Keller, Ihne &
Tesch GmbH

The Ihne & Tesch group has been developing and manufacturing electrical heat technology for injection molding and extrusion since 1932. Our focus today is on solutions that measurably improve operations: ZAK for melt-tight, precise temperature control in demanding applications and M/MC for robust, economical standard solutions in daily use.

Austrian location Electrical heating technology from Haag
1932
Founded
480+
Employees
3.
Generation owner-managed
6
International locations
Keller Ihne + Tesch Werk
Tradition that thinks ahead

What makes us different.
Passion.

What began as a small specialist company in 1932 is now a... global provider of electrical heating technology with international locations. Westphalian down-to-earthness is the solid foundation for the continuous growth of our company group, which is located in... third generation in family ownership located.

What sets us apart from others? We manufacture ourselves - and think further than the individual component. Our own permanent mold and sand casting, our own production, our own specialists - over 480 of them at six international locations. As a component developer and system supplier, we accompany our customers from the first inquiry to the finished solution. If you have a special problem, we will solve it. If you need a standard solution, we deliver it quickly.

We are the market leader and OEM supplier for all leading machine manufacturers in Europe - not because we say so out loud, but because our customers have been ordering from us again and again for decades. Many of them know us in the third generation.

Our aluminum compact series has set an industry standard. Our cast aluminum and brass radiators are used in food packaging, the pharmaceutical industry and heavy engineering - worldwide. And if you need something that doesn't yet exist, we'll develop it with you.

No call center. No catalog processing. Real professionals who speak your language — from the first inquiry to delivery.

Our great depth of production and the diverse product range allow us to offer an adequate solution for every task - from consulting to project completion and beyond.

Milestones
1932
Founding of Ihne & Tesch in Lüdenscheid
1952
First K trade fair in Düsseldorf – there every time since then
1953
Founded by W. Keller in Lampertheim
1963
Nuremberg location founded
1973
Keller + Ihne & Tesch merge - KIT Lampertheim is created
1969
Austria location founded
1972
In-house cast iron radiator production
1979
Celtic S.A.R.L. — Location France
1988
New construction of the current company premises in the city of Haag
1995
High-performance nozzle heating tape DGM — in-house development
1996
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001
1998
High-performance heating tape M — next product generation
2001
KIT Electroheat — England location
2004
Aluminum compact series ZAK/FAK/HAK — industry standard
2009
In-house tubular radiator production - 100% vertical integration for cast iron heaters
Today
6 locations · 4 countries · 480+ skilled workers · 100% in-house production
Management

Part of the family

Karl Öfferlbauer, Managing Director
Karl Öfferlbauer
Managing Director

Karl Öfferlbauer brings exactly what counts in electrical heating technology: real industry experience from both sides. As a long-time operations manager at one of the largest Austrian injection molding machine manufacturers, he knows the requirements for heating systems first hand - not from the textbook, but from daily practice.

With his experience in management positions and his personnel responsibility over many years, he knows how companies work, what customers really need and where reliable solutions are important in the company. As managing director of Keller, Ihne & Tesch Ges.m.b.H at the Haag location, he stands for quality without compromise, reliability as a matter of course and problem-solving expertise that goes beyond the catalog.

Co-managing director Carsten Tesch is pleased to have gained a proven industry expert in Karl Öfferlbauer for the Austrian location in Haag - someone who knows the requirements of customers from years of experience and has lived the values ​​of the company group from the very beginning.

What really defines a company are the people behind it. The long-standing team at the Haag location is the backbone of Keller, Ihne & Tesch Ges.m.b.H - with deep specialist knowledge, personal commitment and a shared standard of quality. Only this well-coordinated team turns a good company into one leading manufacturer.

