Berlebach, Wooden tripod manufacturer in Mulda, Germany
Berlebach is a wooden tripod and monopod maker in Mulda that serves photographers, telescope users, and surveying professionals. The workshop produces these tools to strict precision standards using mostly ash wood with minimal metal components.
Peter Otto Berlebach started this workshop in 1898 as a specialist maker of tripods. After World War Two, the business continued under East German control as VEB Foto-Kino-Zubehör from 1972 to 1990, then returned to independent operation.
The woodworking here brings together traditional craftsmanship with the demands of modern equipment manufacturing. Visitors see a workshop where handmade care and precision work together in production.
You can visit the workshop to see how ash wood is shaped into tripods, and the wood stays comfortable to touch even in cold weather. Plan enough time to watch the handcrafted production and ask questions about the manufacturing process.
The workshop creates specialized tripods for measuring electromagnetic compatibility, where keeping metal components to a minimum helps prevent interference. These custom tools are used in research and laboratory settings around the world.
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