scheppach is one of Bavaria’s top 50 companies
For the 20th time, the Bavarian Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Transport has been honouring owner-run businesses in Bavaria with the distinction “Bavaria’s Best 50”. scheppach from Ichenhausen is being honoured with this prestigious award for the second time in recognition of the fact that the company, thanks to organic growth, has significantly increased its revenue to around 300 million Euros since the last time the prize was presented in 2018, creating about 100 new jobs. At the same time, the group of companies situated in Ichenhausen, Swabia, regularly offers 20 apprenticeship places in different lines of work and dual degree programmes. The successful corporate development is also reflected in a continuing improvement in all relevant balance sheet figures.
scheppach is a production and commercial enterprise that, with above-average growth, has developed into a reputable, globally active supplier with a comprehensive portfolio of machines, equipment and tools for use at home, in the yard, garden and workshop as well as in construction, agriculture and forestry. Built on more than 90 years of tradition, with the courage for innovation and much passion, scheppach has been able to forge new paths and write another chapter in its success story over the past 20 years. During the coronavirus pandemic, too, scheppach stood out with growth and future viability, for which it received the distinction: Bavaria’s Best 50. On 4th October 2021, Managing Director Stephan W. Müller accepted the award full of pride and excitement from Roland Weigert, Secretary of State, at Munich Residence.
“We’re proud of doing justice to our slogan good working and that our hard work really pays off,” explains the owner Ernst Pfaff. scheppach products are always a guarantee of good working, meaning: best results for scheppach’s target group. But “good working” additionally encompasses a comprehensive service package for customers and users. scheppach is also at hand to help customers after their purchase to answer questions relating to the use of their products or provide prompt assistance with advice, spare parts or repairs in case of problems.”
“We have our more than 300 employees to thank for the company’s success. They do amazing work and managed to cope exceptionally well with the tough conditions during the pandemic, giving it their all” Managing Director Stephan W. Müller says. The company has always attached great value to working together. After all, company history cannot be written by an individual but it is always the result of extraordinary team work – good working as their motto goes.
