1952
August Decker, trained as a master miller, leased a mill complete with farming and sawmill operations, setting the rhythm for Decker’s venture into the world of wood.
1952
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Journey
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Prologue
Deeply rooted in the growth rings of trees, where each year’s growth narrates tales of perseverance and dedication. The very essence of our craft is woven into the fabric of our highlighted growth rings, marking the passage of time as we’ve honed our skills, refined our art, and crafted masterpieces from nature’s bounty.
Explore a portfolio shaped by generations, where tradition and innovation converge, and craftsmanship evolves yearly. This is the story of family, heritage, and entrepreneurship in the captivating world of our wood manufacture, where each part speaks volumes.
Prologue
1955
The mill was decommissioned and the focus shifted solely to the sawmill.
1955
1964
Moving to Haimpfarrich’s Outskirts: In tune with his dreams, August Decker built his own sawmill and residence at the edge of Haimpfarrich, near Roth.
1964
1970
Laying the Foundation: With the purchase of a planing machine, August began producing profile boards from local spruce, larch, and douglas fir. This pivotal step laid the groundwork for today’s wall and ceiling production and led to the construction of a new hall.
1970
1977
From Sawing to Trading: The sawmill was decommissioned, but in its place, a flourishing timber trade emerged, bridging nature and living.
1977
1979
A New Era with Holzwerk A. Decker GmbH & Co. KG: As the company evolved, Klaus Decker stepped in as the director, orchestrating a new phase of growth.
1979
1980
Building Expansions: A grand 2500 m² hall was constructed, marking a significant crescendo in the company’s expansion.
1980
1985 & 1987
Passing the Baton: Klaus Decker took the reins, ensuring the company’s legacy continued even after August Decker’s passing.
1985
1991
Resilience in Adversity: A tragic fire in January engulfed the planing hall and all its machinery. It was rebuilt in just three months, even under the freezing temperature of minus 15 degrees.
Spring Growth: Spring 1991 saw the construction of another storage hall, covering 2000 m², harmonizing space and function.
1991
1995
Craftsmanship & Innovation: A carpentry shop was established, introducing surface treatments for profile boards. Embracing the past while advancing with technology, our wall and ceiling profile boards are now brushed and naturally wax-stained.
1995
2001
Klaus Decker welcomed his son, Jochen, into the company, with Jochen ambitiously spearheading Holzmanufaktur Decker’s move into luxury flooring solutions.
2001
2005
Eco-Friendly Heating: With the construction of a silo and woodchip heating system, we embraced complete sustainable heating, using self-produced wood chips and sawdust during winters.
2005
2012
Stepping into Luxury: Our project, “One Hyde Park”, marked Decker’s grand entrance into the world of luxury parquet, synchronizing elegance and quality.
2012
2021
Legacy Continues: Transitioning to the fourth generation, Eirik Decker gracefully took over the operations from Klaus Decker on January 1st, 2021. He vowed to lead the symphony of tradition, quality, and innovation into the future.
2021
Epilogue
Like a tree’s unyielding bond to the earth, as we soar to new heights, we remain deeply anchored to our origins. Every growth ring tells a tale of years gone by, every branch reaches out to future possibilities.
Our Craftsmanship
Quality
from more than one hand
Each of our planks passes through ten to fourteen pairs of hands before it leaves the factory. The visual and tactile inspection is carried out by hand and ensures the best possible quality of our woodwork.
Do you have a building or renovation project and want high-quality flooring, wall and ceiling panelling? Every project starts with a thought, share it with us.
A Promise
Begin your unique wooden melody with our starter package. Feel first hand the effect of different wood tones with our samples, and discover special inspirations for your own living composition in our brand book.
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