History

We have been growing with innovative strength and timber construction expertise for over 158 years

A few excerpts from our journey through time

Since 2019
WORK ON PROGRESS
We work side by side with STRABAG and ZÜBLIN on progress and climate neutrality in the construction world. We create contemporary living spaces with innovative timber building systems and planning solutions.
2018
Name change
We are rebranding and operating under the name ZÜBLIN Timber GmbH.
2017
Integration into the group
We change our name and now operate under the name ZÜBLIN Timber Aichach GmbH.
In 2017, the corporate design of STRABAG is also transferred to ZÜBLIN as an expression of solidarity and to create a uniform brand identity. We are turning red again.
2013 - 2016
"ZÜBLIN time"
Takeover of Metsä Wood MERK GmbH by Ed. Züblin AG. We now operate under the name MERK Timber GmbH. MERK Timber GmbH operates in association with Stephan Holzbau and Ed. Züblin AG.
2012
"METSÄ time"
Finnforest becomes Metsä. The Metsäliitto Group operates uniformly under the name Metsä Group. Our new company name: Metsä Wood MERK GmbH.
2004 - 2011
"Finnforest time"
Takeover of MERK-HOLZBAU GmbH & Co. KG by Finnforest, based in Helsinki. New company name: Finnforest MERK GmbH
1965 - 2003
"MERK time"
The company is renamed MERK-HOLZBAU GmbH & Co KG. Under the management of Karl Moser, the company develops into a renowned timber construction specialist on the market.
1867 - 1964
"Foundation time"
Carpentry business founded by Roman Merk in Willmatshofen