Stamped and formed parts made from in-house Vulcanized Fibre production, technical plastics and laminates – manufactured in Geldern.
Ernst Krüger GmbH & Co. KG
GeldernNew on Amplifa
About HORNEX – Technical precision from in-house production
Ernst Krüger GmbH & Co. KG, with its brand HORNEX, is a manufacturer of technical stamped and formed parts made from Vulcanized Fibre, technical plastics, hard paper and laminates at its Geldern location. Founded in 1927, the company produces Vulcanized Fibre entirely in-house – from paper preparation through pressing and drying to finishing – with a capacity of around 450 tonnes per year. Building on this, and with its own toolmaking, the company produces precision stamped parts as well as assembly-ready subassemblies on semi-automated assembly lines. Customers come from the electrical industry, the automotive sector, textile technology and the gasket/sealing industry. Products are delivered worldwide to over 40 countries, including Europe, Asia and the USA.
- Site
- Geldern
- Processes
- Vulcanized Fibre production (in-house manufacturing: paper preparation, pressing, drying, finishing), Stamping (stamped parts), Formed part manufacturing, Deep drawing (Vulcanized Fibre), Assembly of subassemblies (semi-automated), Toolmaking (in-house), Material and process testing (incoming and final inspection, laboratory tests), In-house Vulcanized Fibre production
- Materials
- Vulcanized Fibre (HORNEX), Cellulose, Cotton, Hard Paper, Technical Plastics, Laminates, Special Materials
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, Drinking water compliance, AEO, RoHS, REACH, UL
- Founded
- 1927
- Employees
- 30
- Industries
- Electrical industry, Automotive, Textile technology, Gasket/sealing industry
- 01
Toolmaking
- 02
Paper preparation
- 03
Pressing
- 04
Drying
- 05
Finishing
- 06
Stamping/formed parts
- 07
Assembly
- 08
Inspection & shipping
Materials & Processes
Vulcanized Fibre (HORNEX)
Material made from cellulose and cotton for electrical insulation, gaskets and technical applications.
Hard Paper
Material for stamped parts with load-bearing, insulating or damping functions.
Technical Plastics
Used in stamped and formed parts for industrial applications.
Laminates
Material for formed parts tailored to industrial requirements.
Special Materials
Additional materials for custom stamped-part solutions.
Locations
Geldern
DEProduction and administration
- Lot size
- Small series to large orders
- Materials
- Vulcanized Fibre, hard paper, technical plastics, laminates, special materials
- Presses (Vulcanized Fibre production)
- Paper preparation
- Stamping shop
- Assembly lines (semi-automated)
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcanized Fibre production (in-house manufacturing: paper preparation, pressing, drying, finishing)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Vulcanized Fibre (cellulose, cotton) |
| Stamping (stamped parts)Forming | – | – | – | – | Vulcanized Fibre, hard paper, technical plastics, special materials |
| Formed part manufacturingForming | – | – | – | – | Vulcanized Fibre, technical plastics, laminates |
| Deep drawing (Vulcanized Fibre)Forming | – | – | – | – | Vulcanized Fibre |
| Assembly of subassemblies (semi-automated)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Vulcanized Fibre, plastics |
| Toolmaking (in-house)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material and process testing (incoming and final inspection, laboratory tests)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presses (Vulcanized Fibre production) | – | – | – | – | Geldern |
| Stamping shop / stamping technology | – | – | – | – | Geldern |
| Assembly lines (semi-automated) | – | – | – | – | Geldern |
| Paper preparation (own facility) | – | – | – | – | Geldern |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
All incoming materials and every manufactured part are inspected at goods receipt and before shipping; an in-house laboratory monitors material quality. All batches and production lots are documented and fully traceable.
| Evidence | Geldern |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| AEO | |
| RoHS | |
| REACH | |
| UL | |
| Drinking water compliance |
History
- 1927
Founded as a specialised fibre processing company by Ernst Krüger in Geldern
Early decision to establish in-house Vulcanized Fibre production (paper preparation, pressing, drying, finishing)
Introduction of the HORNEX brand for the electrical and gasket/sealing industry
Expansion of the stamping shop and later of assembly lines for stamped parts and subassemblies
Internationalisation as a supplier to over 40 countries
- 2025
Brand relaunch with modernised visual identity