About Eichholz

Customised solutions for bulk materials since 1962.

Eichholz develops and manufactures tailor-made silos, plant components and complete bulk material systems for industry and agriculture. Whenever standard solutions reach their limits, our speciality comes into play: customised designs, special-purpose products and technical solutions that are precisely tailored to our customers' processes.
As a third-generation family business, we combine technical expertise, inventive spirit and reliable project management from planning to commissioning.

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Our mission

We create technical solutions that work, are reliable, durable and designed exactly to meet your needs.
Our mission is to translate complex requirements into clear, customer-oriented special solutions and to implement projects in a spirit of partnership, precision and efficiency.

Our values

Reliability

We stand by our word – in terms of quality, scheduling and partnership.

Technical expertise

In-house design, a high degree of vertical integration and decades of experience make us specialists in sophisticated systems.

Innovative spirit

From heat recovery systems to specialised conveyor systems: inventive spirit has characterised our company since its foundation.

Responsibility

Family-run with a strong awareness of employees, customers, safety and sustainable technology.

Milestones in our development

Since its foundation in 1962, Eichholz has been characterised by technical ingenuity, continuous growth and the commitment to always think one step ahead when it comes to solutions. Our milestones show the path from a pioneering agricultural business to an international specialist for bulk material handling systems.

1962

Foundation of the company

The company is founded in 1962 by Heinz and Margret Eichholz. While Heinz Eichholz begins to develop technical solutions for animal husbandry after a serious accident, Margret Eichholz takes on key tasks behind the scenes at an early stage and continues to support the growing company to this day with her experience and knowledge as senior manager. The first feeding systems are built in Glandorf and on her parents' farm in Schapen. The inventive spirit of the founders laid the foundation for the further development of Eichholz.

1972

Construction of the first production hall

Demand increased, and Eichholz built its first production hall in Schapen. Aluminium silos were already being manufactured at this time, initially for agricultural businesses. The hall later became the heart of the entire business premises.

1978

Expansion & first silo tower

The company continues to grow, primarily due to new orders from the chemical and food industries. The production hall is expanded and the first production tower for silos is added. Despite structural challenges, the tower is successfully put into operation. This investment marks the beginning of the transition to industrial plant engineering.

1980s

Innovation phase: energy & technology

Heinz Eichholz develops a heat pump that uses exhaust air from stables for heating – including a self-designed evaporator that cleans dusty exhaust air. The ‘energy fence’ is also created, an early precursor to modern heat pump systems. At the same time, the battery-powered ‘Uniroller’ becomes an international sales success and is used in airports, hospitals and large companies. At this time, Eichholz is regarded as a versatile tinkerer with exceptional innovative strength.

1992

Josef Eichholz takes over the company in the second generation

With the handover to Josef Eichholz, the second generation takes over the management of the family business and consistently focuses the company on industry. In the course of this, a new production hall with modern manufacturing technology is built. The central element is the 34-metre-high silo tower, which enables vertical production for the first time and significantly increases capacity. At the same time, the infrastructure, social rooms and depot are expanded. This development step is considered an important milestone on the way to industrial plant construction.

2010

New office building & integrated paint shop

Eichholz opens a modern office building that brings together management, sales, design and order processing. Below it, a paint shop with heat recovery and a new wash hall are built. The building is deliberately designed to be solid and future-oriented, despite the economic and financial crisis. Shortly after the inauguration, company founder Heinz Eichholz passes away; his values continue to shape the company.

2013

New construction of the preparation hall

The old tower from 1978 is dismantled and replaced by a modern preparation hall. Side parking spaces and an integrated high-bay warehouse optimise material flow and logistics. At the same time, the sheet metal hall opposite is expanded so that both halls now appear to be structurally integrated.

2015

Expansion of final assembly

Final assembly is significantly enlarged to avoid production bottlenecks. The reason for this is the high efficiency of the tower, which sometimes produced faster than it could be assembled. The expansion ensures smooth throughput and increases capacity in the long term.

2018

New loading hall

Eichholz expands its logistics facilities with a weather-protected loading hall. This facilitates the safe loading of large silos and enables transport processes to be carried out regardless of the weather. It also creates additional covered storage space for sensitive materials.

2024

Takeover of the company by Jan Eichholz in the third generation

Following the untimely death of Josef Eichholz, his son Jan Eichholz takes over the management and continues to run the family business in its third generation. With his technical understanding and clear focus on modern plant and automation technology, he continues the values and innovative spirit of his predecessors. The generational change strengthens the long-term stability of the company and ensures the further development of the Schapen site. Under his leadership, Eichholz is positioned for the future and strategically developed.

Today

Specialist in customised bulk material handling systems with projects worldwide

Eichholz is a partner to industrial companies worldwide, developing solutions for the storage, transport and processing of bulk materials. In-house design, a high degree of vertical integration and certified assembly make every project unique. Now in its third generation, the family-owned company remains a driver of innovation, an employer in the region and a reliable partner for complex requirements.