LEONHARD KURZ is a leading international company in thin-film technology and a market leader in the hot stamping field. With more than 5,500 employees, the surface specialist develops and produces wafer-thin decorative and functional coatings to visually and functionally enhance a wide range of products.

Surface decorations from KURZ can be found on car parts, smartphones, laptops, furniture, packaging, books, textiles, labels, and bank cards, to name but a few applications. KURZ transfer products are used in different ways to decorate a wide variety of products. As surface finishing, they enhance brands. And as adhesive seals, paper, or plastic labels, they identify goods. Transfer products from the KURZ Group protect surfaces and prevent counterfeiting. Combining visual elements with digital functionalities, they provide product protection, ensure product safety, and create a virtual brand experience. From unique design to intelligent features, KURZ offers complete solutions for surfaces - from project consulting and machine and tool technology, through to sustainable finishing solutions with KURZ recycling. 

The KURZ Group operates at more than 30 sites worldwide and produces under standardized quality and environmental standards in Europe, Asia, and the USA. With a global network of subsidiaries, representatives, and sales offices, the surface specialist ensures short paths, reliable delivery, and individual on-site support.

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Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder

Teresa Walter

Edith Hechtel

Marco Ordung

Claire Gong

Christian Collier

Tanja Feiler

Roland Seidl

Ursula Mezler

Michael Lueth

Dr. Violetta Olszowka

Axel Ilek

Danijela Bakula

Kateria Mendoza Manzanilla

Tobias Wirth

Peter Muehlfelder

Mia Koitzsch-Hunsicker

Martin Heinz Hahn

Marco Hanisch

Ivan Kamprath-Scholtz

Fang Fang

Dr. Thomas Komenda

Bernd Strobel

Andreas Meyer

Joachim Lederer

Dr Torsten Marquardt

Dr. Sebastian Schug

Tibor Foerster

Lars Ulbricht

Wolfgang Ritter

Thorsten Schaller

Dr. Andreas Kratzer

The Engineering and Development team at LEONHARD KURZ is responsible for innovating and refining advanced thin-film and hot stamping technologies. This multidisciplinary team collaborates on developing new processes, ensuring product quality, conducting chemical research, designing cutting-edge visual and functional coatings, and integrating digital functionalities. Their work supports the creation of sustainable and secure surface solutions, enhancing product aesthetics and protection across a wide range of industries.

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