Empacher (company name Bootswerft Empacher GmbH) is a manufacturer of boats, especially for the sport of rowing. Originally building sailing yachts, it was founded by Willy Empacher in 1923 in Königsberg, East Prussia. In 1952 they started producing racing rowing shells, an enterprise that has become their main business today. They are currently based in Eberbach, Germany.
Empacher rowing shells are used by a large number of crews rowing in international competitions, including World Championships and the Olympics. Boats built by Empacher are easily identified by their pale yellow color and black trim. Empacher produce every FISA-recognized racing boat category.
They are recognized as being one of the best manufactures for the 8, with all but the USA (who used a Hudson) using the Empacher during the 2008 Olympics.