History

PLANNED OBJECTIVES FOR 2018
Installation of a 220 KW photovoltaic system across our entire roof area with electricity feed-in for our own consumption. Planning and possible addition of a new dispatch station for trucks with loading of cases. Relocation and development of our plant display for the RMF consumer area. Renovation and furnishing of new office rooms for the administration department. Internal integration of a new storage level for packaging materials. Reorganisation in the sales and distribution of our ‘THE new GENERATION’ from the CREATIVE HOOBY ROOMS product family. Development of new export markets such as USA, South Africa, Israel for our CREATIVE HOBBY ROOMS product family. The ongoing development of this successful product series and inclusion of new and innovative commercial products. Ongoing development of our established TÜV and LGA tested cabinet systems for the object area.

FUTURE TARGETS
We have many, as we are always having new visions. There are always plenty of good reasons not to take a risk. But if you only ever do what worked in the past, one day you’ll wake up and realise you’ve been overtaken.

CURRENT SITUATION
Across a production area of approximately 3000 m², we manufacture using the very latest machinery and with a very flexible TEAM. Our production is focused on specialist and system equipment, property interiors – particularly furniture production, cabinet systems for schools and properties, specialist room equipment for textile rooms, workshops, designing rooms, pottery studios, computer rooms, school facilities as well as furniture for creative hobbies such as sewing, patch working, quilting, crafting. If required we also produce larger and smaller items and in the supplier sector we produce a wide range of different boards with a wide range of specialist surfaces. All edges are glued using waterproof PU glue. We specialise in producing furniture made from all types of board materials.

SALES AND DISTRIDUTION OF CREATIVE HOBBY ROOMS
Our sales regions are Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Italy, Estonia, England, Greece, Malta, Iceland, Guadeloupe (Caribbean), South Africa and Korea.

SALES AND DISTRIDUTION (SYSTEM AND SPECIAILST ROOM EQUIPMENT)
Sale and distribution in Germany and Switzerland is generally via well known full-service suppliers and fitters. Please contact us by phone for the contact details of our sales partners.

In 2017
Investment in a new energy-saving SCHUKO vacuum extraction unit for all machines. This is designed for an air volume of almost 35000 cbm/h. In addition there was an investment in a new energy-saving SCHUKO vacuum extraction unit for all machines. This is designed for an air volume of almost 35000 cbm/h. A new transport pipe with a soundproof cyclone separator was also laid to the existing shavings silo. The entire system including return air duct and frequency-controlled, energy-saving motors is controlled via a Siemens CPU 313 system with touch panel and therefore complies with the latest energy regulations. Investment has also been made in a new vertical HOMAG-WEEKE BHX200 processing centre with automatic particle return. This takes the pressure off our main processing centre and means that more work can be done using the automatic TBA stacking machine. An investment was also made in a new screw compressor from RENNER which complies with the latest energy saving regulations. Expansion of our connecting building for package distribution warehouse. Introduction of an organised parts flow system with intermediate storage from cost centre to cost centre. The market launch the end of 2017 of our ‘THE new GENERATION’ from the CREATIVE HOBBY ROOMS product family.

In 2015
Renovation and redesign of our RMF factory display. Internal addition of a new meeting room. Installation of surveillance cameras outdoors and for machine surveillance. Redesign of our CREATIVE-HOBBY-ROOMS 2015 brochure. As is the case almost every year, we continued to attend a wide range of consumer trade fairs and the international trade fair h&h Köln (International Trade Fair for Creative Handicraft + Hobby Supplies).

In 2014
This year we gave our entire company building a completely new look. As part of this, the main entrance was refurbished in a contemporary style, a new sectional gate was installed at the truck loading area, the exterior design was updated in line with the logo colours and the entire building was repainted. Highly visible company lettering including our logo and illumination was attached to the shavings silo and the main entrance. At the Castle in nearby Unterschwandorf, a new film was also made and photos were taken for the new models MULTI, BASE, EXTEND, STACK and the innovative LED light table. Our homepage was redesigned and optimised for all end devices (tablets and smart phones). Investments were also made in a new dowel inserting machine, two new 64-bit computers, laser printers and a new time recording system.

In 2013
Creation of our new “CREATIVE HOBBY ROOMS 2013” brochure. All of our new models were photographed, partly including people, at the Huber furniture photo studio in Nagold. Russian was included as a new fourth language in the brochure. Investment in an entirely new, environmentally-friendly heating boiler system from the company Nolting. This computer controlled system comprises wood combustion producing almost 500 KW which we can heat fully automatically with our own waste shavings and in accordance with the latest emissions regulations. All heating circuit pumps were replaced by highly effective energy-saving pumps and the 100% insulation of hot water pipes was completed. Procurement of a new 12 ton truck in line with latest Euro 6 standard environmental technology. This has a trailer and advertising design showing our new products.

