The Manufactory
Our workshop for reed making machines, reed making tools and reed wood for woodwind instruments in Gaggenau has long been a household name among musicians from near and far.
The workshop is the heart of the company. It is always equipped with the latest technology and guarantees you solid, reliable work.
The machines and tools are manufactured to the highest quality using sophisticated handcraft and perfect CAD/CNC.
Story
Pioneers in machine and tool construction for musical instruments since 1956
1956 -1960
With the support of his bassoon teacher, Georg Rieger, a trained toolmaker, manufactured the first tools and machines for bassoon reed construction. Initially, these were exclusively for his own use.
1961 -1973
With the first handcrafted bassoon planers, a small factory was established in the shed. As production grew, the first workshop extension became necessary.
1974-1989
Georg Rieger finally takes the leap into self-employment and undertakes further expansion measures in order to be able to accommodate machines and materials accordingly.
1985
Georg Rieger's son, Johann Rieger, joined the company as a master mechanical engineer in order to meet the increasing demand for tools, planing machines and planed wood.
1990
The company Georg Rieger becomes Georg Rieger GmbH
2000 - present
The company relocates to the Bad Rotenfels industrial park. With five permanent employees and two temporary workers, the company sells tools and machines worldwide. The products are constantly being technically developed, with particular attention to quality, durability, and functionality.