Production of UV coating systems and UV fillers as well as contract manufacturing of radiation-curing coatings
KNEHO-LACKE GmbH
Horn-Bad Meinberg (32805)New on Amplifa
About KNEHO-LACKE
KNEHO-LACKE GmbH is a manufacturer of surface finishing materials based in Horn-Bad Meinberg, in existence since 1936. Originally specialized in moldable wood (Knetholz), the product range today comprises more than 300 product families of radiation-curing UV coating systems and UV fillers. In addition to developing and producing its own coating systems, the company offers contract manufacturing of UV coatings and UV fillers to customer formulations in batches of 200 to 8,000 kg with high repeatability. The products are used in industries such as film, flooring, roll to roll, furniture, packaging, metal, glass, printing, doors and kitchens. The company develops its own application processes such as KNEHO-EXCIMER-TECHNOLOGY and operates a laboratory for research and development. Services include safety data sheets, logistics solutions, storage space, and the KNEHO Academy for training and further education of UV experts. 120 employees manufacture at the Horn-Bad Meinberg site for international customers, predominantly in Europe.
- Site
- Horn-Bad Meinberg
- Processes
- Production of UV coating systems (radiation-curing coatings, more than 300 product families), Contract manufacturing of UV coatings and UV fillers to customer formulations with high, KNEHO-EXCIMER-TECHNOLOGY (UV coating systems/application process), KNEHO-WATERBORNE-UV-EXCIMER-SPRAYSYSTEM, KNEHO-UV-EXCIMER-TOPCOAT-FOR-PARQUET, KNEHO-UV-TOPCOAT WHITE-FOR-GLASS, KNEHO-UVLED-EDGEPUTTY, KNEHO-SPEEDPUTTY
- Materials
- UV coatings (radiation-curing coatings), UV fillers, Waterborne UV coatings, KNEHO-EXCIMER-TECHNOLOGY, KNEHO-UVLED systems, KNEHO-UV-TOPCOAT WHITE FOR GLAS
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1936
- Employees
- 120
- Industries
- Film, Flooring, Roll to Roll, Furniture, Packaging, Metal
- 01
Research and development (laboratory)
- 02
Formulation development
- 03
Raw material purchasing (worldwide purchasing network)
- 04
Production of UV coatings and UV fillers
- 05
Quality control (scanner-guided)
- 06
Storage space
- 07
Logistics and shipping
- 08
Safety data sheets and customer support
Products and Processes
UV coatings (radiation-curing coatings)
More than 300 product families for surface finishing of wood, plastic and comparable substrates.
UV fillers
Radiation-curing fillers for edge and surface repair, e.g. as UVLED-Edgeputty and Speedputty.
Waterborne UV coatings
Water-based UV systems, including in the KNEHO-WATERBORNE-UV-EXCIMER-SPRAYSYSTEM and as Waterbased-Excitop Grey.
KNEHO-EXCIMER-TECHNOLOGY
Application process for surfaces using excimer technology, e.g. as UV-Excimer-Topcoat for Parquet.
KNEHO-UVLED systems
UV-LED-curing systems such as Edgeputty for edge finishing in the furniture sector.
KNEHO-UV-TOPCOAT WHITE FOR GLAS
White UV topcoat for the finishing of glass surfaces.
Locations
Horn-Bad Meinberg
DEHeadquarters, production, administration, laboratory
- Lot size
- 200–8000 kg
- Materials
- UV coatings, UV fillers
- Production facilities for UV coatings and UV fillers (special equipment)
- Laboratory for research and development
- Scanner-guided production control
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of UV coating systems (radiation-curing coatings, more than 300 product families)Surface | – | – | – | – | UV coatings, UV fillers |
| Contract manufacturing of UV coatings and UV fillers to customer formulations with highSurface | – | – | 200 kg – 8000 kg | – | UV coatings, UV fillers |
| KNEHO-EXCIMER-TECHNOLOGY (UV coating systems/application process)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| KNEHO-WATERBORNE-UV-EXCIMER-SPRAYSYSTEMSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| KNEHO-UV-EXCIMER-TOPCOAT-FOR-PARQUETSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| KNEHO-UV-TOPCOAT WHITE-FOR-GLASSSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| KNEHO-UVLED-EDGEPUTTYSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| KNEHO-SPEEDPUTTYSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| KNEHO-WATERBASED-EXCITOP GREYSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laboratory and manufacturing / research and development of coatingsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production facilities for UV coatings and UV fillers (special equipment, state-of-the-art machinery) | – | – | – | – | Horn-Bad Meinberg |
Additional services
Quality
The company is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 (since 1996) and DIN EN ISO 14001 (since 2001), in each case by TÜV Nord. Production is carried out with scanner-guided production control; all manufacturing steps and quality measures are made transparent to the customer.
| Evidence | Horn-Bad Meinberg |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 9001 | |
| DIN EN ISO 14001 |
History
- 1936
Founding – production of Knetholz (moldable wood)
- 1938
Registration of the KNEHO trademark
- 1948
Relocation to the current site
- 1964
Entry of the Kuhlemann shareholder family
- 1986
New construction of KNEHO administration at the existing site
- 1996
Certification to DIN EN ISO 9001 quality management
- 2000
Foundation of KNEHO Romania
- 2001
Certification to DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental management
- 2004
Acquisition by the current owner families
- 2008
Launch of the "Zero VOC" project
- 2014
Expansion of the production site
- 2017
Scanner-guided production control
- 2018
Introduction of the new logo
- 2019
Handover of management to the third generation
- 2020
First use of renewable raw materials
- 2021
Introduction of KNEHO-LACKE – THE UV COATING COMPANY
- 2023
First patent application
- 2024
"KNEHO 2030" strategy for production expansion and CO2 neutrality
- 2025
Production expansion by a further 1000 t/a