Manufacturing of high-quality fitted kitchens and living space solutions Made in Germany, including individual lacquering in RAL and NCS.
Brigitte Küchen – H. Frickemeier Möbelwerk GmbH
Hiddenhausen (Main Plant)New on Amplifa
About Brigitte Küchen
Brigitte Küchen (H. Frickemeier Möbelwerk GmbH) is a kitchen manufacturer founded in 1922, based in Hiddenhausen in East Westphalia. The company plans and manufactures high-quality fitted kitchens for the German and international market and also delivers solutions for adjacent living areas such as wardrobes and home offices. Production takes place on a production area of 69.000 qm with CNC-controlled production facilities; solid wood, lacquered and decor surfaces are processed. Via the COLOUR CONCEPT, individualisation in over 4.500 shades according to RAL and NCS in three lacquer types is possible. In addition to individual kitchens for kitchen specialists, Brigitte Küchen is a partner for large-scale projects and manufactures for kitchen specialists, architects, planners and property developers. Since 2025, the traditional brand RWK & Kuhlmann Küchen has been part of the portfolio with a focus on export and contract business.
- Site
- Hiddenhausen
- Processes
- Manufacturing of fitted kitchens (furniture manufacturing), Kitchen planning (individual, functional kitchen planning), Manufacturing of high-quality fitted kitchens (Made in Germany), Project business for large-scale projects (property developers, architects, planners), Solutions beyond kitchens (wardrobes, home office), COLOUR CONCEPT: individual lacquering in RAL/NCS (over 4.500 colours, 3 lacquer types)
- Materials
- Timber (Massivholz), Solid wood (Echtholz), Lacquer (high-gloss lacquer, matt lacquer, textured lacquer), Decor surfaces (oak reproduction, Softtouch)
- Founded
- 1922
- Industries
- Furniture industry / kitchen manufacturing, Kitchen specialist retail, Contract and project business (property developers, architects, planners), Contract and project business (property developers, architects)
- 01
Kitchen planning and individual planning
- 02
CNC-controlled manufacturing of furniture parts
- 03
Lacquering (high-gloss, matt and textured lacquer, RAL/NCS)
- 04
Assembly and order picking
- 05
Distribution via kitchen specialist retail as well as export and contract
Materials and Surfaces
Solid wood (Echtholz)
High-quality solid wood for frame fronts and country-style elements.
Timber (Massivholz)
Timber elements for characteristic country-style attributes such as niche panels and sash doors.
Lacquer (high-gloss lacquer, matt lacquer, textured lacquer)
Three lacquer types for individual kitchen fronts, in the COLOUR CONCEPT in over 4.500 shades according to RAL and NCS.
Decor surfaces (oak reproduction, Softtouch)
Structured decor surfaces with veneer look and matte appearance with anti-fingerprint properties.
Sites
Hiddenhausen
DEMain plant with production, infocenter (exhibition and training rooms) and sales
- Materials
- Solid wood, timber, lacquer, decor surfaces
- CNC-controlled production facilities
- Photovoltaic system (5.000 qm)
- Infocenter with exhibition centre (almost 1.000 qm)
Components and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of fitted kitchens (furniture manufacturing)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Wood-based materials, Solid wood/timber, Lacquer |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC-controlled production facilities | – | – | – | – | Hiddenhausen |
Additional services
History
- 1922
Foundation of the company H. Frickemeier Möbelfabrik by the cabinetmaker Hermann Frickemeier in Herford (East Westphalia).
- 1933
Rudolf Frickemeier (26) takes over as managing director, representing the next generation.
- 1964
Renaming to today's company name Brigitte Küchen.
- 1972
Relocation to the new plant in Hiddenhausen-Bustedt; production on 69.000 qm under the leadership of the sons Rolf and Siegfried Frickemeier.
- 1990er
Expansion of the production area by more than 20.000 qm, equipment with CNC-controlled production facilities; new construction of the infocenter with exhibition centre and training rooms.
- 2010
Sales focuses on markets beyond Germany: Europe and overseas.
- 2015
Acquisition of a 5.000 qm photovoltaic system.
- 2017
Introduction of the new logo and brand appearance with an innovative modular dimension.
- 2020
Steffen Liebich takes over the management from Rolf Frickemeier after almost 50 years.
- 2022
100th company anniversary.
- 2024
German Brand Award (for the fifth time) in the categories Brand Innovation of the Year and Kitchen and Household Appliances for the COLOUR CONCEPT.
- 2025
Integration of the traditional brand RWK & Kuhlmann Küchen with a focus on export and contract business; joint trade fair appearance at the Hiddenhausen site.