Company foundation

The company Anlagenbau Günther was founded in 1924 by Heinrich Günther. At that time it was still located in Lauterbach-Maar. Heinrich Günther ran a retail business, carried out electrical installation work and manufactured household appliances and smoking cabinets. In 1951, his son Otto and his wife Waltraud took over the management of the company. In line with Otto Günther's area of expertise, the business had already shifted towards building and systems engineering, heating and ventilation construction and sanitary installations.


The 80s - The road to recycling technology

In the 1980s, the business field developed strongly in the direction that is still our area of expertise today. In 1985, we ventured into mechanical engineering and designed our first conveyor technology. In 1989, today's environmental technology division was founded. A wide variety of recycling machines, sorting and conveying technology and the first compost filling plant were developed. This can still be found today under KOMPOFIX in the current product range.

The 90s - product developments for the future

In the 1990s, the focus on recycling technology gathered pace. A new production facility became necessary - this was built in Lauterbach in 1992. The first air classifiers and the first MULTISTAR star screen machine left the new hall shortly afterwards. When Bernd Günther - son of Otto and Waltraud - took over the management of the company in 1999, the focus on recycling technology gained even more momentum.


The 2000s - separation technology in the fast lane

The first patent for the CLEANSTAR cleaning element for star screen technology followed in 2000. Cooperation with our partner Komptech followed in 2003. In 2007 the first SPLITTER spiral shaft separation machine was built and in 2008 the company had grown to such an extent that the only option was to build a new building and relocate: This time to the industrial estate in Wartenberg-Angersbach.

The 2010s - Digitalization 4.0

This was followed in the 2010s by extensive product expansions in the recycling area of receiving, dosing, transporting and separating. New sales channels and independent sales of numerous GÜNTHER products were established worldwide. In 2019, major steps were taken towards the future - keyword digitalization 4.0. A new merchandise management system now forms the basis for our work in the warehouse, production, design and in all commercial areas.


Setting the course for the future

In 2020, the production hall in Angersbach was expanded by 1500m², since when Felix Wohlfahrt has also joined the management team as Commercial Director. In addition, the partnership with Komptech in the field of star screen technology was extended on a long-term basis. In 2023, the new cantilever hall with 3000 m² more storage space was completed. In 2024, the year in which GÜNTHER celebrates its 100th anniversary, the fourth generation - three children of Bernd and Andrea Günther - are already an integral part of the company.