Hans Zellmer
Hans Zellmer in Seeshaupt – the machine and tool specialist for woodworking in Upper Bavaria
As a tool manufacturer based in the Black Forest, we work with select specialty dealers who carry our tools. In Upper Bavaria, that’s Hans Zellmer GmbH in Seeshaupt—an owner-operated family business that has been supplying woodworking shops since 1984 and carries RUWI products, among others, in its lineup. On this page, you’ll learn what Zellmer can do for your business: from hand tools to machine tools to large stationary machines—and why a trip to Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg is well worth it.
Anyone who runs a workshop is familiar with the problem: machines, tools, extraction systems, consumables, and spare parts often come from different suppliers, and when repairs are needed, the search starts all over again. Zellmer streamlines this process. The company claims to handle everything “from the smallest tool to the largest stationary machine”—offering consultation, planning, delivery, commissioning, and its own repair and sharpening service in the region.
From professional to professional since 1984 – a second-generation family business
Zellmer was founded in 1984 by master carpenter Hans Zellmer and has specialized in woodworking machinery and tools for over 40 years. Today, the second generation of the family runs the company: Stefan Zellmer is a master carpenter and specialist in large-scale machinery, while his brother Michael Zellmer, a business professional, oversees the financial side of the business; the founder remains actively involved. This combination defines the company’s approach: professional-to-professional consultation, on equal footing, with people who have mastered the craft themselves. This is precisely what lies behind the motto “Professionals at Work.”
Who should make the trip to Seeshaupt
Zellmer caters to carpenters and joiners, furniture makers and interior designers, as well as commercial workshops throughout Upper Bavaria. The company is particularly worth considering if you value on-site consultation, want to see and test a machine before purchasing it, need a local contact for repairs, or wish to source multiple categories—machinery, tools, and dust extraction systems—from a single supplier. On the other hand, if you’re just looking for a single standard part at the lowest online price, you’ll often find it faster through online retailers; Zellmer’s strength lies in consultation, service, and hands-on demonstrations.
The major exhibition in Seeshaupt: try it out instead of just looking
One of Zellmer’s strengths is the large in-store display. Here, you’ll find a wide selection of products you can touch and try out, ranging from stationary machines to hand tools, and many items can be tested before purchase. This is especially important when it comes to tools that can only be properly evaluated in use—instead of ordering blindly based on a spec sheet, you can try out what works best for your job. If you can’t make it to Seeshaupt, we’ll be happy to consult with you in your own workshop upon request, and larger machines can be demonstrated directly at the manufacturer’s facility if needed.
The Brand World: Leading Manufacturers of Tools and Machinery
In the area of power tools and hand tools, Zellmer carries brands such as Festool, Mafell, Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee, Bosch, FEIN, Flex, and Lamello, as well as sharpening equipment from Tormek, router and saw blades from Guhdo, and hand tools from Bessey, Knipex, Wera, Wiha, and Stabila. For stationary machines, the company collaborates with manufacturers such as the SCM Group, Altendorf, Striebig, Hebrock, Hofmann, Holzkraft, Kündig, and UNTHA—ranging from panel saws and vertical panel saws to edge banding machines, as well as wide-belt sanding, dust extraction, and shredding equipment. For dust extraction and compressed air technology, Schuko and Schneider are also part of the lineup, and for workwear, Blåkläder. So you rarely have to switch suppliers to get the brands you’re used to.
Buy machinery from Zellmer: Consultation, planning, commissioning
A stationary machine is an investment in your business’s competitiveness—not just an off-the-shelf purchase. That’s why Zellmer starts with a consultation: What workpieces? What production volumes? How much space is available in the workshop? What’s the budget? We use this information to make a recommendation. The team then handles planning, delivery, installation, and commissioning—including machine relocation if desired—and provides on-site training directly at the new machine during handover, so your staff can work safely and efficiently from day one.
Think about dust extraction—don’t wait until the dust has settled
One of Zellmer’s key areas of expertise is extraction technology. The company designs, installs, and commissions your extraction, compressed air, and heating systems—an aspect that is often underestimated in many workshops but is crucial for health, fire safety, and machine performance. Anyone purchasing a new machine should plan for the appropriate extraction system right from the start; Zellmer handles this as a one-stop solution, from measurement and design to the finished system.
