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With over 40 years of experience and quality “Made in Germany” we create innovative acoustic solutions for your office. Individually adapted to your needs, they facilitate an optimized sound environment at the workplace. In addition to the reduction of background noise, our product range offers comprehensive solutions for optical screening, structural partitioning, and interior design. A harmonious working environment doesn’t only contribute to our physical well-being, it also increases concentration, performance, and creativity.

All our office concepts are tailored to your needs and combine excellent acoustics with modern design aesthetics. More efficiency and increased competitiveness hand in hand with the well-being of each team member – with us you will find the perfect balance.

Gypsum foam

As tomorrow’s workplace is already being made today, all our products are made from durable, environmentally friendly materials and manufactured as sustainably as possible.

Our patented gypsum foam is produced in-house and has excellent absorption values even with low panel thickness. Manufactured from regionally produced lime, gypsum foam stands for highest quality and sustainability with a low CO2 footprint.

PreDinkel

By using spelt husks, a waste product from the spelt harvest, we actively contribute to reducing waste and thus conserve valuable resources. Our spelt plates are produced using minimal energy and are free from harmful chemicals.

Individuality & design -
The modern office concept

Our modern office concepts bring your ideas to life while looking stylish and appealing. All our office concepts are tailor-made to your needs and grow with the requirements of modern workplace design.

Sustainability & quality -
By people for people

As a European industry pioneer, we produce exclusively at our two locations in Bavaria, using the highest quality and most durable materials. Our products are manufactured regionally and environmentally friendly, for the lowest CO2 footprint possible.

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The 80s:
The first steps
Foundation of Precision Mfg. Inc. Germany in Hamburg by the Canadian shareholder Precision Mfg. Inc. Montreal. The partner and managing director is Rudolf Miller from Vienna.
The 80s:
The first steps
The relocation of the company headquarters from Hamburg to Feuchtwangen and the start of production at the Feuchtwangen site takes place. Precision Mfg becomes PREFORM Raumgliederungssysteme GmbH. PREFORM also presents its first FORMFAC module series for office partition walls. These are connected via a simple bell touch connection and create stable yet visually attractive acoustic solutions for office environments.
The 80s:
The first steps
New construction of the production hall and administration building in Feuchtwangen with subsequent move-in.
The 80s:
The first steps
Extension of a further production hall, also in Feuchtwangen, followed shortly afterward by the extension of the exhibition building.
The 90s:
The revolution of the workplace
Introduction of the patented filling material gypsum foam, developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics. Furthermore, PREFORM takes over the shares of the Canadian Precision Mfg. and Rudolf Miller becomes the sole owner of the company.
The 90s:
The revolution of the workplace
At ORGATEC (Leading International Trade Fair for Modern Workplaces), the humanization of the workplace is being promoted under the motto "Refurbishment". PREFORM plays a leading role as an acoustic consultant in the field of innovation.
The 2000s:
Office concepts in the course of time
Expansion of the product portfolio with the DECATO module series. This product range is characterized by the angular edges and the connection via clip elements. With the introduction of the DECATO module series, PREFORM sets a milestone in contemporary workplace design.
The 2000s:
Office concepts in the course of time
Change of shareholders and name to PREFORM GmbH.
The 2000s:
Office concepts in the course of time
The new module series allows more flexibility in the design of open-plan offices and complies with the vdi 2569 guideline.
The 2000s:
Office concepts in the course of time
Sound masking is becoming more and more important. The establishment of a tranquil office, where you don't necessarily have to listen to your colleague's phone call, moves on the agenda. In 2009, PREFORM develops its unique PRESOUND system as an innovative solution. This system generates a unique noise carpet and a more pleasant acoustic environment.In addition, PREFORM develops its patented gypsum foam further.
2010 to today:
Research and development for a human-friendly workplace
Presentation of the PREFORM volume cabin, a core innovation in room-in-room systems.
2010 to today:
Research and development for a human-friendly workplace
Development of Prelight, which enables better lighting at the workplace and completes the current product selection.
Acoustics in Motion and the extensions into central zones, creating even more freedom in room design.