Innovative by tradition

From the ‘Bühler fir tree’ to ‘fast forward solutions’

With humble beginnings as a clock maker in Germany's Black Forest to an international supplier of high-tech drive solutions for automotive, healthcare and general industrial applications.

From the ‘Bühler fir tree’ to ‘fast forward solutions’: Innovation, change, new developments and continuous improvements have all made an impact on the more than 150 year history of Bühler Motor.

Constantly changing to remain true to ourselves

To preserve its status as an independently owned and managed family business, Bühler Motor had to completely reinvent itself, setting out on a new course of business more than once. Curiosity and a desire to change and grow, as well as enthusiasm for top precision, uncompromising quality and masterful engineering achievements are a common thread throughout the company’s history.

Personal, authentic, cooperative:
Where a handshake still means something

The desire to pass its successful business heritage to the next generation is what drives Bühler Motor’s actions and makes the company – with all of its innovative power – a fair, reliable and predictable partner for customers and employees.

Highlights of Bühler’s history

  • 2012 Opening of sales office in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
     
  • 2011 First integrated pump system (SCR system) for Inergy, France
     
  • 2009 USA headquarters moved, setup of North American Tech Center (NATC)
     
  • 2006 Founding and construction of Buehler Motor Zhuhai Ltd., PR of China
     
  • 2003 First auxiliary water pump for Webasto, Germany
     
  • 2003 North American production moved from Kinston, USA to Chihuahua, Mexico
     
  • 2002 Founding of production plant in Chihuahua, Mexico
     
  • 1998 Founding of subsidiary in Hong Kong with production facilities in Huizhou, PR China
     
  • 1996 New plant built in Hradec Králové, CZ. Expansions in 1998 and 2001
     
  • 1994 Start of production at Bühler Motor s.r.o. in Hradec Králové, CZ
     
  • 1992 First medical technology application for Siemens Dental Technology, Germany
     
  • 1983 Headquarters, development center and second USA production site in Cary, N.C.
     
  • 1974 Founding of Buehler Motor Inc., USA in Kinston, N.C.
     
  • 1969 First automotive applications for Delco Electronics, USA
     
  • 1965 First BLDC application (UHER 4000 Report L) for UHER, Germany
     
  • 1960 Construction of new production site in Monheim, Bavaria
     
  • 1954 Beginning of electric motor production in Nuremberg, Germany
     
  • 1951 First Bühler electric motor, also known as the ‘brass motor’
     
  • 1925 Setup of production for drive technology in Nuremberg, Germany
     
  • 1892 Purchase of company by the great-grandfather of today’s partners
     
  • 1855 Founding of the company (clock maker) in Triberg/Black Forest, Germany