History

Take an exciting journey through the history of our company, founded in 1898, and discover why our robots now dominate the world market.
1920 Success in large container construction
Tank truck
Tank truck
Supported by the expertise gained from welding and cutting, both for craftsmen within small trade and on an industrial scale, Keller & Knappich see themselves as fully equipped for the manufacture of large containers. With the setting up of the “Boiler and Container Construction” department, penetration of additional market sectors is accelerated. Even now, the first simple vehicle superstructures are being produced.
Contemporary backdrop
1919: The airship Graf Zeppelin is used to establish an airmail and passenger service between Berlin and New York.

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