Family business with tradition
For more than 50 years, we have been producing high-quality films in Thuringia – with passion, experience, and the courage to break new ground. As a third-generation family business, we combine proven craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology and develop sustainable solutions for your packaging requirements.
Our slogan: "Standing still is moving backwards"
The people behind Bauerschmidt
As Managing Director, Dorina Böhner-Bauerschmidt is successfully leading the third generation of this family business into the future with foresight and an innovative spirit. She is supported by Horst and Birgit Bauerschmidt, who continue to contribute their decades of experience as valuable pillars of the company in an advisory capacity.
Together with 50 dedicated employees in production, technology, quality assurance, sales, and administration, we work passionately as a strong team every day to find the best tailor-made film solution for our customers.
Horst Bauerschmidt
Managing Director
Birgit Bauerschmidt
Managing Director
Dorina Böhner-Bauerschmidt
Managing Director
Christian Storch
Technical Director
The key facts at a glance, in under two minutes.
Quality
We produce exclusively to customer specifications with individual quality requirements. No film leaves our plant unless it meets our high standards.
Sustainability
Standing still is not an option for us. We continuously develop more sustainable products and processes – from bio-based films to energy-efficient production methods.
Regional roots
We are rooted in Thuringia and feel committed to our region – as an employer, as a training company, and as a supporter of local initiatives.
Flexibility
As a medium-sized company, we can respond at short notice and develop individual solutions. From small batches to large orders – we adapt to your needs.
Planning of “Solar Invest” projects
Planning and installation of a photovoltaic system to reduce CO2 through the use of self-generated electricity, as well as EV charging stations for customers, suppliers, and employees to promote hybrid and electric mobility.
Innovation meets tradition
As part of the production expansion, we relocated in 2019 to a highly modern new building, including a new staff facilities area. At the same time, processes were brought up to date with a driverless transport system and an automated end-of-line packaging line.
Expansion
Extension of the warehouse hall and the outdoor storage area. Commissioning of a new, servo-controlled 2nd-generation flexographic printing press.
Conversion
Expansion of the business premises with additional office space.
Print shop
Expansion of the production hall for a print shop. Purchase and commissioning of the first flexographic printing press.
Bauerschmidt Kunststoff GmbH
Establishment of Bauerschmidt Kunststoff GmbH, combined with the construction of a new production hall for film extrusion.
New build
The first new factory building is constructed in the “Tonäcker” industrial estate in Struth-Helmershof.
Reprivatisation with a new production profile
Son Horst Bauerschmidt returns the company to private ownership and revises the entire production profile. A new era begins with in-house film production. The first bag-making machine is purchased and commissioned.
Nationalisation
of the Walter Bauerschmidt company
First film products
Business activities are expanded to include the processing and converting of films.
Thermoplast
Production is converted to products made from thermoplastics and thermosets.
Foundation
Walter Bauerschmidt, formerly a self-employed carpenter, founded the carpentry workshop in 1949.