TPT November 2015

Industry News

Krenn acquires Kamax’s steel cutter and testing division

perfectly into the demanding Krenn product range, expanding it to the advantage of customers. Krenn and Kamax customers can now be served even more effectively, with devices, consultation and repair service provided from one single source. Werkzeugfabrik Albert Krenn has made its mark with its extensive product range and its flexible solutions for all kinds of cutting problems. Innovative cutting devices for the most diverse applications are developed in conjunction with the customer. “For our customers, the aquisition of the Kamax business unit means top service from a single source,” said Krenn owner and managing director Albert Krenn. The continuous improvement and further development of Krenn products ensures that working is safe and ergonomic and, as a result, less tiring and more effort-saving.

WERKZEUGFABRIK Albert Krenn has acquired the steel cutter and testing press division from Kamax Tools & Equipment GmbH & Co KG, which is based in Homberg, Germany. All orders and repairs for Kamax products from this business unit of the company will be processed by Krenn, a traditional Bavarian company that has established itself on the international market as a specialist in cutting steel. The aquisition has enabled Krenn to expand its product range with cutting tools for all requirements. Kamax, founded in 1935, is a global technology leader in the production of high-strength fasteners for the automotive industry. Since 1954 it has also developed and produced high-quality hydraulic cutters and straighteners along with testing presses that perform compression tests on wire. With their strength and durability, the Kamax products fit

Werkzeugfabrik Albert Krenn – Germany Website: www.krenn.de The hydraulic press in twin-installation Z 100/Z 160 for simple and safe shearing and compressing of wire samples

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