Hans Papenbroock
Hans Papenbroock in Rellingen – your complete solution for woodworking technology in Northern Germany
As a tool manufacturer based in the Black Forest, we work with select specialty retailers who carry our tools. In northern Germany, that’s Hans Papenbroock in Rellingen near Hamburg—a specialty retailer that has been supplying businesses in the wood and plastic processing industries since 1949 and carries RUWI , among others, RUWI lineup. On this page, you’ll learn what Papenbroock can do for your business: from hand-held machines and tools to CNC machining centers—and why a trip to Rellingen is well worth it.
If you run a workshop, you know the drill: machines, tools, dust extraction, consumables, and spare parts often come from different suppliers, and when something needs fixing, the search starts all over again. Papenbroock bundles all of this under the motto "everything from a single source" – from consultation and planning for dust extraction, compressed air, and disposal, to delivery, assembly, training, service, and the right tools.
Over 75 years of Hans Papenbroock – from a dairy shop to a leading woodworking technology dealer in the North
The story begins on May 1, 1949, when Hans Papenbroock, a merchant born in Mecklenburg, founded a trading company for carpentry supplies in an empty dairy shop in Hamburg's Stellingen district. He initially won over his customers on foot, later by tram, and finally with a bicycle that also served for deliveries. During the post-war reconstruction years, the company grew rapidly through several locations in Hamburg, until 1972/73, when the decision was made to build its own hall with an administrative wing in the Rellingen industrial area near Hamburg – which is its current headquarters. In 1993, Hans Papenbroock fulfilled a dream with the establishment of a branch in Lübz: a company in his Mecklenburg homeland. In 2016, the headquarters reopened after a six-month renovation, featuring a modern, enlarged exhibition space. Today, the company has been around for over 75 years and is one of the leading names for woodworking machines, CNC technology, and tools in Northern Germany.
What Papenbroock means for your business
At the headquarters in Rellingen, approximately 45 employees serve customers in the fields of joinery, carpentry, interior finishing, and industry. The product range covers the entire spectrum of wood and plastic processing: saws sliding table saw from sliding table saw vertical panel saws, table and under-table routers, planers, drills, combination machines, edge banding machines, sanding and brushing machines, joinery systems for timber construction, gluing and pressing equipment, and CNC machining centers. In addition, the company offers dust extraction, compressed air, waste disposal and heating technology, material handling, software, and the right tools. For you, this means: machines, dust extraction systems, tools, and consumables all come from a single point of contact who understands the processing of solid wood, panel materials, and plastics based on decades of experience—for businesses of all sizes, from small carpenters to industrial operations.
HOMAG focus: Machines for modern manufacturing
A key focus for Papenbroock is its long-standing partnership with HOMAG, one of the world's leading manufacturers of woodworking machines – Papenbroock has been a partner for over 30 years. Their product range covers everything from CNC machining centers, vertical panel sizing saws, and edge banding machines to drilling and dowel insertion technology. Especially when you're getting started with CNC or nesting manufacturing, this direct line to the manufacturer is a practical advantage for your business: from design and commissioning to later modernization, you get everything from a single source.
Software and training considered right from the start
A CNC machine is only as good as the team programming it. That's why Papenbroock offers practical training, focusing on HOMAG's woodWOP software, so your team can unlock the machine's full potential from day one – instead of having to figure out costly learning curves after commissioning.
Buying machines from Papenbroock: Consultation, planning, commissioning
A machine is an investment in your business's competitiveness – not an off-the-shelf purchase. That's why Papenbroock starts with personal consultation, available on-site at your location by a regionally assigned specialist advisor for Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, or Lower Saxony: What workpieces, what materials, what quantities, what space, what budget? This leads to a recommendation. The company then handles delivery, assembly, and commissioning – all in-house, from design to the fully installed machine. And because a machine only runs smoothly with the right dust extraction, Papenbroock also plans for dust extraction, compressed air, and disposal. If you're getting into timber construction, you'll find the right solutions with their beam processing systems.
New, used, or stock machine?
Not every investment has to be a new machine. Besides new machines, Papenbroock also offers used machines that are serviced, overhauled, and cleaned by their own service technicians before heading back to a workshop – a good alternative if your budget for new equipment isn't quite there yet. If you're in a hurry, you'll benefit from their stock machines: anything in stock can be delivered quickly and be ready for use promptly, instead of waiting for long delivery times. If needed, they'll take your old machine in trade.
Regional service: in-house technicians, in-house sharpening service
The biggest advantage of a local specialist dealer becomes clear when something goes wrong. Papenbroock has about ten in-house service technicians in Northern Germany for field service and offers comprehensive service for woodworking machines: inspection and maintenance by trained technicians, repairs and spare parts supply, machine relocations, and modernizations that can extend a machine's lifespan and make its operation more economical. Plus, they have their own sharpening service for your tools – sharpening is usually much more cost-effective than replacing high-quality tools and keeps cutting quality consistent. Instead of sending a faulty device far away, you have a local contact who knows the technology.