New or used machine—and how should you finance it?
For smaller businesses in particular, a new machine represents a major investment. That’s why Zellmer offers the purchase and sale of used machines—an alternative when the budget doesn’t yet stretch to a new one or when the purchase needs to pay for itself first. Those looking to sell a machine can find a buyer here, for example, in the event of a generational transition or business closure, including trade-in options toward a new purchase. For larger investments, flexible financing solutions are available, ranging from leasing and rent-to-own to traditional financing, allowing the cost of a new machine to be spread out over the term in a predictable manner.
Service and repairs in our own workshop
The biggest advantage of a local specialist retailer becomes clear when something goes wrong. Upon request, Zellmer repairs stationary machines right at your location and fixes defective power tools in its own workshop, handles warranty and repair claims with the manufacturer, and takes care of sourcing replacement parts. In addition, we offer a sharpening service for circular saw blades, band saw blades, and router bits. Instead of sending a defective tool or a dull saw blade far away, you have a local contact—and your tools stay in your workshop.
RUWI at Hans Zellmer
RUWI is one of the brands we carry. Zellmer offers our table and under-table routers for woodworking, which allow 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, ruwi.de.
Seeshaupt – How to reach Hans Zellmer
Hans Zellmer GmbH is located at Flurweg 12 in 82402 Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg, about 40 kilometers south of Munich, making it easily accessible to businesses in the greater Munich area, the Pfaffenwinkel region, the Bavarian Oberland, and the Allgäu. The showroom is open Monday through Friday.
Contact and Hours
Hans Zellmer GmbH
Flurweg 12
82402 Seeshaupt
Phone: +49 8801 90900
Email: info@zellmer-maschinen.de
Website: zellmer-maschinen.de
- Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Sundays and holidays: closed
Frequently Asked Questions About Hans Zellmer
How long has Hans Zellmer GmbH been in business?
Zellmer was founded in 1984 by master carpenter Hans Zellmer and has specialized in woodworking machinery and tools for over 40 years. The owner-managed family business is now in its second generation and is headquartered at Flurweg 12 in 82402 Seeshaupt, Upper Bavaria.
What does Hans Zellmer offer?
Zellmer specializes in woodworking and offers hand tools, power tools, machine and hand tools, measuring, sanding, and joining equipment, dust extraction and compressed air systems, as well as workwear—along with conventional and CNC-controlled stationary machines. The company also provides consulting, planning, delivery, installation, and commissioning services, as well as its own repair and sharpening workshop.
Where can I find Hans Zellmer?
The exhibition and retail store are located at Flurweg 12 in 82402 Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg, about 40 kilometers south of Munich in southern Upper Bavaria.
What is the process for purchasing a machine from Zellmer?
We start by consulting with you on workpieces, production volumes, space, and budget. This leads to a tailored recommendation. Zellmer then handles planning, delivery, installation, and commissioning, including on-site training, and—upon request—the planning and installation of a suitable extraction system. For larger investments, we offer flexible financing solutions ranging from leasing and rent-to-own to traditional financing.
Does Zellmer offer used machinery and repair services?
Yes. Zellmer buys and sells used machinery—including trade-ins toward new purchases—and offers repair services for power tools and stationary woodworking machines, handles warranty claims with manufacturers, provides a spare parts service, and offers a sharpening service for circular saw blades, band saw blades, and router bits.
Can I try out tools and machines at Zellmer beforehand?
Yes. At the showroom in Seeshaupt, you can test out many tools and machines before purchasing them. Upon request, Zellmer can also provide consultation at your workshop, and larger machines can be demonstrated directly at the manufacturer’s facility if needed.
Does Zellmer also design extraction systems?
Yes. The planning, installation, and commissioning of exhaust, compressed air, and heating systems is a core focus of Zellmer—from measurement and design to the finished system, all from a single source.
Can I buy RUWI products at Hans Zellmer?
Yes. Zellmer carries RUWI as one of the brands in its product range, including table-top and underfloor milling machines. You can find all product details directly on our website at ruwi.de.