross-laminated spruce timbers and wood-fiber insulation with relocatable, expandable modules. The company is also a registered Errichterunternehmen (installation company) certified by the Thüringer Landespolizeiinspektion for burglary-protection installations.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-manufactured products bundled with consultation, measurement, and on-site installation services. Pricing is quote-based across most lines; FlexHome units start at €27,000. The customer base spans private homeowners, regional commercial clients (e.g., Daddy's Diner hospitality fit-out), property managers (Wobag Saalfeld, Pro-EFM), institutional and nonprofit buyers (Lebenshilfe Kreisvereinigung Saalfeld-Rudolstadt daycare, senior-living facilities), and light industrial customers. Distribution is direct: field sales, inside sales via phone and contact forms, a physical showroom with on-premises model houses, and an online REHAU window configurator. Marketing combines website/SEO, Facebook/Instagram, YouTube product videos, email/newsletter sign-up, referrals, and a free postal-catalog request flow.

Name

Tischlerei Hantschel Gmbh

Legal name

Tischlerei Hantschel GmbH

Website

https://tischlerei-hantschel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tischlerei Hantschel GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned custom woodworking manufacturer in Saalfeld, Thuringia. The company builds made-to-order windows, doors, timber houses, FlexHome modular tiny houses, conservatories, and interior fit-out for private, commercial, and institutional clients across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Carpentry and Wood Manufacturing

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG), Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

Keywords

• Custom carpentry services
• Timber frame construction
• Wood window manufacturing
• Modular timber houses
• Residential conservatory construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Saalfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Wood Products Manufacturing: The company manufactures custom-made wood products on order, not stock. Products include windows, doors, furniture, winter gardens, timber houses, and modular homes. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of manufactured products with optional installation services.
2. Installation and Assembly Services: Complete service from consultation to installation and subsequent maintenance for all products. Professional on-site assembly of windows, doors, winter gardens, sun protection systems, and interior fit-out.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tischlerei Hantschel manufactures and installs custom-made wood products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Core offerings include the FlexHome modular tiny house, Massiv-HOLZhaus solid timber houses, residential conservatories, windows and doors (in plastic, wood, and aluminum-wood), custom furniture and interior fit-out, and exterior services such as facade cladding, terraces, and insulation. The company does not produce stock items — all products are made to order, with a complete service from initial consultation through to professional on-site installation.

Product overview

Tischlerei Hantschel GmbH is a third-generation family-owned carpentry workshop offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom wood-based products and construction services. The core offering consists of FlexHome (modular tiny houses), Massiv-HOLZhaus (solid timber houses), Wintergärten (residential conservatories), and the comprehensive 'Rund ums Haus' exterior services (insulation, facades, balconies, canopies). Supporting product lines include windows and doors (in plastic, wood, and aluminum-wood with sun shading and insect protection options), Möbel- und Innenausbau (custom furniture and interior construction including floors and stairs), and RELAX Bettsysteme (specialty bed systems with Zirbe/pine wood beds). All products are custom-manufactured to order rather than stocked, emphasizing hand craftsmanship with selected materials and ecological construction principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlexHome: Modular tiny house / modular home product line. A compact, expandable living solution made from sustainable solid wood construction, marketed as a flexible housing option.
• RELAX Bettsysteme

