Our History
1925
Brothers Otto Kepler and Adolfo Kepler Jr. start a small
smithy in the city of Neu Wurtemberg (now named Panambi).
1926
In 1926, the company manufactured bodies. In this picture
you can see the second truck body manufactured by the company.
1935
In 1935, the Kepler Irmãos Smithy started operating in its
new headquarters, a brickwork building.
1939
In 1939, Paulo Otto Weber was admitted as a partner and
\ Kepler Irmãos & Weber LTDA.\” was created.
1948
This picture, taken in 1948, show the largest parts of a
rice mill ever manufactured by the company.
1963
The company becomes a public limited company and starts to
operate under the name Kepler Weber S.A. – Indústria, Comércio,
Importação e Exportação.
1967
The Minuano Grain Dryer was the first dryer installed by
the company. This picture shows the plate of this dryer, the nominal
capacity of which was 6 t/h.
1972
In 1972, we started our exporting operations, with our
first equipment purchase request - for a Minuano Dryer, model KW15 - from
Paraguay.
1974
The company continues to grow, and in 1974 the
construction of the new Factory 2 in Panambi/RS begins.
1976
In 1976, the new line of Mobile Cleaning Machines - KW
Jumbo - was launched, bringing to the market another innovation in grain
cleaning.
1977
In 1977, a new line of dryers was launched: KW 8/15 dryers
(with capacities ranging from 8 to 15 t/h) and KW 25/40 dryers(with
capacities ranging from 25 to 40 t/h).
1980
In 1980, a new drying concept was launched: the KW-Jumbo
mobile dryer. Adjusted on wheels, the KW-Jumbo could easily be
transported to other locations.
1988
The launch of a new line of metal silos, with capacities
reaching up to 13,000 tons, revolutionized the storage market.
1994
In order reinforce the brand’s exclusive qualities, the
Kepler Weber Total Quality seal appears in 1994.
1995
In 1995, the Alerta Group, from the supplies area, was
awarded 3rd place in the 9th State Congress of CCQ (Quality Control
Circles)Works.
1996
In February 1996, the company’s shareholding control was
acquired by leading institutions in the Latin American financial and
investment markets.
2000
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the company held a
luncheon at AEKW - Associação Esportiva Kepler Weber.
2004
In 2004, the new industrial unit was opened in the city of
Campo Grande/MS making the Kepler Weber Group the largest manufactured of
complete grain storage systems.
2012
In 2012, directors and employees got together to celebrate
the Integrated Management System - SGI certification.
2013
In 2013, the corporate headquarters was moved to São Paulo,
aiming at improving the company's presence in the global market.
Panambi | RS (Matriz)
Fábrica | Factory
São Paulo | SP
Sede Administrativa | Head Office
Campo Grande | MS
Fábrica | Factory
Our Strategies
Our Mission
Offer differentiated and innovative post-harvest solutions, generate value for customers, shareholders, business partners, employees and the community.
Our Values
- Safety
- Respect
- Integrity
- Excellence
Management Policy
Kepler Weber is committed to:
- Develop innovative solutions for post-harvest;
- Continuously improve the integrated management system;
- Acting ethically;
- Ensure social, environmental and economic sustainability;
- Respect the legislation and other requirements applicable to the business;
- Take preventive action to protect the environment, with safe and healthy working conditions, eliminate hazards and reduce risks and ensure participatory management of employees and stakeholders.
Our Certifications
SGI – Integrated Management System
Kepler Weber’s Integrated Management System is structured to meet the requirements of the NBR ISO 9001: 2008, NBR ISO 14001: 2004 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 standards, the certification scopes being defined as follows:
Panambi Unit:
ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 | OHSAS 18001
Campo Grande Unit:
ISO 9001