1907
Family company established when an old forge was taken over by Wilhelm Studen and his wife Wilhelmine, née Köster.
THE COMPANY
WE THINK
IN TERMS OF GENERATIONS
Suzhou LK Special Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paul Köster GmbH in China. Headquartered in Medebach in the Sauerland region of Germany, the German head office has a history spans more than 100 years.
Our advantage lies in the high consistency and excellent quality of the equipment. We are committed to designing and manufacturing excellent non-standard industrial equipment, which is our professional field.
We take a long-term approach – not only when it comes to the generations that run the company, but also in the generations of machines we build. And, thanks to their modularity and solid construction, our machines are compatible with several generations of components and production processes.
THE MACHINE CONCEPT
A MACHINE FOR GENERATIONS
Our machines are durable, precise and flexible. The modular construction of our testing systems, consisting of the base machine and fixture, allows for effective retooling and retrofitting for use in different testing processes, as well as adaptation to new components. The robust construction of all components ensures that our machines require little maintenance and operate reliably, even when in constant use in an industrial setting.
Along with the equipment mounts and frame, the base machine includes the control unit, the electrical cabinet and the hydraulic unit. It can be used to operate a variety of test fixtures, which can be flexibly installed as required.
Each test fixture is specially adapted to a specific component and process. Different fixtures can be used by setting-up in a single base machine as required.
Base machine with fixture
Fixture
Base machine
1.PRECISION
From sealing concepts to mechanics and consumables, we offer consistent quality. Because a testing machine only fulfills its purpose if it constantly and reliably provides results of the highest precision. Our in-house production with high vertical integration ensures it.
2.DURABILITY
Precision also depends on the materials used. It is important to us that our machines are long-lasting and robust, and keep running like they did when they left the factory, even after long periods of use.
3.MODULARITY
Our long-lasting base machines can be retooled and retrofitted with a variety of test fixtures. That allows the system to be easily adapted to changes in the production process, new components and different testing procedures.
MILESTONES
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1956
Company was taken over by Paul Köster, Sr. and his wife Elfriede.
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1979
Initial activities in the field of general mechanical engineering for Continental in Korbach, Germany.
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1986
First entry into the field of leak testing with the construction of a leak testing machine for cylinder heads.
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1991
Paul, Friedrich and Ernst Köster take the reins at the company.
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1992
Construction of the new premises on an industrial estate in the town of Medebach, Germany. At the time the company had 35 employees.
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2007
Subsidiary LK established in Suzhou, China.
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2019
LK has built a new workshop dedicated to machining.
ChairmanFriedrich Köster
General managerChristopher Köster
GROUP OF COMPANIES
OUR PARTNERS
Paul Köster GmbH
Paul Köster GmbH is the head office of the group and a non-standard mechanical engineering company. We focus on leak testing, assembly technology and automation systems in the automotive industry and other industries.
DMV Sondermaschinenbau GmbH
DMV Sondermaschinenbau GmbH is your partner with roots in the medical technology industry and particular expertise in the area of special mechanical engineering, with a focus on automation and assembly technology.
Albrecht Sondermaschinen GmbH
Albrecht Sondermaschinen GmbH offers support in all areas of special mechanical engineering, from construction to maintenance, with tailored solutions for your specific needs.
BETH Sondermaschinen GmbH
BETH Sondermaschinen GmbH is a competent, reliable partner in the field of special mechanical engineering particularly for wood machining and aluminum processing.