Products and services

• FlexHome Modulhaus A modular tiny house system manufactured in Germany from cross-laminated spruce timber (Brettsperrholz) with wood fiber insulation. Living space can be expanded by adding additional modules, and the units are relocatable. Targeted at private buyers seeking an affordable, sustainable starter home starting at 27,000 EUR, with child-friendly financing options.
• Holzhaus (Massiv-HOLZhaus) Custom-built solid timber houses using domestic wood species only, with CO2-neutral construction, active thermal insulation, heat storage capacity, and healthy indoor climate. Includes a model house (Muster-HOLZhaus) on company premises available for viewing. Targeted at private and institutional buyers seeking sustainable, ecological residential or community buildings.
• Wintergärten (Residential Conservatories) Custom-built residential conservatories in wood, aluminum-wood, or aluminum-plastic combinations. Includes consultation, planning, manufacturing, on-site assembly, and regular maintenance services. Targeted at private homeowners seeking additional living space with ecological materials.
• Rund ums Haus (Exterior Services) Comprehensive exterior property services package including blown-in cellulose insulation, facade cladding, wooden terraces and balconies (including WPC planks), awnings, and entrance canopies. Targeted at homeowners undertaking renovation or external improvements.
• Fenster & Türen (Windows and Doors) Custom-manufactured windows and doors in plastic, wood, and aluminum-wood materials. Uses REHAU SYNEGO and Euro Design 86 profile systems with up to 80mm installation depth, U-values down to 0.66 W/m²K, up to RC 3 burglary protection, and up to 46 dB sound reduction. Includes an online window configurator. Targeted at private homeowners, housing companies, and commercial property operators.
• Möbel- und Innenausbau (Custom Furniture and Interior Fit-Out) Custom-made fitted furniture, interior finishing, commercial fixtures (Ladenbau), flooring (parquet, solid wood planks, laminate, linoleum, cork, vinyl), and stairs. Targeted at private homeowners, retail and hospitality operators, and commercial property owners.
• RELAX Bettsysteme (Specialty Bed Systems) Spring plate (Federplatten) bed systems featuring handmade Zirbe (pine) beds with metal-free construction, designed to respond to pressure and body position for ergonomic sleep. Marketed under the RELAX Bettsysteme sub-brand. Targeted at private customers seeking natural-material, ergonomic sleep solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Window energy efficiency improved by up to 50% compared to standard windows
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REHAU AG + CocoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership for window profile systems. Tischlerei Hantschel uses REHAU SYNEGO and Euro Design 86 profile systems for window and door manufacturing. REHAU provides high-quality polymer-based window profiles with excellent thermal insulation, sound protection, and burglary resistance properties.
• ROMA Rollladen Raffstore GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for roller shutter and sun protection systems. ROMA provides high-quality external roller shutters and sun protection products integrated into Tischlerei Hantschel's window and building solutions.
• Büscher SonnenschutzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSun protection products and solutions provider for residential and commercial applications.
• MHZ Licht - Raum - LebenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterior and exterior sun protection, awnings, and lighting solutions manufacturer.
• Markilux GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium awning and sun protection solutions for terraces and outdoor areas.
• Erhardt MarkisenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAwning and sun protection manufacturer for residential and commercial use.
• HUGA Türen GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterior door manufacturer providing doors for interior applications in residential and commercial projects.
• Atelier Augenblick SaalfeldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeb design and online marketing agency responsible for website design and online marketing. Located in Saalfeld, Thuringia.
• Thüringer LandespolizeiinspektioncoreOthersRegistered security installation company (Errichterunternehmen) certified by the Thuringian State Police Inspectorate for burglary protection systems. Listed in official installer directory.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Finstral GmbH: Italian/German window and door manufacturer with strong energy-efficiency, sound reduction, and burglary protection positioning. Direct partial overlap with Hantschel's Fenster & Türen line in terms of end-customer value drivers and REHAU-adjacent technology positioning.
• WeberHaus GmbH & Co. KG: One of Germany's largest timber prefab home builders with a wide product range, show-home parks, and energy-efficient / Plus-energy house positioning. Overlaps with Hantschel's energy-efficient and timber-construction value proposition.
• Schwörer Haus KG: Large-scale German timber prefab home producer with a much broader product portfolio and national distribution. Competes for the same private construction customer segment but at a meaningfully larger scale than Hantschel.

Direct peers

• HUF Haus GmbH & Co. KG: Specialist German timber-frame home manufacturer known for architect-designed post-and-beam houses. Comparable target customer (private residential) and overlapping product category with Hantschel's MassivHOLZhaus and FlexHome.
• Baufritz GmbH & Co. KG: German mass-timber prefab home builder with a similar ecological positioning (CO2-neutral, healthy living climate, no tropical timber). Directly competes with Tischlerei Hantschel's Holzhaus and FlexHome in the German solid-timber and modular home market.

Emerging players

• Living Haus (HASE Group): German timber prefab home brand targeting younger first-time buyers with configurable, accessible-price offerings. Conceptually comparable to Hantschel's FlexHome modular entry-level positioning in the private timber-home segment.
• Haas Fertigbau GmbH: German timber prefab home builder combining modular timber construction with energy-efficient and renovation offerings. Overlaps with Hantschel's combined timber house + energy-efficient windows + renovation service portfolio.
• Kampa GmbH: German prefab timber home builder operating at a smaller scale than the top-three incumbents. Provides a more like-for-like scale comparison to Tischlerei Hantschel's timber house business while competing for the same private homeowner segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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