Published in Holzkurier, issue 41 / 2026

From a craft-based engineering firm to a specialist in high-performance finger-jointing systems: since its foundation in 1961,

Howial, based in Pohlheim, Germany, has continued to develop. Today, the company combines its many years of experience in finger-jointing technology with the expertise of the MINDA Group, based in Minden, Germany.

The team in Pohlheim is celebrating its 65th anniversary.

Founded in 1961, Howial is celebrating 65 years of company history this year. What began as a mechanical engineering business in Hesse has, over the decades, developed into a specialist in finger-jointing systems.
One thing has remained constant throughout: the commitment to constantly pushing the boundaries of technical solutions and setting new standards with innovative developments. In this way, Howial
continues to shape the technology of finger-jointing to this day.

The article was published in Holzkurier in issue 41 / 2026.  
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