Kusser Granitwerke GmbH

What Kusser Granitwerke GmbH does

Kusser Granitwerke GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned German stone manufacturer headquartered in Aicha vorm Wald, Bavaria, with operations dating to 1883 and a formal partnership structure established in 1929. The company operates a vertically integrated granite business spanning three owned quarries (Paradies/Fürstensteiner, Höhenberg/Tittling, Gramlet), sawing and grinding plants, a 1.8 km cableway, the Einzendobl hydroelectric power plant (supplying 100% renewable energy since 1966), and a US sales/operations subsidiary (Kusser FountainWorks USA, Tampa, Florida). Its technology stack combines traditional stonemasonry with 5-axis CNC milling, wire sawing, precision grinding, polishing, dynamic balancing, and CAD-based digital design-to-installation workflows.

Core products include the patented Kusserpool (a self-supporting solid granite pool in Massivbauweise construction), post-tensioned granite pedestrian and cycleway bridges, custom fountain systems, precision-manufactured floating granite spheres/rings/discs (world's first produced in 1987), natural stone applications for facades and floors, memorial stones (Kusser Grabmal), and granite aggregate/crushed stone (Kusser Schotterwerke). R&D and experimental design are housed in the Creative LAB° unit, while engineering partners (Peter Haimerl Architektur, Müller BBM, Wagmann Ingenieure) collaborate on flagship architectural projects.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven: bespoke engineering, manufacturing, and installation contracts for municipalities, architects, developers, and government clients, complemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce shop for granite samples, design objects, and Kusserpool inquiries. Geographic reach spans Germany, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. End customers include NASA Kennedy Space Center, the FIFA 2006 World Cup, Chichu Art Museum (Japan), Benesse House (Naoshima), Science Museum Richmond, WWII Memorial Nashville, Bezirk Oberfranken (Haus Marteau concert hall), and various German municipalities. The company is privately held with no external investors and is led by Managing Directors Josef Kusser (Dipl. Wirtsch.-Ing. (FH)) and Georg Kusser (Dipl.-Ing., MBA).

Name

Kusser Granitwerke GmbH

Legal name

Kusser Granitwerke GmbH

Website

https://kusser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kusser Granitwerke GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned German granite manufacturer that designs, engineers, and installs bespoke stone products — including patented pools, bridges, fountains, and floating spheres — for municipalities, architects, and luxury clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Natural Stone and Granite Manufacturing

NAICS

Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying (212313), Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sand & Gravel Extraction & Processing (IMAKAHAB), Aggregate Processing & Value-Added Products (Washing, Screening, Asphalt/Concrete Aggregates) (IMAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Custom granite manufacturing
• Natural stone products
• Granite quarrying and processing
• Post-tensioned granite bridges
• Architectural stone fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Aicha vorm Wald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom project-based granite solutions: Revenue is generated through bespoke engineering and manufacturing contracts for architectural projects including fountain systems, post-tensioned bridges, floating spheres, and custom stone applications. Projects range from public infrastructure (bridges, fountains) to private luxury (Kusserpool, residential stonework). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific. The company also operates a separate gravel/crushed stone business (Kusser Schotterwerke) and memorial stone business (Kusser Grabmal).
2. Kusserpool (Patented solid granite pool): Sale of patented, self-supporting solid granite pools as a premium consumer/luxury product. Sold as a complete product with integrated pump and jet technology. Available through direct inquiry and dedicated website (kusserpool.com).
3. Granite samples and design objects: E-commerce sales of granite sample tables and small granite design objects (whisky stones, soap dishes, wine coolers) through the company's own online shop.
4. Granite gravel and aggregates: Revenue from the Kusser Schotterwerke division producing and selling granite aggregate, gravel, and split products for construction applications.
5. Natursteinverleger / stone installation services: Planning, installation, and project management services for natural stone applications, including planning & montage services offered alongside product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kusser Granitwerke GmbH is a vertically integrated granite manufacturer that quarries its own stone and fabricates custom-engineered architectural products. Its core offerings include post-tensioned pedestrian and cycleway bridges, fountain systems, precision-manufactured floating granite spheres, the patented self-supporting solid granite Kusserpool, facades and architectural stonework, gravel and aggregates (Kusser Schotterwerke), and memorial tombstones (Kusser Grabmal). Production combines 5-axis CNC milling, wire sawing, and traditional stonemasonry with full planning, installation, and on-site assembly services.

