Company

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1973

Foundation
Max Hoffmann and Fritz Krippner found Hoffmann + Krippner in Eberstadt
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1979

First membrane keyboard
First printing tests with foils and development of simple membrane keyboards
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2005

Generation change
Family run in 2nd generation
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240

Employees
We focus on "working together for success
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25.7 million

€ Turnover
Steadily growing sales figures
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1

International sales subsidiary
Hoffmann + Krippner Inc. USA
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3

Certification standards
DIN EN ISO 9001
DIN EN ISO 14001
DIN EN ISO 13485
CERTIFICATES
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4

Corporate investments
HK.SYSTEMS GmbH
Robiotic GmbH
TES Frontdesign Ltd.
Connect One Digital AG

WHO WE ARE

Experience since 1973. We are experts in custom input systems and printed electronics. In addition, we network sensor applications and operating elements with the Internet for you and create future-proof devices for your smart industrial application. As a medium-sized family business, we combine traditional manufacturing processes with innovative future technologies.

At our production site in Buchen, Germany, we manufacture individual HMI and sensor solutions for our customers. We develop and produce durable membrane keyboards, ultra-thin sensor foils and advanced touch systems. Electronics and housing development included. With competence and know-how we are at your side in customer-oriented project handling during the entire development process. From design and construction to prototyping and series production, our customers receive everything from a single source!

The diversity of the industry constantly presents us with new challenges and drives us forward. Innovative sealing and protection concepts ensure durable and reliable equipment even under the most adverse operating conditions.

As pioneers of the membrane keypad in Germany and a second-generation family business with over 200 employees, we have matured into one of the market leaders for complex control panels. We trust in the quality standard “Made in Germany”. Benefit from our experience and knowledge, as many other companies already do.

  • We find the right solution for every application
  • We manufacture in Germany
  • We develop quality products (certified according to
    DIN EN ISO 9001
    )
  • We care for our environment (certified according to
    DIN EN ISO 14001
    )
  • We manufacture according to the highest standards (certified according to
    DIN EN ISO 13485
    )

The HK Technology Network

Together we can do more! Six companies bundle their core competencies to form the HK Technology Network and stand with know-how and individual solutions for complex operating units, electronics, sensor and housing solutions combined with future-oriented, cloud-based IoT solutions. In the age of Industry 4.0 and digitalization, we ensure customer-specific complete solutions from a single source through close cross-company cooperation.

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Controls
+ Sensors

Hoffmann + Krippner GmbH manufactures individual input systems, printed electronics and industrial electronics for machines and devices in a wide range of industries – including design, construction and development.

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Controls
+ Metal housing

TES Frontdesign GmbH is a specialist for the complete production of individual operating systems – from membrane keyboards and operating fronts to complete operating systems with housings, including the assembly of electronic components.

Holistic
IoT Solutions

HK.SYSTEMS is your partner for digital business models and your fast, effective entry into digitization.
From the appropriate devices to the IoT engine to the operation of your networked solution.

Electronics development
+ Connectivity

HELICOM is HK.SYSTEMS: Since May 2022, HELICOM has been part of the HK.SYSTEMS family and takes care of electronics development and connectivity for your IoT projects at the Münster site.

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IoT Cloud Platform
API + APP development

ROBIOTIC realizes a variety of crucial components: software development, API interfaces as well as APP development. ROBIOTIC also takes care of the platform operation and is a specialist for data security and data privacy.

Digital interaction
User + Device

Connect One® connects your products to the Internet of Things. Through the unique combination of sensors, software and services, products can be registered already in the manufacturing process.

H+K Management

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Ralf Krippner
CEO

info@hk.systems
+49 62 81 52 00 0

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Stefan Kieser
CEO

info@hk.systems
+49 62 81 52 00 0

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Environment & Resources

  • Our production processes are always optimized with regard to the lowest possible use of resources. We strive to continuously reduce the environmental impact caused by emissions, waste, wastewater and noise.
  • When developing and introducing new processes in manufacturing, we consider the associated environmental impacts at an early stage. In doing so, we prefer to use materials and operating supplies that are less harmful to the environment.
  • In addition to complying with the relevant environmental legislation, we are committed to continuously improving environmental protection and energy-related performance, and to
  • Avoidance of environmental pollution.
    Hoffmann + Krippner GmbH regularly monitors and evaluates the environmental impact. From this, we derive goals and measures whose implementation we consistently pursue

To our certificate environmental management ISO 14001

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