About Münstermann

About Münstermann

Münstermann colleagues in front of a special facility

Family day at Münstermann: Colleagues with their families

Münstermann stands for innovative solutions in special machine construction – technologically precise, individually developed and implemented in partnership.

For over 40 years, we have been developing systems that can flexibly adapt to complex requirements.

What makes us special? As an owner-managed family business, we cultivate a collaborative environment based on trust, reliability, and genuine team spirit.

We believe in solution-oriented action, honest cooperation and sustainable responsibility – towards our employees, customers and partners.

Our strength lies in the people at Münstermann: a strong team with vision, experience, and a genuine passion for technology. Together with our customers, we create future-proof solutions – efficient, sustainable, and truly Münstermann.

Numbers and facts

330

Employees

190,000

Annual production hours

20,000

M2 production area

1,200

M2 Technology Center

85,000

Annual engineering expenditure

1845

founded

6nd gen

Family business

70 million €

annual sales

54,500

Annual hours of process automation

Who we are

Münstermann stands for more than just technology. It's the combination of precision and integrity, of progress and responsibility, that makes us special. As a family business, we develop not only customized systems, but also long-term trust – with genuine passion, strong team spirit, and the ambition to find the best solution for every challenge.

Our Locations

Telgte

Administration
Engineering & Sales
Production
Technical center

Learn more

USA

Engineering & Sales

What defines us

One-stop solutions

Manufacturing & Quality

Process automation

Research & Development

"Solutions for technical systems are our passion – together with our customers we develop them as standardized as possible and as individual as necessary. Special requirements? We always find a solution."

Frank Münstermann, Managing Partner

News

Muenstermann USA is relocating its headquarters from Chicago to Denver, Colorado.

11.08.2026

Münstermann USA moves to Denver and continues to grow

Muenstermann USA Inc. is relocating from Chicago to Denver. The new address accommodates the growing team and marks a further step in expanding Muenstermann's presence in the USA.

New and current trainees from Münstermann in a group photo to mark the start of their training

03.08.2026

Start of training for four new trainees

Münstermann welcomed four new apprentices as metalworkers at the start of their training. After a joint breakfast with the entire apprentice team, the new colleagues began their first day of work, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives.

Students from JAS Ostbevern are building a metal table together with Münstermann trainees in the production facility.

21.07.2026

JAS Ostbevern: Students build a metal table

As part of the JAS Ostbevern project days, nine students visited Münstermann on July 14th and 15th. Together with our trainees, they built a metal table and gained exciting insights into metalworking, craftsmanship, and everyday training.

Münstermann's team at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris

30.06.2026

Eurosatory and WTA - Production solutions for the defense industry

By participating in Eurosatory and the German Defense Technology Exhibition (WTA), Münstermann presented production solutions for the defense industry. The focus was on thermal process technology, process automation, and personal exchange with companies in the sector.

Münstermann's team at the trade fair booth - IFAT 2026 in Munich

13.05.2026

Filter systems and flue gas cleaning at IFAT 2026

At IFAT 2026 in Munich, Münstermann presented solutions for industrial air pollution control. The focus was on filter and flue gas cleaning systems for the combustion, recycling, and process industries.

Michael Ahlers and Volker Bergenroth at the Münstermann stand at the German Pavilion in Madrid

29.04.2026

Münstermann at WindEurope 2026

At WindEurope 2026 in Madrid, Münstermann presented plant solutions for the cable industry. The focus was on systems for cable handling, turntables and degassing applications in the context of international energy and infrastructure projects.

Second-level management executives from Münstermann at the workshop at Gut Havichhorst in Münster

17.04.2026

Münstermann strengthens leadership culture with leadership workshop

Gaining distance from day-to-day business, adopting new perspectives and working together on key issues: In Münster, Münstermann's group leaders and deputy department heads came together for an intensive workshop to further develop their collaboration in a targeted manner.

Project partners of ECO-iL-DRY in front of Münstermann's main building at the kick-off meeting

24.02.2026

Start of the ECO-iL-DRY research project: More efficient drying of battery foils through a laser hybrid process

The ECO-iL-DRY research project marks the start of a three-year development initiative aimed at significantly increasing the efficiency of drying battery films. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) through the Climate and Transformation Fund, a strong consortium is developing an intelligent laser hybrid process. Münstermann is responsible for the development and construction of the dryer.

Team Münstermann at the Global Insulation Conference 2025 with an award won

08.12.2025

Münstermann wins two awards at the Global Insulation Conference 2025

Münstermann is one of the most important suppliers to the mineral wool industry – and this was confirmed once again at this year's Global Insulation Conference. At the event in Baveno (November 19–20, 2025), Münstermann received two awards: the Global Insulation Technical Award for its electric hardening furnaces and the Global Insulation Personality of the Year Award for Christian Hautkappe.

