Hermann Steiner
Hermann Steiner (1913 - 14 November 2005) was a Swiss inventor and businessman. In 1944, Steiner opened his carpenters shop in Liestal, Switzerland. He invented a system in 1956 that he called the Lamello Joining System which is now known as the biscuit joiner or plate joiner.
Also recorded as Ermanno Steiner
Hermann Steiner
- Born
- 1913 · Historic centre.
- Died
- 2005
- Nationality
- Switzerland
- Occupation
- sculptor · designer · joiner · businessperson
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Hermann Steiner (1913 - 14 November 2005) was a Swiss inventor and businessman. In 1944, Steiner opened his carpenters shop in Liestal, Switzerland. He invented a system in 1956 that he called the Lamello Joining System which is now known as the biscuit joiner or plate joiner.
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He also produced the first portable plate joiner in the late 1960s. In 1969, his family operation was incorporated under the name Lamello AG.
Hermann Steiner is recorded with the occupation businessperson. Recorded as sculptor, designer, joiner and businessperson.
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1913
Hermann Steiner born at Historic centre.
2005
Hermann Steiner died on 14 November 2005.
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