L. Kellenberger & Co. AG
Native name | L. Kellenberger & Co. AG |
|---|---|
| Aktiengesellschaft (Schweiz) | |
| ISIN | 🆔US4123243036 |
| Industry | machine tool industry |
| Founded 📆 | 1917 |
| Founder 👔 | Leonard Kellenberger |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , St. Gallen , Switzerland |
Area served 🗺️ | |
Key people | Roland Ackermann |
| Members | |
Number of employees | approx. 400 |
| 🌐 Website | www.hardinge.com |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
The company L. Kellenberger & Co. AG is an internationally operating Swiss manufacturer of high-precision grinding machines with headquarters in St. Gallen.
Field of activity
Kellenberger has specialized in the development and production of numerically controlled high-precision grinding machines and systems for application in the field of medium and high technology. [1]
The company manufactures universal and cylindrical grinding machines for external and internal cylindrical grinding of small and medium-sized parts. These machines are used in the high-precision manufacturing of prototypes as well as for small-, medium-, and large-series manufacture in the sectors mechanical engineering, tool and mold making, automotive, electrical industries, hydraulics, aerospace, precision, and tool-making industry. [2]
History
1917 Leonard Kellenberger founded a mechanical workshop for the manufacturing of grinding machines in his hometown St. Gallen. 1918 L. Kellenberger & Compagnie launched the first self-developed universal grinding machine, 1920 the first surface grinding machine and a special-purpose grinding machine for the overhaul of car engines, 1922 the first crank shaft grinding machine.
In 1960 Kellenberger specialized in universal cylindrical grinding machines. Today, Kellenberger is one of the leading product brands for Hardinge Inc., and joins other grinding product brands like Voumard, Hauser, Tschudin, Usach, and Jones & Shipman. [3]
Hardinge Inc., based in Berwyn PA, USA, is a machine tool manufacturer with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. [4]
Timeline
1917 Foundation by Leonhard Kellenberger
1918 First universal grinding machine
1920 Introduction of a surface grinding machine and a special-purpose grinding machine for car engine overhaul
1922 First fine-boring, honing, and crankshaft grinding machine
1935 First tool and cutter grinding machine
1945 First hydraulic universal grinding machine
1956 Edgar Kellenberger takes over company responsibility
1960 Specialization on universal cylindrical and tool and cutter grinding machines
1989 Jürg Kellenberger becomes Managing Director. Subsidiary company Kellenberger Inc. founded in the United States for sales and service.
1995 November 29: Kellenberger becomes part of Hardinge Inc., Elmira, USA.
2008 Merger of Kellenberger and HTT
2010 April 1: Jones & Shipman becomes part of Kellenberger
2012 June 15: Official opening of the production hall in Romanshorn, Switzerland
2012 December 21: Hardinge takes over USACH (USA)
2013 May 21: Hardinge takes over Forkardt Operations
2014 September 9: Hardinge takes over Voumard
2018 Hardinge Inc. moves global headquarters to Berwyn, PA, USA
References
- ↑ "Firma von L. Kellenberger & Co AG - Entwicklung und Produktion von Präzisions-Schleifmaschinen, St.Gallen und Biel-Bienne, Schweiz". Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- ↑ "Fertigungstiefe von 85 % - Viele Kernkomponenten werden im eigenen Haus produziert 100 Jahre Innovationen in der Schleiftechnik". mav (in Deutsch). 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ↑ "Fertigungstiefe von 85 % - Viele Kernkomponenten werden im eigenen Haus produziert 100 Jahre Innovationen in der Schleiftechnik". mav (in Deutsch). 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ↑ "Hardinge Group - The Machine Tool Leader". www.hardinge.com. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ↑ "Firmenvorstellung - Firma von L. Kellenberger & Co AG - Entwicklung und Produktion von Präzisions-Schleifmaschinen, St.Gallen und Biel-Bienne, Schweiz". www.kellenberger.com. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
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