As a pioneer, Hunklinger established the efficient, mechanical paver laying with an excavator.
From the former business idea of "excavator paving", Hunklinger has developed into the world's leading supplier of hydraulic paver laying clamps for excavators, laying machines and loaders.
For more than 25 years we produce future-oriented solutions for paving, road construction and landscaping. Next to the high quality paver laying clamps the Hunklinger brand is characterised by versatile multi purpose laying grabs as well as innovative hand screeding and paving tools.
Brand new on the market is the world's first wheel-driven mobile excavator in the 2 t weight class, the Hunklinger HW20.
Hunklinger Brüder 2006 - Albert, Hannes, Lorenz, Bernhard
Company History
The Beginning
Albert Hunklinger Sr., becomes well known in the area as a specialist in metal construction and welding. He sets the basics with workshop and metalworking machines and contributes significantly to the high quality of the products.
1966 - 1996
Paver Laying Clamp Type 03
As an apprentice at the age of 14, Bernhard Hunklinger began working with his father to develop a paver laying clamp with fully hydraulic automatic control. After Albert Hunklinger Sr. had built up a rental fleet of up to five mini-excavators over the years, he became convinced that "excavator paving" was the future. The paving laying clamp Type 03 for excavators from 3 t was developed and received several awards.
1994 – 1998
Founding a Company
Bernhard Hunklinger founds the one-man business „Hunklinger - Production & Distribution of Paver Laying Clamps".
The first Paver Laying Clamp Type 03 is sold
First Trade Show
Hunklinger exhibits the first time at the BAUMA trade fair in Munich.
1999
Awards
Bavarian State Prize for Innovation, Talent Award, Professor Adalbert Seifriz Award.
Awards
Bavarian State Prize for Innovation, Talent Award, Professor Adalbert Seifriz Award.
Further Patents
Patents received for herringbone and the powerful GKM-shifting system, among others.
Further Patents
Patents received for herringbone and the powerful GKM-shifting system, among others.
First Trade Shows outside Germany
Exhibition at the Mawev Show 2000 in Ennsdorf, Austria and at the Oega in Switzerland.
Development
In 2000, 12 Pflastergreif P03 units are sold, with sales figures continuing to rise in the following years. The first units are also delivered abroad.
2000 - 2003
Innovations
Launch of a new, lighter model for excavators from 2 t, the Paver Laying Clamp type 02 and the Stone Grab type 01.400.
Bauma 2004
Exhibition at the Bauma 2004 in Munich
Foreign Trade Fairs
Exhibitor at fairs in Italy (SAIE) and UK (SED)
2004
Paver Laying Clamp for 45° Herringbone Pattern
Bernhard Hunklinger develops the P05 paver laying clamp for a major contract in England for a port with a paving area of 600,000 m².
Stone Grab Type 01.100
Market launch of the smaller and lighter type 01.100 as curb clamp.
2005
New factory & expansion
More production capacities: Opening of plant 2 for assembly.
Successful market entry in Denmark and Holland with exclusive trade partners.
Exhibitor at Intermat in Paris
Amann Yanmar France invites Hunklinger to participate in the Intermat Paris 2006 trade fair.
Paver Laying Clamp Type 01
Market launch of a new, lighter paver laying clamp for excavators from 1.6 t
2006
Paver Laying Clamp P02-Twin
At Bauma in Munich, the P02 paver laying clamp is presented as a twin clamp for laying two stone layers per cycle. The Pflastergreif P02-twin will be sold several times from 2007.
2007
Further Patents
Patents for the twist-system and an additional grab ("ZSG" system)
Pflastergreif P02 supertwist
Market launch of paver laying clamp P02 supertwist
2008
New Solutions
Development of an adapter for 45° herringbone pattern
New Model: Stone Grab S1000
The S1000 is a stone grab version for boulders weighing up to 1,500 kg.
2009
Foundation oft Hunklinger allortech
Albert and Lorenz Hunklinger found an independent company for the worldwide distribution and marketing of the Hunklinger brand.
New Model: Paver Laying Clamp P12
The P12 paver laying clamp is designed for mini-excavators from 2.5 t, paving machines and loaders.
New Model: Paver Laying Clamp P32
The paver laying clamp P32 has more shifting power with its double cylinder.
2010
twist-System
The proven P03 and P32 models are further developed into the twist version.
New Stone Grab S600F
The S600F stone grip introduces a fixed-mount version for the 5 t excavator class.
Expansion
Hunklinger invests in a 45,000 sqm site with factory buildings to expand development & production.
2011
twist-System
The proven P01, P12 and P02 models have the twist-system now as a standard.
2012
Export
Hunklinger delivers first clamps to Brazil, Uruguay, Guyana, Russia, Afghanistan, Dubai, Bahrain, Nigeria, among others.
Fair Trade in Dubai
A large national construction machinery dealer invites Hunklinger to participate in the BIG 5 in Dubai.
2013
Shifting Adapter-Plus
In order to shift difficult paving stones, Hunklinger develops a new system which moves one row after the other.
2015
New Series -2
The Paver Laying Clamp P01, P12 and P02 are being further developed into series -2.
Power Screeder
Lightweight, ergonomic hand screeding tools are added to the product portfolio and successfully launched.
2016
New Office Building
Hunklinger allortech moves into a new office building.
Paver Laying Grab S400PV
Introduction of the Paver Laying Grab S400PV. Even the smallest areas can be laid profitably by machine with the S400PV.
New Patent
The Shifting Adapter-Plus is now patented.
2018
New Version of the Paver Laying Clamps
Changeover valve replaces automatic control on models P01 rotosemi-manual and P12 rotosemi-manual.
2020
New Paver Laying Clamp HP30, Series -3
Successful launch of the newly developed model HP30 and the new series-3 at P01, P12 and P02.
2022
Mini Mobile Excavator HW20 - World's First
After 10 years of development: Market launch of the Hunklinger HW20 mini wheeled excavator. From the idea of crossing a conventional mini excavator with a paving machine, the world's first wheel-driven mini excavator in the 2 ton class was created.
2023
25th company anniversary
In 1999, Bernhard Hunklinger founds the one-man business „Hunklinger - Production & Distribution of Paver Laying Clamps" and is celebrating its 25th company anniversary this year.
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