KERN-LIEBERS TMG SA
Springs
Company Overview and History
KERN LIEBERS GmbH & Co. KG is a global market leader with over 135 years of experience, specializing in the development and manufacture of high-precision technical springs, stamped parts, and assemblies. Originating from Hugo Kern's self-employment in 1888, the company expanded significantly, merging with Liebers & Co. and establishing a global footprint. With over 40 locations worldwide and approximately 6,500 employees, KERN LIEBERS has evolved into a group of companies renowned for setting industry standards through innovative strength and expertise. The company recently underwent a rebranding, consolidating all German entities under the KERN LIEBERS name.
Products and Technologies
KERN LIEBERS offers 'Smart Springs' and 'Smart Parts,' intelligent, functional components engineered for maximum performance. Their portfolio includes an extensive range of technical springs such as extension, compression, torsion, wave, constant force, power, micro, multi-wire, ring, and spiral springs, as well as bent wire parts. These are crafted from diverse materials including stainless steels, carbon steels, non-ferrous metals, and special alloys, with wire diameters starting from 0.03 mm and strip thicknesses from 0.04 mm. 'Smart Parts' encompass precision functional components, stamped parts, fineblanked parts, and laser-machined parts, tailored to complex geometries and technical specifications.
The company also provides high-quality, economical assemblies made of plastic and metal with integrated spring elements, offering customized system solutions. Their manufacturing prowess is supported by a comprehensive suite of technologies, including fine blanking, stamping-bending, coiling, winding, plastic injection molding, and advanced heat treatment processes like gas nitriding and case hardening. KERN LIEBERS employs various joining techniques (laser welding, resistance welding, clinching), laser technologies (drilling, marking, hardening, cutting), and extensive machining capabilities (turning, milling, grinding, deburring). A strong emphasis on in-house special machine construction, process simulation, materials engineering, prototype production, and an R&D lab, including 3D printing for spring materials, underpins their commitment to innovation.
Industry Applications
KERN LIEBERS' high-performance components are integral to a wide array of industries. In the mobility sector, they serve applications in combustion engines, e-mobility, fuel cells, chassis, interiors, and exteriors for vehicles, buses, trains, ships, and airplanes. For energy and building technology, their products are found in power generation, charging stations, smart metering, HVAC systems, shading solutions, and locking mechanisms. The medical technology sector benefits from their precision parts in inhalers, injection pens, pacemakers, diagnostic devices, and surgical tools. Additionally, KERN LIEBERS supplies components for mechanical and plant engineering, including robotics and test equipment, and numerous consumer goods such as household appliances, furniture, shaving systems, dog leads, and watches.
Commitment to Excellence and Sustainability
KERN LIEBERS operates with a clear set of values—responsibility, trust, reliability, sustainability, and transparency—fostering a corporate culture that values employee contribution and continuous learning. The company is committed to sustainability, evidenced by its ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications, participation in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), and adherence to the Supply Chain Duty of Care Act. Their focus on environmental protection, efficient resource use, and social responsibility is integrated into all aspects of their operations, from production processes to global initiatives.