Product overview

Kusser Granitwerke GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of natural stone solutions centered on granite as the primary material. The core product line includes: Kusserpool (patented self-supporting solid granite pools), Brunnenanlagen (fountain systems), Schwimmende Objekte (floating spheres/rings/discs), Vorgespannte Granitbrücken (post-tensioned granite bridges), and Naturwerkstein (stone applications). Supporting services include Creative LAB° (innovation/R&D), Planung & Montage (planning/installation), and a Natural Stone Database for material selection. Related brands cover Kusser Grabmal (tombstones) and Kusser Schotterwerke (gravel products). The company operates own quarries (Paradies, Höhenberg, Gramlet) and production facilities, with the portfolio ranging from bespoke architectural elements to standardized granite products, all leveraging CNC technology and engineering precision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kusserpool: Patented, self-supporting natural stone pools in massivbauweise (solid construction). A luxury pool product made from solid granite.
• Kusser Grabmal
• Kusser Schotterwerke
• Creative LAB°
• KUSSER° FountainWorks

Products and services

• Kusserpool Patented, self-supporting natural stone pool constructed from solid granite in massivbauweise (solid construction). Each pool is precisely pre-assembled and custom-made for private residential clients and luxury projects, merging water and stone into a single architectural feature.
• Brunnenanlagen (Fountain Systems) Custom-engineered fountain fields, water walls, and water runnels combining granite with precision engineering for public spaces, plazas, and private installations.
• Schwimmende Objekte (Floating Objects) Precision-manufactured floating granite spheres, rings, and discs that appear to float on water through dynamic balancing, produced via wire saw and CNC technology. Sold for memorials, museums, art installations, and public spaces.
• Vorgespannte Granitbrücken (Post-tensioned Granite Bridges) Climate-friendly pedestrian and cycleway bridges using post-tensioned granite technology. Slender, slip-resistant, low-maintenance construction achieves spans without additional surface coatings, with verified Environmental Product Declarations documenting sustainability values.
• Naturwerkstein (Stone Applications) Architectural applications from solid granite including facades, floors, walls, and custom elements. Uses CAD and 5-axis CNC technology for precision manufacturing of polygonal custom shapes, freely milled surfaces, and complex support systems.
• Kusser Grabmal (Tombstones and Memorials) Memorials and tombstones crafted from local natural granite, available through the dedicated kusser-grabsteine.de storefront for private individuals and funeral homes in Germany.
• Kusser Schotterwerke (Granite Gravel and Aggregates) Granite aggregate, crushed stone, and split products for construction and infrastructure applications, operated through the dedicated Kusser Schotterwerke division with quarry sites and processing plants.
• Planung & Montage (Planning & Installation Services) Comprehensive planning, engineering, and installation services including detailed execution planning, precision CNC manufacturing, steel substructure integration, logistics coordination, and on-site assembly for granite architectural projects.
• Muster & Zubehör (Granite Samples and Design Objects) Sample tables in various finishes (polished, satin-finish, sand-blasted, flame-finished, bush-hammered, ground) for stone types including Fürstensteiner, Nammering, Tittling, and Weishäupl, plus small design objects (whisky stones, soap dishes, wine coolers) sold through the kusser.com online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 87% reduction in CO₂ footprint compared to concrete paving using granite with appropriate reuse scenarios
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Peter Haimerl ArchitekturflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic collaboration with architect Peter Haimerl on flagship projects. Kusser manufactured the acoustic granite splitter system for Haus Marteau concert hall (33 individually designed elements from Tittlinger Feinkorn) and produced structural granite elements for the Waidlerhaus residential project. Both projects received industry awards.
• Müller BBM (acoustic engineering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcoustic engineering partner for the Haus Marteau concert hall project, collaborating on the design of the 33 granite acoustic splitter elements and their geometric orientation for sound diffusion.
