The KEMPER group, with its production, logistics and commercial units, is a reference for the world of welding, indoor and outdoor, specialized in the world of large-scale distribution and large-scale distribution/non-food, DIY, technical hardware and retail in Italy and around the world.
Founded in 1953, the Kemper Group is headquartered in Parma, one of the beating hearts of the Italian economy. An Italian DNA that marries an international mentality, driven by the desire to combine the best of Italianness with the specificities of the markets in which it operates with passion: over 50 in Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Oceania.
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With over 65 years of presence on the market, it belongs to the third generation of the Mori family. The team of 75 employees combines highly specialized figures in research and development, production and logistics, sales, marketing and more.
The group is composed of 4 units in Europe:
Kemper also has an office located in Ningbo, China and has a beautiful 200m² showroom in Parma.
Kemper's B2B distribution channels are:
• Retail chains: DIY, HO.RE.CA (hotel, restaurant, café), garden centres.
• Professional shops (hardware / plumbing / installations / automotive).
• Wholesalers in the sectors: construction, agriculture, industrial supplies.
CORPORATE VIDEO
Since 1953, Kemper has specialized in portable LPG appliances.
Initially, the specialization was focused on high-quality welding products (air and bi-gas propulsion), a range dedicated to two different customer segments:
The know-how acquired over the years has allowed us to develop new portable production lines for professional heating, camping, barbecues, etc. We are now leaders in the production and sale of:
Founded in 1970, Plein Air stands out for its high specialization in the production of gas cartridges of different sizes and mixtures.
Today the Plein Air catalogue also offers a wide range of electrical appliances dedicated to different needs, such as:
The youngest of the Kemper group is the French division K-France, founded in 2002.
Located in Paris, K France covers the entire French area and guarantees a high level of service, managing to satisfy the different needs, from large-scale distribution to small retailers.
Thanks to a series of expansions and technological investments in 2021, the historic Plein Air International plant located in Mirandola (Modena) is the production muscle of the group: it produces a wide range of gas cartridges of different sizes and mixes.
Plein Air International stores its gas in 3 tanks with a total capacity of 138 tonnes.
With a warehouse capable of storing up to 60 tons of goods, Plein Air produces 1.300.000 kg of gas per year (10.000.000 cartridges per year)
The KEMPER Group actively participates as the Italian UNI representative at the European Technical Commission CEN / TC 181 LPG-OPERATED APPLIANCES.
Additionally, Kemper participates as an expert advisor to WG1 and WG3 in TC 181.
Kemper products are certified by TUV and Institutes CERTIGAZ e BUREAU VERITAS.
We are recognized by the French certification body Certigaz as an authorized laboratory to perform tests. The downloadable certificate below lists the standards we are authorized to perform tests for.
PlainAir has successfully passed an audit SMETA, which evaluates standards relating to working conditions, health and safety, environmental performance and corporate ethics.
The SMETA audit does not issue certificates to the public; however, industry operators registered on the SEDEX platform can access our company profile and directly monitor the assessment results.
Kemper Group presents three important corporate and group certifications: UNI EN ISO 14001 (Environment), UNI EN ISO 45001 (Safety), UNI EN ISO 9001 (Quality), for Kemper and for the Plein Air production plant.
The first certification obtained by Kemper Group is the UNI EN ISO 14001, the international standard for Environmental Management Systems. This recognition demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection through efficient and conscious use of resources and constant waste reduction. It also ensures that products and services are manufactured using processes designed to minimize environmental impact.
The second certification, UNI EN ISO 45001, defines the requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Thanks to this system, the company can improve safety efficiency, prevent accidents, and adopt measures to ensure a healthy and protected work environment.
"We believe in a broad concept of sustainability, which doesn't just concern green aspects, but also the quality of the working environment and the valorization of people, the true driving force of every company," says Andrea Mori.
Since 2025 Kemper has also achieved a new milestone with the ISO 9001: 2015 certification, awarded by KIWA, which certifies the quality and solidity of company processes.
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We are pleased to announce that Kemper Group has positioned itself in the best 35% of the more than 150.000 companies evaluated globally for sustainability performance, obtaining the prestigious EcoVadis Bronze Medal, one of the most authoritative international recognitions in the field of corporate sustainability.
A result that confirms the commitment and constant attention
towards corporate responsibility.
EcoVadis evaluates companies based on 21 criteria, grouped into four main areas: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. With over 130.000 companies analyzed globally, this result demonstrates the positive path Kemper Group is taking toward increasingly responsible and sustainable management.
A decisive contribution to achieving the medal came above all from the Ethics and Environment areas, thanks to practices and tools such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certifications, the 231 organizational model, the Code of Ethics, and the CO₂ emissions monitoring system.
EcoVadis is the world's leading provider of corporate sustainability ratings. It's more than just a rating: it's a global standard for sustainable and resilient supply chains. A complex system of ratings that leads to globally recognized corporate sustainability criteria.
EcoVadis' analysis considers several key aspects regarding:
· For us, this isn't a final milestone, but rather the beginning of a new phase. This assessment is a source of great pride and encourages us to develop further projects in the fields of renewable energy, environmental impact reduction, and responsible use of resources.
