The
History
of Hoyer
Tradition and Future
“Welcome to Hoyer” – this is not just a slogan, but the philosophy we live by here at Hoyer. The most important part of Hoyer’s success as a company has always been the people. Our team spirit, which can be seen through our high motivation, self-sufficience and a sense of responsibility, is our guarantee for continued success: in the past, present and in the future.
On the edge of the Lüneburger Heide (heath) is the small town of Visselhövede, first mentioned in documents in 1258. Right in the middle of the countryside, and yet centrally located in the Hamburg – Bremen – Hanover city triangle, here is where the story begins and reads like a picture book.
The history of the family business goes back more than 90 years. The founder’s one-man business developed over three generations into a group of companies with almost 2,300 employees at more than 100 locations in Germany today. Our chronicle tells the story in more detail.
