People. Machines. Adding value.
“Behind every machine, there is a person. Behind RUF briquetting machines, there are people who create added value.”
- Hans Ruf, company founder -
When Hans Ruf introduced his first briquette press in 1985 and sold it to a wood processing plant, people didn’t yet know how residual materials in production could be made efficient use of. Today, nearly 40 years later, RUF Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG is the world market leader for hydraulic briquette presses and is considered to be a pioneer in briquetting. The company is now managed by the second generation of the founding family – sons Roland and Wolfgang Ruf. More than 190 employees develop and manufacture modular briquetting machines and solutions to produce briquettes from wood, metal and other residues.
On a production site that now spreads across 13,000 m² in Zaisertshofen (Bavaria), more than 12,000 pressing tests have been conducted and more than 6,000 briquetting machines manufactured, which are in use in more than 100 countries.
RUF briquetting machines: 100 % Power made in Germany for more than 40 years!
Preserving value. Adding value.
SUSTAINABILITY
As a leading supplier of hydraulic briquetting presses, sustainability is at the core of our Bavarian family business. Our durable, low-wear hydraulic briquette presses conserve resources while ensuring top quality. We prioritize fair workplaces, employee well-being, and strong partnerships with customers and suppliers.
Environmental and social responsibility shape our actions, from minimizing our footprint to supporting social projects. Our in-house photovoltaic system generates more energy than we use, reinforcing our commitment to eco-efficiency.
SERVICE
We see ourselves as a full service provider and reliable partner for all aspects of briquetting. From construction and manufacture, via assembly and commissioning, right through to the maintenance and servicing of your system, we are your point of contact for expert support. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We aim to secure this through our many years of experience and by providing you with customized solutions.
QUALITY
Our philosophy of preserving and enhancing value is reflected in a unique quality promise: "Power made in Germany!" guarantees that every RUF briquetting machine is custom-built down to the smallest detail by our skilled workers. The longevity of our machines is further ensured by our high level of in-house production. Our extensive spare parts inventory ensures fast response times.
