ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

Schwamborn - producer of machinery for the restoration, care and cleaning of hard floors - is celebrating its 90th anniversary by welcoming the fourth generation into the family business based in Germany.

Schwamborn was founded in 1935 by Alois Schwamborn, who initially worked as a sales representative for vacuum cleaners and floor cleaning machines. After an interruption due to the war, his sons Rolf and Dieter joined the company. Together with their father, they continued to run the family business and laid the foundations for further technological development. Dieter Schwamborn in particular had a key influence: in 1962, he developed the first floor cleaning machine of his own.

In 1967 Schwamborn established its first own production facility at its current location in Wangen near Göppingen. Today, the site covers around 4,200 square metres - with production, administration and warehouse all under one roof.

In 1969, the company entered the construction machinery sector. With its first own milling machine in 1988 and the development of the diamond grinding machine (DSM) in 1996, Schwamborn became involved in surface processing.
Eckart Schwamborn became the third generation of the family to work in the company when he joined in 1993.

In 2019 Schwamborn celebrated a breakthrough with the introduction of the patented WDS 530 wall and ceiling grinding machine. The machine was honoured with two innovation awards and is particularly popular in the recycling and demolition industry.

Florian Schwamborn, the fourth generation, joined the business last year and is currently working as a product manager. The plan is for him to gradually take over his father's role and lead the company into the future."Looking back at our company history, it is impressive to see what has been achieved over the past 90 years. This anniversary is not only a reason for us to celebrate, but also a promise for the future. We are not standing still, but are constantly evolving," emphasised Eckart Schwamborn.

"Especially in times of change, there is a lot of potential in new perspectives. I see it as my task to continue developing the tried and tested - and to combine it with fresh impetus," added Florian Schwamborn.

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