The exhibition center in Rellingen: try it out instead of just looking
Papenbroock presents a modern exhibition center spanning around 2,000 square meters in Rellingen. Here, you'll find stationary machines, used machines, and hand tools ready for you to inspect and experience in operation before you buy – especially for larger investments, this is more valuable than any data sheet. The exhibition culminates in the annual in-house trade fair, featuring new products, live demonstrations, and special trade fair conditions. If you're planning an investment, you can compare several solutions under real-world conditions there over just a few days.
Tools and consumables in the online shop
For your quick tool and material needs, check out the papenbroock24.de online shop. There, you'll find material processing, workshop equipment, transport gear, power and hand tools, extraction, compressed air, and fastening technology, plus our in-house Papenbroock brand. For power tools, you'll see well-known names like Festool, Mafell, Makita, DeWalt, and Fein on the shelves. Shipping is free for orders over 199 Euros, and there's no minimum order value. This way, you get your machine accessories from the same partner without having to switch suppliers.
RUWI Hans Papenbroock's
RUWI is one of the brands we carry. Papenbroock offers our under-table routers in sizes S, M, and L, along with an extensive range of accessories—from stop and curve guides to the 3D unit, table extension mounting kits. This allows you to switch to pre-set tools in a matter of seconds, instead of having to go through a cumbersome setup process. You can find all the details about our milling tables, lifting tables, sawing systems, and accessories at any time on our website at ruwi.de.
Two locations for the North – Rellingen and Lübz
Our headquarters, with its exhibition center, administration, workshop, and used machine hall, is located at Industriestraße 14 in 25462 Rellingen, just outside Hamburg. It's easily accessible via the nearby motorway for businesses in Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Lower Saxony. A second location has been at Gewerbering 4 in 19386 Lübz since 1993, serving as the next point of contact for businesses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Papenbroock also delivers used machines and special projects across Europe.
Contact and opening hours
Hans Papenbroock GmbH & Co. KG
Industriestraße 14
25462 Rellingen
Phone: +49 4101 39070
Email: info@papenbroock.de
Web: papenbroock.de
Lübz Branch
Gewerbering 4
19386 Lübz
Phone: +49 38731 20782
- Monday to Thursday: 07:30–16:30
- Friday: 07:30–13:45
- Saturday, Sundays and public holidays: closed
Frequent questions about Hans Papenbroock
How long has Hans Papenbroock been in business?
Hans Papenbroock was founded on May 1, 1949, by businessman Hans Papenbroock in Hamburg. Today, the company has been operating for over 75 years and is located at Industriestraße 14 in 25462 Rellingen near Hamburg.
What does Hans Papenbroock offer?
Papenbroock is a specialist dealer for wood and plastic processing, offering the complete machine program – saws, routers, planing, drilling, and combination machines, edge banding machines, sanding and brushing machines, timber framing systems, gluing and pressing technology, as well as CNC machining centers. We also provide extraction, compressed air, and disposal technology, material handling, hand and power tools, used and stock machines, and a tool online shop.
Where can I find Hans Papenbroock?
The headquarters with the exhibition center are at Industriestraße 14 in 25462 Rellingen near Hamburg. A second location has been at Gewerbering 4 in 19386 Lübz in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 1993.
Is Papenbroock a HOMAG dealer?
Yes. Papenbroock has been a HOMAG partner for over 30 years, providing advice, supply, and support for HOMAG machines from design and commissioning to modernization – covering everything from CNC machining centers to panel sizing saws and edge banding machines. This also includes training on HOMAG woodWOP software.
How does buying a machine from Papenbroock work?
It starts with a personal consultation, which can be on-site if you wish, provided by a regionally responsible specialist consultant. We discuss materials, workpieces, quantities, space, and budget. This leads to our recommendation. Papenbroock then handles delivery, assembly, and commissioning in-house and, if desired, plans the appropriate extraction, compressed air, and disposal technology right along with it.
Does Papenbroock offer used machines and service?
Yes. Papenbroock carries used machines that are maintained, overhauled, and cleaned by our own service technicians, as well as readily available stock machines. We also take your old machine in part exchange if you wish. Our services include inspection and maintenance, repairs and spare parts, machine relocations, modernizations, training, and an in-house sharpening service – all supported by around ten of our own service technicians in Northern Germany.
Can I buy RUWI products at Hans Papenbroock?
Yes. Papenbroock carries RUWI , including the S, M, and L models of underfloor milling machines, along with accessories. You can find all product details directly on our website at ruwi.de.