In 2012
Shavings and dust extraction optimised by new extraction unit in the processing centre in order to reduce the impact of dust on our employees. Investment in the new condensation dryer for the compressed air system. Internal ongoing development, design and testing of our new products series “CREATIVE HOBBY ROOMS” for presentation at the International Trade Fair for Creative Handicraft + Hobby Supplies in Cologne in 2013.

In 2011
Material flow optimisation. This again significantly improved the time required for the production process. Relining of our wood shavings boiler to continue to ensure environmentally-friendly combustion of our wood waste. Investment in a new hydraulic board and specialist press including oversize dimensions 4400 x 1650 mm. This now also enables boards to be produced with different coatings and in large sizes. Heating is provided in an environmentally friendly manner via the company’s own hot water supply using wood shavings heating. Two heat exchangers provide further energy optimisation.

Renewal of internal office with renovation and installation of new office furniture together with completely new EDP wiring. Investment in new plastic windows with thermal insulating glass for our offices and social areas.

Expansion of a sales structure in the area of sewing furniture (export) and system and property equipment.

In 2010
OUR ANNIVERSARY YEAR, CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF – RMF – RAUSCHENBERGER

Preparation of a new and temporary entrance from the south for large chip boards and for receipt of other goods. Construction of our new warehouse of approx 500m² for storing large format chipboard in 6 m high cantilever shelving. Construction begins mid-March to start of August. This warehouse will optimise our internal flow of material. Reorganisation of the entire depot with parking spaces and installation of a separation structure for waste water filtering. Construction period from start of August to end of September. This will create optimal conditions for goods in, goods out and loading. Heat recovery from the waste air from our compressed air system together with monitoring of inside air.

In 2009
Investment in building land for a range of expansion areas and transformation of these areas by means of establishing a new development plan in the commercial area. Purchase of land to the north. This ensures the planned expansion of a warehouse (500m²), office (200m²) and display space (200m²). Investment in expansion areas to the south. This facilitates the creation of a new production area of more than1600 m². New development plan established and transformation of the expansion land in the commercial area. Raising the chimney to ensure better smoke extraction to protect the environment. Investment in the new shredding plant for chipboard remains.

In 2008
Complete reconfiguration of the machine room with several new large and small-scale machines, investment in a new double-sided edge banding line with automatic handling and stacking. Investment in a new processing centre BOF 211 with automatic robot stacking. As a result, an entirely new production structure will be established in order to generate further production capacity.

In 2007
Retirement of shareholder Eugen Rauschenberger (senior) in August. He shall remain available to the company as a consultant with his creative powers undiminished. Company name changes to RMF – Rauschenberger, Möbel mit Funktion e.K. (Owner Jörg Rauschenberger). Site assured by means of establishing a new development plan with the help of the city of Nagold. The opportunity now exists to expand the office production area by more than 2500 m². A new 500 m² warehouse for raw material is also planned.

In 2006
Investment in a new, state-of-the-art, computer-controlled panel saw with cutting optimisation, includes transfer of data from work preparation. Investment in a new paintshop in accordance with the latest EU guidelines.

In 2005
Raising the shavings silo to an overall height of 13 m – representing state of the art technology, improvement of shavings transportation and heating.

In 2004
4th generation change in company name to Rauschenberger OHG, Möbel mit Funktion. Geschäftsführern Eugen u. Jörg Rauschenberger.

In 1994
Retirement of shareholder Karl Rauschenberger, Jörg Rauschenberger (jun/ 4th generation) joins the company.

In 1990
Addition of state-of-the-art, 220m² varnishing shop and 80 m² veneer department in compliance with the latest environmental regulations.

In 1972
Move into the new company building. Change of company name into Gebr. Rauschenberger, and additional production in the supply sector for a range of furniture manufacturers such as Rolf Benz, Gabelmann-Sitzmöbel, Remp – Küchen, Elsässer Rottenburg, ORG – Delta, HORN – Nähmöbel

In 1971
New building development in the commercial and mixed-use area of Talaue 35, Nagold-Schietingen with a production area of 1700m².

In 1963
Addition of second floor; sales structure extends into Southern Germany.

In 1960
3rd generation Company formed on 1 May 1960 by sons Eugen und Karl Rauschenberger. New development of a furniture workshop in the centre of Schietingen. The production of sewing furniture was taken on from the local company Pfefferle. Distribution via sewing machine manufacturers and dealers in Baden- Württemberg.

In 1933
2nd generation Georg Rauschenberger takes over joinery. Skilled craft production

In 1898
1st generation, small-scale sole-proprietor joinery for the production of house doors and furniture.