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80 years of Schiedel

Schiedel 80th anniversary graphic showing the company's evolution from historic manual factory work to modern digital CAD design.

80 years of Schiedel: A spark that connects generations

We are not just celebrating the past; we are igniting the future. For eight decades, Schiedel has been Europe’s leading partner for high-performance exhaust gas, chimney and stove systems - built for residential comfort and industrial excellence.

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From two borrowed shovels to European market leadership

Two borrowed shovels. A borrowed wheelbarrow. And a vision that changed everything in 1946. When Friedrich Schiedel laid the first foundation stone shortly after the Second World War, it was about more than just building - it was about providing warmth, security and infrastructure in turbulent times. From these humble beginnings in Erbach, Germany, a European market leader has emerged. Today, we look back with pride on eight decades in which we have not only kept the flame alive, but redefined it for generations to come. With over 15 state-of-the-art production facilities, we combine yesterday's craftsmanship with tomorrow's digital engineering.

The Spark of 1946: Where our journey began

A nostalgic look at the historic moments, people and foundations that started it all eighty years ago.

A historic black-and-white photograph of workers operating machinery beneath a wooden open-air shelter at an early Schiedel facility, with a vintage delivery truck visible in the background.

Schiedel production site in year 1947

A historic black-and-white photograph from 1946 showing Schiedel workers manually mixing materials with shovels inside the original production facility, featuring a traditional large-wheeled wooden wheelbarrow in the center.

Schiedel production site in year 1947

A historic black-and-white photograph of a worker from behind wheeling a metal wheelbarrow loaded with heavy Schiedel chimney blocks across an outdoor facility yard.

Worker transporting chimney blocks

A historic black-and-white photograph showing a worker with a shovel standing next to a large pile of raw material under a wooden shelter, with several stacked sacks of cement in the foreground.

Worker next to a pile of raw materials

Early industrial vibrating plate

A historic black-and-white overview photograph of an early outdoor Schiedel production site, featuring rows of manufactured chimney blocks drying near a wooden open-air shelter.

Schiedel production site in year 1947

A historic black-and-white photograph focusing on early industrial manufacturing machinery with large wheels and an electric motor at a Schiedel outdoor production site.

Schiedel production site in year 1947

A historic black-and-white photograph showing workers loading heavy concrete chimney blocks onto a vintage Schiedel delivery truck using an early industrial forklift in front of a company facility.

Historic Schiedel truck

A historic black-and-white photograph of Senator Friedrich Schiedel proudly holding an official framed award certificate, flanked by two other men in suits.

Certificate of Honor for Friedrich Schiedel

A historic black-and-white photograph showing a group of men in business suits walking through an outdoor industrial facility, passing by stacked wooden pallets and wrapped Schiedel product shipments.

Advisory Board Meeting

Black-and-white portrait of Friedrich Schiedel

The founder Friedrich Schiedel

A historic black-and-white photograph showing a vast, neatly aligned grid of newly manufactured concrete chimney blocks drying outdoors at a Schiedel production plant.

Historical concrete chimney blocks

A historic black-and-white photograph of Friedrich Schiedel in a formal suit and bow tie speaking during a celebratory gathering around a long conference table with executives raising wine glasses to mark a milestone company transition.

Transfer of company shares to Braas

A historic black-and-white photograph of a worker operating an early industrial forklift to carefully stack concrete chimney blocks in an outdoor Schiedel storage yard.

Outdoor storage of historic chimney blocks

A historic black-and-white photograph of two men in overcoats conversing outside a Schiedel production facility, next to stacked pallets of wrapped products.

Advisory Board meeting

Schiedel plant Schöllnach, Germany

Historic photo of Schiedel Schöllnach

A historic black-and-white photograph of a smiling Senator Friedrich Schiedel in a formal suit, walking through an outdoor storage yard flanked by large stacks of manufactured concrete blocks and ceramic chimney liners.

Friedrich Schiedel at a production site

A historic black-and-white photograph of a smiling Friedrich Schiedel.

The founder Friedrich Schiedel

80 years of Schiedel: Igniting the next decades

Engineering precision for every project.

Blending 80 years of engineering heritage with advanced BIM/CAD workflows, we deliver high-tech precision across our premium ceramic, stainless steel and stove systems - offering solutions for every scale, from residential to industrial projects.

Tailor-made solutions. Built on partnership.

We support your vision from the earliest stages of planning through to on-site installation. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all; we provide tailor-made solutions and comprehensive service built on collaboration at eye level.

Built for future generations.

Guided by our Strategic Objectives 2030, we actively minimize our environmental footprint. From eco-friendly home fireplace designs to heavy-duty industrial exhaust gas systems, we create low-emission, climate-conscious solutions.

Driven by the passion of our people.

Behind every system stands the unrivaled experience of our long-standing employees. Their daily dedication, expertise and deep technical mastery turn high-quality raw materials into the safest exhaust gas, chimney and stove systems in Europe.

A historic black-and-white photograph of a smiling Friedrich Schiedel standing next to a bronze portrait bust mounted on a dark pedestal.

Built on a foundation of values. Thank you for 80 years of trust.

Honorary Senator Friedrich Schiedel was not only a pioneer in building technology, but also a far-sighted philanthropist. His commitment lives on in the foundations he established, which continue to support science, research and social projects to this day. When you build with Schiedel, you place your trust in a brand that views responsibility towards society and future generations as part of its DNA.

This 80-year milestone is far more than just a number - it is a tribute to our customers, partners and employees who have walked this path alongside us across Europe. From our humble beginnings with a borrowed wheelbarrow to becoming the undisputed market leader, your trust has kept our inner spark alive.

As we look back with pride on eight decades of consistency, expertise and safety, we head into the coming decades with renewed vigor, great motivation and countless new ideas.

Here’s to shaping the future together - and here’s to the next 80 years!

Let’s build the future together.

Trust in 80 years of expertise from the European market leader for durable complete systems. Contact our specialist teams today.