{"id":3752,"date":"2023-05-05T14:01:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gottwald.lab28.de\/franz-gottwald\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T14:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:07:51","slug":"franz-gottwald","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gottwald.lab28.de\/en\/franz-gottwald\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3754,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3752","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"flexible_inhalte":[{"acf_fc_layout":"about_block","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"1","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"1","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":false,"top":"60%","bottom":"0","left":"0","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"About Block","text":"\u201cAs a northern German corporate group, we feel deeply connected to the Hanseatic tradition.\u201d Norbert Brothun, Managing Director","cta":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"textblock","acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Textblock Die Gottwald Gruppe","inhalt":"

About Franz Gottwald<\/h2>\r\n

Shaping the future through tradition<\/h3>\r\nIn addition to preserving our traditional family-owned business and securing long-term economic success, promoting environmental protection and the associated development of products and services is one of our declared objectives.\r\n\r\nThe certification of our quality management system in July 1997 marked an important milestone and motivated us to continuously improve in this area. On October 21, 2003, we were certified for the first time in environmental management for resource-efficient and environmentally compatible products\u2014further reinforcing our corporate philosophy.\r\n\r\n

Sustainability and environmental responsibility<\/h4>\r\nRegular meetings within our environmental and quality management teams enable us to continuously identify opportunities for improvement and unlock hidden potential within our workforce.\r\n\r\nAs a corporate group based in northern Germany, we are deeply rooted in the Hanseatic tradition. Founded as an engineering office in 1930, the Gottwald Group today consists of forward-looking companies with more than 90 qualified and highly motivated employees.\r\n\r\nAs a wholesaler for sealing and vibration technology, dust extraction and filtration, hydraulics, and drive technology, we have been a reliable partner for high-quality industrial products for decades. In addition, we offer a sophisticated portfolio of future-oriented products covering the full spectrum of industrial technology.\r\n\r\n

Thinking ahead \u2013 our vision<\/h5>\r\nOur employees, a well-structured procurement management system, and modern warehouse logistics enable short response times and give you direct access to our extensively stocked inventory. Innovative supply concepts such as KANBAN systems and customized assemblies allow us to meet your specific requirements with flexibility and efficiency.\r\n\r\nOur Fluid Engineering division supports you in preventive maintenance and machine optimization, as well as in selecting the right solutions for condition monitoring applications.\r\n\r\nWith locations in Bremen, Hamburg, Paderborn, Helsinki, Riga, and Padborg, Franz Gottwald offers ideal conditions for supplying customers throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and the Baltic States.\r\n\r\nBecause at Gottwald, one thing always comes first \u2014 you!"},{"acf_fc_layout":"standorte","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"1","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"300","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":false,"top":"60%","bottom":"0","left":"0","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Standorte","title":"Our locations"},{"acf_fc_layout":"slider","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"1","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"1","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":false,"top":"60%","bottom":"0","left":"0","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Slider History","images":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"stat_block","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"1","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"1","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":false,"top":"auto","bottom":"auto","left":"auto","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Stat Block Jahreszahlen","stats":[{"stat":"1930","text":"Founded as an engineering office in Bremen, Germany"},{"stat":"2002","text":"Acquisition of Hans Reuss in Hamburg, Germany"},{"stat":"2009","text":"Construction of our hydraulic center in Bremen, Germany"},{"stat":"2010","text":"Establishment of a branch office in Riga, Latvia"},{"stat":"2014","text":"Acquisition of Burmann Sealing Technology in Bremen, Germany"},{"stat":"2014","text":"Establishment of a branch office in Helsinki, Finland"},{"stat":"2015","text":"Establishment of a branch office in Padborg, Denmark"},{"stat":"2020","text":"Establishment of a branch office in Paderborn, Germany"},{"stat":"2023","text":"Establishment of a branch office in Hanover, Germany"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"banner_two_columns","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"1","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"1","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":false,"top":"60%","bottom":"0","left":"0","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Banner Two Columns Eine kleine Geschichte am Rande","image":3767,"text":[{"text_left":"

Why are we called Franz Gottwald?<\/h3>","text_right":"

A small story along the way\u2026<\/h4>"},{"text_left":"Many of our business partners ask why our company is called Gottwald and not Brothun. As a family-owned business, this would seem like a natural assumption.\r\nHowever, the company still carries the name of its founder: Franz Gottwald.\r\n\r\nAfter his passing, Helmut","text_right":"Brothun acquired the company in 1970. Out of respect and appreciation for the founder, he deliberately decided not to change the company name. This decision clearly reflects one of the core values that defines Gottwald to this day: while we take care of technology, people always come first."}],"style":"dark"},{"acf_fc_layout":"key_visual","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"1","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"50","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":false,"top":"60%","bottom":"0","left":"0","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Key Visual Thinking ahead","tag":"div","text":"Thinking ahead \u2013 our vision"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_text_block","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"300","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"1","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":true,"top":"60%","bottom":"0","left":"0","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Image Text Block Nachhaltig denken und handeln","text":"

Sustainability and environmental protection<\/h2>\r\n

Thinking and acting sustainably<\/h3>\r\nThese are among the key challenges of our time. That is why the responsible use and conservation of resources is essential. Through targeted measures, we can make a meaningful contribution\u2014delivering benefits for the environment as well as for your business.","social_icons":true,"highlight":false,"image":3762,"video":null,"video_lightbox":false,"links":[{"type":"primary","link":{"title":"Learn more","url":"https:\/\/gottwald.lab28.de\/nachhaltigkeit\/","target":""}}],"image_position":"left"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_text_block","layout_settings":{"layout_settings_":null,"layout_settings_module_padding_top":"1","layout_settings_module_padding_bottom":"200","layout_settings_klassen":"","layout_settings_anker-id":"dichtungen","layout_settings_custom_css":null,"layout_settings_module_color_box":{"show":false,"top":"75%","bottom":"0","left":"0","right":"auto","z-index":-1,"color":"#164194"}},"acfe_flexible_toggle":"","acfe_flexible_layout_title":"Image Text Block Onlineshop","text":"

The new way of doing business<\/h2>\r\n

Visit the Gottwald online shop \u2014 your benefits are waiting for you!<\/h3>\r\n