About us
KUKKO is synonymous with solutions for non-destructive dismantling.
Our mission statement
In order to navigate together into a successful future, we rely on a clear set of goals in which everyone must pull together.
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We think ahead
We have a tradition of thinking ahead. Gathering experience, looking ahead, examining what is possible and implementing new things flexibly and quickly. This is how we have created innovative solutions and continuously developed.
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We are energetic
We are committed and strong-willed. We embrace change. We solve our customers' problems as flexibly and quickly as possible. We do not shy away from challenges, but tackle them with enthusiasm. We focus on solving the problem.
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We are trustworthy
We treat customers, colleagues and employees with respect and appreciation. We take responsibility for our area of responsibility and work carefully. Our customers, business partners and colleagues can rely on us.
Company
What started as a manufactory in the cellar of a residential house on October 1, 1919, is today a globally operating family business in the fourth generation under the leadership of business owner Michael Kleinbongartz. The market leader operates from Hilden with 80 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries worldwide. Today, KUKKO is no longer just a manufacturer of stripping tools, but rather a solution developer who uses know-how and vision to ensure that everything continues to run smoothly for its customers and partners.
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Our history
No origin, no future.
The developer gene is in our DNA. Since Alfred Kleinbongartz and Emil Kaiser founded the company in 1919, we have launched many innovations and mastered many challenges. We have turned standstill into movement and have always further developed solutions. Strong roots are the basis for our future-oriented and forward-looking way of working.
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2023
Digital evolution
KUKKO is driving digitalization forward. For the first time, the product information system, the ERP system (ProAlpha) are linked with media touchpoints. The new website links these systems and is thus a quantum leap in data quality and design.
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2020
New age 2020
KUKKO is embarking on a new era of Intelligent Pulling. Thanks to digital communication, products and sales management reach a new level for consulting and service.
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2019
Product configurator 2019
With the launch of the digital product configurator, KUKKO enters a new age of product recommendation
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2018
Nomination Iron Award 2018
Nomination of the 486-1 in the "Innovation" category of the Eisen Awards 2018
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2016
Combined heat and power plant 2016
Start into a green future with the combined heat and power plant
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2003
Innovation Award 2003
KUKKO is the winner of the Innovation Award Tool Industry at the Cologne Fair
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1996
Michael Kleinbongartz 1996
Entry of the fourth generation with Michael Kleinbongartz
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1980
Hydraulic puller system 1980
Introduction of the 844 and 845 hydraulic puller systems, initially to build up the British sales market
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1970
New production hall 1970
Completion of the new production hall Herderstraße 8 with 1,400 m2 production area
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1948
Products & Patents 1948
Emil Kaiser gains knowledge from the dialog with the American military, which leads to numerous new product developments and patents.
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1929
Geographical significance 1929
With the incorporation of the district town of Lennep, Remscheid becomes a major city. The company headquarters thus gains geographical importance
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2022
Max Alfred Kleinbongartz 2022
Entry of the fifth generation with Max Alfred Kleinbongartz
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2020
Showroom Hilden 2020
The newly opened showroom at the Hilden headquarters promises a new dimension of experience and is a long-term investment in know-how and application advice
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2019
100 years KUKKO 2019
KUKKO celebrates its 100th company anniversary
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2016
Readers Award 2016
Readers' Award Top score of "very good" for the European
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2012
Production in Hilden 2012
Relocation of production from Remscheid to Hilden
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1998
Hardware fair 1998
Trend-setting trade fair appearance at the hardware fair Cologne
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1981
Demolition 1981
Demolition of the old factory building and construction of a new two-story Farbik building in Königstraße
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1976
First trade fair participation 1976
First trade fair participation in Cologne
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1950
First puller catalog 1950
First KUKKO puller catalog in DIN A4 format
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1931
Production of honing tools 1931
Start of the production of honing tools
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1919
Foundation 1919
Foundation of the company Kleinbongartz & Kaiser oHG
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Digital evolution
KUKKO is driving digitalization forward. For the first time, the product information system, the ERP system (ProAlpha) are linked with media touchpoints. The new website links these systems and is thus a quantum leap in data quality and design.
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Max Alfred Kleinbongartz 2022
Entry of the fifth generation with Max Alfred Kleinbongartz
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New age 2020
KUKKO is embarking on a new era of Intelligent Pulling. Thanks to digital communication, products and sales management reach a new level for consulting and service.
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Showroom Hilden 2020
The newly opened showroom at the Hilden headquarters promises a new dimension of experience and is a long-term investment in know-how and application advice
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Product configurator 2019
With the launch of the digital product configurator, KUKKO enters a new age of product recommendation
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100 years KUKKO 2019
KUKKO celebrates its 100th company anniversary
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Nomination Iron Award 2018
Nomination of the 486-1 in the "Innovation" category of the Eisen Awards 2018
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Readers Award 2016
Readers' Award Top score of "very good" for the European
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Combined heat and power plant 2016
Start into a green future with the combined heat and power plant
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Production in Hilden 2012
Relocation of production from Remscheid to Hilden
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Innovation Award 2003
KUKKO is the winner of the Innovation Award Tool Industry at the Cologne Fair
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Hardware fair 1998
Trend-setting trade fair appearance at the hardware fair Cologne
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Michael Kleinbongartz 1996
Entry of the fourth generation with Michael Kleinbongartz
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Demolition 1981
Demolition of the old factory building and construction of a new two-story Farbik building in Königstraße
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Hydraulic puller system 1980
Introduction of the 844 and 845 hydraulic puller systems, initially to build up the British sales market
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First trade fair participation 1976
First trade fair participation in Cologne
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New production hall 1970
Completion of the new production hall Herderstraße 8 with 1,400 m2 production area
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First puller catalog 1950
First KUKKO puller catalog in DIN A4 format
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Products & Patents 1948
Emil Kaiser gains knowledge from the dialog with the American military, which leads to numerous new product developments and patents.
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Production of honing tools 1931
Start of the production of honing tools
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Geographical significance 1929
With the incorporation of the district town of Lennep, Remscheid becomes a major city. The company headquarters thus gains geographical importance
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Foundation 1919
Foundation of the company Kleinbongartz & Kaiser oHG
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