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The company

Wage coater since 1976 in Erndtebrück.

What began as a family business is today a reliable contract coater for industry and suppliers across Europe. Three processes, one location, half a century of experience in surface technology.

  • 50 years of experience in surface finishing
  • Three processes, one location Zinc plating, electroplating, zinc laminating
  • Partners to the automotive supply industry across Europe
Facts & Figures

Half a century in figures.

1976
Foundation
120
Employees
50 million.
Shares per year
3
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Who we are

You Wage-coater for industrial corrosion protection.

KAISER GmbH Oberflächentechnik has been a contract coater in industrial surface finishing for 50 years. Three proven coating processes — KTL coating, Powder coating and Zinc flake coating — are combined and perfected at our local site.

Using innovative manufacturing technologies and the many years of expertise of our employees, we provide our customers' products, both domestically and internationally, with optimal corrosion protection. Well-known customers from the automotive supply industry and many other sectors of the metal industry value our performance and flexibility.

History

Half a century Surface technology.

From the coating of small parts using fluidised bed sintering in 1976 to modern surface technology — five decades of innovation, growth and consistent modernisation.

1976
Company formation Coating of small parts for the automotive industry using the whirlwind sintering process.
1977
Commissioning of the first powder coating plant.
1979
Construction of the first production hall in the Jägersgrund industrial estate. Powder coating plant for large parts up to 3 m in length.
1988
Construction of the production hall for the KTL coating. Plant construction KTL and wastewater treatment plant.
1989
Commissioning of the E-coating plant.
1994
Construction of the production hall for the Zinc flake coating.
1995
Commissioning of a zinc flake coating plant.
1999
Second zinc flake coating line. Setup of an assembly services department.
2000
Construction of a logistics centre at Plant I. Relocation of the assembly department to Plant III.
2001
Construction of an E-coating plant in Works II. 25th company anniversary.
2003
Commissioning of a new pre-treatment plant in the zinc flake department.
2004
Acquisition of the neighbouring company to expand the assembly department.
2007
Certification according to ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002 and ISO 14001:2004.
2011
Renewal of a zinc lamella system by WMV Tulz.
2013
Sale of KAISER GmbH Oberflächentechnik to the Kai Capital Management GmbH & Co. KGaA, Düsseldorf. Major fire in Plant I — destruction of administration and KTL/EPS coating. Commencement of reconstruction of plant technology and administration.
2014
Commissioning of new plant technology and new logistics centre. Moving into the new administrative building.
2015
New construction extension of the logistics area by approx. 950 m². Certification according to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018.
2018
Certification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001:2015.
2019
Closure of Factory II in Bad Laasphe-Feudingen. Accession to the Quality Association for Industrial Coatings (QIB) e.V.
2021
Coater Qualification DBS 918 340 for Deutsche Bahn.
2023
Release Mercedes-Benz for Material Engineering Initial Sampling / WEB 2020+.
2024
Installation of a Photovoltaic system with 700 modules on the manufacturing and logistics halls.
2025
Investment in a modern Pyrolysis oven with heat recovery for effective rack cleaning.
2026
50 Years of KAISER. Half a century of surface technology — and a clear commitment to the future.
Company mission

Guiding principles, vision, and mission shape our actions.

We combine customer focus, quality and sustainability with innovative surface technology – for durable coating solutions, responsible resource use and long-term added value for customers, employees and the environment.

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This is Our mission statement

We combine customer focus, quality, and sustainability to create high-performance coating solutions. Through innovative surface technology, we protect products, conserve resources, and take responsibility for the environment, society, and future generations.

02

A vision for the future

We are creating a sustainable future through innovative surface technology that protects products long-term, conserves resources, and makes an active contribution to environmental and climate protection.

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Our Mission

We offer our customers high-quality, sustainable coating solutions that combine corrosion protection, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

Through the highest quality standards, continuous improvement, responsible environmental management, and a respectful approach to resources, we create long-term added value for customers, employees, and the environment.

Customer focus is at the centre of our thinking and actions.

Maintaining and continuously improving customer satisfaction is essential to us. We place great emphasis on a consistent focus on quality assurance and a comprehensive environmental management system.

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Customer focus

Our customers' needs and expectations are at the heart of everything we do. Customer satisfaction is the foundation of our success and the driver for continuous improvement.

02

Quality and responsibility

We are committed to the highest quality standards and holistic environmental management. Quality, reliability, and sustainability determine our daily decisions.

03

Sustainability and environmental protection

Through modern surface technology, we actively contribute to environmental protection. Our coating solutions extend the lifespan of products and help to conserve valuable resources.

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Resource efficiency

We rely on energy-efficient processes, environmentally compatible material cycles, and the continuous reduction of waste, residues, and emissions.

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Integrity and ethics

We act responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with the law. Our code of conduct forms the basis for respectful cooperation and sustainable business practices.

Video

KAISER in moving pictures.

Experience our proven coating processes in our video — KTL, powder coating, and zinc flake coating — and gain many more insights into our company.

Industries

For whom we work.

We provide coatings for renowned customers in the automotive supply industry and many other sectors of the metal industry.

Automotive supplier
Formed and stamped parts
Spring industry
Sheet metal processing
Furniture industry
Shop fitting
Construction and Fittings Industry
Mechanical engineering
Leisure industry
Bahnindustrie
Agrartechnik
Zweiradindustrie
Lüftungstechnik
Filterindustrie
Solarindustrie
Elektroindustrie
Memberships
  • VDFI — Federation of the German Spring Industry
  • Automotive Network South Westphalia
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