Company & Family Information
Precision engineering for quality extraction & filtration.
A family-owned German engineering company dedicated to protecting people through
innovative air purification technology since 1992.
WHO WE ARE
A Family Company
TBH GmbH is a family-owned and operated company headquartered in Straubenhardt, in the northern Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1992, ΤΒΗ has grown from a small engineering workshop into a global leader in industrial air purification and extraction technology.
As a family business, we take a long-term perspective on everything we do. Our decisions are guided by values not quarterly earnings. This independence allows us to invest heavily in R&D, maintain the highest manufacturing standards, and build lasting relationships with our customers and partners worldwide.
Today, TBH employs over 300 people across our German headquarters and international subsidiaries, serving customers in more than 80 countries. Despite our global reach, we remain true to our roots: every product is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Germany.
1992
Founded
300+
Employees
80+
Countries
100%
Made in Germany
WHO WE ARE
TBH Values
Family-Owned Heritage
As a family-owned company, TBH operates with a long-term vision, prioritizing sustainable growth, employee well-being, and genuine customer relationships over short-term profits.
Commitment to Quality
Every product bearing the TBH name is designed, engineered, and manufactured at our headquarters in Straubenhardt, Germany ensuring uncompromising quality from concept to delivery.
People First
Our employees are our greatest asset. Many team members have been with TBH for decades, bringing deep expertise and a shared passion for protecting workers from harmful airborne contaminants.
Innovation DNA
With dedicated R&D facilities and a culture of continuous improvement, TBH consistently pushes the boundaries of filtration technology from advanced filter media to intelligent loT-enabled systems.
LEADERSHIP
Guided by Experience
Udo Hartmann
Founder & CEO
Founded TBH GmbH in 1992 with a clear mission: to create the most effective and reliable air purification systems for industrial environments. Under their leadership, TBH has grown from a small Black Forest workshop to a global technology leader.
Solvejg Hartmann
CEO
Leads TBH’s strategic vision and global expansion, ensuring the company’s family values remain at the core of all business decisions while driving innovation and market growth.
Bjorn Bruckner
COO
Oversees global manufacturing, supply chain, and quality management. Ensures that every TBH system meets the exacting standards our customers expect from raw material sourcing through final assembly and testing.
Lars Hartmann
CIO
Drives TBH’s digital transformation and technology infrastructure, leading the development of loT-enabled systems and smart manufacturing solutions that keep TBH at the forefront of industrial innovation.
Global Presence, German Roots
Headquarters
Straubenhardt, Germany, home to our engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and global operations teams.
International Subsidiaries
TBH North America in Killen, Alabama, and a growing network of regional offices and partnerships.
Distribution Partners
Authorized distributors and service partners across every continent, ensuring local support worldwide.
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