JUNKER grinding machines

The impact made by JUNKER on the world of grinding technology since 1962 is practically unrivaled. With over 80 patents, many of them ground-breaking inventions, JUNKER is a complete supplier with an unbeaten track record in innovation.

From crankshafts to thread taps – JUNKER high-speed grinding machines are found wherever ultra-precise metalworking and customized grinding concepts are called for, particularly in the automotive and tool industry.

The in-depth dialog JUNKER enjoys with discerning customers is due to its unique problem-solving expertise, making the company the world market leader in CBN grinding and a pacemaker for the industry as a whole.

Company History

1962

The company “Erwin Junker Machines and Equipment” is established in an abandoned grain mill

1963

Delivery of the first SJ II a (screw tap point grinding machine)

1964

Product range expanded to include square milling machines

1966

Construction of a fully-automatic flute grinding machine for screw taps

1973

Introduction of the first GSAJ thread grinding machine

1975

First major order from China for a screw tap production line

1978

Introduction of CBN high-speed grinding machines

1982

The product range now includes 50 different machines types

1985

The unique, patented QUICKPOINT technology hits the market

1987

Launch into the automotive industry with the sale of the first Valve Center

1991

New machine concepts for complete grinding of automotive components

1992

Acquisition of the three Czech locations in Mělnik, Čtyřkoly and Strědokluky and establishment of the JUNKER Group

1995

Opening of the Technology Center in Nordrach

1998

JUNKER awarded the VW “Formula Q” award for quality

1998

Acquisition of the Holice, Czech Republic location

2003

The first JUCRANK CBN high-performance grinding machine for complete grinding of crankshafts in a single clamping set-up

2003

Opening of the sales and service location in Shanghai, China

2005

Premiere of the new Evolution² machine concept

2007

Czech locations merge to become Erwin Junker Grinding Technology a.s.

2008

The first JUCENTER CBN high-speed grinding machine with two stations

2009

Opening of a sales and service location in Pune, India

2011

Opening of a sales and service location in São Paulo, Brasil

2012

50-year anniversary of the Erwin Junker Maschinenfabrik GmbH

2012

Opening of a sales and service location in Yaroslavl, Russia

2014

Opening of JUNKER Mexico

2015

Award from Shanghai General Motors Co. Ltd. „Leader of Technology"

2015

Qualified majority in Zema Zselics Ltda., Brasil

2015

Opening of JUNKER Turkey

2016

Establishment of the Erwin Junker manufacturer foundation by Mr. Erwin Junker, to which he has gifted and transfered a large part of the shares he owns in Erwin Junker Top-Holding GmbH