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ARTHUR KRÜGER GROUP

Diversity and experience have always been our greatest

strengths. We have a good track record in the industry,

loyally serving our customers in the field of plastics

applications since 1920.

Located to the east of Hamburg, our three production

areas include 15,000 m2 of state-of-the-art manufactu-

ring and storage facilities. A substantial part of these

areas is devoted exclusively to aviation.

We offer reliable advice and consulting services on

material selection and application parameters, supply of

thermoplastic and duroplastic semi-finished products,

and the manufacturing of complex precast parts and as-

semblies.

1920 Arthur Krüger established Vulkanfiber-Zentrale in Hamburg

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1920Arthur Krüger establishedt he Vulkanfiber-Zentrale in Hamburg, Germany.

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2016KRÜGER Aviation GmbH is established to strengthen focus on the aerospace industry.

1938Vulkanfiber-Zentralerenamed ARTHUR KRÜGER oHG.

1980Kunststoff Krüger starts with serial parts for aerospace.

1969Kunststoffwerk Jürgen Krüger was founded in Barsbüttel with focus on vacuum deep drawing.

1979Kunststoff Krüger GmbH is founded; deep drawing technology

2006A new logistic centrei s built at Hanskampring 5, Barsbüttel.

2008Management of the group is handed over to next generation, Carola Keller and Nils Krüger.

1969First Aerospace PartsB747 engine covers

2020

2018Fifth generation of Krüger Family starts with training at the company

1998First lavatory mirrors delivered to the aviation industry

2017Installation of first 3D printer

ARTHUR KRÜGER GROUP

•Medium-sizedcompanywithapprox.180employees

•LocatedacrossthreesitesinBarsbüttel,totheeast

side of Hamburg, Germany

•15,000m²ofproductionandstorageareas

•Nearly100yearsintheindustry

•100%family-owned;currentlymanagedbyfourth-

generationleadersCarolaKellerandNilsKrüger

•Annualturnoverofapprox.EUR30million

ARTHUR KRÜGER GMBH

Fields of Activity

•Adviceonmaterialsandsupplyofawiderangeofsemi-finishedplasticssuchassheets,rods,profiles,andtubes

•CNCmachiningofprecision-madeplasticcomponents

•GFRPsystemsengineering:gratings,profiles,andindividualassemblies

Industries

•Medical/Advertising/Automotive

•Rail/MechanicalEngineering

Key Data

•AnnualturnoverofEUR15million

•About80employees

KRÜGER AVIATION GMBHKrüger Aviation is located in one of the most important aviation centers in the world.

Hamburgisthethird-largestcivilaviationcapitalafterSeattle(USA)andToulouse(France).

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Our dedicated aerospace division

TotalArea: 2,700m²

Office: 500m²

ShopFloor: 1,800m²

Warehouse: 400m²

Additional space is available through the production facilities of the group.

Ourproductionareameasuresover10,000m².

Fields of Activity

•Thermoforming:

-Deepdrawvacuumforming(singleandtwinsheet)

- Strip heat bending

- Drape forming

•Plasticsworkshop

•CNCmachining

Industries

•Automotive

•MechanicalSystemsEngineering

Key Data

•AnnualturnoverofEUR5million

•About60employees

KUNSTSTOFF KRÜGER GMBH

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ARTHUR KRÜGER GMBH

KRÜGER AVIATION GMBH

KUNSTSTOFF KRÜGER GMBH

KRÜGER AVIATION

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Meetingtheincreasingdemandsoftheaviationindustry

and fulfilling our customers’ needs have been, and

always will be, the main focus of the Krüger Group.

Toachievethisgoal,weofficiallychangedourstructure

on January 1st 2016, founding KrügerAviation GmbH,

a technologically advanced manufacturing company

dedicated entirely to supplying the modern aviation

industry.

