Founded in Dürmentingen in 1925, Paul Maschinenfabrik builds woodworking machinery and equipment for prestressed-concrete production, with its machines now working in nearly every country. The family business remains under third-generation leadership and manufactures in Germany across three southern German sites, combining the Paul and Reinhardt brands since its 2014 acquisition of the former competitor. With roughly 285 employees, about 80% of output is exported, while a long-running training operation makes Paul a significant employer in the Biberach district.
MARTIN Woodworking Machines CorpFounded in Charlotte in 1999, MARTIN Woodworking Machines Corp. supplies woodworking shops across the United States with European-made machinery and equipment, including the German MARTIN line. A subsidiary of Otto Martin Maschinenbau, the family-owned German manufacturer established in 1922, its North Carolina operation combines a showroom and spare-parts warehouse with technical support for machines throughout their working life.EPHRATA, PA
Würth Baer MachineryBuilt from the experience of Akins Machinery, Hermance Machine Company, and J&G Machinery, Würth Baer Machinery is the machinery division of Würth Baer Supply Company, with a combined 208 years of experience serving woodworking businesses. Its 15-plus technicians and 150,000 square feet of warehouse space support customers ranging from one-person shops to large manufacturers with machinery sales and service across much of the country.WILLIAMSPORT, PA
Stiles MachineryFounded in Grand Rapids in 1965, Stiles Machinery supplies woodworking and advanced manufacturing equipment, software, and the expertise to build production solutions for North American manufacturers. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of HOMAG Group, the company has more than 600 employees, five regional offices, and a nationwide field-service network supporting customers from small custom shops to large production facilities. Stiles also runs a nationally accredited education and training program and maintains more than 150 field service technicians across the country.NORTH WALES, PA
Schröder GroupFrom its base in Wessobrunn-Forst, the Schröder Group makes machinery for forming and cutting sheet metal, bringing together the German manufacturers Hans Schröder Maschinenbau and Schröder-FASTI Technologie. Its range spans workshop machines through highly automated industrial bending centers, with service support for replacement parts, maintenance and installation. The company is continuing under third-generation leadership and sells through a dealer network reaching markets worldwide.NEW YORK CITY, NY