Innovative technology since the company was founded by Wolfgang Krumbein in 1977
The company was founded in 1977 by Wolfgang Krumbein. In the course of the following decades, KRUMBEIN was able to build up an excellent reputation with its customers in the food industry through its expertise. Our field of activity includes the development, design, manufacture and sale of special machines and systems for bakeries, confectioneries and related food processing companies.
Foundation by Wolfgang Krumbein in Tabarz
Development of the croissant rolling machine
Development of pastry depositing machines
Building of a new production hall, including administration offices as well as the acquisition of extensive machinery for a flexible production
Intensive cooperation with „Meistermarkenwerke“ in Bremen for the further development of pastry depositing machines
Development of a cutting machine for cutting cakes in a four-edge trays – patenting of this blade system
Development of a cutting machine for round cakes – patenting of this blade system
Beginning of the development of production lines – expansion of the customer area up to industrial customers
Expansion of the existing plant – construction of an extension to the existing building
Introduction of regular dealer training to strengthen the competence of our sales partners
Start of active cooperation with the Backforum of Martin Braun KG
Handing over the company to Ralf Krumbein
Product Innovation “SnackFlexLine” Nominated for Thuringian Innovation Award – Modular System Allows Individual Configuration of Snack and Sandwich Production Lines
Opening of the KRUMBEIN Technology Center
Winner of the “Dirk Kollmar Innovation Award” 2020
Awarded by LEG Thüringen® as Thuringian world market and technology leader
Our family business attaches great importance to its roots and consistent growth. Since the foundation by Wolfgang Krumbein in 1977, we have continuously developed and built up an excellent reputation as a machine manufacturer in the food industry. Today, KRUMBEIN is one of the world’s leading machine manufacturers for cutting, depositing and strewing systems as well as production lines. Today, as Managing Director, I continue to lead the Thuringian company into the future – together with a strong team.
Yours Ralf Krumbein
