Nabertherm GmbH
More than 70 years ago, Conrad Naber laid the foundation for a company success that has been continued until today. Starting as a small family business, Nabertherm has developed into one of the leading industrial furnace manufacturers with 500 employees and 150,000 customers worldwide. As a manufacturer of industrial furnaces Nabertherm does not only offer the widest range of standard furnaces. Professional engineering in combination with in-house manufacturing provide for individual project planning and construction of standard furnaces to tailor-made thermal process systems with material handling and charging systems. Even complete thermal processes are realized by customized system solutions. Our engineers apply state-of-the-art technology to improve the temperature uniformity, energy efficiency, reliability and durability of our systems with the goal of enhancing your competitive edge.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Energy
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Employees:
- 101-1000
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About us
In 1947 Conrad Naber founded his family business and manufactured pottery kilns for private use with a few employees. He purposefully expanded the business and put the company on an international course. In the meantime, Nabertherm - based in Lilienthal/Bremen - designs and manufactures furnaces and heat treatment systems for a wide variety of industries and delivers the products all over the world.
16.09.1947
Company foundation by Conrad Naber in Bremen
1954
Relocation of company from Bremen to Lilienthal
A total of 15 employees
Extension of factory building I with 350 m²
1967
Renaming company in Naber Industrieofenbau KG
Extension of factory building I to 2400 m²
1972
Commissioning of office building with 1,200 m²
1973
Renaming company in Naber Industrieofenbau GmbH + Co. KG
1977
Extension of factory building I to 5700 m²
1979
Increase of export share to 29 %
1980
Commissioning of factory building II with 4,000 m²
1983
Commissioning of factory building III with 2,400 m²
1985
Increase of export share to 43%
1989
Renaming company in Nabertherm GmbH + Co. KG
1998
Acquisition of 50 % shares in HERMES electronic GmbH
Since 1997
Foundation of Sales Subsidiaries:
Nabertherm Inc., USA
Nabertherm Schweiz AG, Switzerland
Nabertherm SARL, France
Nabertherm Shanghai Ltd., China
Nabertherm Ltd., UK
Nabertherm Italia, Italy
Nabertherm Ibérica, Spain
2001
As a spin off company, Nabertherm GmbH takes over operative function with Friedrich-Wilhelm Wentrot as Managing Director and Conrad Naber as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
2005
Introduction of Vacuum Technology
2006
Commissioning of packaging and dispatch hall, 800 m²
2007
Martin Naber becomes Chairman of the Supervisory Board
2008
Increase of export share to more than 60 %
2009
Expansion of Customer Test Center
2011
Commissioning of factory building IV with 4,000 m²
2012
Expansion of continuous AMS furnace range
2013
Introduction of drop-bottom furnace range
Introduction of large volume composites furnaces for aircrafts industry
2014
Introduction of indirectly gas-fired furnaces for preheating of metal sheets for automotive industry
Introduction of furnace product ranges for additive manufacturing
Introduction of new controller generation
Introduction of new generation of continuous furnaces with jet heating
Increase of export share to more than 75 %
Philosophy
More than 70 years ago, Conrad Naber laid the foundation for a company success that has been continued until today. Starting as a small family business, Nabertherm has developed into one of the leading industrial furnace manufacturers with 500 employees and 150,000 customers worldwide. Today, Nabertherm is still successfully managed as a family company and has the financial background, the staying power and the necessary independence to secure and expand its international position at a high technical level.
Quality management
Nabertherm is an internationally active enterprise in the industrial furnace arena. With certification according to the highest possible ISO standard, DIN EN ISO 9001 in quality assurance, Nabertherm has documented its decision for optimum production continuity.
A lot of passion, entrepreneurial skills, commitment and know-how are the basis for the success up to date. Long-standing employees with a great experience and a pleasant working atmosphere in a team ensure that the set goals are achieved together.
We Create the Future Together with Our Customers
We create the future together with our customers. Our mission is to secure the highest quality of furnaces and service every day. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. That is why your wishes and requirements always take centre stage. The intensive dialogue with our customers helps us to move successfully in the market and is the basis for many new developments and product improvements. Your input is our drive!