Als Einzelkämpfer im Rennsport begann die Karriere von Bernd Kußmaul, heute führt der 60-Jährige ein Unternehmen mit 60 Mitarbeitenden in Weinstadt in Baden-Württemberg. Was dort gefertigt wird, lässt sich irgendwie schwer erklären, das muss man gesehen haben. Diese Einladung haben nun Grünen-Landtagsabgeordnete Petra Häffner und rund 20 ihrer Gäste angenommen.
Photocredit: Bernd Kussmaul GmbH
Erfolg durch Stabilität, Innovation und Vertrauen
In the entrance area stands a cutaway model of the Audi RS6 engine, marking the beginning of the success story. Bernd Kußmaul GmbH was founded in 1996 and moved to Weinstadt in 2002. Today, Bernd Kußmaul leads 70 employees and thus supports 70 families.
Petra Häffner was impressed during her first visit in 2018: “It is the mix of stability, innovation, and down-to-earth values that characterizes this family business.” “At the same time, Manufaktur Kussmaul is a trusted partner for premium automotive manufacturers with customers worldwide,” she explains. “I have always been amazed by what the Remstal region has to offer.”
Photocredit: Bernd Kussmaul GmbH
Innovative Surfaces and Strong Partnerships
You have to touch the surfaces because their diverse processing possibilities are at the core.
For example, the first illuminated medals of the 2019 Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart. This sports innovation comes from Weinstadt and demonstrates our success concept. We explore new technologies through an extensive network and share know-how with partners. The medals were developed jointly with the “State Mints of Baden-Württemberg.” They now hold the unique ability to emboss 3 millimeters high in a single press.
Photocredit: Red Dot / Steffen Jahn
Successful in the Niche – Trust Through Innovation
We have been successful in the niche from the very beginning and are therefore highly recommended. Bernd Kußmaul shares with guests 27 years of company history and highlights our success. Sometimes we are bold and take risks, which often pays off. For the French luxury brand Bugatti, we were tasked with building a bike under 5 kilograms. Bernd Kußmaul’s version weighs only 4.5 kilos, significantly surpassing the target.
The latest project at the Jacobi site in Weinstadt is the creation of the “Red Dot: Best of the Best Trophy.” This trophy is the world’s most prestigious design award and a great honor for us.
Photocredit: Bernd Kussmaul GmbH (2x)
