The Kufferath Group
Company History
Testing Technology
Since the beginning of Kufferath the core business is the production of testing equipment, test tables and adapters for automotive wiring harness manufacturers.
In 1995, former factory manager Horst Kufferath, together with eight colleagues, founded H. Kufferath GmbH Prüf- und Vorrichtungstechnik. This new company became the cornerstone of what is known today as the Kufferath Group.
That same year, the team commissioned its first computer‑assisted CNC milling machine, marking the beginning of modern precision manufacturing within the company.
In 1999, the bold and fast‑growing team welcomed Uwe Schmitz as the company’s second Managing Director. His addition strengthened the leadership structure and supported the continued development of the organization.
Until 2004, H. Kufferath GmbH operated from Daimler’s Sommerfeld premises in Mülheim an der Ruhr. During this time, the company constructed its new headquarters in Moers-Genend in the Lower Rhine region, completing the relocation that same year. Shortly after the move, an adjoining production facility was added as part of the site’s continuous expansion.
In parallel, the company began extending its international footprint. Additional production areas and office spaces were first established in Nitra, Slovakia, and the Kufferath Group has since grown to include subsidiaries in numerous countries around the world.
In 2012, company founder Horst Kufferath entered his well‑earned retirement and stepped down from his role as Managing Director, marking an important leadership transition within the organization.
Another milestone is the appointment of Mr. Michael Gröh, Dipl. Ing., as a managing partner in 2014.
Since 2014 the company has been represented by a combination of the "Kufferath Group" brand and logo. End of 2014 Mr. Schmitz left the company on his own request.