Schachermayer
Woodworking machines and tools from Austria – Schachermayer in Linz
As a tool manufacturer based in the Black Forest, we work with select specialty retailers who carry our tools. One of these is Schachermayer, headquartered in Linz—an owner-managed family business that has been in operation since 1838 and is now one of Europe’s leading wholesale partners for the woodworking and metalworking trades. On this page, we’ll introduce you to this partner and its product range in detail.
Tradition and innovation go hand in hand at Schachermayer: The company is now in its sixth generation of family ownership, employs around 2,200 people, and offers a product range of approximately 150,000 items for the trades, industry, and retail. Woodworking machinery is a key focus—with RUWI tools on display at the showroom in Linz.
RUWI tools on display at Schachermayer
In der Beratungswelt in Linz lassen sich RUWI-Produkte ansehen, und geschultes Fachpersonal berät dazu. Die Details zu unseren Systemen findest du direkt bei uns auf ruwi.de: Frästische, Hubtische und Arbeitstische, Sägesysteme für Formatkreissägen und Spannwerkzeuge. Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen kannst du bei Schachermayer kaufen oder zu günstigen Konditionen leasen.
From an imperial and royal enterprise to a global company
The company’s origins date back to 1838, when Joseph Schachermayr founded a metalworking shop in Linz that quickly rose to become one of the leading businesses in the industry in Austria. The metalworking shop evolved into a hardware store. In 1910, Rudolf Schachermayer Sr. introduced mail-order catalogs for the first time. After World War II, Heinz and Rudolf Schachermayer established the wholesale business; later, starting in 1982, Roland Schachermayer drove the company’s international expansion. In 1992, the first foreign branch was opened in Budapest. Since 2008, brothers Gerd and Josef Schachermayer have been leading the company as the sixth generation of the family.
Today, Schachermayer operates throughout Europe and has locations in Austria as well as in more than ten other countries, including Germany, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Romania. The headquarters in Linz, known to many customers as “Yellow City,” houses a 3,000 m² showroom—one of the largest exhibitions for workshop and trade supplies in Austria. The company’s signature color, yellow—visible throughout the company grounds, on the vehicle fleet, and in the #helloyellow brand identity—has been its hallmark for decades.
Find what you're looking for easily: our product range
“Living, Building, Manufacturing” is the company’s motto. Thanks to clearly organized categories, you’ll find nearly every power tool and matching accessory in our printed catalogs and online store. Thousands of products are clearly organized and can be ordered quickly and easily. The woodworking section, for example, includes 36 large machines, 162 small machines, and over 1,200 consumables that you can select and order online. In addition to woodworking, Schachermayer also covers metalworking, furniture and building hardware, fastening technology, tools, and occupational safety.
Service as a recipe for success
Schachermayer’s success is based not only on product quality but also on its service. This includes fast shipping within 24 to 48 hours thanks to the company’s own laser-controlled logistics, the “C.online” online configurator for custom planning and ordering, C-parts management to optimize operational processes, and access to a 400 m² showroom, open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. via access card. Woodworking machines are available for purchase or lease; Schachermayer sees itself as a service provider for planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics.
A driving force for the industry
Over the decades, Schachermayer has often been a pioneer in the wholesale industry. As early as 1937, the company launched its customer magazine “HOLZ und EISEN,” which has been published continuously ever since. In 1986, Roland Schachermayer established a new delivery promise for the industry with the “97-48-10” formula; this was followed in 1989 by “SCH-direct,” an early electronic ordering option, and in 2013 by the digital partner portal with a web shop and online catalogs. Even today, Schachermayer brings manufacturers, tradespeople, and industry together—for example, through the trade exhibition “Bauen, Wohnen, Fertigen” and the GMA Machine Hall Fair for wood and metalworking machines, where manufacturers demonstrate new products live.
Showrooms throughout Austria
Customer focus is at the heart of Schachermayer’s philosophy: In addition to its headquarters in Linz, the company operates regional showrooms in Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck, among other locations, where customers can view products and receive expert advice. With extended hours and the option to pick up pre-ordered goods in Linz during extended hours, Schachermayer is tailored to the daily work schedule of tradespeople.
A strong partner of RUWI in Austria
Schachermayer is known for its wide range of products, expertise, partnership, and service. For RUWI, the company serves as our gateway to the Austrian market: through Schachermayer, our tools reach woodworkers throughout Austria and beyond. You can find complete product details at any time on our website, ruwi.de.
Contact us
Schachermayer GmbH
Schachermayerstraße 2
4020 Linz
Austria
Web: schachermayer.at
Frequently Asked Questions About Schachermayer
How long has Schachermayer been around?
Schachermayer was founded in 1838 by Joseph Schachermayr as a metalworking shop in Linz and remains an owner-managed family business to this day. Since 2008, brothers Gerd and Josef Schachermayer have been running the company as the sixth generation of the family.
What does Schachermayer offer?
Schachermayer is a wholesale partner serving woodworking and metalworking businesses, industry, and retail across Europe, offering approximately 150,000 products. These include woodworking machines, metalworking machines, furniture and building hardware, fastening systems, tools, and occupational safety equipment.
Where can I find Schachermayer?
The company is headquartered in Linz, Austria, on Schachermayerstraße. It also has regional showrooms in Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck, among other locations, as well as branches in more than ten other European countries, including Germany, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Croatia.
Can I buy RUWI tools at Schachermayer?
Ja. Schachermayer führt RUWI-Werkzeuge und zeigt sie in der Ausstellung in Linz, mit geschultem Fachpersonal zur Beratung. Alle Produktdetails findest du direkt bei uns auf ruwi.de.
How quickly does Schachermayer deliver?
Dank eigener Logistik erfolgt der Warenversand in der Regel innerhalb von 24 bis 48 Stunden.