Quality from Switzerland for the timber industry
BALZ is an internationally renowned name in machine and plant engineering for the timber industry. Our machines and systems have proven themselves in many countries in Europe and overseas with their customary Swiss quality – ideal for stacking, bundling, cross-cutting and sorting.
Thanks to their robustness and durability, BALZ machines work reliably even under extreme conditions. Our focus is always on the customer: Their satisfaction and recommendations are our greatest praise.
Invest in the future with our durable machines and systems. Our flexible Balz modular system allows you to adapt to the changing requirements of the market – a future-orientated and worthwhile investment.
Our history
The foundation stone for the Balz company history is laid with the founding of a tannery and agricultural business by Johannes Balz.
1834
1861
The sawmill is founded in Signau in the canton of Berne and continued through the generations.
1961
Rudolf Balz joins the company
1963
Rudolf Balz develops the first cranes for log transport and starts trading in cranes and machinery.
Development of the first handling robot, Rudolf Balz makes a name for himself in the international timber industry.
1970
After several years of internships and constant temporary help in the sawmill due to difficult times and family events, Rudolf Balz finally takes over the sawmill in the fourth generation [more information at www.balz-holz.ch].
1972
The sawmill at the Signau site is flooded.
1978
1979
The sawmill is rebuilt at the new Obermattweg site in Langnau
1988
Jean-Paul Balz joins the Balz company.
1989
The sawmill, which dates back to 1979, is converted into a processing and service company, which bears the current name Balz Holz AG.
In the years to come, the Balz companies adapt to the constantly changing times with foresight and future-orientated thinking with innovations and renewals.
1998
Jean-Paul Balz takes over the management of the Balz company in the fifth generation. The Balz company is split into Balz Maschinen AG and Balz Holz AG.
2023
Niklaus Balz joins the Balz companies – ready to continue the Balz family’s successful company history in the sixth generation.
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