PRESS RELEASE
November 2017

New brand of high-end fastening tools arrives in the UK and Ireland

High-end carpenters, cabinet makers and other artisan woodworkers are set to benefit from a new range of fastening tools which can fully complement their talents.

It's thanks to the official launch in the UK and Ireland of KMR - a German brand of nailers, staplers and powered screwdrivers which enjoys near-iconic status across mainland Europe.

Widely respected for offering premium quality products developed by craft professionals for craft professionals, KMR has a long and impressive pedigree.

The brand takes its name from the initials of its founder, Karl Matthias Reich, the son of a Black Forest craftsman, who began producing nails, wire goods and machines for wire processing in 1914.

In 1925, Reich went on to produce his first stationery carpentry machine which was sold under the brand name HOLZ-HER.

In the 1960s, Reich's company produced its first pneumatic stapler before expanding its range to include other powered handheld fastening tools.

Over the next half a century, this side of the business developed an unrivalled reputation for offering products second to none in areas such as build quality, reliability and overall fastening performance.

It was subsequently acquired in 2013 by the Behrens Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of fastening technology for wood and other materials, and became fully integrated into the group's operations in 2016.

For the first time ever, the KMR range will now be available from select retailers and distributors in the UK and Ireland.

The range includes pneumatic and gas powered nailers and staplers, mains and battery powered magazine fed screwdrivers, and a comprehensive selection of fasteners, consumables and accessories.

All products continue to be developed and manufactured in Germany and to the legendary levels of quality which have long been a cornerstone of the KMR brand. As a result, they meet or exceed all applicable EN Eurocode standards and are CE marked where relevant.

Commenting on the launch of KMR, Paul Shepherd, sales manager at the Behrens Group (UK and Ireland), said: "The launch of the KMR range into the UK and Irish markets is a genuinely exciting step not only for the Behrens Group, but for any individual or business looking for the ultimate in high-end fastening tools.

"We're confident these customers will soon discover exactly why KMR nail guns, staplers and screwdrivers are so widely revered on the content.

"Everything about them, from the materials and components they employ to the way in which they are manufactured, is carefully considered and controlled in order to make them the product of choice for the craft professional."

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A new name. A new standard. For the first time ever, KMR products will be available in the UK and Ireland opening a new choice and a new standard in fastening tool for the craft professional.

For more information on this story, contact Wayne Leith atwayne@tpz.uk.com

Notes to editors:

• KMR is a German brand of high-end fastening tools and consumables for the craft professional and other discerning user. 

• KMR offers premium products which cater for a wide range of needs. Its product portfolio includes pneumatic and gas powered nailers and staplers, mains and battery powered screwdrivers, and a comprehensive selection of fasteners and accessories.

• KMR has a long tradition of excellence. The brand takes its name from Karl Matthias Reich, the son of a Black Forest craftsman, who began producing nails, wire goods and machines for wire processing in 1914. In 1925, Reich produced his first carpentry machine which was sold under the brand name HOLZ-HER.

• The Reich business went on to produce its first pneumatic nailer in the 1960s and subsequently expanded its range to include staplers, screwdrivers and a comprehensive array of fasteners. This side of the company, called Karl M. Reich Verbindungstechnik GmbH, was acquired by Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG (the Behrens Group) in 2013.

• With its global head offices in Ahrensburg, northeast of Hamburg, the Behrens Group is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of fastening technology for wood and other materials. Formed in 1910, the Behrens Group has over 100 years of experience and an unrivalled track record of offering high quality, ultra-reliable products.

• Other Behrens Group businesses include BeA which provides fastening technology, tools and consumables for industrial customers and other volume users. The BeA range also includes semi-automatic and fully automated solutions which are sold under the BeA Autotec brand.

• The Behrens Group has a turnover in excess of €100M and employs over 400 people worldwide. The business is active in more than 60 countries globally where it serves customers in sectors as diverse as construction, joinery, off-site construction, furniture and bed production, pallet manufacturing and refurbishment, and the automotive industry.

• More information on KMR can be found at www.kmreich.com