Vision
We are a globally active, recognised and successful family business. As the competence leader in our divisions and market segments, we are the number one counterpart for our customers and offer sustainable solutions through sustainable action.
We create added value for our customers and society with enthusiasm and expertise.
And who is “We”?
The PEOPLE at KRAIBURG
Supervisory board
(from left): Franziska Schmidt-Fabri, Maximilian Westhoff, Marc Westhoff and Daniela Schmidt-Kuttner
Board of directors
(from left): Franz Hinterecker, Martin Klinger
With our products and services, we make our customers successful. In our work together, open communication, a clear division of tasks and reliability are very important to us. This is how we create mutual trust – an important prerequisite for a lasting relationship with our customers.
Even with all our internationality: we are a family business and we are proud of it!
Establishment of Gummiwerk KRAIBURG GmbH & Co. KG
The history of Gummiwerk KRAIBURG began on October 22, 1947. In that year, Friedrich Schmidt senior began producing rubber compounds in Kraiburg – Hart, using rather limited resources and operating under very difficult conditions. While the beginnings of Gummiwerk KRAIBURG are rather humble, a solid foundation was laid for the future success of the KRAIBURG Group. Thanks to the tireless work and commitment of the founder’s sons Peter and Fritz A. Schmidt, sales and production increased year on year.
Start of production in Austria
Production begins at Gummiwerk KRAIBURG Austria Ges.m.b.H. & Co. in Geretsberg, Austria. The geographical proximity and the good market opportunities there were ideal for establishing a separate production site in Austria, since the “high customs wall” made exports to Austria unfeasible. In August 1964 the “Sängergut” estate in Geretsberg, Austria, 57 km from Waldkraiburg, was bought at auction and converted into a rubber factory: Gummiwerk KRAIBURG’s Austria.
Establishment of Gezolan AG
Establishment of Gezolan AG in Dagmersellen/Switzerland. Only three years later it was decided to expand operations with this business idea in Switzerland, where recycled rubber was used to manufacture new products. GEZOLAN AG was established with headquarters in Dagmersellen, in the Swiss canton Lucerne.
Moving to the industrial area of Waldkraiburg
Move from former location in the city center of Waldkraiburg to the industrial area. On October 13, 1989, the new plant was officially opened at Teplitzer Strasse. It became the symbol of the “New KRAIBURG”.
Establishment of Gummiwerk KRAIBURG RELASTEC GmbH
Establishment of Gummiwerk KRAIBURG RELASTEC GmbH in Salzwedel. RELASTEC, established in April 1991, opened a new production hall on July 2, 1993 with a production area of about 1200 m² for the manufacture of insulating materials. RELASTEC was the first company in which KRAIBURG expanded into Eastern Germany.
Establishment of KRAIBURG TPE Malaysia
KTPE is established in Nilai, Malaysia.
Establishment of KRAIBURG TPE USA
KTPE is established in Duluth, USA.
Establishment of KRAIBURG TPE
Establishment of KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG with its own production plant in Waldkraiburg. From the ground-breaking ceremony on March 1, 2001 to the official opening on October 20, 2001, it took less than one year to complete the production building for Thermoplastic Elastomer compounds.
Establishment of KRAIBURG Walzenfertigung GmbH
Establishment of KRAIBURG Walzenfertigung GmbH in Geretsberg, Austria. With the split-off of the roll division from Gummiwerk KRAIBURG GmbH & Co. KG, KRAIBURG Walzenfertigung became a separate company on January 1, 2002.
TPE in Duluth
Produktionsbeginn der KRAIBURG TPE Corp. am Standort Duluth (GA)/USA
KRAIBURG Rubber (Suzhou)
Establishment of KRAIBURG Rubber (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. with production plant in Suzhou/China.
Establishment of KRAIBURG Holding
Establishment of KRAIBURG Holding GmbH & Co. KG. In the third generation, the strategic focus is now in the hands of Daniela Schmidt-Kuttner, Fritz M. Schmidt, and Ralph Uwe Westhoff.
KRAIBURG TPE in Malaysia
Start of production at KRAIBURG TPE Technology (M) SDN. BHD. at Seri Kembangan-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Production began within half a year after the laying of the foundation stone on June 6, 2007.
Change of name of Elastik and STRAIL
KRAIBURG Elastik GmbH is changing its name to Gummiwerk KRAIBURG Elastik GmbH & Co. KG and KRAIBURG STRAIL GmbH & Co. KG.
PuraSys in Diepholz
Establishment of today’s KRAIBURG PuraSys GmbH & Co. KG with its own production plant in Diepholz.
TPE in Buford, USA
Inauguration of the new KRAIBURG TPE Corporation USA site in Hamilton Mill, Buford/GA.
GEZOLAN in Buford
Opening of the Gezolan (KRAIBURG), LP plant in Hamilton Mill, Buford/GA. The first Gezolan AG production site outside Switzerland manufactures primarily for the American market.
Change of legal form to SE & Co. KG
KRAIBURG Holding GmbH & Co. KG will operate under the name KRAIBURG Holding SE & Co. KG from 1 January 2022.