IT ALL STARTED IN A SMALL TOWN IN GERMANY
In 1947, Berta and Erwin Kappler started a small carpenter shop in a small town in Germany, shortly after World War II. They named it Kappler, after their family name.
Today, over seven decades later, Kappler still embodies the spirit of family. What began as a small carpenter shop has evolved into an internationally leading design firm, revolutionizing dental and medical offices through workflow solutions, interior design, architecture, and custom-made furniture.
One day, Rudi Kappler, the son of Berta and Erwin, was fishing on the Nagold River when he met a stranger. They struck up a conversation, and Rudi mentioned that he was a carpenter.
The conversation soon took a significant turn. The stranger turned out to be a doctor struggling with organization in his practice. The doctor needed help organizing his charts, which inspired something substantial.
Rudi Kappler promised to assist him and created a new cart system, optimizing its design, adding wheels, and eventually designing a matching desk frame.
Thus, the idea of specializing in medical practice furnishings was born. A day by the river in the Black Forest marked the beginning of what Kappler is today.
1947 KAPPLER IS BORN
Erwin + Berta Kappler started the company as a small carpenter shop.
1994 KAPPLER MOVES TO THE CURRENT HQ IN GERMANY
Kappler moves into today's headquarters in Germany, which features a 10-hectare production facility and showroom in the Black Forest.
2010 DENTAL MARKET LEADER IN GERMANY
Kappler is awarded as Germany's most influential company.
2015 ROBOT-ASSISTED MANUFACTURING AND FIRST U.S LOCATION
We deploy advanced robots to boost manufacturing and open our first U.S. location in Charlotte, NC.
2021 LEADER IN MEDICAL ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Kappler receives multiple awards in Germany and the U.S. for design and architecture.
2022 CELEBRATING OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Kappler celebrates over seven decades, with three global locations.
2024 OPENING NEW NYC OFFICE; MARKET EXPANDS
Kappler opens a new location in New York City.
KAPPLER TODAY
120 + COUNTRIES SERVED
70 + KAPPLER EMPLOYEES
75 + YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5 LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE