Manufacturer of forged nails, staples and fastening technology for wood, concrete and steel connections
L. Künzel Nagelfabrik GmbH
Weißenfels · ArzbergNew on Amplifa
About L. Künzel Nagelfabrik
L. Künzel Nagelfabrik GmbH is a German fastening technology manufacturer with over 300 years of nail-making tradition in Arzberg, dating back to master nailsmith Johann Lorenz Künzel (born 1782). Production takes place at the company's own site in Weißenfels, where industrial nails are manufactured in all common magazine formats – from coil nails, strip nails and roofing felt pins to screws, pins, brads, staples and special fasteners. The materials include steel, zinc-plated and hot-dip galvanized steel, stainless steel (V2A) and black phosphated versions; polymer fasteners made of plastic are also offered. The product range is aimed at continuous industrial operation in series production as well as pallet and packaging lines and the craft construction and carpentry trades. In addition to its own products, the company distributes equipment and accessories from leading manufacturers such as MAX, Omer, Kihlberg, HiKOKI and Milwaukee and offers consulting on high-pressure technology, plastic fasteners and automation. An in-house repair service with a large spare parts warehouse complements the range. The offices and warehouses are heated with biomass, and the electricity comes 100 % from renewable energies.
- Site
- Weißenfels
- Processes
- Nail production (forged/industrial nails), Fastening technology for wood, concrete and steel fastening (nails, staples, screws, polymer, Repair service with spare parts warehouse for nail/staple tools, Automation technology (module machines, pallet and packaging lines), Surface galvanization of fasteners (zinc-plated VZ12, hot-dip galvanized, phosphated,, Repair service and spare parts (in-house), Consulting on high-pressure technology, polymer fasteners and automation, Quotation preparation / individual product selection
- Materials
- Steel, Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant (V2A/RF), Zinc-plated steel (VZ, VZ12 12 µm zinc), Hot-dip galvanized steel, Black phosphated steel, Polymer fasteners (plastic fasteners), Steel, bright / untreated, Zinc-plated steel (12 µm zinc)
- Certificates
- CE marking, ETA approval (partial)
- Founded
- ~1782 (nai
- Industries
- Fastening technology, Timber construction / carpentry, Pallet and packaging industry, Building materials (concrete and steel fastening), Series production / continuous industrial operation
- 01
Cold forming or forging of wire into nails
- 02
Surface treatment (galvanization, hot-dip galvanizing, phosphating, Stanox)
- 03
Magazine format (coil, strip, U-tape)
- 04
Warehousing in Arzberg
- 05
Distribution incl. equipment, consulting and repair service
Materials and Surfaces
Steel, bright / untreated
Fasteners for interior applications (NK1) without corrosion protection requirements.
Zinc-plated steel (12 µm zinc)
Standard surface for galvanized nails and staples with weather protection.
Hot-dip galvanized steel
For outdoor applications (NK3) with increased corrosion requirements.
Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant (V2A/RF)
Corrosion-resistant fasteners for outdoor use and permanently damp environments.
Black phosphated steel
Surface for interior applications, e.g. for brads and pins.
Stanox special coating
Special coating for packaging staples.
Polymer fasteners (plastic fasteners)
Plastic fasteners for high-pressure technology and connections without metal contact.
Locations
Weißenfels
DEProduction
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel
- Nail machines
Arzberg
DEWarehouse and Administration
- Spare parts warehouse
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail production (forged/industrial nails)Forming | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Fastening technology for wood, concrete and steel fastening (nails, staples, screws, polymerJoining | – | – | – | – | Wood, Concrete, Steel |
| Repair service with spare parts warehouse for nail/staple toolsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation technology (module machines, pallet and packaging lines)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface galvanization of fasteners (zinc-plated VZ12, hot-dip galvanized, phosphated,Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail machines / high-pressure nailers (MAX) | MAX | – | – | – | Weißenfels / Arzberg |
| Staple tools & tackers (Omer) | Omer | – | – | – | Weißenfels / Arzberg |
| Packaging technology / module machines (Kihlberg) | Kihlberg | – | – | – | Weißenfels / Arzberg |
| Cordless nailers | Milwaukee / HiKOKI | – | – | – | Weißenfels / Arzberg |
Additional services
Quality
Products with CE marking and partly ETA approval (European Technical Assessment); durability classes NK1–NK3 for corrosion protection are catalogued.
| Evidence | Weißenfels |
|---|---|
| CE marking | |
| ETA approval (partial) |
Company History
- 1782
Johann Lorenz Künzel, master nailsmith in Arzberg, born on 08.05.1782
- 1817
Michael Konrad Künzel, master nailsmith in Arzberg, born on 31.03.1817
- 1864
Karl Erhard Künzel, start of mechanical production of forged nails, born on 05.03.1864
Erhard Künzel and Aenne Künzel (née Schrey) run the factory
Ludwig Friedrich Künzel
Today led by Dr. Thomas Künzel and Friederike Ernstberger (née Künzel)
- 2026
Switch to 100 % renewable energies (E.ON tariff) and biomass heating; target of approx. 40,000 kg CO2 savings by 2030