Achieving International Specialist Status through Technical Excellence.
History of Keicher Engineering AG
Since its founding in 1980, Keicher Engineering AG has evolved from a supplier of hydraulic components to an internationally valued partner for system solutions in hydraulics and plastics engineering.
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Founding of the Company
Start in Blaustein
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Siegfried Keicher founds Keicher Engineering in Blaustein, Germany, focusing on the development, production, and distribution of hydraulic aggregates and systems.
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Strategic Expansion
Acquisition of WK Worek Kunststofftechnik
Keicher Engineering acquires WK Worek Kunststofftechnik GmbH, including its programs, patents, and employees, thereby expanding its business field to RAM extrusion, paste extruders, and transfer molding.
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Corporate Transformation and Quality Management
From GmbH to AG
The company is transformed into a publicly traded company (AG) and implements a quality management system. Keicher Engineering becomes an approved supplier for hydraulic units of Siemens AG.
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International Success
Major Contract in South Africa
Keicher Engineering receives a significant retrofit order for a power plant in South Africa and delivers a total of six units by 2012.
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Innovation in Drive Technology
Development of Actuators for Gas Turbines
The company develops actuators for gas turbines on behalf of Siemens and receives another order for a power plant in Australia.
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Milestone Achieved
400th Hydraulic Skid Delivered
Keicher Engineering delivers the 400th hydraulic skid to Siemens and strengthens its management team with Reinhold Schlau.