Paul Otto carpentry: Langenhagen gets a new furniture production hall!

Paul Otto carpentry: Langenhagen gets a new furniture production hall!

When it comes to quality craftsmanship in furniture production, the Paul Otto carpentry workshop in Langenhagen is an important player. Owner René Weber has big plans for the future of his company, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. What is all the more remarkable is that the company is currently working on a comprehensive cultivation project that became necessary to expand production capacities. The machines are currently tightly packed together because all processes were only integrated after careful reorganization. Weber took over the business in 2020 after his predecessor wanted to give up for reasons of age and the two carpenters entered into a cooperation.

The all-rounders in wood processing are confronted with the challenges posed by the corona pandemic. But this has not only brought with it uncertainty: numerous renovations have also increased the demand for individual pieces of furniture. While Weber initially began as a window and door company with just five employees, the carpentry shop now has 16 employees, four to five of whom work in the furniture making sector.

New dimensions in production

In order to meet the increased requirements, the extension to the existing production hall will cover around 600 square meters. A total investment of around 750,000 euros is planned. The new area will create space for a complete furniture production line, which includes essential machines such as panel saws, edgers and a five-axis CNC milling machine. “All work steps up to delivery take place in Langenhagen,” explains Weber. Furniture is manufactured according to individual drawings that particularly respond to exclusive wishes or special circumstances.

However, planning the expansion was not without its pitfalls. Clarifying building permits, financing and funding took some time. Fortunately, the existing location in Langenhagen has proven to be advantageous as it is already known and established. The roof and walls of the new extension are scheduled to be completed by autumn 2024, so that all work on the extension and the existing building can be completed by the anniversary in 2027.

Tradition meets innovation

The use of traditional techniques characterizes Paul Otto's work. This craftsmanship has a long history that has grown over centuries. Historical techniques such as tine jointing are not only important for the stability of furniture, but also require a high degree of precision and understanding of wood as a material. Folding, a technique from the 17th and 18th centuries, is also valued and used in this carpentry workshop to create artistic patterns.

The combination of proven craftsmanship and modern production methods makes the Paul Otto carpentry workshop an exciting example of how tradition can be transferred into modern times. The company is determined to further expand its reputation in furniture manufacturing in order to continue to do good business and meet customer requirements.

Anyone interested in custom-made pieces of furniture can direct their inquiry to Paul Otto GmbH, which has a network in the Göttingen region. This ensures that every order is processed conscientiously by a carpenter so that individual wishes and requirements can be fulfilled in the best possible way. You can read all about this on the website of Göttingen Tageblatt, Carpenters & carpenters and Carpenters & carpenters.