Schimscha

Schimscha is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer specialising in sheet-metal construction. Operating from Ravenstein in the state of Baden-Württemberg, the company designs and produces enclosures (Gehäuse), control cabinets (Schaltschränke), operator consoles (Pulte) and machine frames (Maschinengestelle) made from steel, stainless steel and aluminium. It serves both series production and one-off custom fabrication, positioning itself as a full-service partner from consulting and engineering through manufacturing to delivery. The company traces its origins to 1896, when it was founded as a tinsmith's workshop (Spenglerei) by Johann Schimscha in Misslitz, South Moravia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and today in the Czech Republic. After the Second World War the family made a complete fresh start in Germany, and the former tinsmith business grew into a successful medium-sized enterprise. Today the company operates a 23,000 m² production facility in Ravenstein, employs around 170 qualified staff, and is led by managing directors Johannes and Michael Schimscha. A fifth generation of the family is already active in the business. Schimscha's product portfolio is organised around four main categories: enclosures, control cabinets, consoles and machine frames. The company has published numerous reference projects across industries including mechanical and plant engineering, the energy sector and others. Its customer base includes well-known industrial clients, and the company emphasises customised solutions 'made by Schimscha' — combining traditional craftsmanship with a modern machine park under the slogan 'Perfektion in Blech' (perfection in sheet metal). As a private, family-owned Mittelstand company, Schimscha is not listed on any stock exchange. Its competitive positioning rests on deep vertical integration — consulting, design, fabrication and delivery under one roof — and on the ability to respond quickly to individual customer requirements while maintaining high quality standards at fair prices. The company markets itself as 'Ihr starker Partner' (your strong partner) for sheet-metal solutions and continues to invest in modern production technology.

The history of Schimscha begins in 1896 in Misslitz, South Moravia, in what is today the Czech Republic. Founded by Johann Schimscha as a tinsmith's workshop (Spenglerei), the business initially served local demand for metalwork. At that time the region was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the company operated as a small craft enterprise. After the Second World War, the family made a complete fresh start in Germany. The former tinsmith business was re-established and gradually grew into a successful medium-sized industrial company. Over the decades, the company shifted from traditional tinsmithing to modern sheet-metal processing, expanding its capabilities in steel, stainless steel and aluminium fabrication. By the early 21st century, Schimscha had established itself at its current location in Ravenstein, Baden-Württemberg, where it operates a 23,000 m² production facility. The company invested in a modern machine park and built up expertise in enclosures, control cabinets, consoles and machine frames. It serves customers in mechanical and plant engineering, the energy sector and other industries, delivering both series production and one-off custom solutions. As of the company's 130th anniversary period, Schimscha is led by managing directors Johannes and Michael Schimscha, representing the fourth generation, with a fifth generation of the family already active in the business. The company describes itself as combining 'Herkunft und Zukunft' (origin and future) — honouring its heritage while investing in modern technology and maintaining its reputation for quality 'Made in BaWü' (Baden-Württemberg).

• 1896

  Founded by Johann Schimscha as a tinsmith's workshop in Misslitz, South Moravia (then Austria-Hungary, today Czech Republic).

• After the Second World War, the family made a complete fresh start in Germany and the business grew into a medium-sized enterprise.

• Established at the current site in Ravenstein, Baden-Württemberg, with a 23,000 m² production facility.

• Reached 130 years of company history, led by managing directors Johannes and Michael Schimscha.

Family-owned German Mittelstand manufacturer of custom sheet-metal solutions, combining 130 years of tradition with modern technology; full-service partner from design to delivery.

• Enclosures (Gehäuse)

  Custom sheet-metal enclosures for industrial applications.

• Control cabinets (Schaltschränke)

  Control cabinets for machinery, plant engineering and energy sectors.

• Operator consoles (Pulte)

  Consoles and control desks for operator interfaces.

• Machine frames (Maschinengestelle)

  Machine frames and bases in steel, stainless steel and aluminium.

1. 1Schimscha official website homepageschimscha.de
2. 2Schimscha company pageschimscha.de
3. 3Wikidata entry Q111522975wikidata.org