Business Units

•ComponentServices

•MaterialAdviceandSupply

•TechnicalSupport

• InnovationCenter

Employees

•30highlyqualifiedaviationexperts

Certifications

•EN9100

•EN9120

Turnover

EUR8.3millionin2019

Certificate

Standard EN 9100:2018 equivalent to AS 9100D and JISQ 9100:2016, including ISO 9001:2015

Certificate Registr. No. Certification Structure:

01 117 101398 Single Site

Certificate Holder: Krüger Aviation GmbH Hanskampring 5 22885 Barsbüttel Germany

Scope: Manufacturing and overhaul of plastic parts and components used in aircraft and aerospace

An audit was performed in compliance with EN 9104-001:2013. Proof has been furnished that the requirements according to EN 9100:2018 are fulfilled.

Validity: Issue date: 2018-12-04 Expiry date: 2021-12-03 First certification 2015

2018-11-28

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Standard EN 9120:2018 equivalent to AS 9120B and SJAC 9120A, including ISO 9001:2015

Certificate Registr. No. Certification Structure:

01 117 1500826 Single Site

Certificate Holder: Krüger Aviation GmbH Hanskampring 5 22885 Barsbüttel Germany

Scope: Trading of semi-finished plastics, derived products and related accessories

An audit was performed in compliance with EN 9104-001:2013. Proof has been furnished that the requirements according to EN 9120:2018 are fulfilled.

Validity: Issue date: 2018-12-04 Expiry date: 2021-12-03 First certification 2015

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CAPABILITIES

TECHNICAL SUPPORT INNOVATION CENTERMATERIAL ADVICE & SUPPLY

Highest quality aviation mirrors and custom-tailored

special components manufactured using state-of-the-art

CNCmachining,injectionmolding,3Dprintingandvari-

ous thermoforming processes.

We offer a broad spectrum of semi-finished aerospace

certified materials as well as the unparalleled expertise

needed to consult our customers in finding the right ma-

terialfortheirspecificrequirements.

Professional on-site engineering and consultancy

services in technical support of projects from earliest

stagesofCADdesign topre-manufacture.Redesignof

aviation components from metal to plastics for weight

savingprojects.

Combining developments from world-renowned acade-

mic institutes with know-how of our experienced engi-

neers assures maintaining of cutting-edge production

processes and innovative technologies for the future of

the aviation industry.

MIRROR PRODUCTION THERMOFORMING CNC MACHINING SPECIAL COMPONENTS 3d printing

COMPONENT SERVICES

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MIRROR PRODUCTION

We are the world’s leading supplier of high-quality

mirrors for the aviation industry. Our production

techniques have been optimized to ensure extremely

short lead times.

Our integrated production area from incoming

material to fully inspected and packed mirrors allows

a high measure of efficiency and flexibility.

Capabilities

•Cuttoshape,accordingtoyourdrawings/specifica-

tions

•Semi-transparentareas

•SandblastingforbackgroundlightingorPSU-signs

•Combination of sandblasted and semi-transparent

areas

•Fullypolishededgesandchamfers

•Fullassembly(panel/lighting)

•Thermoformedcosmetic(magnifying)mirrors

•Pre-tapedmirrors&panelassemblies

•Laseretchingforfullytransparentareaswithin

the mirror

•Thermoformedwideviewmirrors

(e.g.foroverheadbins)

•Mirrorinmirrorinsertse.g.forcompanylogosor

framing of main mirror

Dimensions

•Upto2,440x1,220mm

•Thickness:2&3mm

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Our K-Reflexion line of polycarbonate mirrors has

brought plastic mirrors for aircraft lavatories up to a new

level of quality and service.They never fail to impress

with high, unprecedented style and functionality.

After being installed in the aircraft, KRX mirrors, with

their clarity and true-color reflection, cannot be distingu-

ished from a regular glass mirror.

However, K-Reflexion mirrors do much more than just

provide picture-perfect reflections. Our exceptional

KRX070variant,forexample,alsohassemi-transparent

areas in which monitors may be installed to provide

various types of information.

TheKRX070wasfinalistintheMaterialandComponents

categoryoftheCrystalCabinAwards2017.

VariouslavatoryTier1didalreadyswitchtotoK-Reflexi-

onmirrors,whicharenowflyingonAirbus,Bombardier,

Embraerandotherprograms.

