People

WHAT WE SAY ABOUT OUR COMPANY AND WHAT WE DO.

“Our position in international competition is based on the enormous vertical integration and the development of the most innovative manufacturing processes coupled with a worldwide network of strategic manufacturing partners.”

Oliver ZLAMAL

– CEO

… received his doctorate in business administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and studied at the University of Chicago and MIT. The father of two has been managing KMF as a global mechanical engineering company since 1999. He also holds various national supervisory board mandates and is active as Vice President of the Carinthian Industrial Association.

Thomas THURNER

– CTO

… has been strengthening the KMF Group team as Chief Technology Officer since 2023. The passionate mechanical engineer has many years of international management experience in the mining and processing sector. He has successfully completed an international management programme with a focus on “Strategy and Organisational Change” and has led numerous innovative projects to success.

Elmar
REITER

Team Leader Steel Construction & our mediator

35 years in the KMF team

“For me, KMF is a great employer with a pleasant working environment and a positive working atmosphere. Here I can develop professionally and make the most of my skills. I value the supportive team and the opportunity to achieve success together.”

Daniel
TSCHEBER

Fitter & DIY king

4 years in the KMF team

“In 2020, I started my apprenticeship and completed it with distinction. My next goal is to become a master craftsman. I am flexible in my working hours and appreciate working with friendly and committed colleagues. It is important to me that I am actively involved in the company as a motivated employee.”

Bettina
MAYER

Management Assistant & organisational talent

11 years in the KMF team

“After my training in the healthcare sector, I completed an apprenticeship at KMF. After that, I worked as a team leader in purchasing and am now a management assistant. The only way to do a good job is to love what you do. Everyone enjoys doing the work they are best suited to and does it efficiently.”

Michael
GILGENREINER

Forklift Driver & passionate ice hockey fan

8 years in the KMF team

“KMF not only offers exciting events, but also a great team with pleasant colleagues. The cohesion and cooperation are really great here. I am very happy that I can work at KMF.”

Lukas
HARDER

Team Leader Industrial Technologies & student

9 years in the KMF team

“At KMF, I was able to steadily expand my personal and professional skills by developing from junior project manager to team leader. These experiences showed me the importance of personal growth, further training and teamwork. I appreciate the support and opportunities that KMF offers me to advance my career and make it successful.”

Regina
KIENBERGER

Commercial Agent & young mother

7 years in the KMF team

“I really enjoy working at KMF because young employees are given many opportunities for development and further training. My path led me from the back office to purchasing, and after my maternity leave to accounting. I appreciate the diverse opportunities for advancement and the support that KMF offers.”

Martin
WARUM

Group Leader Drilling Plant & hobby farmer

15 years in the KMF team

“KMF has been a reliable employer for me for more than 15 years. I appreciate the security and trust that KMF offers. According to Thomas Alva Edison, I stick to the three most important things in life: hard work, perseverance and common sense.”

Sascha
ZACHARSKI

Apprentice & active soccer player

1 year in the KMF team

“KMF is just cool. They look after their employees, maintain a good working atmosphere and I really enjoy working at KMF. I really appreciate the support and the positive atmosphere here.”