Hans Papenbroock

Hans Papenbroock in Rellingen – Your One-Stop Shop for Woodworking Equipment 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, this is 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 in its product range, among others. 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 your while.

Anyone who runs a workshop is familiar with the problem: machinery, tools, extraction systems, consumables, and spare parts often come from different suppliers, and when repairs are needed, the search starts all over again. Papenbroock brings it all together under the motto “Everything from a single source”—from consultation and planning of extraction, compressed air, and waste disposal systems to delivery, installation, training, service, and the right tools.

Over 75 Years of Hans Papenbroock – From a Dairy Store to a Leading Woodworking Supplier in Northern Germany

The story begins on May 1, 1949, when Hans Papenbroock, a businessman born in Mecklenburg, founded a company selling carpentry supplies in an empty dairy shop in the Stellingen district of Hamburg. At first, he reached his customers on foot, later by streetcar, and finally by bicycle, which he also used for deliveries. During the post-war reconstruction years, the company grew rapidly, moving through several locations in Hamburg, until the decision was made in 1972/73 to establish its own facility with an administrative wing in the Rellingen industrial park near Hamburg—the company’s current headquarters. In 1993, Hans Papenbroock fulfilled a lifelong dream with the opening of a branch in Lübz: a company in his native Mecklenburg. In 2016, after six months of renovation, the main facility reopened with a modern, expanded showroom. Today, the company has been in business for over 75 years and is one of the leading suppliers of woodworking machinery, CNC technology, and tools in Northern Germany.

What Papenbroock means for your business

At the company’s 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 ranging from panel saws to vertical panel cutting 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, as well as CNC machining centers. In addition, we offer 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 source that 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.

Focus on HOMAG: Machines for Modern Manufacturing

One of Papenbroock’s key areas of focus is its long-standing partnership with HOMAG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of woodworking machinery—Papenbroock has been a partner there for over 30 years. The product range extends from CNC machining centers to vertical panel saws and edge banding machines, all the way to drilling and doweling technology. Especially when starting out in CNC or nesting production, this direct connection to the manufacturer offers a practical advantage for your business: from design and commissioning to future modernization, everything comes from a single source.

Software and training are included from the start

A CNC machine is only as good as the team that programs it. That’s why Papenbroock offers hands-on training focused on HOMAG’s woodWOP software, so your team can maximize the machine’s potential from day one—instead of having to navigate the steep learning curve on their own after commissioning.

Buy machinery from Papenbroock: Consultation, Planning, Commissioning

A machine is an investment in your business’s competitiveness—not just an off-the-shelf purchase. That’s why Papenbroock starts with a personalized consultation, which can be conducted on-site at your location upon request by a regional specialist consultant for Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, or Lower Saxony: What workpieces, what materials, what quantities, what space, what budget? This information forms the basis for our recommendation. The company then handles delivery, installation, and commissioning—all in-house, from design to the fully installed machine. And because a machine only runs smoothly with the right extraction system, Papenbroock plans extraction, compressed air, and waste disposal right from the start. Those entering the wood construction industry will find the right solution in our joinery systems.

New, used, or off-the-lot?

Not every investment has to be a new machine. In addition to new machines, Papenbroock also offers used machines that are serviced, overhauled, and cleaned by our own service technicians before they return to the workshop—a great alternative if your budget doesn’t quite stretch to a new machine yet. Those in a hurry can benefit from our in-stock machines: items currently in stock can be delivered quickly and are ready for immediate use, rather than having to wait for long delivery times. If needed, your old machine can be traded in.

Service throughout the region: our own technicians, our own sharpening service

The biggest advantage of a local specialist dealer becomes clear when something goes wrong. Papenbroock has about ten of its own service technicians in the field across northern Germany and offers comprehensive service for woodworking machines: inspection and maintenance by trained technicians, repairs and spare parts supply, machine relocation, and upgrades that extend a machine’s service life and make its operation more cost-effective. In addition, there is an in-house sharpening service for your tools—sharpening is usually significantly cheaper than replacing high-quality tools and keeps the cutting quality consistent. Instead of sending a defective machine far away, you have a local contact who understands the technology.