THERMOFORMING

Our range of thermoforming manufacturing services

includes:

•Deepdrawvacuumforming(singleandtwinsheet)

•Stripheatbending

•Drapeforming

Capabilities

•Positiveandnegativeforming

•Dimensionsupto2,200x3,200mm

•Thicknessupto10mm

•Widerangeofmaterialsandcolors

Thermoforming advantages

•Verycostefficient

•Low-costtoolingcomparedtoinjectionmolding;easy

modification

•Thinwallspossibleforoptimumweightreduction

•Nodelaybetweenprototypingandserialproduction,

therebyprovidingquickturnaround

•Excellentsurfacefinishing

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CNC MACHINING

OurfacilitiesincludetwomodernroboticCNCmachining

workshops and various multi-axis equipment for high-

precision plastic componentses and post-processing of

thermoformed parts.

Capabilities

•Turning

-4CNC-basedmachines

•Milling

-11five-axisCNCmachines(upto2.2x4.4m)

-4three-axisCNCmachines

-4two-axisCNCmachines

-1KUKARoboticsCNCmachine

Machining from

•Rods/Bars

•Tubes

•Plates/Sheets

Products

•Glidingrails

•Bushings

•Valves

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SPECIAL COMPONENTS

Producinghigh-endinteriorcomponentsforcommercial

aviation andVIP customers requires a high degree of

precision handwork. Taking the specialist professional

plastic locksmith as a starting point, our staff boasts a

broad range of skills.

Amongotherthings,wespecializeintheproductionof

transparent components such as shower doors, light

fixtures,magazineracks,etc.

We also excel in installing complete modules from parts

we manufacture ourselves, as well as external supplied

components.

Our Special Components Workshop has state-of-the-art

variablemanufacturingstations.Wecanquicklychange

the layout of our shop floor in order to include ring or

line productions, to adapt to different products and

quantities.

WeworkcloselywithallofourVIPcustomers,fromthe

initial idea all the way to final installation in the aircraft.

Processes

•Line/HeatBending

• JoiningandBonding

•Grinding

•Manual/FlamePolishing

•AssemblyandKitting

•CopyMilling

•Printing/Painting/LaserMarking

Products

•MagazineRacks

•CableHolders

•PartitionCovers

•VIPinteriors

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3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is

a manufacturing process by which complex workpiece

geometries in particular can be manufactured tool-free.

Thistechnologyisbasedonthelayeringprincipleandis

used in both rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing.

Bothprototypesaswellasfinishedandaviation-certified

finalproductscanbemanufacturedquicklyandcost-ef-

fectively using this principle.

Our engineers, who are trained in 3D printing, are spe-

cialized in designing components production-ready for

the aviation industry and in preparing these optimally for

3Dprinting.Thismeansthatevenverycomplexstructu-

res can be manufactured very easily and also with inher-

entlystablequalities,thusguaranteeingsuccessfulseries

production.

Areas of application/use

•Finalproductsforviewingandcargoareas

•Seriesproduction

•Prototypes

•Displaymodels

•Replacementcomponents

Advantages

•Tool-freemanufacturing

•Highflexibility

•Highdesignfreedom

•Smallquantities

•Fastandcost-effectivecomponentoptimization

•NoleadtimefromCADmodeltofinalproduct

•Weightreduction

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Usable materials

RapidPrototyping RapidManufacturing

•PC •Ultem9085(PEI)

•PC-ABS •Ultem1010(PEI)

•PC-ISO

•PA12

•ASA

•ABS

Technical information

•FuseDepositMouldingProcess(FDM)

•dimensions

MATERIAL ADVICE & SUPPLY

As one of the leading distributors for plastics in

Europe and with almost 100 years of experience, the

Krüger Group can advise its customers on all their plastic

needs. We founded the to become one of

the most important buyers for all plastic manufacturers.

Wehave30yearsofexperienceasasupplierforOEM,

Tier1andTier2companies.

