The company
"Finished in Northeim, on the road in Germany, Europe and the world" - this philosophy has characterised Klenke Maschinenfabrik GmbH for decades. As an experienced metalworking company, we supply well-known customers from the automotive, construction machinery and mechanical engineering industries.
Our strength lies in the combination of highly qualified employees, continuous striving for improvement and the consistent use of the latest manufacturing technologies. This results in products that offer consistently high quality and precision - a decisive factor in gaining the trust of our customers.
All processes and procedures are certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 to ensure that we fulfil this claim on a permanent basis. Together with over 130 dedicated specialists, we develop customised complete solutions that impress customers worldwide.
History
1931
Founded by the master blacksmith August Klenke
Founding products: Agricultural vehicles
1958
Entry in the commercial register and conversion into a limited partnership
1960
Supplier to the industry
1961
Series production of bearings for tracked vehicles, series production of brake drums, manufacture of pressed and stamped parts, as well as welded constructions for the commercial vehicle industry
From 1973
- Machining of flywheels for diesel engines
- Machining of drum hubs, hubs, steering knuckles, rear axle support tubes, frame parts, welded constructions, etc.
From 1978
Purchase and commissioning of the first NC lathe, programming using the TIME-SHARING method via remote data transmission with a computer from General Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
1985
Series machining of flywheels for construction machinery in the USA
1987
Relocation of the company to Northeim, OT Sudheim, Unteres Tor 25, total area 25,000 m², production: 5000 m²
1990
- System check by Volvo Gent with the result that Klenke was categorised as an A supplier
- System inspection by Ford Tractor, Antwerp, with the result that compliance with Ford Q101 is given
- Further development of quality assurance according to customer requirements
1994
Transformation into Klenke Maschinenfabrik GmbH
1998
First certification according to DIN EN ISO 9002
2000
First expansion of production capacity by 500 m²
2001
- Re-certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
- New concept for flywheel production for medium and large series
2005
Second expansion of production capacity by 1500 m², installation and commissioning of the 1st fully automatic turning and drilling machining cell for large series in the area of flange production
2006
Changeover to CAD/CAM data transfer using high-performance wireless network technology
2008
Third expansion of production capacity by 1500 m²
2009
- Installation and commissioning of two robot cells for the large-scale production of brake discs and wheel flanges
- Re-certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
2010
Installation and commissioning of the 2nd and 3rd fully automatic turning and drilling machining cell for large series in the area of wheel flange production.
2012
Installation and commissioning of 2 further robot cells for wheel hub production.
2013
Expansion of the product portfolio: pressure plate, primary disc for the passenger car industry
2015
Expansion of the product portfolio: stub axles made of steel for the commercial vehicle industry Certification according to ISO/TS 16949
2016
- Installation and commissioning of the first automated compact centre for the complete machining of stub axle production
- Installation and commissioning of a robot cell to expand brake disc capacity
2017
Installation and commissioning of the first fully automated turning and drilling machining cell including robot loading for the series production of flywheels for the construction machinery sector
2018
- Installation and commissioning of the second fully automated turning and drilling machining cell including robotic loading for the mass production of flywheels for the commercial vehicle sector
- Expansion of shipping and storage capacity through the construction of another shipping hall and another warehouse
2019 - 2022
- Modernisation of flange production by dismantling the compact machines and installing five new, fully automated turning and drilling machining cells including robot loading
- Construction and commissioning of a fully automatic turning and drilling machining cell including robot loading for pinion housing machining