KURZ Brazil: Technology and Innovation reference in Latin America

Industry leader, serving as a strategic HUB for the distribution of premium decorative films and cutting-edge technologies across Latin America. Renowned for its excellence in surface finishing, it delivers state-of-the-art innovations to a wide range of industries.

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KURZ Brasil:

For over 50 years being a reference for all Latin America

KURZ do Brasil is the HUB in charge of supplying the Latin America market. We directly support our subsidiaries and agents in the region. Our mission is to strengthen the presence of the group through the local management bringing the best global technologies to the Latin-American market, focused on customized solutions for industries such as automotive, electronic, packaging, cosmetics, and more

Nossos locais:
Brasil
Argentina
Chile
Colômbia
Peru
Venezuela

Quality management and global certifications

At KURZ do Brasil, we rely on the support of the quality management system implemented in our factories in Germany, certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN ISO 14298.

Integrated and globally aligned management structure
Integrated and globally aligned management structure

The management of KURZ in Brazil is directly connected to the company’s global structure, guaranteeing that the innovations and excellence standards that made KURZ a world leader are present in all our regional operations. Led by experienced and specialized professionals, the management team in Brazil works to adapt the global solutions to the needs and particularities of the Latin-American market.

Professional and innovative team focused on the demands of the region
Professional and innovative team focused on the demands of the region

The global success of KURZ is boosted by a team of more than 5,500 highly qualified employees spread through different regions in the world. In Brazil and throughout Latin America, our global team is composed of specialists in research and development, production engineers, quality managers, and professionals of customer service, all committed to provide the best technological and service solutions to our clients.

Quality management and global certifications

At KURZ do Brasil, we count on the support of the quality management system implemented in our plants in Germany, certified by standards DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN ISO 14298.

Customer Service

Our clients are in the center of everything we do. KURZ do Brasil adopts a client-oriented approach, guaranteeing that all solutions are customized to meet your specific needs and advance market trends.

Technological Leadership

Through continuous innovation and manufacturing processes regularly validated, we assure that KURZ continues being the leader in the market of decorative technologies.

Corporate Service

KURZ offers an array of services that go beyond the product sales, with specialized technical support and engineering teams that assist our clients to optimize your production processes.

Technical center Horst Kinter

Our technology center offers full solutions in Turnkey format, developing machines, tools, and devices dedicated to your business.

With our solutions, your products will hold highlight positions, whether through our fascinating designs, functional decorations, or through strong protection against tampering. Make the ideas into reality with the assistance of KURZ do Brasil, our technologies, and our specialists!

KURZ Group is a leader in surface finishing solutions. With the assistance of our technology and development center, we design solutions that add values and profitability to your business. Count on us to strengthen your strategy with design and state-of-the-art technology. We provide sustainable decorative solutions, along with advanced machinery and tools tailored for diverse market sectors.

Welcome to KURZ do Brasil! Welcome to the future of decorative technologies and surfaces solutions

Technical center Horst Kinter

Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder

Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder

CEO of the KURZ Group

As CEO of KURZ Group, Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder is the person in charge of the global strategic direction of the company.

Markus Hoffmann

Markus Hoffmann

Senior Executive Vice President of Industrial Products and Applications

Markus Hoffmann, in charge of the area of industrial products and applications at KURZ, performs a crucial role in the adaptation of the global technologies for the specific needs of the market.

Dirk Bockwinkel

Dirk Bockwinkel

Senior Executive Vice President of Global Finance

Dirk Bockwinkel acts as Senior Executive Vice-President of Global Finance at KURZ, supervising the financial management and the economic growth of the company in all markets.

Thomas Hertlein

Thomas Hertlein

Senior Executive Vice President of Transfer Products

Thomas Hertlein, with wide experience at KURZ Transfer Products, is one of the main persons in charge of the expansion of the business of KURZ.

Ralph Hopfensitz

Ralph Hopfensitz

Senior Executive Vice President of Global Technology

Ralph Hopfensitz, person in charge of the area of global technology at KURZ, plays an essential role in the supervision of technological innovations and in the development of technical solutions to the global markets.

Peter Mühlfelder

Peter Mühlfelder

Senior Executive Vice President of the Security Business Area

Peter Mühlfelder, as Senior Executive Vice-President of the area of security business, official documents, and banknotes. He is in charge of leading the security operations of KURZ.

Rainer Süßmann

Rainer Süßmann

Senior Executive Vice President of the Plastic Decoration Area

Rainer Süßmann, person in charge of the general plastics area at KURZ, plays an important role in the adaptation of the solutions to the whole sector of plastics, including the automotive and promoting innovations in surface technologies.

Michael Brugger

Michael Brugger

Member of the Board in Charge of the Digital Strategies

Michael Brugger, as member of the board of KURZ, he is in charge of leading the company’s digital strategies, developing and implementing digital scripts in the business and manufacturing, focusing on boosting the digitalization in the global markets.

Discover our international presence

Our subsidiaries around the globe, information about our presence on every continent and more. Find out how KURZ operates around the world.

KURZ Global

KURZ in Latin America: Regional Expansion and Local Support

KURZ do Brasil is the main subsidiary of KURZ in the whole Latin America, serving as center of operations and distribution for the region. With the strategic presence in several countries, KURZ guarantees that its clients throughout Latin America have direct access to the state-of-the-art technological solutions and to the specialized technical support that define KURZ mark on a global basis.

 

Here are some of the key head offices and strategic partners that form part of the KURZ network in Latin America:

Brazil

Latin America HUB

Address: Rua Achilles Orlando Curtolo 195, São Paulo, SP, 01144-010
Contact: +55 11 38 71 73 40 | vendas@kurz.com.br

Chile

KURZ Chile S.A.

Address: Camino Interior 2161 Bodega 3, Quilicura, Santiago Contact: +56 26 465 5446 | ventas@kurz.cl

Argentina

Mayerhofer Argentina S.A.

Address: Av. Elcano 3931, 1427 Buenos Aires Contact: +54 11 45 55 4003 | info@mayerhofer.com.ar

Colombia

Alberto Duarte Forero y Cía S.A.S.

Address: Av. Cra. 27 No. 17-46/52, Paloquemao, Bogotá D.C.Contact: +57 1 20 15 001 | gerencia@duarteycia.com

Peru

Agent - FoilSur S.A.C.

Address: Jr. Sevilla 190, Miraflores, Lima
Contact: +51 1 221 1646 | info@foilsur.com

Venezuela

Master Interamericana C.A.

Address: Av. Andrés Bello – Esq. Av. Las Acacias, Edif. Florida Palace, La Florida, Caracas Contact: +58 212 720 52 63 | mesinca04@yahoo.com

KURZ Group: Brands that represent us

We are your one-stop provider for complete solutions. The KURZ Group’s brand portfolio offers a wide range of expertise and technological solutions for a wide range of applications and industry sectors.

ISIMAT
ISIMAT

Highly efficient machinery for effects of top finishing in plastic pipes, tubes, and glass bottles.

OVD Kinegram
OVD Kinegram

Leading security solutions in the world market for governmental documents – Protecting the identities of citizens today and in the future.

KURZ DIGITAL
KURZ DIGITAL

Customized digital products and services – streamline your processes and improve your users’ experiences

H+M
H+M

The highest accuracy in tools and devices make each product a piece of art.

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