KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei is a manufacturer of machinery and systems for the production and processing of plastic and rubber, founded in Munich in 1838.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
KraussMaffei describes itself as one of the world's leading manufacturers of machinery and systems used for the production and processing of plastic and rubber. The company offers technologies in injection molding, extrusion and reaction process machinery, as well as automation, and develops solutions for the automotive, packaging, medical and construction industries, as well as for the manufacturing of electrical and electronic products and household appliances. It employs around 4,000 people worldwide and states it has over 30 subsidiaries, 13 manufacturing plants, and roughly 570 trade and service partners. Its history traces back to 1838, when Joseph Anton von Maffei founded the family business "Eisenwerk Hirschau" in Munich.
History
KraussMaffei's history traces back to 1838, when Joseph Anton von Maffei (1790-1870) founded the family business "Eisenwerk Hirschau" and acquired Munich's first machine factory at the Hirschau site in the English Garden. In 1841 the first locomotive built in Hirschau was delivered, christened "the Munich" by King Ludwig I at Anton von Maffei's request. In 1866 Georg von Krauss (1828-1906), previously employed by von Maffei, founded the rival company Krauss und Comp. on the Marsfeld in Munich. In 1867 the first locomotive from Krauss ("Landwührden") won a gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris for its advanced design. In 1892 the craft company Hermann Berstorff was founded in Hanover and began producing hose machines for the rubber industry. In 1931, as a result of the global economic crisis, Krauss & Comp. took over J.A. Maffei, forming Lokomotivfabrik Krauss & Comp. - J.A. Maffei A.-G. Munich, with locomotive construction remaining the core business. In 1935 the merged company moved to the Allach site near Munich. The company states that it has gone through many changes since its founding in 1838 and that the brand stands for quality, customer focus, tradition and innovation.
Recent events
KraussMaffei announces Jörg Bremer as CFO[5]
Reported:
KraussMaffei Group announced Jörg Bremer as its new chief financial officer, effective July 1. He will also become CFO of KraussMaffei Co. Ltd. and join the KraussMaffei Group management board.
Sources5 sources
- 1Plastics Machinery – Injection Molding to Extrusion | KraussMaffei Groupkraussmaffei.com
- 2Company History since 1838 | KraussMaffei Groupkraussmaffei.com
- 3Plastics Machinery Manufacturer since 1838 | KraussMaffei Groupkraussmaffei.com
- 4Plastics Machinery Engineering since 1838 | KraussMaffei Groupkraussmaffei.com
- 5KraussMaffei宣布任命Jörg Bremer为首席财务官canplastics.com
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