The Exhibition Center in Rellingen: Try it out instead of just looking

Spanning approximately 2,000 square meters, Papenbroock operates a modern showroom in Rellingen. Here, customers can view and test stationary machines, used machines, and handheld machines before making a purchase—especially when it comes to larger investments, this is more valuable than any spec sheet. The highlight of the showroom is the annual in-house exhibition, featuring new products, live demonstrations, and trade show pricing. Anyone planning an investment can compare several solutions under real-world conditions there in just a few days.

Tools and Supplies in the Online Store

For quick tool and material needs, visit the online store papenbroock24.de. There you’ll find material processing equipment, workshop furnishings, transport equipment, power and hand tools, extraction, compressed air, and fastening technology, as well as the in-house Papenbroock brand. When it comes to power tools, well-known brands like Festool, Mafell, Makita, DeWalt, and Fein are on the shelves. Shipping is free for orders over 199 euros; there is no minimum order amount. This way, you can get the accessories for your machine from the same supplier without having to switch vendors.

RUWI at Hans Papenbroock

RUWI is one of the brands we carry. Papenbroock offers our under-table routers in sizes S, M, and L, along with a wide range of accessories—from stop and curve guides to 3D units, table extensions, and 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 router tables, lift tables, sawing systems, and accessories at any time on our website at ruwi.de.

Two locations in the north – Rellingen and Lübz

The headquarters, which includes a showroom, administrative offices, a workshop, and a used machinery hall, is located at Industriestraße 14 in 25462 Rellingen, just outside Hamburg and easily accessible via the nearby highway for businesses in Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Lower Saxony. A second location has been in operation since 1993 at Gewerbering 4 in 19386 Lübz and serves as the nearest point of contact for businesses in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Papenbroock also delivers used machinery and special projects throughout Europe.

Contact and Hours

Hans Papenbroock GmbH & Co. KG
Industriestraße 14
25462 Rellingen
Phone: +49 4101 39070
Email: info@papenbroock.de
Website: papenbroock.de

Lübz Branch
Gewerbering 4
19386 Lübz
Phone: +49 38731 20782

• Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: closed

Frequently Asked Questions About Hans Papenbroock

How long has Hans Papenbroock been around?

Hans Papenbroock was founded on May 1, 1949, by businessman Hans Papenbroock in Hamburg. Today, the company has been in business for over 75 years and is headquartered at Industriestraße 14 in 25462 Rellingen, near Hamburg.

What does Hans Papenbroock offer?

Papenbroock is a specialist dealer in wood and plastic processing equipment and carries a complete range of machines—saws, routers, planers, drills, and combination machines, edge banding machines, sanders and brushers, joinery systems, gluing and pressing equipment, and CNC machining centers. In addition, the company offers extraction, compressed air, and waste disposal systems, material handling equipment, hand and power tools, used and stock machines, and an online tool shop.

Where can I find Hans Papenbroock?

The headquarters and exhibition center are located at Industriestraße 14 in 25462 Rellingen, near Hamburg. A second location has been in operation since 1993 at Gewerbering 4 in 19386 Lübz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Is Papenbroock a HOMAG dealer?

Yes. Papenbroock has been a HOMAG partner for over 30 years and provides consulting, delivery, and support for HOMAG machines—from design and commissioning through to modernization—covering everything from CNC machining centers and panel saws to edge banding machines. This also includes training on the HOMAG woodWOP software.

What is the process for purchasing a machine from Papenbroock?

We start with a personal consultation—conducted on-site by a regional specialist consultant upon request—to discuss materials, workpieces, quantities, space, and budget. This consultation forms the basis for our recommendation. Papenbroock then handles delivery, installation, and commissioning in-house and, upon request, plans the appropriate extraction, compressed air, and waste disposal systems at the same time.

Does Papenbroock offer used machinery and service?

Yes. Papenbroock offers used machines that are serviced, overhauled, and cleaned by its own service technicians, as well as machines in stock that are available for immediate delivery, and will accept trade-ins upon request. Its services include inspection and maintenance, repairs and spare parts, machine relocation, modernization, training, and an in-house sharpening service—all provided by a team of about ten in-house service technicians in northern Germany.

Can I buy RUWI products at Hans Papenbroock?

Yes. Papenbroock carries RUWI products, 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.