Our History

Innovation is our most important tradition

For 170 years, Ziemann Holvrieka has been delivering customized solutions for the beverage industry. In 1852, August A. Ziemann founded a coppersmith workshop. 50 years later, the first brewhouse was delivered to China, long before the era of globalization. Today, you can find our solutions all over the world.

Experience makes the difference

The technical knowledge of our engineers combined with practical experience from numerous projects makes us a strong and reliable partner. Our customers can rely on us to find the best solution for their individual requirements – technically and economically. We understand our customers’ challenges and tackle them with modern and practical solutions. Thanks to our long tradition in global business relationships, we provide answers our customers can trust.

Establishment of a copper forge by August Ziemann.

Establishment of a copper forge by August Ziemann.

Ziemann exhibits at the World Expos in Vienna and Melbourne.

Ziemann exhibits at the World Expos in Vienna and Melbourne.

Worldwide first copper steam boiler.

Worldwide first copper steam boiler.

Introduction of fermentation and storage tanks made of aluminum for the first time.

Introduction of fermentation and storage tanks made of aluminum for the first time.

Ziemann relocates from Stuttgart to Ludwigsburg

Ziemann relocates from Stuttgart to Ludwigsburg

 First automation of a brewhouse by Ziemann.

 First automation of a brewhouse by Ziemann.

Worldwide first block brewhouse.

Worldwide first block brewhouse.

First fully automatic mash filter with reversible sparging direction.

First fully automatic mash filter with reversible sparging direction.

Acquisition of Helmut Bauer GmbH Bürgstadt/Main.

Acquisition of Helmut Bauer GmbH Bürgstadt/Main.

Ziemann opens a pilot brewery.

Ziemann opens a pilot brewery.

Ziemann becomes a 100% subsidiary of CETP BV.

Ziemann becomes a 100% subsidiary of CETP BV.

Ziemann International GmbH is renamed to Ziemann Holvrieka GmbH.

Ziemann International GmbH is renamed to Ziemann Holvrieka GmbH.

Briggs of Burton Plc becomes part of the corporate group.

Briggs of Burton Plc becomes part of the corporate group.

Modernization and reopening of the pilot brewery and the new visitor center

Modernization and reopening of the pilot brewery and the new visitor center

First brewhouse with dynamic separation and extraction technology: OMNIUM by Ziemann.

First brewhouse with dynamic separation and extraction technology: OMNIUM by Ziemann.

DME join the corporate group.

DME join the corporate group.

New Ziemann Holvrieka Logo and Corporate Design

New Ziemann Holvrieka Logo and Corporate Design

Building the Future Together

As we move forward, we remain committed to delivering high-quality turnkey projects for various industries, including juice, hard seltzer, distilling, and dairy. Our vast experience, technical expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction make Ziemann Holvrieka the trusted partner for turnkey solutions worldwide.