Strong Partnerships for Innovative Technologies
Kiefel is part of the Brückner Group, and one of the world market leaders in the development and manufacture of machines and tools for plastics processing. We supply well-known manufacturers in the medical technology, refrigerator and packaging industries with a focus on thermoforming and welding technologies.
Our local procurement experts work strategically and operatively to secure high-quality products and services. With a global network of sales partners spanning over 60 countries, we place particular emphasis on long-term, reliable partnerships.
Would you like to become a supplier?
We are always looking for high-performance business partners who hold themselves to the same high standards as we do for ourselves. Are you a future-oriented company with zero-error tolerance, delivery reliability of at least 90% and always striving for continuous performance optimization?
Then send your application with your supplier self-disclosure and shopping cart (see procurement landscape).
Directly contact our purchasing department
Do you have any questions about applying to be a supplier or about our procurement landscape?
Our procurement experts will be happy to advise you.
Contact us now!
Procurement landscape
Assemblies
We source components such as conveyor units, thermal contact welding tools or preheating.
Portfolio: tools, punching units, devices, assemblies, conveyor units
Processing: machining, assembly
Materials: stainless steel, steels & alloys, aluminum, non-ferrous metals
Sheet metal
We are looking for suppliers of steel, stainless steel and aluminum sheet metal parts (0.5-15 mm thickness) with short delivery times. Important manufacturing processes: surface processing, liquid coating, powder coating, glass bead blasting and nickel plating.
Processing: cutting, bending
Portfolio: covers, functional sheets, bent sheets
Materials: stainless steel, steels & alloys, aluminum, non-ferrous metals
Frames
We are looking for suppliers of welded frames made of steel and stainless steel with the highest machining precision and welding quality. Important manufacturing processes: surface processing, liquid coating, powder coating, glass bead blasting and milling.
Processing: welding, painting, machining, assembly
Portfolio: standard frames, special frames, frames, assemblies
Materials: steels & alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals
Cast parts
We are looking to partner with foundries and casting machining companies for tables and yokes for our packaging machines. The parts are standardized and require machine measurement according to defined test instructions. Painting and machining are essential.
Processing: casting, machining
Portfolio: press parts, consoles, functional parts, parts from 10 kg to 1,500 kg, individual parts up to 6,000 kg
Materials: ductile iron (GJS), cast iron (GJL), aluminum
Steel fabrication
We are looking for suppliers of steel and stainless steel welded parts, which provide the framework for our systems for the packaging and medical industries. The highest machining precision and welding quality are crucial. Necessary processes: surface processing, liquid coating, powder coating, glass bead blasting and milling.
Processing: welding, machining
Portfolio: standard parts, individual parts, holders, consoles, assemblies, small parts
Bearbeitung: Schweißen, Bearbeitung
Materials: stainless steel, standard steel, profiles, sheets
Gearing
We are looking for suppliers of precision-tolerance gears and racks, which are core elements in our plant machinery. Precise manufacturing and high-quality surface treatment are essential.
Portfolio: gears, racks, round racks, spiders, individual parts, series parts
Processing: milling, grinding, hardening
Materials: steel
Machining
We are looking for suppliers of machined workpieces made of steel, stainless steel and aluminum for our special machines. Rotary as well as three- and five-axis machining operations are required. Important processes: surface processing, liquid coating, powder coating, glass bead blasting and nickel plating.
Portfolio: consoles, covers, shafts, columns, special parts, contour parts, tools
Processing: turning, milling, eroding
Materials: stainless steel, steels & alloys, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, plastics
Purchased Parts & Raw Materials
We are looking for parts suppliers for drive technology, industrial elements, electrical and pneumatic systems to complement our automated systems as well as for raw materials. Due to the wide range we do not require a Requirement Profile and Shopping cart.
Portfolio: drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, cables, sensors, bearings, chains, seals, industrial products
Materials: stainless steel, steels & alloys, aluminum
FAQ
How do I apply to be a supplier?
In order to meet the high demands of our industry, we are always looking for high-performance, future-oriented business partners with zero-error tolerance and a delivery reliability of at least 90%. Does this sound like you? Then send your application to purchase-de@kiefel.com with your supplier self-disclosure and shopping cart (see procurement landscape).
Where can existing suppliers get important documents and information?
Our supplier portal offers existing suppliers one-stop access to all important information and documents. Here you will find quality guidelines, relevant Kiefel standards and norms as well as 5D reports for quality analysis. In addition, test certificates and details on the sample size for quality checks are available.
How is compliance with the Supply Chain Act ensured?
Since 2024, the Brückner Group has been subject to the German Supply Chain Act, which ensures compliance with human and environmental rights within the company and along the supply chain. We work with partners who comply with our principles and legal requirements. Violations may lead to termination of contracts. A specially developed analysis tool also assesses potential risks for suppliers and industries.
Supplier Award
Our suppliers are a crucial part of our success, the future of our industry and the maintenance of our good customer relationships. That is why we recognize the dedication of international partners with the Kiefel Supplier Award. We recognize their first-class quality, excellent service and technical support, and pay particular attention to the sustainability evaluation criterion.
Figures, data, facts
30000
Unique parts
20000
Orders
1300
Suppliers
300
Projects