Industrial production of upholstered furniture, function sofas and recliner armchairs with its own testing laboratory in Taufkirchen/Vils.
himolla Polstermöbel GmbH
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About himolla
himolla Polstermöbel GmbH manufactures upholstered furniture at its headquarters in Taufkirchen/Vils (Bavaria), including sofas, lounge landscapes, armchairs and relax furniture with integrated functions such as seat recline adjustment, relax function and rise assistance. Founded in 1948, the company is one of the largest upholstered furniture manufacturers in Europe and supplies exclusively the furniture retail trade. Production encompasses industrial series production of frames made from solid and laminated visible wood, processing of veneered wood-based panels, and upholstery with formaldehyde-free, VOC-free and CFC-free Superlastic moulded foams. More than 200 leathers (including cattle hides in various thicknesses) and over 600 fabrics are used as cover materials; woods are stained and lacquered on a water basis. An in-house testing laboratory tests cover fabrics, leather, foams, electrical components, fittings and frames, among other things with abrasion, compression and strength tests according to RAL-GZ 430. Since 1999 the company has had an environmental management system under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme and DIN ISO 14001; since 2011 the entire collection has carried the Blue Angel (DE-UZ 117).
- Site
- Taufkirchen/Vils
- Processes
- Industrial upholstered furniture manufacturing, Material testing in the in-house testing laboratory (abrasion tests, compression tests, strength, Water-based staining and lacquering of wood, Laminating of beech wood (e.g. ZEROSTRESS frames) and veneering of wood-based panels, Customer service/repairs, Spare parts, in-house testing laboratory, Assembly videos/instructions
- Materials
- Beech, Oak beams, Walnut, Wild oak, Solid wood, Laminated visible beech wood, Veneered panels made of wood-based materials, Cattle hide (Longlife, pigmented smooth leather, 0.9–1.1 mm)
- Certificates
- Blue Angel (DE-UZ 117), ISO 14001 / EMAS, AGR, AGR (Aktion gesunder Rücken / Campaign for Healthier Backs), RAL-GZ 430 (DGM quality conditions), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1948
- Industries
- Upholstered furniture, Living furniture, Functional furniture
- 01
Procurement of wood, leather, fabrics and foams
- 02
Production of wooden frames (laminating, veneering)
- 03
Water-based staining and lacquering of wood
- 04
Upholstering with moulded foam
- 05
Covering with leather or fabric
- 06
Assembly of the upholstered furniture
- 07
Material and product testing in the in-house testing laboratory
- 08
Shipping to the furniture retail trade
Materials and Processes
Solid wood (beech, oak beams, walnut, wild oak)
From controlled forestry, e.g. for furniture feet, stained and lacquered on a water basis.
Laminated visible beech wood
Used e.g. for the ZEROSTRESS frames.
Veneered wood-based panels
Used e.g. for table tops.
Cattle hide (pigmented smooth leather, 0.9–1.1 mm)
Durable leather with a distinctive grain pattern.
Cattle hide (pigmented thick leather, 1.3–1.5 mm)
Thick leather with a rustic grained surface and very good care properties.
Cattle hide (lightly pigmented smooth leather, 1.1–1.3 mm)
Elegant two-tone leather with a soft feel.
Cattle hide (natural suede leather, 1.1–1.3 mm)
Buffed leather with an open-pore surface and natural grain pattern.
Flat-woven fabric (100% polyester)
Fully synthetic flat-woven fabric from the fabric programme.
Chenille structured fabric (97% polyester, 3% polyamide)
Structured fabric for covers.
Microfibre cover fabric (100% polyester)
Microfibre fabric for upholstery covers.
Superlastic moulded foam
High-quality moulded foam with high density, free of formaldehyde, VOCs and CFCs, in three upholstery firmness levels.
Locations
Taufkirchen/Vils
DEHeadquarters, plant, showroom
- Materials
- Wood, foam, leather, cover fabrics
Taufkirchen/Vils (ZV warehouse sale)
DEZV warehouse sale/Outlet for individual and exhibition pieces
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial upholstered furniture manufacturingAssembly | – | – | – | – | Wood, Foam, Leather, Cover fabrics |
| Material testing in the in-house testing laboratory (abrasion tests, compression tests, strengthTesting | – | – | – | – | Cover fabrics, Leather, Foam, Electrical components, Fittings, Frame |
| Water-based staining and lacquering of woodSurface | – | – | – | – | Beech, Oak beams, Walnut, Wild oak |
| Laminating of beech wood (e.g. ZEROSTRESS frames) and veneering of wood-based panelsJoining | – | – | – | – | Beech, Wood-based materials |
Additional services
Quality and Certifications
In the in-house testing laboratory, abrasion tests, compression tests (up to 80,000 load cycles at 75 kg), strength tests (up to 160 kg falling weight, 30,000 cycles) and endurance tests on electrical components and fittings are carried out. Cover materials are tested according to the quality conditions RAL-GZ 430 of the Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V.
| Evidence | Taufkirchen/Vils |
|---|---|
| Blue Angel (DE-UZ 117) | |
| ISO 14001 / EMAS | |
| AGR (Aktion gesunder Rücken / Campaign for Healthier Backs) | |
| RAL-GZ 430 (DGM quality conditions) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1948
Start of industrial upholstered furniture production
- 1950–1952
First series production in manufacturing buildings in the town centre
- 1957
Renamed himolla Polstermöbelwerk GmbH
- 1958
Construction of the present plant with shipping hall
- 1960–1968
Expansion with investments in buildings, truck fleet and new manufacturing technologies
- 1972–1994
Development into one of the largest upholstered furniture manufacturers in Europe
- 1995
Major investments in manufacturing and logistics
- 1996–2003
The PLANOPOLY and CUMULUS model series become the most successful living programmes in the company's history
- 1999
Introduction of the environmental management system under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme and DIN ISO 14001
- 2000
Participation in the Bavarian Environmental Pact
- 2002
Bavarian Quality Award, presented by the Bavarian State Minister
- 2005
Winner of the Facade Award in the Commercial Building category of the Erding district
- 2011
Award of the Blue Angel for the entire collection
- 2016
Completion of new warehouse halls with 5,000 m² of roof area and more than 2,800 photovoltaic modules
- 2019–2026
Several German Innovation Awards, German Design Awards and German Brand Awards, among others for SIGNA 1552, BRAVA 1462 and S-LOUNGER
- 2025
AGR certification among others for CUMULY COMFORT 4050/4051