Development, manufacturing and distribution of switch programmes, electrical installation materials and Smart Home technology Made in Germany
Heinrich Kopp GmbH
Kahl am Main · Vienna · Nistelrode · MessadineNew on Amplifa
About Kopp
Heinrich Kopp GmbH, headquartered in Kahl am Main, has been developing, manufacturing and distributing electrical and electronic products since 1927. The range comprises more than 7,000 articles in the Professional and Do it yourself segments: switch programmes, sockets, dimmers, presence detectors, mobile personal protection switches (PRCD), home automation and building management systems, photovoltaic solutions as well as charging and storage technologies. Assembly of switches and sockets is concentrated in Kahl am Main; the main plant with logistics centre brings together manufacturing, development, product management, sales and quality assurance in one location. At the Tunisian production site in Messadine (Kopp Tunisia Electrotechnique S.A.R.L.), the focus is on manual assembly of complex solutions. Materials are plastics with excellent insulating properties as well as glass for frame materials; historically manufactured series were also available in fine woods (oak, beech, pine). Customers come from the specialist trade, retail, industry/OEM, construction, Smart Home and energy technology.
- Site
- Kahl am Main
- Processes
- Manual production of complex solutions (Tunisia plant), Assembly of switches and sockets (concentration of manufacturing in Kahl am Main), Manufacture of plastic parts (since 1934, experience with plastic parts), Spare parts service for switch series no longer available, 20-year quality guarantee for switch programmes, Smart Home / building automation (partnership with MESHLE), Development of own product lines
- Materials
- Plastics, Fine wood (oak, beech, pine), High-quality plastics, Glass (frame material)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015
- Founded
- 1927
- Industries
- Electrical engineering, Electrical installation, Specialist trade, Retail, Industry/OEM, Construction
- 01
Development
- 02
Plastics processing
- 03
Assembly
- 04
Quality assurance
- 05
Sales and logistics
Materials and Manufacturing
High-quality plastics
Materials with excellent insulating properties, processed since 1934, also in combination with glass frames; the basis of the switch and socket programmes.
Glass (frame material)
Glass frames complement the plastic bases to give the switch programmes a modern appearance.
Fine wood (oak, beech, pine)
Historically used for switch series such as the Edelholz series; still available via the spare parts service.
Sites
Kahl am Main
DEMain plant, manufacturing (assembly of switches/sockets), logistics centre
- Materials
- Plastics, glass
- Logistics/distribution facility
Messadine
TNProduction site (Kopp Tunisia Electrotechnique S.A.R.L.)
- Materials
- Plastics
Vienna
ATSales site (Kopp Austria GmbH)
Nistelrode
NLSales site (Kopp Benelux BV)
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Glass (frames), Fine wood (oak, beech, pine) |
| Manual production of complex solutions (Tunisia plant)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of switches and sockets (concentration of manufacturing in Kahl am Main)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of plastic parts (since 1934, experience with plastic parts)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics (insulating properties) |
Additional services
Quality
Kopp has been working with the ISO 9001 quality management system since 1993 and subjects itself to regular audits by DQS; the QM system includes quality planning, internal audits, statistical evaluations and the continuous improvement process (CIP). Compliance with German and European standards such as PAH, RoHS and WEEE is ensured.
| Evidence | Kahl am Main | Messadine |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
History
- 1927
Foundation of the company Heinrich Kopp in Reinheim (Odenwald); manufacturing of switches for export.
- 1934
Relocation to Sonneberg (Thuringia); first work with plastic parts; export share of up to 85%.
- 1956
Acquisition of the company premises in Kahl am Main and construction of own manufacturing facilities.
- 1973
Foundation of Österreichische Kopp Ges.mbH in Dornbirn.
- 1987
Establishment of the production plant in Tunisia (focus on manual production of complex solutions).
- 1991
Establishment of the production site in Kaplice (Czech Republic).
- 1992
Production facility for distribution board devices in Hildburghausen (Thuringia).
- 1993
Establishment of the branch in Vecsés (Hungary); first certification to ISO 9001.
- 2000
Construction of a logistics centre at the main plant in Kahl am Main.
- 2002
Acquisition by Actuant Corp. (USA).
- 2003
Acquisition of the Dutch market leader Dresco into the Actuant Group.
- 2007
Sale of the Hildburghausen manufacturing facility.
- 2009
Consolidation of the electrical segment under "Kopp Europe" with central management from Kahl am Main; relocation of production from Kaplice to Messadine (Tunisia).