• Firma Gfölllner (steel substructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationSteel substructure manufacturer for the Haus Marteau project, providing the structural support framework for the granite acoustic elements.
• Wagmann Ingenieure GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural engineering firm responsible for the planning and structural design of the Maria-Ward-Brücke. Managed the technical requirements of heritage compatibility, flood resilience (20-tonne load capacity), and the three-span post-tensioned granite bridge system.
• Architekt Walter Schwetz, PassaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect responsible for the design of the bridge railing at Maria-Ward-Brücke, which features a floral pattern echoing the surrounding landscape. Collaborated with Kusser on this functional design element that can be removed during flood events.
• Maria-Ward-Schulstiftung PassauflagshipOthersClient and project sponsor for the Maria-Ward-Brücke reconstruction after the 2013 floods. The foundation coordinated planning, execution, and stakeholder management for the project serving approximately 700 daily users.
• Thomas Beck (a.k.a. Ingenieure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural mechanics engineering partner for the Waidlerhaus project, responsible for calculating the load-bearing capacity of the post-tensioned granite construction used as structural elements in the residential building.
• OK Landschaft (Andreas Kicherer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner for the Waidlerhaus project, responsible for the garden and exterior design that integrates seamlessly with the granite house construction.
• Johannes Schneider (furniture design)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture designer for the Waidlerhaus project, creating custom furniture pieces that complement the granite architecture.
• Gletscher MarkenentwicklungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand development agency responsible for the KUSSER° brand identity, concept, design, and website implementation.
• Urban TroutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign and implementation agency responsible for website design and digital implementation for kusser.com.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Echelon: Luxury outdoor pool manufacturer with premium positioning and direct-to-consumer channels — comparable high-end residential pool market to Kusserpool, though using stainless steel/composite rather than granite.
• Williams Stone Company: US-based cut stone fabricator producing architectural and landscape stone products from domestic quarries — partial overlap with Kusser's Naturwerkstein and custom stone applications business.
• StoneCycling: Dutch company developing recycled and repurposed stone products for architectural applications with sustainability focus — partial overlap with Kusser's circular granite narrative and architectural use cases.

Direct peers

• Coldspring: US-based granite quarrying and architectural cut stone fabrication company with own quarries and CNC manufacturing capabilities, supplying monumental, architectural, and commemorative projects — directly comparable to Kusser's quarry-to-installation model.
• Rock of Ages: Granite quarrying and memorial stone manufacturer with retail monument network — comparable in granite extraction plus finished memorial products (overlaps with Kusser Schotterwerke and Kusser Grabmal).
• Polycor: North American natural stone company operating own quarries and fabrication facilities for dimensional granite, limestone, and marble — comparable vertical integration and architectural stone focus.

Broad incumbents

• Henraux: Italian Carrara marble quarrying and fabrication company with heritage dating to the 19th century — comparable family heritage, quarry-to-finished-product model, and premium positioning.
• Levantina: Spain-based global natural stone group with quarries and large-scale fabrication of granite, marble, and limestone for architectural applications — broader portfolio but same architectural stone value chain.
• Antolini Luigi: Italian natural stone processor focused on premium cut-to-size stone slabs and architectural surfaces — overlapping value chain in high-end architectural stone fabrication.

Regional players

• Rocamat: French natural stone extractor and fabricator with quarry operations and architectural stone product lines — comparable offerings with primarily French market focus rather than German.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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