History

Schunk Graphite Technology's company name goes back to Ludwig Schunk, who, together with the technician Karl Ebe, founded the carbon brush factory,
Schunk & Ebe OHG, in Fulda, Germany in 1913.

In 1918, after the death of Karl Ebe, Ludwig Schunk moved the company to Heuchelheim near Giessen, Germany. In the following years, he broadened the production program to include holders for carbon brushes, carbon products for mechanical uses, and sintered metal components.

In 1947, after the death of Ludwig Schunk, the Ludwig Schunk foundation was established as owner to manage the company for future growth and for the benefit of the employees.

Schunk Graphite Technology was established in 1978 as an independent operating division of the Schunk Group, responsible for manufacturing and distribution in the United States and Canada.
Schunk Graphite Technology offers its North America clients a complete line of carbon and graphite materials, carbon fiber composites, technical ceramics and specialized processing.

Today, the Schunk Group is a global technology conglomerate with a remarkably wide spectrum of product and service offerings. The Schunk Group employs more than 7,500 people in 26 countries.

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