Hans Zellmer
Hans Zellmer in Seeshaupt – your 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 , among others, RUWI lineup. On this page, you’ll learn what Zellmer can do for your business—from hand tools and machine tools to large stationary machines—and why a trip to Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg 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 if something needs fixing, the hunt for a solution starts all over again. Zellmer brings it all together. They handle everything 'from the smallest tool to the largest stationary machine' – offering consultation, planning, delivery, commissioning, and their own repair and sharpening service right in the region.
Professionals serving professionals since 1984 – a second-generation family business
Hans Zellmer founded Zellmer in 1984, meaning they've specialized in woodworking machinery and tools for over 40 years. Today, the family runs the company in its second generation: Stefan Zellmer is a master carpenter and large machinery specialist, while his brother Michael Zellmer, a businessman, handles the commercial side. The founder is still involved. This mix defines the company's approach: professional-to-professional advice, on equal footing, from people who have learned the trade firsthand. That's precisely what their motto "Pros at Work" is all about.
Who benefits from a trip to Seeshaupt
Zellmer caters to carpenters and joiners, furniture and interior fitters, as well as commercial workshops throughout Upper Bavaria. Our company is particularly interesting for you if you value on-site consultation, want to see and test a machine before buying, need a quick regional contact for repairs, or want to handle multiple areas – machinery, tools, dust extraction – from a single source. However, if you're just looking for a single standard part at the lowest online price, pure mail-order might be faster; Zellmer's strength lies in consultation, service, and a hands-on showroom.
The large showroom in Seeshaupt: try it out instead of just looking
One of Zellmer's strengths is our large showroom. Here, you'll find a wide cross-section of our product range available for hands-on experience, from stationary machines to hand tools, and you can test many items before buying. Especially for tools that you can only truly assess when in use, this is the crucial point – instead of ordering blindly from a datasheet, you get to try out what fits your work. If you can't make it to Seeshaupt, we can provide consultation in your own workshop upon request, and larger machines can be demonstrated directly at the manufacturer's site if needed.
Our Brand Portfolio: leading manufacturers for tools and machinery.
For hand-held machines and tools, Zellmer carries brands such as Festool, Mafell, Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee, Bosch, FEIN, Flex, and Lamello, as well as sharpening equipment from Tormek, milling and sawing tools from Guhdo, and hand tools from Bessey, Knipex, Wera, Wiha, and Stabila. For stationary machines, the company partners with manufacturers such as the SCM Group, Altendorf, Striebig, Hebrock, Hofmann, Holzkraft, Kündig, and UNTHA— sliding table saw from sliding table saw vertical panel saws and edge banding machines, all the way to 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.
Buying machinery from Zellmer: Consultation, planning, commissioning
A stationary machine is an investment in your business's competitiveness – not an off-the-shelf purchase. That's why Zellmer starts with consultation: What workpieces, what quantities, what space in the workshop, what budget? This leads to our recommendation. Our team then handles planning, delivery, assembly, and commissioning, including machine relocation if desired – and upon handover, there's a direct training session on the new machine so your team can work safely and cleanly from day one.
Think about dust extraction from the start – not just when the dust settles
Dust extraction technology is a key focus for Zellmer. We plan, assemble, and commission your dust extraction, compressed air, and heating systems – a topic often underestimated in many workshops, but crucial for health, fire protection, and machine performance. If you're getting a new machine, you should plan for the right dust extraction system right away; Zellmer handles this from a single source, from measurement and design to the finished installation.
New or used machine – and how to finance?
For smaller businesses especially, a new machine is a significant investment. That's why Zellmer offers buying and selling used machinery – an alternative if your budget isn't quite ready for new equipment or if the purchase needs to pay for itself first. If you want to sell a machine, you'll find a buyer here, for example, during a generational change or business liquidation, even with credit towards a new purchase. For larger investments, we offer flexible financing solutions from leasing to hire-purchase and traditional financing, so a new machine can be planned out over its operational life.
Service and Repair in Our Own Workshop.
A key advantage of a local specialist dealer becomes clear when something goes wrong. Zellmer repairs stationary machines directly on-site at your location if requested, and defective power tools in our own workshop. We handle warranty and repair cases with the manufacturer and manage spare parts procurement. Additionally, we offer a sharpening service for circular saw blades, band saw blades, and milling tools. Instead of sending a defective device or a dull saw blade far away, you have a local contact – and your tools stay sharp.
RUWI Hans Zellmer's
RUWI is one of the brands we carry. Zellmer offers our table and under-table routers for woodworking, which allow you to access 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.
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 for businesses in the greater Munich area, Pfaffenwinkel, the Bavarian Oberland, and Allgäu. The showroom is open Monday to Friday.
Contact and opening hours
Hans Zellmer GmbH
Flurweg 12
82402 Seeshaupt
Phone: +49 8801 90900
Email: info@zellmer-maschinen.de
Web: zellmer-maschinen.de
- Monday to Friday: 07:30–12:00 and 13:00–17:00
- Saturday, Sundays and public holidays: closed
Frequently asked questions about Hans Zellmer
How long has Hans Zellmer GmbH been around?
Hans Zellmer founded Zellmer in 1984, meaning they've specialized in woodworking machinery and tools for over 40 years. This owner-managed family business is now run by the second generation and is located at Flurweg 12 in 82402 Seeshaupt, Upper Bavaria.
What does Hans Zellmer offer?
Zellmer specializes in woodworking and carries power tools, electric tools, machine and hand tools, measuring, grinding, and joining technology, dust extraction and compressed air technology, as well as workwear – plus conventional and CNC-controlled stationary machines. Additionally, we offer consultation, planning, delivery, assembly, and commissioning, along with our own repair and sharpening workshop.
Where can I find Hans Zellmer?
You'll find the showroom and shop at Flurweg 12 in 82402 Seeshaupt, right by Lake Starnberg, about 40 kilometers south of Munich in southern Upper Bavaria.
How does buying a machine from Zellmer work?
It all starts with a consultation about your workpieces, production volumes, space, and budget. Based on that, we'll give you our recommendation. Then, Zellmer handles the planning, delivery, assembly, and commissioning, including machine training. If you want, we can also plan and install the right dust extraction system. For bigger investments, we offer flexible financing options, from leasing and hire purchase to traditional financing.
Does Zellmer offer used machines and repairs?
Yes. Zellmer buys and sells used machines, even crediting them towards a new purchase. We also provide a repair service for power tools and stationary woodworking machines, handle warranty claims with the manufacturer, offer a spare parts service, and a sharpening service for circular saw blades, band saw blades, and milling tools.
Can I try out tools and machines at Zellmer beforehand?
Yes. You can test many tools and machines in our Seeshaupt showroom before you buy them. If you want, Zellmer can also advise you in your own workshop, and for larger machines, we can arrange a demonstration directly at the manufacturer's site if needed.
Does Zellmer also plan dust extraction systems?
Yes. Planning, assembly, and commissioning of dust extraction, compressed air, and heating systems is a core focus for Zellmer – from initial measurements and design to the finished system, all from a single source.
Can I buy RUWI at Hans Zellmer?
Yes. Zellmer carries RUWI one of the brands in its product line, including tabletop and underfloor milling machines. You can find all product details directly on our website at ruwi.de.
