1957

Günther and Gertrud Bruss begin trade and distribution of O-rings as sole proprietors.

1959   

Dichtungstechnik Mahlich & BRUSS KG is founded on 15th October 1959 and invests in expanding its own production facilities. In Großhansdorf (Schleswig-Holstein), the production of O-rings starts on acquired compression machines. The start-up capital is € 3500.

1965

In order to expand capacity, production is relocated to Hoisdorf, just a few kilometres away, where the headquarters of the BRUSS Group is still located today. After the death of Mr. Mahlich, Günther and Gertrud Bruss assume all shares of Dichtungstechnik G. Bruss KG.

1970

The product range is enlarged with cam covers and oil sump modules. BRUSS concentrates all its efforts on the rapidly-growing German automotive market. The first OEM customer acquired by the company is Mercedes-Benz.

1975

A subsidiary is founded in São Paulo, Brazil. This commitment continues until 1988.

1978

BRUSS begins with the production of radial shaft seals and thereby emphasises its strong competence as a sealing specialist for engine applications.

1981

BRUSS builds another overseas factory in Sligo, Ireland, and begins to produce elastomer moldings in the same year.

1989

To reinforce the global presence of the company a location in North America is necessary. The Federal Mogul Corp. from Detroit, Michigan, USA, acquires a minority share of 49% in the BRUSS group. The company now receives a new legal form and operates under the name of Dichtungstechnik G. Bruss GmbH & Co KG.

1990

During this transaction, BRUSS acquires all shares of Federal Mogul S.A. in Durango, Spain from Federal Mogul. From now on the company in northern Spain operates under the name BRUSS Juntas Téchnicas S. en Com.

1991

The joint venture BRUSS Federal Mogul Sealing Systems in Summerton, South Carolina, USA, begins operations. BRUSS maintains 51% of the shares in this joint venture.

1992

With the establishment of the BRUSS plant Brieselang GmbH & Co. KG in Brieselang, Brandenburg, BRUSS creates a location in Eastern Germany and due to the rapid expansion develops much-needed production capacity.

1997

Together with the partner Novapax Kunststofftechnik Steiner GmbH & Co KG the BRUSS Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG is founded at the Brandenburg site. The company expands its product range with up-market plastic components for powertrains. The BRUSS group holds two thirds of the shares in BRUSS Kunststofftechnik.

1998

BRUSS decides on the repurchase of the minority share of Federal Mogul. The company is once again entirely family-owned.

1999

Oliver Bruss, son of the founders, enters the operational business of BRUSS group and takes over the internationalisation of the BRUSS group and control of the overseas factories within the management.

The re-establishment of BRUSS North America Inc. in Orion, Michigan, USA is then carried out.

2000

Oliver Bruss becomes CEO of the BRUSS group. The founders Günther and Gertrud Bruss completely withdraw from daily business.

2001

In order to consolidate the BRUSS Group's future for employees and customers in the long term, the founders Günther and Gertrud Bruss sign over all shares in BRUSS group to Oliver Bruss.

2002

Construction of the manufacturing plant and North American head office in Russell Springs, Kentucky, USA.

2004

Establishment of the plant BRUSS Polska SP.z.o.o. in Mragowo, Poland.

2007

Initially, signing of a comprehensive technology and cooperation agreement with the sealing specialist Keeper Co. LTD. in Japan enables the expansion of global presence to Japan. Now, the joint network has development centres in Europe, North America and Japan, as well as a total of 10 production facilities at its disposal in this triad.

2008

BRUSS opens an office in Shanghai in order to ensure technical support for automotive manufacturers in China. The establishment of a separate plant in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone is scheduled for 2010.

2009

Establishment of the plant BRUSS Sealing Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. in the Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone.

2009

Establishment of the Joint Ventures BRUSS KEEPER Co. Ltd. in Japan together with the japanese sealing specialist KEEPER Co. Ltd.