STÜKEN MEANS MORE
With our precision parts, we implement solutions that even experts would not have considered feasible. We combine complex technologies, finishing processes and services and achieve results that add value for our customers.
STÜKEN MEANS MORE Success
Founded more than 90 years ago in Wuppertal, Germany, STÜKEN is your worldwide leading solution partner for precision metal parts.
Reliable, consistent, a global leader – our history
Hubert Stüken founded our family business in 1931 - today we employ more than 1,200 people, produce on three continents and are the world's leading solution provider for high-precision metal components. We are committed to our traditions and values while focusing on the future: Commitment and trust count just as much as drive and constant striving for innovation. As a successful family business, our aim is to satisfy your needs.
Steady progress for sustained growth
2023
STÜKEN North America receives ISO 13485 certification
2020
Inauguration of a further hall at STÜKEN Shanghai, People's Republic of China
2019
STÜKEN Germany becomes certified according to ISO 13485 for medical technology
2018
Successful IATF certification at all plants
2016
Opening of the hall extension in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
2015
Opening of the 3rd construction phase in Fountain Inn, USA.
Patenting of our process SWEP15® for the surface hardening of austenitic stainless steel.
2012
STÜKEN opens new plant in the industrial area Rinteln-South, Germany.
2011
Opening of the new STÜKEN production facility in Shanghai, China.
Anniversary and global growth
2009
Certification of the STÜKEN environmental management system according to DIN ISO 14001.
2006
75th anniversary and opening of the STÜKEN production plant in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
2005
STÜKEN takes over a tool shop in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. Production of stamping tools and precision stamped parts.
2003
First certification according to ISO TS 16949.
2000
Christel Schwarz founds the "Hubert Stüken Foundation" to promote the further training of employees.
Innovative product ideas and first international location
1997
First certification of the quality management system according to QS 9000.
Foundation of the STÜKEN production plant in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, USA.
1994
STÜKEN receives certification according to DIN ISO 9002.
1991
STÜKEN develops the first deep-drawn parts for gasoline injection nozzles
Automation and production expansion
1985
STÜKEN expands the in-house electroplating facility and develops the K-process for resistor caps.
1985
First use of CNC machine tools.
1980
Construction of the STÜKEN production hall 3.
New possibilities with progressive dies
1979
First use of NC machines in the tool shop.
1975
Progressive die technology boosts the productivity of deep-draw production.
With transfer presses to the next level
1969
Introduction of transfer presses. Productivity rises drastically. STÜKEN has 340 employees.
1964/1965
An additional production hall is put into operation in the industrial area of Rinteln-West.
From setbacks to sales records
1959
STÜKEN installs an electroplating facility.
1958
The 100th employee is hired; annual sales exceed 1 million DM for the first time.
1956
Large parts of the factory are destroyed by fire. A bitter setback, but production and buildings are quickly rebuilt.
1950
The headquarters are moved to Rinteln, STÜKEN employs 24 people.
From household goods to the first deep-drawn parts
1948
Wilhelm Schwarz, son-in-law of Hubert Stüken, joins the company. 15 employees produce socket carriers and hose sleeves made of steel and brass in a deep-drawing process.
1944
STÜKEN opens a branch factory in Rinteln. After the war, the company produced metal household goods such as tea strainers, nutmeg graters and can lids, as well as machines for planing wood and closing cans.
Courage and pioneering spirit
1938
Metal goods are produced on self-built machines.
1931
Hubert Stüken establishes his own business in Wuppertal. His first products are automatic machines for assembling buttons and wheels for toy cars
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