Successful Implementation of a Medium-Voltage Solution in Hanover

KIMA implemented a complete medium-voltage solution for a vertical mill in Hanover—from planning and the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) to on-site commissioning. The system includes, among other things, 12 switchgear panels (Siemens NXAIR, 6 kV), state-of-the-art SIPROTEC protection technology, a Siquench arc protection system, and the integration of four transformers. KIMA’s proprietary MVIC solution also […]



Automation in a hydroelectric power plant: Integration of new electrical turbine controllers

This month, our KIMA team successfully commissioned two additional Straflo machines in collaboration with the end customer. The retrofit of the two machines began last fall, when a machine builder comprehensively modernized the entire mechanical system. KIMA’s task was to completely replace the old relay technology with modern automation technology. A Siemens Simatic S7 1500 […]


Successful project launch with the new Rittal RiLineX

Successful project launch with the new Rittal RiLineX Our team from the #KIMA Hardware department has successfully completed the first project using the new #Rittal #RiLineX. Thanks to close collaboration with Rittal’s ‘Power Distribution Systems Energy & Power’ department, the system was designed and optimally configured quickly and efficiently. Another important milestone was the standardisation […]


Milestone reached: UL approval for our switchgear for North America’s largest slag vertical mill

Together with our long-term mechanical engineering partner, we have successfully planned, manufactured and approved the electrical equipment of what is currently the largest slag vertical mill in North America for our American end customer OZINGA in accordance with the requirements of the American UL standards. The official UL approval by an external inspector marks a […]


Active arc protection in low-voltage main distribution switchgear

Successful training in the project environment: DEHNshort and Rittal Power Engineering Several colleagues from our hardware department successfully completed the intensive training course for the “active arc fault protection system #DEHNshort” from #DEHN, which took place in Herborn in cooperation with #Rittal. #KIMA is now an officially certified partner for the installation and commissioning of […]


Requalification – production in accordance with North American safety standard UL508A

Our colleagues Sebastian and Matthias have successfully passed the follow-up examination for the MTR Qualification Examination in accordance with UL 508A and are therefore still officially qualified as Manufacturer Technical Representatives (MTR). This qualification confirms their expertise in the application of the North American safety standard UL 508A, which regulates the requirements for the construction […]


Three companies, one goal: supporting young talent

Achieving success together: final technician project with Stadtwerke Ochtrup, Stadtwerke Gronau & KIMA Over the past three months, KIMA has once again supported four prospective technicians on their way to completing their final project. Together with Stadtwerke Ochtrup and Stadtwerke Gronau, an entire border pumping station of two utilities was upgraded in terms of electrical […]


Efficient control room concept for clinker storage system

Wotan Zement builds a new clinker silo plant An important project milestone was reached today in perfect weather: We are pleased to present an exciting project at our customer Wotan Zement. A new clinker silo with two silos and a double receiving box is being built here – an important step towards being able to […]


Successful test of a drying system for radioactive waste materials

As part of an exciting project, KIMA has developed and successfully tested a state-of-the-art drying system together with its customer. The system, specially designed for drying solid and liquid radioactive waste, enables safe, fully automatic drying and adaptation to different waste packages – a real added value in the process! The modular, plug-and-play design enables […]