Kemmler

What Kemmler does

Kemmler Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH is a family-owned German Mittelstand manufacturer of precision tool holders and clamping systems for metal cutting applications, headquartered in Mössingen, Baden-Württemberg. The company develops, produces, and distributes a comprehensive product portfolio covering all major tool holder interfaces (DIN 69871/ISO 7388-1, ISO 7388-2/MAS-BT, DIN 2080, HSK variants, ISO 26623/PSK, VDI, BMT, Morse taper, cylindrical/Weldon) along with hydro-expansion chucks (including the Black Series), shrink-fit systems with proprietary SafeControl induction technology, machine vises, 5th-Axis clamping solutions, measuring technology, collets, pull studs, and cutting tools. Supporting services include CAD/CAM data delivery, laser marking, precision balancing, and RFID chip installation.

The business operates a B2B go-to-market anchored in a European and global dealer/reseller network, supplemented by a direct e-commerce shop (kemmler-shop.de) offering 24/7 ordering. Kemmler provides deep digital integration to dealers via EDI, BMEcat 1.2/2005 catalog formats, and the OXOMI portal, supported by 98% product availability across 6,000+ stocked SKUs (out of ~6,700 catalog articles in the K43 edition). Pricing is net-based for commercial customers with no minimum order quantity and free shipping in Germany over €150 net. End customers span tool and mold making, aerospace, medical technology, energy, and general mechanical engineering. The company holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 certifications, complies with REACH and RoHS, and is led by Managing Director Jörg Kemmler with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

Kemmler

Legal name

Kemmler Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH

Website

https://kemmler-tools.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kemmler Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH is a family-owned German Mittelstand manufacturer of precision tool holders and clamping systems for metal cutting, serving industrial dealers and end customers in tool/mold making, aerospace, medical, and general engineering via a global reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Tool Holders and CNC Workholding

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Precision tool holders
• CNC machining accessories
• Metal cutting tools
• Shrink fit technology
• Hydro expansion chucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Mössingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tool Holder Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling precision tool holders with various interfaces (DIN 69871, ISO 7388-1, HSK, PSK, VDI, BMT, Morse taper, etc.), machine vises, and measuring technology. B2B model selling to dealers and end customers with no minimum order quantities.
2. Accessories and Peripherals: Collets, pull studs, and complete accessory programs around machine tools. Includes Spannzangen (collets), Anzugsbolzen (pull studs), and other accessories.
3. Dealer/Reseller Services: Whitelabel/OEM solutions for dealers with custom branding options, EDI integration services, and BMEcat catalog data provision.
4. Technical Services: Additional services including laser marking, tool balancing, RFID chip installation, and CAD data provision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kemmler designs, manufactures and distributes high-precision tool holders and clamping systems for metal cutting on CNC machines, covering every common machine interface (DIN 69871, ISO 7388-1/-2, DIN 2080, HSK variants, ISO 26623/PSK, VDI, BMT, Morse taper, cylindrical/Weldon). The portfolio is rounded out with hydro-expansion and shrink fit chucks (including proprietary SafeControl induction technology), collet chucks, drill chucks, thread cutting chucks, machine vises, 5th-axis workholding, measuring technology, collets, pull studs, and supporting services such as laser marking, balancing, RFID chip installation, and CAD data provision.

Product overview

Kemmler is a family-owned precision tool manufacturer specializing in the development, production, and distribution of high-precision products for metal cutting applications. Their core product portfolio centers on tool holders (Werkzeugaufnahmen) with all standard interfaces including DIN 69871/ISO 7388-1, ISO 7388-2/MAS-BT, DIN 2080, HSK variants (ISO 12164), ISO 26623/PSK, VDI (DIN ISO 10889-1), Morsekegel, and cylindrical/Weldon configurations. The product line extends to complementary technologies including HP hydro expansion clamping chucks, shrink fit technology with SafeControl induction devices, precision collet chucks, power clamping chucks, thread cutting chucks, and CNC drill chucks. Supporting products include machine vises, 5th Axis systems, measuring technology, cutting tools (VHM boring bars), collets, pull studs, and accessories. Services encompass CAD data delivery, laser marking, precision balancing, and RFID chip installation. The company operates an online shop with over 6,000 catalog items across approximately 900 pages, offering B2B-focused electronic data exchange capabilities (EDI, BMEcat) and maintains a merchandise sub-brand called RUN CNC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RUN CNC: RUN CNC is Kemmler's brand store collection featuring merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, polo shirts, mugs, stickers, bags, and other promotional items for CNC machine operators and enthusiasts.

