About Hoffmann + Krippner
Your source for high end custom products exclusively manufactured in Germany. Our company philosophy at Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. is simple:
Deliver German engineering and design of high quality products to the US market.
During all stages of the product development process, we explore unchartered paths while keeping focus on our customer’s vision.
You can rest assured that you will find unmatched customer service from day one at Hoffmann + Krippner.
Read about our history below then we welcome you to meet the team.
Founding
Max Hoffmann + Fritz Krippner found a company in Eberstadt for technical screen printing and painting for industrial applications
Relocation
Relocation to Buchen with in-house production and sales offices
The First Membrane Keypad
Initial printing on foil and development of the first membrane keypad
Expansion
Expansion of the production facility
Certification
Quality management certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001-2000
Switzerland
Founding of Hoffmann + Krippner Switzerland
Everything Under One Roof
Extensions of the administration and design building. Research and development, design, printing, stamping, electronics assembly, assembly, quality control, electrical and visual testing and sales are now under one roof.
New Management
Ralf Krippner becomes CEO in the second generation
The USA
Founding of Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. Atlanta/USA
Austria
Opening of a sales office in Austria
DIN EN 14001
Environmental management certification according to DIN EN ISO 14001
The Netherlands
Opening of Hoffmann + Krippner B.V. sales office in the Netherlands
Expansion, Cambridge, DIN EN 13485
Expansion of production site in Buchen (new building), certification according to DIN EN 13485, and opening of Hoffmann + Krippner sales office in Cambridge
Cooperation in the US
Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. in the US engages in joint venture with Altmann GmbH and Inelta Sensorsysteme for the US market