Built-in kitchens and living furniture from our own production in Vlotho – Made in Germany, produced climate-neutrally

pronorm Einbauküchen GmbH

32602 Vlotho (Höferfeld 5–7)New on Amplifa

1972Founded

VlothoProduction and administration site

4 product lines + i-luminateProgramme structure

approx. 50 fronts and coloursFront range

Worktops up to 5,400 mmLongest panel lengths

About pronorm

pronorm Einbauküchen GmbH has been manufacturing individual built-in kitchens since 1972 at its Vlotho site in East Westphalia, the birthplace of the German kitchen industry. The product range comprises the Y-line and X-line product lines (handle-free), proline128 (ergonomic 128-mm grid system) as well as classicline, complemented since 2022 by the premium brand i-luminate with its own patented lighting profile and since 2024 by living-space furniture (Living Spaces). Manufacturing covers cabinet and front production based on wood-based panels with melamine resin laminate, matt and high-gloss lacquers, Organic Glass, real wood veneer as well as worktops made of laminate, ceramic and mineral material. Processing methods include PUR-bonded edges, Lamello corner joints on worktops and anodised aluminium handle profiles. Distribution takes place exclusively via kitchen studios and specialised retail, internationally among others to the UK/Ireland, France and the Benelux countries; production has been certified climate-neutral since 2021.

Site: Vlotho
Processes: Built-in kitchen manufacture (kitchen furniture production, Made in Germany), Cabinet manufacturing (128-mm grid planning system proline128), Lacquer application (DD matt lacquer, matt lacquer, high-gloss UV lacquer, high-gloss PUR lacquer,, PUR adhesive processing (PUR-bonded, PUR-bonded edges), Anodising of handle profiles (black-anodised handle profile), Lamello jointing (finger jointing) for worktop corner joints plus screw fittings, Worktop processing with PP edges (1.5 mm) and laminate edges, Climate-neutral production (since 2021, EMAS III, Climate Pact of the Furniture Industry)
Materials: Melamine resin laminate (matt, textured, deeply textured, glossy), Organic Glass (matt/high-gloss), Multi-layer DD matt lacquer (high-quality multi-layer matt lacquer), High-gloss UV lacquer, High-gloss PUR lacquer, Mineral material (mineral compound in concrete look), Multilayer lacquer in metallic look, Laminate front with aluminium surface
Certificates: EMAS III (EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), Climate-neutral since 2021 / 'Climate Pact of the Furniture Industry', 'Golden M' quality seal, 'Möbel made in Germany' quality seal, PEFC (since 2012), EMAS III, 'Möbel made in Germany', PEFC, Climate-neutral since 2021
Founded: 1972
Industries: Built-in kitchens for end consumers via kitchen studios/specialised retail, Living-room and cabinet furniture (Living Spaces), International export (UK/Ireland, France, Benelux), International export

01
Idea development and product development
02
Material selection (fronts, panels, worktops)
03
Cabinet and front manufacturing
04
Lacquer application and edge processing (PUR)
05
Assembly and interior fittings
06
Quality control
07
Distribution via kitchen studios/specialised retail

Materials & Processes

MEL

Melamine resin laminate

Fronts and visible components in matte, textured, deeply textured and glossy finishes, in around 50 colours.

DD-ML

Multi-layer DD matt lacquer

High-quality multi-layer matt lacquer for matte front surfaces.

UV-PUR

High-gloss UV and PUR lacquer

High-gloss lacquer variants for glossy fronts.

Organic Glass

Plastic front material used in matte or high-gloss finishes.

FURN

Real wood veneer

Natural front and surface surfaces in genuine wood veneer.

Mineral material

Worktops in concrete look (among others X-CA ceramic Perla).

KER

Ceramic

Worktop decors in ceramic look for hard-wearing work surfaces.

Aluminium

Handle profiles, among others black-anodised, as well as laminates with aluminium surfaces.

Stainless steel

Handle profiles and handles in a stainless-steel-coloured finish.

