However, what he got wasn’t exactly a thriving business—rather, it was a semi-abandoned ruin, filled with outdated machines, some even dating back to World War II.

On top of that, the factory’s location—in a residential area near a major Leipzig traffic route—made it clear: staying put wasn’t an option.

Joachim made a bold decision:

• Sell the old property
• Move operations to a brand-new facility
• Rebuild Falz & Kannenberg from scratch

This meant relocating to Brandis, just outside Leipzig. Unfortunately, many historical company documents were lost during the chaotic move from the Kirschbergstraße 14 facility in Leipzig-Möckern.

What we do know is that Falz & Kannenberg was likely founded on May 1, 1899, originally located on Berliner Straße, Leipzig, until 1905, when it moved to Kirschbergstraße, Möckern.
From that point on, history becomes blurry. Stories and anecdotes exist, but verifying them is nearly impossible.

• April 30, 1993: The new facility in Gewerbeallee 13, Brandis officially opens.
• 1994–1995: A brief joint venture under the name Kopa GmbH.
• 1997: The company returns to the Falz & Kannenberg name.
• 2004: Expansion is needed as the company continues to grow.

The 2000s were a period of strong economic development, but the global financial crisis at the end of the decade was a harsh setback.

By 2011, things were looking up again. Joachim and his son Carsten Pauli decided to expand operations even further:

2012: A 900m² production hall with new office and social spaces was built.

Since then, the economic climate has been turbulent, but the company has successfully navigated through challenges, adapting to industry shifts while staying true to its commitment to precision and quality.

“Built on tradition, grown through experience, ready for the future.”