History

2022
2022
Takeover of the Romanian family company "Marcom" with around 70 employees. Marcom primarily sells Komatsu construction machines and is therefore perfectly suited for the expansion of the Kuhn Group.
2022
2022
2022
Takeover of the Romanian family company "Marcom" with around 70 employees. Marcom primarily sells Komatsu construction machines and is therefore perfectly suited for the expansion of the Kuhn Group.

2020
2020
Most
Service plant in Most / CZ is completed after a construction period of 10 months and goes into operation.
2020
2020
Most
Service plant in Most / CZ is completed after a construction period of 10 months and goes into operation.
2020

2020
2020
Wendlingen (Emco)
Opening of the new EMCO technology center in Wendlingen near Stuttgart
2020
2020
2020
Wendlingen (Emco)
Opening of the new EMCO technology center in Wendlingen near Stuttgart

2020
2020
New location in Regensburg / Wörth
The new sales and service center for construction machinery in Wörth an der Donau is the perfect addition to the existing network of branches in order to offer customers in Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate the best possible on-site service and short distances
2020
2020
New location in Regensburg / Wörth
The new sales and service center for construction machinery in Wörth an der Donau is the perfect addition to the existing network of branches in order to offer customers in Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate the best possible on-site service and short distances
2020

2019
2019
Opening of Heimberg
After around a year of construction, Kuhn Schweiz AG was able to move into the new company building in Heimberg
2019
2019
2019
Opening of Heimberg
After around a year of construction, Kuhn Schweiz AG was able to move into the new company building in Heimberg

2017
2017
New Headquarter for KUHN Bohemia in Prague
2017
2017
New Headquarter for KUHN Bohemia in Prague
2017

2016
2016
Service site in Brünn completed for Kuhn Bohemia and MT commences operation.
2016
2016
2016
Service site in Brünn completed for Kuhn Bohemia and MT commences operation.

2015
2015
Hohenlinden near Munich
The headquarters of Kuhn Baumaschinen Germany (building machines) was completed after an almost one-year construction period.
2015
2015
Hohenlinden near Munich
The headquarters of Kuhn Baumaschinen Germany (building machines) was completed after an almost one-year construction period.
2015

2011
2011
Acquisition of the EMCO
In addition to our strong corporate divisions Building Machines and Loading Systems, EMCO as a leading machine tool manufacturer now acts as the third pillar of Kuhn Holding. Through the acquisition of EMCO, the Kuhn Group employs a total of 1330 employees, with a total turnover of € 575 million.
2011
2011
2011
Acquisition of the EMCO
In addition to our strong corporate divisions Building Machines and Loading Systems, EMCO as a leading machine tool manufacturer now acts as the third pillar of Kuhn Holding. Through the acquisition of EMCO, the Kuhn Group employs a total of 1330 employees, with a total turnover of € 575 million.

2010
2010
The new service site of KUHN Slovakia in Senec/Bratislava stands available for our customers after a 7.5-month construction period as the headquarters of the Building Machines and Loading Systems Divisions in Slovakia, with more than 2,700 m² workshop area and more than 1,100 m² office area.
2010
2010
The new service site of KUHN Slovakia in Senec/Bratislava stands available for our customers after a 7.5-month construction period as the headquarters of the Building Machines and Loading Systems Divisions in Slovakia, with more than 2,700 m² workshop area and more than 1,100 m² office area.
2010

2008
2008
The new service site of Kuhn MT is completed at a new location in the north of Budweis after a one-year construction period as the headquarters for our Loading Systems Division in the Czech Republic, with more than 2,600 m2 workshop and 900 m2 office area available.
2008
2008
2008
The new service site of Kuhn MT is completed at a new location in the north of Budweis after a one-year construction period as the headquarters for our Loading Systems Division in the Czech Republic, with more than 2,600 m2 workshop and 900 m2 office area available.

2007
2007
In Eugendorf, the headquarters of the Kuhn Holding and headquarters of Kuhn Building Machines in Austria was completed after an 18-month construction period. Since then, more than 2,700 m2 workshop and 1,400 m2 office area have been available as a Service Center for our Building Machines Division and Workshop Center for the Loading Systems Division.
2007
2007
In Eugendorf, the headquarters of the Kuhn Holding and headquarters of Kuhn Building Machines in Austria was completed after an 18-month construction period. Since then, more than 2,700 m2 workshop and 1,400 m2 office area have been available as a Service Center for our Building Machines Division and Workshop Center for the Loading Systems Division.
2007

2006
2006
Foundation of KUHN-Polska Sp.z.o.o. (Poland): KUHN acquires the distribution rights for Mitsubishi forklifts for the Czech and Polish markets.
2006
2006
2006
Foundation of KUHN-Polska Sp.z.o.o. (Poland): KUHN acquires the distribution rights for Mitsubishi forklifts for the Czech and Polish markets.