Brass

Handles in matte, satin or brushed finishes in the handle collection.

Sites

Vlotho

Production, administration, exhibition and training centre

Materials: Wood-based material, melamine resin laminate, lacquers, Organic Glass, real wood veneer, ceramic, mineral material,

Products & Components

**pro Tech X drawer interior pull-out**Drawer system · Built-in kitchen

**Drawer with cutlery insert**Interior fittings · Built-in kitchen

**pro Tech X woodBox drawer**Wood-based material · Built-in kitchen

**pro Tech X glassCase drawer**Glass · Built-in kitchen

**Y-line handle-free kitchen**Integrated handle profile · Living

**X-line handle-free kitchen**C-profile handle · Living

**proline128 kitchen**128-mm grid · Living

**classicline kitchen**Front system · Living

Inside the production

pronorm in-house exhibition 2026 in Vlotho

Industries

Built-in kitchens for end consumers via kitchen studios/specialised retailLiving-room and cabinet furniture (Living Spaces)International export (UK/Ireland, France, Benelux)International export

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Built-in kitchen manufacture (kitchen furniture production, Made in Germany)Assembly	–	–	–	–	Wood-based panels, Melamine resin laminate, Lacquer (PUR/UV/DD matt lacquer), Organic Glass, Aluminium, Ceramic, Mineral material (concrete look), Real wood veneer
Cabinet manufacturing (128-mm grid planning system proline128)Assembly	–	–	–	–	Melamine resin laminate, Matt lacquer, Organic Glass, Ceramic, Laminates with aluminium surface
Lacquer application (DD matt lacquer, matt lacquer, high-gloss UV lacquer, high-gloss PUR lacquer,Surface	–	–	–	–	Lacquer
PUR adhesive processing (PUR-bonded, PUR-bonded edges)Joining	–	–	–	–	Edge material
Anodising of handle profiles (black-anodised handle profile)Surface	–	–	–	–	Aluminium, Stainless steel, Bronze
Lamello jointing (finger jointing) for worktop corner joints plus screw fittingsJoining	–	–	–	–	Worktop materials (laminate, mineral material)
Worktop processing with PP edges (1.5 mm) and laminate edgesSurface	–	5400 mm	–	–	Laminate, PP edge material
Climate-neutral production (since 2021, EMAS III, Climate Pact of the Furniture Industry)Engineering	–	–	–	–	–

Additional services

Individual kitchen planning via specialised retailLiving furniture / Living Spaces (2024)i-luminate premium brand with lighting designComprehensive interior fittings and organisation systemsWorktops (including ceramic, stone, laminates)Utility room / Utility RoomLighting, also integrated in the handle profile

Quality & Certificates

Manufacturing quality in Germany is confirmed by the 'Möbel made in Germany' and 'Golden M' awards; production, construction and quality control processes take place in Vlotho. Environmental management follows EMAS III with an externally validated environmental statement.

Evidence	Vlotho
EMAS III
'Möbel made in Germany'
'Golden M' quality seal
PEFC
Climate-neutral since 2021

History

1972
Foundation of the company
1996
Start of participation in the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (later EMAS)
2005
Market launch of the ergonomic grid kitchen proline128
2010
Market launch of the handle-free Y-line
2011
Opening of the new exhibition and training centre in Vlotho
2012
Introduction of PEFC certification
2015
Market launch of the classic handle-free X-line
2019
Heinz Hachmeister retires; Thorsten Gösling and Roger Klinkenberg form the new dual leadership
2020
'Möbel made in Germany' award – production, construction and quality control in Germany
2021
Certification as a climate-neutral company ('Climate Pact of the Furniture Industry') and 'Golden M' award
2022
Market launch of the premium kitchen brand i-luminate with its own developed, patented lighting profile
2023
Founding member of the Lehrfabrik Möbel training factory; Thorsten Gösling member of the executive board
2024
Product expansion Living Spaces: exclusive living-room furniture