H. F. Meyer Maschinenbau
Founded in 1846, H. F. Meyer Maschinenbau (HFM) combines tradition with innovation to produce reliable, customized machines for modern container handling. Headquartered in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with an additional facility in Bavaria, HFM is a trusted name – especially in the beverage industry—serving customers of all sizes with solutions that fit their individual needs.
Our machines are proven in practice, modular in design, and can be efficiently integrated into both new and existing production environments. We support key process stages including depalletizing, transportation, rinsing, and twisting—always with a focus on precision, flexibility, and customer-specific requirements.
A key strength lies in our in-house engineering department, which enables us to develop tailored machines that fit seamlessly into individual line concepts. Our experienced team works closely with customers to meet the specific challenges of modern filling and packaging processes—delivering solutions that are both reliable and efficient.
Innovation and sustainability are central to our company philosophy. With a long-standing tradition in mechanical engineering and a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements, HFM focuses on efficiency, resource conservation, and long-term operational performance.
HFM also provides worldwide service support through a global network of skilled technicians—ensuring long-term reliability and fast response times wherever our machines are in use.
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History
| 1846 | Founded as a tobacco factory |
| 1889 |
Reorganization to a machine factory Between 1900 and 1910: Cessation of tobacco production and begin of agricultural machinery production |
| 1925 | Portfolio expansion: Conveyor technology, testing technology and packaging technology |
| 1970 | End of production of agricultural machines and reorganization: machinery construction for beverages, food, packaging |
| 1992 | Relocation: Industrieweg 35 (Building I) |
| 1996 | Initial certification of quality management according to ISO 9001 |
| 1999 | Company expansion: Holmer Weg 12 (Buidling II) |
| 2010 | Nils Meyer joins the company and management in the 6th generation |
| 2012 | † Karl Robert Meyer – Nils Meyer becomes sole shareholder |
| 2018 |
Foundation of the Meyer Group: Company split into
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| 2019 |
Merger with RST Automation Technology GmbH; Hoch.Rein GmbH becomes a new partner Extension: New office building with a hall for the IT company M2 Solutions GmbH (Building III) – new name for the company premises: MEYER GEWERBEPARK with 22,000 m² and 7 companies |
| 2021 |
Planned expansion: new assembly hall (Building IV) 175th anniversary of H.F. Meyer 100% shares were bought back in H. F. MEYER Maschinenbau. |
| 2022-2024 |
opening building IV (hall) Concentration on core competences |
| 2025 |
Ferrum and KHS take over H. F. Meyer Maschinenbau |
EDUCATION at H. F. MEYER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- Precision mechanic mechanical engineering m / f / d
- Mechatronics engineer m / f / d
- Office management assistant



