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1908 Founding of Gustav Thun GmbH

2006 Centralization of the 3 main plants

Gustav Thun, Hermann Grün and Dörken
Forming technology in Gevelsberg
Renamed THUN.Automotive GmbH

2014 Acquisition of THUN.Automotive GmbH
in the Obermark Group

PRESERVING TRADITION, SHAPING THE FUTURE

1989

· Acquisition of Hermann Grün

1993

· Acquisition of Heinz-Walter Dörken GmbH and renaming to Dörken Umformtechnik GmbH

2009

· Acquisition of Wilhelm Buller GmbH & Co. KG

· Two Kaiser 350t machines with 3m tables

· A Haulick and Ross 160t high speed press

· Feeding technology for progressive composite tools for airbag systems

2009

· Acquisition of Baroper Federn + Stanzteil GmbH

· Introduction of spring steel from 0.40 mm

· Four Bihler punching and bending machines with automatic welding

2011

· Acquisition of ESU Eichenauer Sträter Umformtechnik GmbH

· Takeover of the company in Veszprém, Hungary and renaming to THUN Hungary Kft.

2012

· Acquisition of Rudolf Craemer GmbH & Co.

· Expansion of the material portfolio with min. 0.15mm thick spring steel and non-ferrous metals

· Expansion of the process spectrum through a continuous hardening furnace

· Expansion of the Bihler department with additional machines

2016

· Acquisition of Metaalwarenfabriek Latenstein BV

· Expansion of the product range

· Expansion of production capacities

2019

· Acquisition of Riachtschieko Automotive GmbH & Co. KG

· Expansion through a new production site

· Introduction of copper components for on-board networks (e-mobility)

2020

· Acquisition of Ferdinand von Hagen Söhne & Koch GmbH & Co. KG (HAKO Automotive)

· Expansion of the product range

· Acquisition of a 1,000t and 1,250t punching machine

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