Group Schumacher
Our History
Proud of what we have achieved.
Anticipating what lies ahead.
Passion for harvesting technology
As the global market leader in equipping combine harvesters with cutting systems and their components, and square balers with twine knotters and binding systems, GROUP SCHUMACHER is a specialist with a high degree of innovation. For over 50 years, our employees around the globe have been dedicated to perfect harvesting. Driven by a passion for harvesting technology, we work for the fields of today and tomorrow.
As the global market leader in equipping combine harvesters with cutting systems and their components, and square balers with twine knotters and binding systems, GROUP SCHUMACHER is a specialist with a high degree of innovation. For over 50 years, our employees around the globe have been dedicated to perfect harvesting. Driven by a passion for harvesting technology, we work for the fields of today and tomorrow.
We are an employer and a family.
We are tradition-conscious and modern.
We are at home on four continents.
“In the beginning there was the will to change and, through that, everything became possible.”
Gustav and Günter Schumacher (company founders)
A small decision leads to big changes
1958
Gustav Schumacher buys a Claas Europa combine harvester,
a self-propelled machine that makes him a pioneer in self-propelled combining in his Westerwald home region in Germany. This region is still home to GROUP SCHUMACHER today.
a self-propelled machine that makes him a pioneer in self-propelled combining in his Westerwald home region in Germany. This region is still home to GROUP SCHUMACHER today.
A BRILLIANT IDEA
1965
Gustav Schumacher receives the first patent
for his quick-fit crop lifter invention.
for his quick-fit crop lifter invention.
TWO BROTHERS, ONE COMPANY
1968
Gustav and Günter Schumacher establish the crop lifter distribution and found Gebr. Schumacher GmbH company; the product range is expanded to include cutting system technology.
GROWTH AND INNOVATION
1978
EWM is founded – EWM. Eichelhardter Werkzeug- & Maschinenbau GmbH – product range is expanded
to include drive technology.
to include drive technology.
2nd GENERATION
1994
The sons, Fred Schumacher and Heinz-Günter Schumacher,
take over the management of the companies.
take over the management of the companies.
GOING GLOBAL
1995
The sales company SCHUMACHER Company LC
is founded in Durant, Iowa, USA.
is founded in Durant, Iowa, USA.
AWARD WINNER!
1997
The company receives the DLG Innovation Award
in silver for UDK hydraulic coupler.
in silver for UDK hydraulic coupler.
A NEW MEMBER OF THE FAMILY: RASSPE
2000
Rasspe Systemtechnik GmbH in Wermelskirchen, a well-established company that was founded in 1827 in Solingen, is integrated into the group, thereby extending the product range to include knotter technology.
BRAZIL: SUPPLIER OF THE WORLD
2001
The sales company SCHUMACHER Industrial Ltda. is founded
in Cachoeirinha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
in Cachoeirinha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
AWARD WINNER!
2003
The company receives the DLG Innovation Award in silver for
the SCHUMACHER roller guide.
the SCHUMACHER roller guide.
ENTRY INTO THE XXL AGRICULTURAL MARKET
2004
The sales company OOO SCHUMACHER in Russia is founded
in Promyshlennaya, Kemerovo. In 2010, it expands into a new
sales office in Starominskaya, Krasnodar.
in Promyshlennaya, Kemerovo. In 2010, it expands into a new
sales office in Starominskaya, Krasnodar.
AWARD WINNER!
2007
The company receives the DLG Innovation Award in silver for
the KombiGrip reel tines.
the KombiGrip reel tines.
TOP JOB!
2009
EWM. Eichelhardter Werkzeug- & Maschinenbau GmbH receives
the TOP JOB award.
the TOP JOB award.
BEST EMPLOYER IN GERMANY
2010
Gebr. Schumacher GmbH is awarded the Grand Prize for
Medium-Sized Enterprises by the Oskar Patzelt Foundation.
Medium-Sized Enterprises by the Oskar Patzelt Foundation.
BEST PERFORMANCE
2011
The challenge to successfully compete in the global market is based on continuous improvement processes and transparency.
The Achieving Excellence award recognizes the successful implementation of John Deere’s dynamic supply management strategy.
The Achieving Excellence award recognizes the successful implementation of John Deere’s dynamic supply management strategy.
ONE FACE TO THE CUSTOMER
2012
The SCHUMACHER.plus sales organization is founded
at the Eichelhardt and Wermelskirchen sites.
at the Eichelhardt and Wermelskirchen sites.
BEST PERFORMANCE
2014
Supplier Award from AGCO for special achievements of its partners in the areas of collaboration, logistics and innovation.
POLITICAL VISIT
2015
Malu Dreyer, Prime Minister of the German federal state Rhineland-Palatinate, visits the company in Eichelhardt.
AWARD WINNER!
2015
The company receives the DLG Innovation Award in silver for
the eHarvest cutter bar and RS 9000 double loop knotter.
the eHarvest cutter bar and RS 9000 double loop knotter.
THE COMPANY’S ANNIVERSARY
2018
40th anniversary of
EWM. Eichelhardter Werkzeug- & Maschinenbau GmbH
50th anniversary of Gebr. Schumacher GmbH
191st anniversary of Rasspe Systemtechnik GmbH
EWM. Eichelhardter Werkzeug- & Maschinenbau GmbH
50th anniversary of Gebr. Schumacher GmbH
191st anniversary of Rasspe Systemtechnik GmbH
STRENGTH THROUGH FORESIGHT
2018
The SCHUMACHER Agriculture Equipment Co., Ltd.
sales company is founded at the location of
the Sino-German Ecoparc in Qingdao, China.
sales company is founded at the location of
the Sino-German Ecoparc in Qingdao, China.
AWARD WINNER!
2019
DLG Innovation Award in silver for PRO-DRIVE SMART –
Sensor Technology for knife drives.
Sensor Technology for knife drives.
WE ARE ONE
2020
SCHUMACHER GmbH is founded by merging the following long-standing brands into one group: Gebr. Schumacher GmbH, EWM. Eichelhardter Werkzeug- & Maschinenbau GmbH and the SCHUMACHER.plus sales organization.
3rd GENERATION
2020
Selina Schumacher takes over the management of the family business in the third generation.
Next step of the generational change
2022
Moritz Schumacher, brother of Selina Schumacher, joins the management team of GROUP SCHUMACHER.
