LEAX Detmold - More than 70 years of experience for our customers!!
From its foundation by the Brinkmann brothers, through its incorporation into the Swedish LEAX Group, to the commissioning of the first automotive project - a journey through the most important events of our company history.
Milestones in comapny history
1945
Foundation
Gebr. Brinkmann was founded in 1945 by the two brothers Heinz and Fritz Brinkmann. Since then it has developed into one of the most reputated companies in gear wheel and transmission production.
1960
Innovation
First production of hydraulically controlled turning machines and startup of gear reducer production.
1975
Heat-treating department
Installation of in-house heat treatment facilities.
2012
Reorientation: Gears and gear reducers
After closure of machine tool production, reorganisation of company structure and focus on core competence: production of gears and gear reducers.