Press release 90 years of Sudbrock From a tiny carpentry to a ...

Date 2012
Press release
90 years of Sudbrock
From a tiny carpentry to a modern furniture company
Rietberg-Bokel. The Sudbrock Möbelwerk furniture factory will
shortly be celebrating its 90th anniversary. The East Westphalian
company, which is now based in Rietberg, has an eventful history:
one world war; several recessions and the economic miracle have
all helped to make this traditional family company what it is today.
In Johannes Sudbrock the company now has the third generation at
the helm, guiding it safely and responsibly towards the future. Under
this leadership the company has established itself as the brand
manufacturer of exclusive furniture and hallway unit systems. What
was once a tiny carpentry has become a modern company with
over 90 employees that is also active on the international market.
How it all began
In 1922, Johannes Sudbrock senior opened a small carpentry in
Wiedenbrück. He employed a few assistants, and together they
made furniture, stairways, windows and doors. After surviving
inflation and the economic crisis, business really started to boom in
the 1930s.
During the war and in the years afterwards, Sudbrock's motto was
"improvise". There was a shortage of raw materials; the assistants
had to join up, and the order situation was challenging.
Hallway units to success
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Sudbrock GmbH Möbelwerk Phone: 05244 / 9800-0 Kommunikation - PR - Text Phone: 08064 / 238971-8
Theres Sudbrock Fax: 05244 / 9800-10 Petra Menath Fax: 08064 / 238971-9
Brunnenstraße 2 th.sudbrock@sudbrock.de Nussbaumweg 9a Petra.Menath@web.de
D-33397 Rietberg-Bokel www.sudbrock.de D-83075 Bad Feilnbach / Au

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However, things improved dramatically in the 1950s. Franz Josef
Sudbrock shifted from being a craftsman's establishment to series
production. The company's kitchen, bedroom and living room
furniture was very well received by customers, and put it on course
for success.
The company finally achieved its breakthrough with its hallway
units. Not only for their excellent quality, but also for the fresh
designs combined with practical details helped to ensure that
Sudbrock hallway units quickly became popular items of furniture.
With them, the company achieved dramatic growth. In 1957 the
company started to build new production facilities on a 12,000 m²
site in Rietberg-Bokel.
Then as now – focus on quality
Three generations of the family and its staff have worked hard to
achieve a high level of competence in wood. The latest technology
and skilled craftsmanship are combined to create unique design
furniture with the quality seal "Made in Germany". Almost all of the
company's production staff have been trained by the company.
Often following in their fathers' footsteps.
"Most of our success is due to our staff. Their commitment enables
us to keep delighting our customers with our products," says
Johannes Sudbrock. The anniversary was celebrated with great
gusto at a Family Day.
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For further enquiries:
Company:
Press agency:
Sudbrock GmbH Möbelwerk Phone: 05244 / 9800-0 Kommunikation - PR - Text Phone: 08064 / 238971-8
Theres Sudbrock Fax: 05244 / 9800-10 Petra Menath Fax: 08064 / 238971-9
Brunnenstraße 2 th.sudbrock@sudbrock.de Nussbaumweg 9a Petra.Menath@web.de
D-33397 Rietberg-Bokel www.sudbrock.de D-83075 Bad Feilnbach / Au

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Johannes and Theres Sudbrock
Sudbrock hallway unit from the early 1970s
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For further enquiries:
Company:
Press agency:
Sudbrock GmbH Möbelwerk Phone: 05244 / 9800-0 Kommunikation - PR - Text Phone: 08064 / 238971-8
Theres Sudbrock Fax: 05244 / 9800-10 Petra Menath Fax: 08064 / 238971-9
Brunnenstraße 2 th.sudbrock@sudbrock.de Nussbaumweg 9a Petra.Menath@web.de
D-33397 Rietberg-Bokel www.sudbrock.de D-83075 Bad Feilnbach / Au

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The NEXUS 415 hallway unit is now a Sudbrock bestseller
Photos: Sudbrock
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For further enquiries:
Company:
Press agency:
Sudbrock GmbH Möbelwerk Phone: 05244 / 9800-0 Kommunikation - PR - Text Phone: 08064 / 238971-8
Theres Sudbrock Fax: 05244 / 9800-10 Petra Menath Fax: 08064 / 238971-9
Brunnenstraße 2 th.sudbrock@sudbrock.de Nussbaumweg 9a Petra.Menath@web.de
D-33397 Rietberg-Bokel www.sudbrock.de D-83075 Bad Feilnbach / Au