Complex tasks need smart solutions.
We have them.
The history of Buchholz Hydraulik goes back to 1884: What began with the founding of a craftsman’s business in Kiel has grown into an internationally established family business. Today, Buchholz Hydraulik is still managed personally by its owners – now in the fourth generation.
Schwentinental site
Worldwide
international customers
Our focus is on the solution-oriented design and production of control valves for mobile hydraulics. The integrated support of our customers is our top priority. As a development partner, we reliably accompany you from the concept to prototype development to commissioning and optimization in the vehicle. Our goal is to develop a smart solution that meets the highest quality standards and is customized to your specific requirements – quickly, economically and precisely. We don´t offer you products from the catalog: Your product is unique.
We attach great importance to long-term partnerships and continuous further development of your hydraulic solutions. This means you can be sure that your products will also meet new requirements in different market segments and sales areas. We always keep an eye on your needs and strive to perfectly match your solution down to the last detail.
With our modern production facility in Schwentinental near Kiel, we are ideally positioned to do this: On more than 20,000 m² of production area, we currently manufacture around 200,000 control valves per year for our renowned customers from all over the world. Our 400 employees form a strong foundation. Flat hierarchies facilitate our communication and cooperation. This means that a competent contact person is available to you on site at all times.
History

How it all began:
Founding of the file cutting workshop “Julius Buchholz and Sons” in Kiel1884

Nomen est Omen:
Helmut Buchholz founds the company “Buchholz Hydraulik” in Kiel, Germany.1959

Relocation & growth:
From Kiel to Schwentinental, and a significant increase in production capacity1970

Specialization as a success factor:
Our PSS valve series for forklifts is created and subsequently conquers the market1995

World champion:
We become leading supplier of valves for reach forklifts2003

European champion:
thanks to our prop. valves for forklifts up to 3.5 tons!2008

Go West:
Foundation of “Buchholz Hydraulics of America2010

We continue to grow:
Expansion of our production area to more than 20,000 m².2012

Go East:
Foundation of “Buchholz Hydraulics of China”2015

Looking ahead:
expansion of production and assembly capacities at the Kiel site2021
Documents
Certifications:
- Quality management according to DIN EN ISO 9001 (2015)
- Environmental management according to DIN EN ISO 14001 (2015)
- Energy management according to DIN EN ISO 50001 (2018)
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