Products and services

• Werkzeugaufnahmen (Tool Holders) Precision tool holders for metal cutting applications, available with all common interfaces and lengths for CNC machines. Sold to industrial manufacturers, tool dealers and machining workshops.
• HP Hydro-Dehnspannfutter (Hydro Expansion Chuck) Hydro expansion clamping chucks for precision tool holding in CNC machining operations, including the higher-clamping-force Black Series variant.
• Induktions-Schrumpfgerät mit SafeControl-Technologie Induction heating device for shrink fit tool holder mounting, with SafeControl technology that automatically detects holder geometry/mass and precisely controls heating for repeatable process reliability.
• Schrumpftechnik (Shrink Fit Technology) Shrink fit tool holders and accessories for high-precision CNC clamping, including induction shrink fit devices with SafeControl temperature regulation.
• Präzisions-Spannzangenfutter (Precision Collet Chucks) Precision collet chucks for tool holding in CNC machining operations.
• Kraftspannfutter (Power Clamping Chucks)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tigers TübingencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Senior Partner since early 2023 in second-highest partner class. Partnership focuses on innovative branding and content creation connecting basketball with precision tools. Tigers Tübingen represents passion, community, fairness, future, and home - values aligned with company culture.
• Sutton ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSutton Tools hosts KEMMLER products at their trade show booth for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2026 at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
• AiCoBot GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKEMMLER exhibits 5th-Axis vises at AiCoBot CoBot Summer 2026 event for collaborative robotics and automation showcase.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schunk GmbH & Co. KG: German-based global leader in toolholding (shrink fit, hydraulic expansion chucks) and workholding. Direct competitor in precision clamping technology with broader portfolio; comparable end customers in CNC machining and automotive. Comparable channel-led distribution.
• Röhm GmbH: German manufacturer specializing in toolholders, chucks, and clamping devices for turning and milling. Direct comparable in product mix (drill chucks, live centers, face drivers, hydraulic chucks) and target customer (CNC machine builders and end users in DACH).
• MAPAL Dr. Kress KG: Family-owned German manufacturer of precision tooling solutions including tool holders and clamping systems. Direct competitor in the premium precision tooling segment serving automotive and general engineering customers.
• Gühring KG: German-based manufacturer of precision cutting tools (drills, taps, end mills) and toolholding. Direct comparable as family-owned Mittelstand precision tooling company serving CNC machining with strong engineering brand.
• Allmatic-Jakob GmbH: German precision workholding manufacturer specializing in hydraulic and mechanical chucks, vises, and clamping systems. Direct comparable as family-managed Mittelstand competitor in DACH precision tooling market with overlapping product portfolio.
• Hainbuch GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of precision workholding and clamping systems (SPANNTOP, TOPlus chucks, mandrels). Directly comparable to Kemmler in product category (precision tool clamping), customer base (CNC machine shops in DACH region), and business model (specialized Mittelstand with strong engineering brand).

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik Coromant: Global leader in metal cutting tools and toolholding systems, part of Sandvik AB. Broad incumbent serving CNC machining with complete tooling solutions including tool holders, inserts, and digital tooling management. Overlaps significantly with Kemmler's addressable market.
• Kennametal Inc. US-based global supplier of metalworking tools and toolholding. Broad incumbent offering tool holders, chucks, and clamping solutions across automotive, aerospace, and general engineering — directly competing in Kemmler's end markets with much larger scale.
• Kitagawa Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of precision workholding (chucks, rotary tables) and toolholding solutions. Broad incumbent in clamping technology with global distribution; comparable product categories to Kemmler's precision chucks and vises.

Emerging players

• Fritz Werner GmbH: German manufacturer of precision machine tool components and tool holders. Emerging/specialized competitor with partial overlap in the precision tool holder segment, primarily serving European machine builders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KemmlerToolsD
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kemmler
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kemmler-tools
• Instagraminstagram.com/kemmlertools/?hl=de

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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