Karl Schussler Gmbh & Co.kg

What Karl Schussler Gmbh & Co.kg does

Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of precision tool holding systems for the metalworking industry. Founded in 1970 in Bodelshausen, Baden-Württemberg (~50 km south of Stuttgart), the company operates as a private Kommanditgesellschaft under Managing Director Klaus Karl Schüssler (Geschäftsführer since 2002), with Schüssler Verwaltungs-GmbH as the personally liable partner. With approximately 75 employees and a single headquarters/production facility rated at 1,500 tool holders per day, the firm runs an integrated product platform spanning over 1,800 SKUs of tool holders (ER collet chucks, HAWK EYE HPC precision chucks, shrink fit chucks in 4.5° and 3° variants, end mill and shell mill holders, and Cool Tool coolant-supply variants) across HSK, SK, BT, BTD Double Contact and CORUM tapers, plus the tool-manic shrinking equipment line (S20/C20/S20C/S30) and μ-manic balancing machines.

The business model is industrial B2B hardware sales distributed through a direct field sales team, a Monday–Friday customer-service desk and a 24/7 registered-customer webshop (shop.k-schuessler.de); pricing is unit-based and quote-driven (illustrative: EUR 85 for a standard SK-A63 ER collet chuck, EUR 130 for the precision variant) with same-day Germany delivery highlighted as a commercial differentiator. Target verticals are automotive, aerospace (including titanium machining on GROB G350 at GROB-WERKE), medical technology, tool & mould construction, electronics and general mechanical engineering, with named reference customers herzog systems ag and Taff Tool AG. International expansion is anchored by a Schüssler India sales-and-service subsidiary and active trade-fair participation at IMTEX, CCTF/CCMT, AMB, Metalex, SIMTOS and IMTS.

Underlying differentiation rests on patented proprietary technology: a dual-winding induction coil (tool-manic) delivering 25–30% energy savings versus predecessors, an adjustable iris coil that shrinks without stop discs, and a 5-point patented balancing adapter achieving sub-0.4 gmm repeatability. Operations are 100% Made in Germany with 100% inspection, ISO 9001 certified continuously since 2010, and the firm holds VDMA Blue Competence sustainability membership since 2014 and the TOP 100 Innovator 2024 award. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A history, and limited disclosure of financial metrics — revenue, ARR and profit figures are not publicly reported.

Name

Karl Schussler Gmbh & Co.kg

Legal name

Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://k-schuessler.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of precision tool holding systems, tool-manic shrinking equipment and μ-manic balancing machines, serving automotive, aerospace, medical, tool-and-mould, electronics and general machining customers from Bodelshausen with a Schüssler India subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Tooling Systems

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Precision tool holders
• Shrink fit technology
• Tool balancing equipment
• Collet chucks
• Machining tooling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodelshausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tool Holding Systems Sales: Sale of precision tool holders including ER collet chucks, Hawk Eye precision chucks, shrink fit chucks, end mill holders, shell mill holders, and accessories. Products available in various taper shanks (HSK, SK, BT, CORUM). Over 1,800 products in portfolio.
2. Shrinking Equipment Sales: Sale of tool-manic shrinking machines (S20, S20C, S30 models) and accessories including cooling units, coils, and adapters for shrink fit operations.
3. Balancing Equipment Sales: Sale of μ-manic balancing machines and precision balancing adapters for HSK and SK tool holders.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including ER collets, pull studs, coolant tubes, wrenches, clamping nuts, shrink fit extensions, and collet extensions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG manufactures precision tool holding systems, inductive shrinking equipment, and intelligent balancing technology for CNC machining. The portfolio includes over 1,800 SKUs covering ER collet chucks, HAWK EYE HPC precision chucks, shrink fit chucks, end mill holders, shell mill holders, the tool-manic shrinking machine line, and the μ-manic balancing equipment line, all 100% made in Germany with 100% inspection.

Product overview

Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG is a precision tool holding systems manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of three core product lines. The main offering comprises over 1,800 tool holding systems (Werkzeugspannsysteme) including ER collet chucks, HAWK EYE precision collet chucks, shrink fit chucks (4.5° and 3°), end mill holders, shell mill holders, and Cool Tool variants—all available with various taper types (HSK, SK, BT, BTD, CORUM). The tool-manic series provides complete shrinking technology with four models (S20, C20, S20C, S30) featuring patented dual-winding induction coil technology. The μ-manic line delivers intelligent balancing equipment with HSK and SK adapters achieving sub-0.4 gmm accuracy. All products are manufactured in Germany with 100% quality inspection, and the company operates a 24/7 webshop and customer portal for ordering and CAD data access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tool-manic: Shrinking technology product line including S20, C20, S20C, and S30 models for inductive shrinking of tool holders.
• μ-manic
• HAWK EYE
• COLIBRI
• HYDRO TIGHT
• CODE CHIP

Products and services

• Werkzeugspannsysteme (Tool Holding Systems) Complete program of high-performance tool holding systems for the entire machining process, including ER collet chucks, HAWK EYE precision collet chucks, shrink fit chucks, end mill holders, shell mill holders, and Cool Tool variants with coolant supply. Available in HSK, SK, BT, BTD Double Contact, and CORUM polygonal shank tapers.
• HAWK EYE HPC Precision ER Collet Chuck High-precision ER collet chuck offering maximum runout accuracy and clamping force for high-performance cutting applications. Available in standard and 'Mini' versions for precision machining.
• Schrumpffutter (Shrink Fit Chucks) Shrink fit tool holders available in 4.5° and 3° (slim) versions with high clamping force and precision runout. Options include standard, Cool Tool with coolant supply, slim versions, and Titanium variants for high-performance machining.
• tool-manic Shrinking Devices Complete shrinking technology solutions for all types of shrink fit chucks, featuring patented dual-winding induction coil technology. Product line includes S20 (entry level), C20 (cooling unit), S20C (middle class), and S30 (premium) models with modular expandability.
• μ-manic Balancing Equipment Intelligent balancing technology for tool holders with special measuring technology achieving repeatability and measurement accuracy of less than 0.4 gmm. Includes HSK and SK adapters with patented 5-point construction for high precision and repeatability.
• Zubehör (Accessories) Complete range of accessories including pull studs (ISO 7388-3, JIS, Mori-Seiki, Mazak), coolant tubes, wrenches, ER collets (with 2µ and 5µ repeatability), clamping nuts, shrink fit extensions, collet extensions, and cone wipers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% tool life improvement demonstrated in customer case study
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• herzog systems agcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint development of autonomous manufacturing solutions combining digital tool logistics with high-precision SCHÜSSLER tool holding systems. Project achieved 50% longer tool life, 20% lower storage costs, and 72 hours autonomous production capability.
• Taff Tool AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborated with herzog systems ag and Taff Tool AG on autonomous manufacturing project demonstrating modern manufacturing capabilities through digital tool logistics and precision tool holders.
• Blue Competence InitiativeminorOthersActive member since 2014 of the VDMA sustainability initiative Blue Competence, committed to twelve sustainability guidelines for machinery and plant construction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• MAPAL Dr. Kress KG:

Direct peers

• Haimer GmbH: German specialist in tool holding, shrink fit technology, and balancing machines — the closest direct competitor to Schüssler across all three product lines, with overlapping HSK/SK/BT taper portfolios and direct machine shop customers.
• REGO-FIX AG: Swiss manufacturer of precision ER collet systems and tool holders; competes head-to-head with Schüssler's ER collet chuck and Hawk Eye lines, especially in high-precision machining segments like watchmaking, medical, and aerospace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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