Founded as a family enterprise in 1885—and now successfully grown into its fifth generation—KINKELE has made a name for itself as a global authority for mechanical engineering challenges. When things get tricky, deadlines get tight, or your own capacity is running low: As the leading specialised mechanical engineering company in Europe, KINKELE remains by your side, providing prompt delivery of high-quality products.
Our portfolio is extraordinary and wide ranging: from the Royal Clock Tower in Mecca, the world's largest clock, to the 14-meter-high model of the Ariane 5 launcher, from sunshades in the U.S. to simple component parts.
2012
After Friedrich A. Kinkele's death, Kurt Kinkele took over his fathers's life achievement and is now leading the company successfully into the future.
1977
Friedrich A. Kinkele is the fourth generation to manage the family company, setting the course for future success. Under his direction, the company grows rapidly and becomes what it is today: a global contract manufacturer for machine, equipment and plant engineering.
1973
On July 13, 1973, Friedrich Kinkele receives the master craftsman's certificate for the mechanical engineering trade from the Chamber of Crafts Upper Bavaria.
1950
Following World War II, Andreas Kinkele takes over the family company. New milling and welding machines are added to the fleet, the company expands, modernises and develops further in the direction of machine construction and repair.
1941
On January 28th, 1941, Andreas Kinkele, eldest son of Karl Kinkele, receives his master craftsman certificate from the Würzburg Chamber of Trade.
1913
On November 15th, 1913, Karl Kinkele receives his master craftsman certificate for the locksmith trade.
1890
Karl Kinkele assumes his father's locksmith business. Company headquarters move to Zwinger 12, Ochsenfurt.
1885
Stephan Kinkele founds the KINKELE locksmith shop at Spitalgasse 13 in Ochsenfurt, Germany.
Today as then, the company's focus is on customised mechanical engineering solutions as well as equipment and plant engineering on a contractual basis.
The shop primarily manufactures safes and vaults, fireproof tabernacles and decimal balances for agriculture.