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For three generations, the Kempler family has bought, sold, and stocked more equipment than almost anyone in the world — 1,000+ machines ready for inspection near Chicago.

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Family Owned
1,000+
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50+ Yrs
Experience
Chicago
O'Hare Area
1,000+
Machines in stock
50+
Years in business
3rd
Generation family-owned
#1
Heated platen inventory
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Why Kempler

Why Our Clients Believe We're Different

Three generations of absolute integrity. We treat every customer with the same commitment to quality, honesty, and service that built this business over 50 years.

Machines seen under power
Most equipment at our Chicago HQ can be inspected and run before you buy.
Third-generation expertise
Decades of market knowledge means better valuations, better inventory, better deals.
World's largest platen press inventory
Unmatched selection of molding presses and heated platen presses ready to ship.
Fast, fair offers on your surplus
Whether it's one machine or a full plant, we buy it quickly at fair market value.
Our process

Step-by-Step to Your Growth

From first search to final delivery — here's how working with Kempler looks.

Discover & strategize
Search 1,000+ machines by type, brand, tonnage, and condition. Our specialists help narrow down the right fit.
Inspect & optimize
Visit our Chicago facility and see equipment running under power. Full inspections welcomed — no pressure.
Finance & close
Apply for fast equipment financing or buy outright. Flexible terms with quick credit decisions.
Deliver & grow
We coordinate delivery anywhere. Bodor lasers include installation, training, and 5-year warranty in the price.
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We buy equipment

Get the Best Offer for Your Machinery!

Whether it's a single surplus press or an entire plant floor of equipment, Kempler makes selling fast and completely hassle-free. One phone call is all it takes.

  • Quickly and easily convert surplus machinery into cash
  • Liquidate a single used machine or an entire plant full of equipment
  • Free valuation — no obligation, no pressure
  • 50+ years of experience maximizing your recovery value
  • KI Auctions division for full liquidation events
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Our legacy

Three generations. One commitment to excellence.

From a single family's passion for industrial machinery to one of the most trusted names in the business — here's how Kempler grew.

Generation 1 — Est. 1970s
The foundation is laid
Kempler Machinery is founded in the Chicago area with a simple philosophy: buy quality, sell honestly, and build lasting relationships with every customer.
Generation 2 — 1990s–2000s
Expanding the inventory
Kempler grows into one of the largest dealers of hydraulic presses and heated platen presses in the world — with over 1,000 machines in stock near O'Hare.
Generation 3 — Today
Leading the industry
Now in our third generation, Kempler adds KI Auctions, Bodor laser dealership, and equipment financing — serving buyers and sellers worldwide with the same integrity as day one.
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Worldwide reach
Fair offers, fast