Our strengths

Quality, competence
and individuality

01
Own foundry and complete vertical integration
Development, permanent mold and sand casting as well as CNC processing in-house. No dependence on suppliers, consistent quality control. Precise geometries and reproducible results even for complex applications.
02
OEM partner of leading machine manufacturers
Long-term collaboration with manufacturers such as Arburg, Engel, Krauss-Maffei and Sumitomo Demag. Use in series machines and new developments. Practical experience from real production processes.
03
Individual heating solutions for industrial applications
Cast aluminum and brass radiators are designed precisely for the component and process. Optimized heat transfer through full-surface system. Stable temperature control during injection molding and extrusion. Reduced heat losses reduce energy consumption and minimize operating costs.
04
Specialization in plastic processing
Focus on applications in injection molding machines and extrusion systems. Experience with cylinders, nozzles, tools and special geometries. Can be transferred to packaging, food technology and special machine construction.
05
Technology from our own development
Aluminum compact band heaters and cast iron radiators as a result of continuous development. 3D design and direct implementation in production. Even complex geometries can be realized precisely.
06
Continuity and experience
Managed in the third generation. 480 specialists in development, production and application technology. Many years of experience in electrical heat technology and the plastics industry.
Part of the family

“A piece of family”

"As a family-run company group, ethical values ​​are the foundation of our work. We live what many others talk about. We can rightly claim that we are a part of the family for our employees. A close-knit community that creates first-class solutions with a lot of passion."
Carsten Tesch, Managing Director
Carsten Tesch
Management
International

Our locations

Present worldwide - from Westphalia to the world.

Germany
Lüdenscheid
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Germany
Lampertheim
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Germany
Nuremberg
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Austria
Haag
Keller, Ihne & Tesch Ges.m.b.H
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France
Mitry Mory
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England
Mexborough
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Ihne & Tesch main plant in Lüdenscheid
Main plant in Germany
Ihne & Tesch GmbH
Lüdenscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia

The main plant in Lüdenscheid is the heart of the Ihne & Tesch company group. Band heaters, cartridge heaters and temperature sensors have been developed and manufactured here for over 90 years - with our own permanent mold and sand casting, our own production and over 480 skilled workers at all locations.

Am Drostenstück 18 · 58507 Lüdenscheid

Lampertheim location, Ihne & Tesch
Location Germany
Ihne & Tesch GmbH & Co. KG
Lampertheim, Hesse

The Lampertheim location complements the production network of the Ihne & Tesch company group in the Rhine-Main area. Customers in southern Germany and neighboring regions are supplied directly from here.

Kunigundenstraße 13 · 68623 Lampertheim

Nuremberg location, Ihne & Tesch
Location Germany
Ihne & Tesch GmbH
Nuremberg, Bavaria

Our location in Nuremberg - in the heart of the Franconian industrial region - ensures proximity to customers in southern Germany and Eastern Europe. Advice, sales and technical service directly on site.

Aalener Straße 42 · 90441 Nuremberg

Keller, Ihne & Tesch Haag factory, Austria
Location Austria
Keller, Ihne & Tesch Ges.m.b.H
Haag, Lower Austria

Our Austrian location in Haag is a modern production and sales center. From here we serve the Austrian and Eastern European markets with the full product range of electrical heating technology - directly from the factory.

Bahnhofstrasse 90 · 3350 Haag

Celtic S.A.R.L. – Mitry-Mory location, France
Location France
CELTIC S.A.R.L.
Mitry-Mory, Île-de-France

The French location in Mitry-Mory near Paris serves the entire Francophone market. Production, advice and sales for French and North African customers - in their language, at their doorstep.

2 Rue René Cassin · ZAC La Villette-aux-Aulnes · 77290 Mitry-Mory

KIT Electroheat Ltd. – Location Mexborough, England
Location England
KIT Electroheat Ltd.
Mexborough, South Yorkshire

Our UK site in Mexborough, South Yorkshire serves the UK market and Irish industry. Local production, short distances and technical advice in English.

Mexborough Business Center · College Rd · GB-S64 9JP Mexborough

Partner network

Strong partners in industrial heating.

Our company group works in a technical environment in which reliable partners, clean interfaces and reliable manufacturing quality count. These include companies that also rely on application expertise and industrial reliability in their markets.

hotset
Partner company

hotset GmbH

hotset stands in the market for electrical heating technology, temperature control solutions and industrial system expertise. The mutual visibility as partners underlines the professional proximity and strengthens the position of the Ihne & Tesch company group in the European environment of electrical heat technology.

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GLOBAL
Our reach
Rooted
in the region,
international
at home.
6+
Locations worldwide
4+
Countries in Europe
480+
Employees
90+
years of experience

We know,what we do.

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Market leader inelectrothermal solutions

We will be happy to advise you and develop the right solution for your application based on proven standards