Personal responsibility, technical depth, and the reliability of a company that does not base its reputation on quarterly figures.
Since 1992, we have been refining metallic surfaces in the heart of Thuringia – for clients who accept nothing less than perfection.
Galvanotechnik Jens Holzapfel GmbH stands for what has become rare in German SMEs: personal responsibility, technical depth, and the reliability of a family business.
Our clients from the automotive, mechanical engineering, furniture, and electronics industries not only value the quality of our coatings – they appreciate that they can reach Jens Holzapfel directly by phone, not a hotline.
What began as one man’s idea is now a modern family business with a team that lives and breathes quality.
Founding of a metal goods factory in Tambach-Dietharz. Orders from the automotive, tobacco pipe, and armaments industries form the basis.
The factory is dismantled and re-established in 1947 as a state-owned enterprise for the production of light bulb bases, bicycle bells, and reflectors.
Construction of a new production site with its own electroplating facility in Georgenthal to meet the high demand for light bulb bases.
On August 4, 1992, 22-year-old Jens Holzapfel takes over the business and re-establishes it as an independent company. Starts with 17 employees.
New construction of the copper-nickel barrel line and zinc barrel line, construction of the first zinc rack automatic machine, modernization of the chrome line, new construction of the wastewater treatment plant, and acquisition of the first transporter.
Expansion of the first zinc rack automatic machine, construction of the second zinc rack automatic machine with the introduction of chromium(VI)-free coatings, expansion of the vehicle fleet with the first truck, and extension of the office wing.
First-time certification by TÜV Hessen according to the quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001.
Construction of a new zinc and zinc-nickel barrel plating line, introduction of zinc-iron coating, expansion of the vehicle fleet and social facilities.
Expansion of warehouse and production area by 2,500 m², new construction of the high-performance zinc rack automatic machine with chromium(VI)-free passivations and sealants, renewed expansion of the vehicle fleet.
Certification according to the environmental management standard DIN EN ISO 14001 by TÜV Hessen.
Construction of another warehouse with 600 m² of space, new construction of a more powerful wastewater treatment plant, completion of the northeast facade. Establishment of a system for 100% control including packaging, weighing, counting, and labeling.
Construction of an aluminum passivation automatic machine, acquisition of another renowned automotive supplier as a client. Certification according to DIN EN ISO 50001 (Energy Management).
Around 130 employees work in 3 to 4 shifts for clients from the automotive, mechanical engineering, construction, furniture, and metal and electrical industries. Continuous investments in technology and personnel secure the future.
What drives us and what our clients value in our collaboration.
Highest precision in every process step – not as a promise, but as a daily given.
Environmental awareness determines how we design processes and use energy. Modern wastewater treatment and chromium(VI)-free processes are standard for us.
Fairness, respect, and transparency towards employees, clients, partners, and the environment. Every employee takes responsibility for their task in their position.
Our employees are the heart of our success. If we cannot solve a problem alone, we help each other as a team. Further training and collaboration are convictions.
Competent advice, reliable service, and flawless order processing. Quality agreements with our clients are binding for the entire company.
Continuous development and the use of state-of-the-art technologies secure our lead. Research projects with the Fraunhofer Institute and TU Braunschweig flow directly into our work.
In active collaborations with two of Germany’s most renowned scientific institutions, we develop the processes of tomorrow.
Joint development of innovative coating processes – from new zinc-nickel alloys to sustainable processes for electromobility.
Practice-oriented research in surface technology and materials science – from basic research directly into series production.
TÜV ProfiCert-certified – because quality, environment, and energy are not part-time tasks.
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