Traditional natural wood brushes for hair and skin, made in Todtnau in the Black Forest
Bürstenfabrik Faller GmbH
TodtnauNew on Amplifa
About FALLER
Bürstenfabrik Faller GmbH in Todtnau manufactures natural wood brushes for hair, scalp and body care. Founded in 1827, the family business in its fifth generation combines traditional brush craftsmanship such as the drawn-bristle (Stirneinzug) technique with computer-aided precision manufacturing and robot cells. It processes FSC-certified woods such as fir, beech, oak and fruit woods, as well as wild boar bristles, vegan plant fibres (agave, wood filament), nylon and plastic bristles, wood and metal pins and elastic rubber cushions. With an output of up to 20,000 brushes per day, the company serves customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland through its own online shop, with around 40 employees and apprentices. Its energy comes almost exclusively from solar, hydropower and wood waste. Production, administration and the online shop are all located at one site in Todtnau in the Wiesental valley.
- Site
- Todtnau
- Processes
- Brush manufactory (hair and skin brushes, drawn-bristle technique and precision manufacturing), Drawn-bristle technique, Anchoring the bristle material (directly into the wood), Effilaging (precise trimming of the bristles), Computer-aided precision manufacturing (machines and robot cells), Online shop (B2C), Brush manufacturing (craftsmanship and computer-aided precision manufacturing), Apprenticeship company
- Materials
- Wood (FSC-certified, including fir, beech, oak, fruit woods), Wild boar bristles, Plant fibres (agave, wood filament) – vegan, Nylon pins, Plastic bristles, Wood pins, Metal pins (steel), Gold-plated metal pins (24K)
- Certificates
- FSC (wood from certified forestry), IFS, EMAS (EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), FSC
- Founded
- 1827
- Employees
- 40
- Industries
- Hair and body care, Brush manufactory, Consumer goods, Natural cosmetics/dry brushing
- 01
Wood sourcing from FSC-certified forestry
- 02
Processing of the bristle materials (effilaging the bristles)
- 03
Anchoring the bristle material into the wood / drawn-bristle technique
- 04
Computer-aided precision manufacturing with machines and robot cells
- 05
Assembly and finishing
- 06
Climate-neutral shipping via the online shop
Materials and Processes
FSC-certified woods (fir, beech, oak, fruit woods)
Brush bodies from preferably regional, sustainably managed sources.
Wild boar bristles
Grooming natural bristles that absorb and distribute scalp oils through the hair.
Plant fibres (agave, wood filament)
Vegan bristle alternative for every hair type.
Nylon and plastic bristles
Smooth bristles that glide especially gently through wet and long hair.
Wood pins
Antistatic pins with rounded heads for massage and sensitive scalps.
Metal pins made of steel, some 24K gold-plated
Sturdy ball-tipped pins for long, thick hair and for detangling knots.
Elastic rubber (brush cushions)
Adapts to the shape of the scalp and reduces hair pulling.
Location
Todtnau
DEProduction, administration, online shop
- Lot size
- up to 20,000 brushes/day
- Materials
- Wood, wild boar bristles, plant fibres, nylon, plastic, wood and metal pins, rubber
- Computer-aided manufacturing machines
- Robot cells
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush manufactory (hair and skin brushes, drawn-bristle technique and precision manufacturing)Assembly | – | – | – | up to 20,000 brushes/day | Wood, Wild boar bristles, Plant fibres, Nylon, Plastic, Wood pins, Metal pins/steel, Rubber (cushions) |
| Drawn-bristle techniqueAssembly | – | – | – | – | Wood, Wild boar bristles |
| Anchoring the bristle material (directly into the wood)Joining | – | – | – | – | Wood, Wild boar bristles |
| Effilaging (precise trimming of the bristles)Machining | – | – | – | – | Wild boar bristles |
| Computer-aided precision manufacturing (machines and robot cells)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Wood, Wild boar bristles, Plant fibres, Nylon, Plastic |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-aided manufacturing machines | – | – | – | – | Todtnau |
| Robot cells | – | – | – | – | Todtnau |
Additional services
Quality and Certification
Product quality and safety are assured by IFS certification. Environmental management is certified under EMAS (EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), and all wood comes from FSC-certified forestry.
| Evidence | Todtnau |
|---|---|
| IFS | |
| EMAS (EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) | |
| FSC |
History
- 1827
Founded by Franz Joseph Faller in Todtnau, initially as a tinder factory, later turning to brush manufacturing.
- 1847
Construction of a grinding mill.
- 1852
Production as Jos. Ed. Faller; the oldest industrial company of its kind in the Black Forest, conversion to factory-scale brush production.
- 2006
Acquisition by the Keller family of brushmakers.