The story of Scharmüller is a remarkable 75-year tale of a visionary Austrian family business that has grown to become the undisputed global leader and standard-setter in agricultural coupling technology. It all began in 1950, when Josef and Theresia Scharmüller founded their mechanical engineering company in the difficult post-war years, a journey that has now been skillfully guided through three generations.

    From their earliest days, the company demonstrated a powerful spirit of innovation, specializing in connecting devices and developing state-of-the-art height-adjustable and combination hitches that became the benchmark for the industry, backed by numerous international patents. This legacy of ingenuity led to their most revolutionary achievement. In 1997, Scharmüller began the development of the groundbreaking K80® tow ball coupling system. After fantastic field test results, it was launched in 1999 and, in a bold strategic move, the company allowed it to become an open platform to ensure global market access.

    This vision was rewarded with the ultimate validation. In 2005, the Scharmüller K80® system was officially adopted as the international standard, ISO 24347. The company had not just created a better product; they had invented the global language of modern, high-performance agricultural couplings.

    This leadership in innovation is supported by a relentless investment in "Made in Austria" quality. The company has continuously expanded its operations, including the construction of a state-of-the-art production plant in Fornach and the progressive automation of its facilities with loading robots and advanced welding and painting lines. Today, as the third generation of the Scharmüller family leads the company, the story is one of a true global pioneer. It is a promise that is embedded in their slogan and proven over 75 years: "Quality has a name - Scharmueller."

 

Year Founded: 1950

Main Products: Htiches, Drawbars, Bearing blocks

Brand: Scharmueller

Country of Origin: Austria

Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/ScharmuellerAustria

Website: www.scharmueller.at

Address: Doppelmühle 14, 4892 Fornach, Austria

Contact No.: +4376826346

Email: office@scharmueller.at