100+ years of experience

A century of knowledge
in every solution.

From its origins in 1924, through the Doedijns period and Henk Somford’s management buy-out, to the next generation and a new home in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht.

Restored historical view of J.H. Kimman’s original technical workshop Visualisation based on historical archive material
1924
1924 · The beginning

The beginning

Kimman’s history begins in 1924. From the very start, the company built its reputation on technical knowledge, reliability and a practical approach to customer needs. Over the decades, that foundation grew into specialist expertise in sealing technology and industrial applications.

Technical knowledge since 1924

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