A company with tradition

In 1873, clockmaker Bernhard Friedrich Kuhlmann, hailing from the Münsterland region, took over a clock store with workshop situated in Wilhelmhaven.

Very soon precise works for the Marine formed the principal part of his business. The factory for navigation, locating and targeting instruments established by B.F. Kuhlmann can be seen as the nucleus of company Kuhlmann.

In 1899 the eldest son, Franz Wilhelm, took over the leadership of store and workshop.
On July 1st in 1903 he sourced out the fine mechanical workshop and founded his own company in Wilhelmshaven, starting with 5 helpmates and 2 apprentices.

In 1906 company Franz Kuhlmann entered into the register of commerce.

Chronology

2023		Expansion of our service portfolio to include PASO machine services.
2016		Anniversary 100 years KUHLMANN Bad Lauterberg New product development SU2 PREMIUM equipment package
2015		Order of succession successfully implemented. Dipl.-Ing. Dominic Michna and Thomas Kozian appointed as new general manager
2013		Market launch of the 5 Axis milling machine TOPAS S5
2012		Market launch of the OPAL series as follow-up for the P20P
2010		3. Kuhlmann in-house exhibition „Kuhlmann meets partners“ Introduction of Rubin with revised design Presentation of the new SU2 with camera and measuring software
2008		2. Kuhlmann in-house exhibition „Kuhlmann meets partners“ Introduction of the new flexible die milling machines Topas L with linear drive and Rubin with roller option and integrated vacuum system
2006		Development of the new model range Topas for processing of flexible dies
2003		1. Kuhlmann in-house exhibition
2002		Market launch of the HSC milling machines Saphir and Rubin
2001		Kuhlmann achieves certification according to ISO 9001:2000
1999		Market launch of a tool measuring system for precision cutter grinders
1998		Development of direct clamping systems for SU2 tool cones
1997		Foundation of Kuhlmann Werkzeugmaschinen + Service GmbH
1992		Development of the Polaris series and of the HSC milling machine Saturn
1989		Development and manufacture of the electrode milling machine P25E for the production of electrodes
1983		Engraving machines in portal design with factory developed control and software
1982		Delivery of the first engraving machines KR 130/230 with Andron control
1980		Start of the development of the CNC technologies for engraving machines
1970		Development of photo-electronic drawing readers as a first step towards automation of engraving machinery
1960		Production of automatic wood working machines for the furniture industry and for production of doors and windows
1950		Construction and production of universal tool grinding machines
1948		Development and production of pantograph engraving machines and 3D copying machines
1934		Construction of a new plant in Bad Lauterberg for the production of joinery machines
1928		Development and construction/production of parallelogram drafting machines in Wilhelmshaven
1920		Production of wood working machinery such as vertical saw frames and pendulum saws for application in the densely wooded Harz region
1916		Start of the production in the Bad Lauterberg plant: Production of precision aiming devices
1903		Foundation of the company of Franz Kuhlmann in Wilhelmshaven