Kemper Group has been included in the Wall of Top 75 Performers of the Sustainability Award 2025, the prestigious award that recognizes the most virtuous Italian companies in the fields of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). This is a particularly significant achievement, placing the Group among the most attentive, responsible, and innovative companies in the country.
For fifth consecutive year, Kemper Group enters the short list of Best Performer, confirming the continuity, concreteness, and depth of its commitment to authentic, measurable, and shared corporate sustainability. This achievement represents not only recognition of the policies already implemented, but also a stimulus to continue pursuing growth based on responsible innovation, environmental protection, and the empowerment of people.
We offer a complete and safe experience to those who use tools professionally or for pleasure, we are dedicated to inspiring creativity through DIY and promoting ecological awareness, inviting people to explore the beauty of the outdoors.
Today, the Kemper Group is ready to take on a new challenge, becoming a driving force for change.
We have implemented a new internal policy, which aims to reduce, to the minimum level, the negative impact that our commercial activities have on the environment and we are focused on the management of virtuous products, packaging and disposable items, with the aim of combining economic and environmental benefits.
New packaging solutions for a progressive reduction of plastic
Research into new compact designs that, while maintaining the same performance, can optimize logistics services and reduce CO2 emissions.
From the elimination of plastic bottles to investments in plants and machinery to reduce emissions. This path towards a higher consciousness will involve the Kemper Group at 360 °.
Company and group certifications UNI EN ISO 14001 (Environment), UNI EN ISO 45001 (Safety), UNI EN ISO 9001 (Quality), achieved for Kemper and the Plein Air production plant, demonstrate our constant commitment to the “Green Vision”.
For us, this isn't a final milestone, but rather the beginning of a new phase. This assessment is a source of great pride and encourages us to develop further projects in the fields of renewable energy, environmental impact reduction, and responsible use of resources.
Among the initiatives already underway, a central role is played by the installation of a A photovoltaic system that will allow us to produce renewable energy independently and significantly reduce our emissions. This is accompanied by the progressive elimination of plastic in packaging and the use of FSC-certified paper with recycled content, confirming our commitment to a more sustainable future.
Furthermore, we have undertaken a rigorous Scope 3 emissions measurement process, that is, the indirect ones linked to our value chain, often the most relevant – it is estimated that they represent over 90% of the total carbon footprintThis commitment allows us not only to accurately quantify the environmental impact of our products and our business, but also to clearly identify the key areas on which intervene for an effective and strategic reductionBy engaging with suppliers, reviewing logistics processes, and promoting more sustainable choices throughout the supply chain, we take responsibility for concretely addressing the challenges of climate change.
Supervisory Body of Plein Air Srl
Via C. Prampolini, 1/Q, 43044, Lemignano (PR)
[email protected]
KEMPER SRL is constantly committed to conducting its business in full compliance with a corporate culture based on ethics, integrity, responsibility and compliance with applicable laws and company regulations.
This commitment is demonstrated by the values recalled in the Organization, Management and Control Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001, in the Code of Ethics and in the adopted company procedures.
It must be recognized, however, that each entity may be subject to the risk of incorrect actions or illicit behavior. In this regard, it is the duty of the company to adopt adequate measures to prevent such situations and to remedy them when they are identified, but it is also the duty of each recipient to observe the procedures adopted by the company and report any behavior that does not comply with the fundamental principles contained therein.
To this end, KEMPER SRL has implemented internal systems for reporting violations to allow the subjects identified by law to report violations of national or European Union regulatory provisions that may harm the public interest or the integrity of the company, of which they have become aware in the work context, including violations of the Code of Ethics or the Organization, Management and Control Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001.
Thanks to the active and responsible participation of employees and third parties, reporting any non-compliant behavior, the company is allowed to identify any irregularities and promptly adopt the necessary corrective measures, preventing any economic or reputational damage.
PLEIN AIR INTERNATIONAL SRL is constantly committed to conducting its business in full compliance with a corporate culture based on ethics, integrity, responsibility and compliance with applicable laws and company regulations.
This commitment is demonstrated by the values recalled in the Organization, Management and Control Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001, in the Code of Ethics and in the adopted company procedures.
It must be recognized, however, that each entity may be subject to the risk of incorrect actions or illicit behavior. In this regard, it is the duty of the company to adopt adequate measures to prevent such situations and to remedy them when they are identified, but it is also the duty of each recipient to observe the procedures adopted by the company and report any behavior that does not comply with the fundamental principles contained therein.
To this end, PLEIN AIR INTERNATIONAL SRL has implemented internal systems for reporting violations to allow the subjects identified by law to report violations of national or European Union regulatory provisions that may harm the public interest or the integrity of the company, of which they have become aware in the work context, including violations of the Code of Ethics or the Organization, Management and Control Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001.
Thanks to the active and responsible participation of employees and third parties, reporting any non-compliant behavior, the company is allowed to identify any irregularities and promptly adopt the necessary corrective measures, preventing any economic or reputational damage.
Supervisory Body of Plein Air Srl
Via C. Prampolini, 1/Q, 43044, Lemignano (PR)
[email protected]
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