Hüttemann-Holzbau is a German timber construction and wood products company with roots in Olsberg in the Sauerland region. The family business traces its origins to 1898, when Joseph Hüttemann founded a branch operation in Düsseldorf, and it has been active in timber processing and construction ever since [1]. The company operates under several related names, including Hüttemann Holz GmbH & Co. KG and, in Wismar, Hüttemann Wismar GmbH & Co. KG, which became part of the Mayr-Melnhof Holz Group in 2018 [2].
Design and History
The Hüttemann-Holzbau symbol was originally designed by Ulrich Schürmann in 1970 [3]. The mark is a geometric, rectangular emblem that uses negative space to form its central motif [3]. The design has remained in use across the company’s various entities and product lines, appearing on official documentation such as technical catalogs for glued laminated timber elements [4].
The company’s identity has evolved alongside its corporate structure. The original Olsberg operation, founded in 1891, expanded with the Düsseldorf branch in 1898 [1][5]. In 2013, Hüttemann took over the business of Holz Hopp-Monheim, and the Monheim location has been operated as a branch under the Hüttemann name since January 2014 [1]. In Wismar, the Hüttemann family built a glulam plant that was commissioned in 2000 and later expanded; this operation joined the Mayr-Melnhof Holz Group in 2018 [2].
Meaning and Symbolism
Documented interpretation of the Hüttemann-Holzbau symbol’s meaning is limited. The mark is described as a rectangular logo that employs negative space [3].
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