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.

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Kappler starts as a carpenter shop

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.

Kappler is headquartered in Germany

2010 DENTAL MARKET LEADER IN GERMANY

Kappler is awarded as Germany's most influential company.

robot-assisted cabinetry building

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.

dental practice designers in Germany

2021 LEADER IN MEDICAL ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Kappler receives multiple awards in Germany and the U.S. for design and architecture.

75 years of the Kappler Group

2022 CELEBRATING OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Kappler celebrates over seven decades, with three global locations.

Kappler NYC office
leader in medical architecture and design

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