# psm protech merges with Kleiner Stanztechnik to form technology alliance

psm protech GmbH & Co KG, previously part of the KERN LIEBERS Group, is merging with Kleiner GmbH Stanztechnik. The merger combines psm protech's plastic-metal composite technology with Kleiner's high-precision stamping and automation expertise.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-12
- Where: Schramberg / Marktschellenberg, Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: high-precision stamping, press-fit solutions, plastic-metal composites, special machinery
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Kern-Liebers](https://endata.com/companies/68137.md)
- [psm protech GmbH & Co KG](https://endata.com/companies/89605.md) (target)
- [Kleiner GmbH Stanztechnik](https://endata.com/companies/89606.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [kern-liebers.com](https://www.kern-liebers.com/en/company/news-events/detail/press-release/), 2026-01-12: "This step brings together two complementary technology leaders."
- [majunke.com](https://majunke.com/imap-beraet-kern-liebers-beim-verkauf-der-psm-protech-an-kleiner), 2026-01-15: "Mit der Übernahme durch KLEINER wird psm protech Teil einer Unternehmensgruppe, die für technologische Exzellenz, nachhaltiges Wachstum und langfristiges Denken steht."

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