Ourcertifieddistributionsystem(EN9120)offersawide

rangeofbenefits,including:

•Detailedadviceonmaterialsselectionandapplication

parameters

•Shortleadtimes

•Attractivepricing

•LowMOQ

•Cuttingtodimensions

•Packagingforinternationaltransport

•Customcontrolservices

Full Range of Shapes

•Bars/Rods

•Tubes

•Plates/Sheets

Partnership with

Aerospace Certified Materials

GeneralEngineeringPlastics

• PC

• PA66

• POM

• PTFE

AdvancedEngineeringPlastics

• PEEK

• PPSU

• PEI

• PPS

ImidizedPlastics

• PAI

• PBI

• PI

LaminateFabrics

• Cotton

• Epoxid

We offer a broad spectrum of semi-finished Aerospace

CertifiedMaterialsaswellastheunparalleledexpertise

needed to consult our customers in finding the right ma-

terialfortheirspecificrequirements.

Specifications

•ABS,ABD,ASNA(AirbusStandards)

•DAN(GermanAirbusSpecification)

•BSS(BoeingStandards)

•LN(GermanAerospaceSpecification)

•WL(GermanMaterialDatasheets)

•FAR(FederalAviationRegulations)

•etc.

Krüger Aviation is a listed supplier for plastics on the

AirbusQualifiedSupplierList.

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TECHNICAl SUPPORT

Our Technical Support Team puts a broad range of

experience and materials knowledge at your disposal.

Our expertise and know-how with regard to construction

elements,components,andmodulesarejustoneofour

many competencies, and we offer consultancy on mate-

rials at many levels.

Other core competencies include:

•Redesignofmetalandplasticcomponents/modules

•Advice on appropriate manufacturing processes for

thermoforming, injectionmolding,andevenadditive

manufacturing processes

•Planning and preparation of complex qualification

processesandrelevantdocumentation(e.g.QTR/QTP).

Performing required testing inpartnershipwith local

labratories

•Conception and design of plastics-compatible

solutions (e.g. propose suitable materials and manu-

facturingprocesses)

• Individual material advice for various application

profiles

•CADdigitizationofprefabricatedpartsandtechnical

drawings, including creation of production documen-

tation

•Execution of complex element contours by thermo-

forming using vacuum molding tools

•Tool design and manufacturing; tailor made to the

specificrequirementsoftheparts

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INNOVATION CENTER

TheKrügerfamilyhashadapioneeringroleintheplas-

tics industry for nearly 100 years. As early as 1920, Arthur

Krüger and his son, Werner Krüger, were committed to

developing innovative production processes in this field.

The introduction of injection molding, thermoforming,

CNCmachining,androboticsisjustoneofthemanymi-

lestones in the company’s history.

Motivated by this same pioneering spirit, the fourth

generationof the family,CarolaKellerandNilsKrüger,

launchedtheGroup’sInnovationCenter,whereourex-

perienced engineers work with both undergraduate and

graduate students on the latest manufacturing methods.

These include, amongother things, testing3Dprinting

for industrial use in our company.

OurclosecooperationwiththeUniversityofAppliedSci-

encesofLübeckandtheInstituteofPolymerTechnology

attheUniversityofWismarensuresthattherearealways

opportunities for new research on the cutting-edge of

technology.

Whether for our own purposes or those of our clients, the

optimizationofhowplasticsareprocessedisatthecore

of our current success as a company.

At the same time, this focus continues to build a foun-

dation for the work of future generations of the Krüger

family.

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supply chain - your one stop total solution Provider

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Krüger Aviation can offer you all steps from semi-

finished raw materials to the finished product with all

requireddocumentation.

We can provide you with fully finished assemblies or kits.

Nomatter,ifitincludesnon-plasticcomponentsornot,

we have a broad network of partners in our supply chain

which enhances our in-house capabilities with all nee-

ded processes and materials.

REFERENCES

Worldwide more than 300 customers

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CONTACT

Our highly motivated team is fully dedicated to customer

satisfaction.Formoreinformation,feelfreetocontactus

at the address below or call or write us.

Contact

Tel.+49(0)40/67052–400

info@krueger-aviation.de

www.krueger-aviation.de

Legal Notice

Krüger Aviation GmbH

Hanskampring 5

22885Barsbüttel

Germany

Managing Directors

NilsKrüger,NilsStoll

Design and Production

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Photos

SonjaBrüggemann,www.sonjabrueggemann.de

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