February 5, 2026 | Alvin, Texas
Kempchen, operating as KLINGER Kempchen GmbH, has been a cornerstone in sealing technology since its establishment in 1889 in Germany. The company has made significant contributions to the advancement of gaskets and related products over more than 130 years, evolving from its early roots to become a market leader within the KLINGER Group. Key milestones include its integration into the KLINGER family, which expanded its global reach, and ongoing innovations in preventing leaks that have saved industries billions in lost production and repairs. With a history tied to industrial progress, Kempchen has trained thousands of engineers and adapted to modern demands in sectors like chemical and petrochemical.
Kempchen's product lines encompass a wide range of sealing solutions, including various types of gaskets such as CONVEX gaskets with layers, grooved profile gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, corrugated gaskets, rubber-steel gaskets, WEKAS gaskets, and jacketed or enveloped gaskets with inner eyelets. These are designed for flange and special connections, handling main load and off-load conditions based on operating requirements. Additionally, the company offers packing materials and compensators, focusing on durability for hazardous environments in industries like chemical processing and power generation. Kempchen's expertise in custom engineering ensures reliable, leak-proof solutions that enhance safety and efficiency across global applications.
Chemac, Inc’s relationship with Klinger/Kempchen spans back to when the Kempchen family still owned and operated the firm. The long-standing cooperation between the firms was initiated between Mr. Chris Schneider of Chemac, Inc. and Mr. Kempchen and Mr. Curstein back in the mid 1990’s at the Achema in Frankfurt. The long history spans decades and despite Kempchen being merged with the Klinger Group, a multi-billion dollar company, Chemac, Inc. customers of Kempchen/Klinger products can still expect the same strong personal service and support from the Chemac, Inc. team for our complete product line.
