Manufacture of medical walking aids, hiking and specialty canes made of wood, light metal and carbon since 1868
Gastrock Stockfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Werra Valley region · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Gastrock
Gastrock has been manufacturing wooden canes since 1868 and is a family business now in its fifth generation, based in the Werra Valley. The product range includes medical walking aids, hiking poles, natural-wood canes, specialty sticks for hunting as well as support umbrellas, and is organized into four product worlds: Premium, Basic, Umbrella and Outdoor. According to the company, wood, light metal and carbon are used as materials. Premium canes are crafted by hand and particularly refined; numerous models such as height-adjustable derby canes and folding walking sticks are available via the company's own online shop and can be individualized. According to the company, the canes are distributed worldwide. The production site and administration are located in the Werra Valley region; retailers, medical supply stores and end customers are supplied from there.
- Site
- Werra Valley region
- Processes
- Manufacture of walking canes, hiking poles, natural-wood canes and specialty sticks, Individualization of canes, free shipping for orders over EUR 50, Mail order / online shop
- Materials
- Wood, Light metal, Carbon
- Certificates
- Certificates
- Founded
- 1868
- Industries
- Medical walking aids / medical supply store products, Outdoor / hiking, Hunting, Umbrellas
- 01
Material selection (wood, light metal, carbon)
- 02
Manufacture of cane components
- 03
Finishing and individualization
- 04
Assembly
- 05
Distribution via online shop and shipping
Materials
Wood
Traditional material of the cane maker's craft for walking, hiking and natural-wood canes.
Light metal
Used for height-adjustable and lightweight canes in the Basic and Premium collections.
Carbon
Used for lightweight, high-strength walking sticks such as the Carbon-Ergonomic.
Sites
Werra Valley region
DEProduction and administration
- Materials
- Wood, light metal, carbon
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of walking canes, hiking poles, natural-wood canes and specialty sticksAssembly | – | – | – | – | Wood, Light metal, Carbon |
Additional services
Quality
According to the company, the name Gastrock stands for quality canes from Germany; certificates are listed on the website under Certificates.
| Evidence | Werra Valley region |
|---|---|
| Certificates |
History
- 1868
Gastrock has been manufacturing wooden canes since 1868; the family business is now in its fifth generation in the Werra Valley.