About Salmet

Our philosophy

SALMET has been developing, manufacturing and distributing high quality poultry equipment since 1962. SALMET offers high standards, innovative ideas and fine-tuned technological solutions from its German facilities.

All systems are constantly being tested on SALMET farms. You can count on our long-term experience in the development and installation of superior poultry equipment. All of our knowledge – from consulting to the supply chain to the efficient installation – is tailored for your success.

High customer satisfaction – at cutting edge – is what we aim at!

History

• 1962

  1962 Horst Lackner starts business in his garage, producing the first components

• 1963

  Start of construction of the first production facility

• 1964

  Move into the new production facility with offices and meeting rooms with ten employees. In the following months, the number of employees steadily increases.

• 1965

  Construction of the second production and assembly facility

• 1967/ 1968

  Construction of the galvanizing plant integrated into the existing facility

• 1969

  Construction of the third facility for housing of the spot-welding shop

• 1979

  Construction of the sheet metal production area with interim storage facility and access to warehouse

• 1993

  The fall of the Berlin Wall made the acquisition of a new location in Berge (Germany) possible

• 2008

  Construction of several production and storage facilities, as well as an office complex. Employees now numbering 200. Extension of factory ground to more than 2 hectares.

• 2016

  Opening of sales office in Panama