Aerial view of the expanded production hall in Telgte

09.10.2025

More room for innovation: Our production is being expanded

Just two years after moving into our "Kiebitzpohl" site in Telgte, we are taking the next step: Münstermann is expanding again! A new production hall is currently being built directly adjacent to the existing site – with the aim of expanding our production capacities for the future.

26.09.2025

Robotics duel at the STEM camp – Young talents discover technology at Münstermann

Robotics, 3D printing, programming – the Digital Engineering Camp at Münstermann showed just how exciting technology can be. Young inventors built their own robots and gained real-world experience.

Team Münstermann at the Burning Roads cycling event

30.06.2025

Men from Münster master the "Burning Roads" cycling marathon over 210 kilometers

Ten men from Münster took part in the “Burning Roads” cycling marathon – 210 kilometers full of team spirit, endurance and sporting enthusiasm.

Frank and Karin Münstermann with the certificate and flowers for being awarded the Hermann Schmidt Prize 2024

22.01.2025

Münstermann receives the Hermann Schmidt Prize 2024 for his commitment to democratic education

With the project “Democracy from our perspective”, Münstermann shows how democratic values are actively promoted in everyday work – and was awarded the Hermann Schmidt Prize 2024 for this.

14.07.2023

Muenstermann USA Inc. – New subsidiary in the USA

We are pleased to announce the establishment of our US subsidiary – an important milestone in further expanding our services for customers in the USA.

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Aerial view of the Telgte production site

Expansion of production areas

To meet the growing demand, the production at Kibitzpohl expanded with an additional production hall.The new hall offers state-of-the-art manufacturing conditions and additional capacity for the construction of complex systems. In summer 2025 the first machines for Münstermann's customers could be manufactured here– a further step in the continuous development of the site and a clear commitment to production “Made in Germany”.

Frank Münstermann, Bradley Hagen, Dietmar Koch (from right)

Founding of Muenstermann USA Inc.

With the founding of the subsidiary Muenstermann USA Inc.Münstermann strengthened its presence in North America to better serve customers in the USA and Canada. The initial focus was on Sales and Service, with the aim of gradually adapting the offerings to the needs of the market. Supported by the Expertise from over 350 employeesand more than 50 years of project experienceMuenstermann USA, based in Germany, is ideally positioned to successfully implement demanding plant projects in North America as well.

Exterior view of the new production hall

site extension

In Telgte, a new production facility with an office building is being constructed in the Kiebitzpohl industrial park. This will create more space where large production facilities can be set up before delivery.

CSR will become an integral part of the company.

In the year 2019the topic CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) at Münstermann with a joint project with the CSR Competence Centerincreasingly came into focus. It became apparent that Münstermann had already accomplished much for its employees, the environment and society. Since then, Karin Münstermann has continued this commitment, systematically expanding sustainability and CSR activities and firmly established them within the company.

Expansion of the technical center and R&D department

Opening of the HOKO.Lab

With the HOKO.LAB Powered by Münstermann together with the Society for Economic Development (GfW), an inspiring learning environment has been created on the company premises. Here, students can discover their interest in STEM careersand at programming in a playful way through workshops. The HOKO.LAB promotes curiosity, innovative strength and future viability– Values that Münstermann as a company lives by every day.

More about HOKO.LAB

Acquisition of the company Neotechnik

With effect from September 1, 2015 , Bernd Münstermann GmbH & Co. KG acquired all business activities of NEOTECHNIK GmbH from Bielefeld. Following Neotechnik's relocation to the Münstermann site in Telgte, this represents the next strategic step. The aim was to unite technology leadership in thermal process engineering, material handling and air pollution control under one roof. to bring them together under one roof.
All products and employees from Neotechnik were taken over, ensuring that customers would be continously served by their familiar contacts – now with the added benefit of receiving tailor-made, complete solutions from a single source at Münstermann.

Passing the baton to the next generation

Frank Münstermann becomes managing director

Generational change at Münstermann: Frank Münstermann takes over the management in the sixth generation from his father Bernd Münstermann.

Relocation to Telgte-Westbevern

Relocation of the company from Alverskirchen near Münster to Telgte-Westbevern.

Bernd Münstermann (seated) with the management team, presumably in 2003

Bernd Münstermann becomes managing director

The management will be taken over by Bernd Münstermann in the fifth generation.

The original building where the agricultural blacksmith shop was established.

Founding by Johann Bernhard Münstermann as an agriculturally oriented forge