Knurling TechnologyThe company Hommel + Kellerwas founded in 1926 by theprecision technician Jakob Kellerand his business partner GeorgHommel. During the first years ofits operation, the company specia-lised in the development, manu-facture and sales of measuringinstruments. Already in the early stages, the two foundersrecognized a considerabledemand for knurling tools andknurling wheels and consequentlyfocused increasingly on customerorientated product developmentsand the brand name ZEUS. Today, the dominant part of thebusiness continues to be thedevelopment of knurling techno-logy, resulting in continued salesthrough a long-term strategicmarketing focus by the company. Apart from a continuing processof product optimization, providingthe user with new and innovativesolutions, Hommel + Keller reinforces its service offerings on all markets.Apart from its core competence in knurling technology, Hommeland Keller’s diversification strategy has led to an expansion of itsproduct portfolio. The productfields marking technology, profilemarking technology, wobble broaching and contract manufac-ture constitute an important partof the company’s activities today. Hommel + Keller places greatemphasis on a strong partnershipwith its qualified distributorsaround the world, but also sup-plies directly to a diversity of indu-stries, such as the high technologyindustry, the aviation industry orthe medical engineering industry. The Company23Our affiliate company „H+K Här-te– und Oberflächentechnik“ hasspecialised in the treatment ofhigh-quality precision parts. Withits full service in electroplating, salt bath and vacuum hardening,H+K offers its customers a profes-sional and economic solution forany requirements in surface treat-ment and hardening. Our aim...