2004
2004
Further expansion of KUHN Building Machines Germany in the sales regions of Bavaria and large sections of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
2004
2004
Further expansion of KUHN Building Machines Germany in the sales regions of Bavaria and large sections of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
2004

2002
2002
Our new service site KUHN Vöcklabruck is developed as the European headquarters of the Kuhn Loading Systems Division and a Center of competency for heavy-duty cranes. Our IT Center and central training and further training facility for KUHN employees is also located here.
2002
2002
2002
Our new service site KUHN Vöcklabruck is developed as the European headquarters of the Kuhn Loading Systems Division and a Center of competency for heavy-duty cranes. Our IT Center and central training and further training facility for KUHN employees is also located here.

2001
2001
An important step towards the future: The two sons of company founder Günter Kuhn, Mag. Andreas Kuhn and Mag. Stefan Kuhn, enter the operative business of our family-run company. The start of the expansion of the KUHN Building Machines Divisions with the subsidiary company KUHN Baumaschinen Deutschland GmbH (Germany).
2001
2001
2001
An important step towards the future: The two sons of company founder Günter Kuhn, Mag. Andreas Kuhn and Mag. Stefan Kuhn, enter the operative business of our family-run company. The start of the expansion of the KUHN Building Machines Divisions with the subsidiary company KUHN Baumaschinen Deutschland GmbH (Germany).

2000
2000
Acquisition of the Swiss KOMATSU importer Küpfer, and transformation to KUHN Switzerland AG with branches in Heimberg/Bern and Lommis/ Zürich.
2000
2000
Acquisition of the Swiss KOMATSU importer Küpfer, and transformation to KUHN Switzerland AG with branches in Heimberg/Bern and Lommis/ Zürich.
2000

1996
1996
Foundation of KUHN Hrvatska in Croatia/Zagreb as a sales and service organisation for KOMATSU building machines and Mitsubishi forklifts
1996
1996
1996
Foundation of KUHN Hrvatska in Croatia/Zagreb as a sales and service organisation for KOMATSU building machines and Mitsubishi forklifts

1995
1995
Foundation of KUHN-MT s.r.o. in the Czech Republic as a general importer for Palfinger cranes. Separation of Building Machines and Loading Systems as independent business divisions.
1995
1995
1995
Foundation of KUHN-MT s.r.o. in the Czech Republic as a general importer for Palfinger cranes. Separation of Building Machines and Loading Systems as independent business divisions.

1995
1995
Gründung von KUHN d.o.o. in Ljubljana/Slowenien als Handelshaus für Komatsu Baumaschinen und Mitsubishi Gabelstapler.
1995
1995
Gründung von KUHN d.o.o. in Ljubljana/Slowenien als Handelshaus für Komatsu Baumaschinen und Mitsubishi Gabelstapler.
1995

1995
1995
Foundation of KUHN d.o.o. in Ljubljana/Slovenia as a trading company for Komatsu building machines and Mitsubishi forklifts.
1995
1995
Foundation of KUHN d.o.o. in Ljubljana/Slovenia as a trading company for Komatsu building machines and Mitsubishi forklifts.
1995

1994
1994
Acquisition of the sole agency for KOMATSU building machines, so that the cornerstone could be laid for the expansion of KUHN to become one of the largest Komatsu dealers in Europe..
1994
1994
1994
Acquisition of the sole agency for KOMATSU building machines, so that the cornerstone could be laid for the expansion of KUHN to become one of the largest Komatsu dealers in Europe..

1992
1992
Foundation of KUHN-Bohemia a.s. in Prague as a service and sales company for building machines in the Czech Republic.
1992
1992
Foundation of KUHN-Bohemia a.s. in Prague as a service and sales company for building machines in the Czech Republic.
1992

1990
1990
The first international subsidiary was founded with KUHN KFT in Budapest. KUHN becomes the market leader for forklifts with combustion engines with Mitsubishi. In 2003, the relocation to the new headquarters of KUHN KFT takes place.
1990
1990
1990
The first international subsidiary was founded with KUHN KFT in Budapest. KUHN becomes the market leader for forklifts with combustion engines with Mitsubishi. In 2003, the relocation to the new headquarters of KUHN KFT takes place.

1986
1986
Acquisition of the sole agency for Palfinger cranes and Mitsubishi forklifts, and the foundation of the KUHN Loading Systems Division..
1986
1986
Acquisition of the sole agency for Palfinger cranes and Mitsubishi forklifts, and the foundation of the KUHN Loading Systems Division..
1986

1973
1973
Foundation of the company as KUHN-Baumaschinen by Günter Kuhn in Eugendorf, near Salzburg. The cornerstone was laid for a successful corporate development.
1973
1973
1973
Foundation of the company as KUHN-Baumaschinen by Günter Kuhn in Eugendorf, near Salzburg. The cornerstone was laid for a successful corporate development.