Kiefel GmbH
Thermoforming and welding machinery for packaging, medical and automotive sectors.
Kiefel GmbH, headquartered in Freilassing, Bavaria, is a global market leader in thermoforming and high-frequency welding technologies for plastic films, bio-based materials and natural fibres. Part of the Brückner Group, Kiefel serves packaging, medical device, refrigerator and automotive manufacturers. The company has expanded into cellulose-fibre thermoforming for sustainable packaging applications.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Freilassing, Germany
- Founded
- 1945
- Website
- kiefel.com
- Categories
- Packaging & Printing Supplies, Medical & Healthcare Supplies, Vehicle Parts & Accessories
- Markets
- Germany, United States, China, Japan, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- lei-active (green), checked 2026-08-23 GLEIF global LEI register (golden copy)
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-16 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-16 OpenSanctions
- registry-active-global (green), checked 2026-07-08 Handelsregister (North Data)
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-02 Domain registry record
- vat-valid (green), checked 2026-08-01 VIES (European Commission)
Profiles
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
- CE Marking EU NANDO (notified bodies)
Import rules for these goods
- Medical devices sold in the EU must carry CE marking under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, with a conformity assessment matched to the device risk class. European Commission (MDR)
- For the US market, the maker must have an FDA device establishment registration and product listing; most instruments also need 510(k) premarket clearance. US FDA (devices)
- Paper and printed products imported into the EU fall under the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) due-diligence regime. European Commission (EUDR)
- Vehicle parts affecting safety sold in Europe generally require UNECE type approval (E-mark). UNECE