The Gund Company

The Gund Company is a third-generation family business.

Our roots in the electrical industry run back five generations with Bussmann Manufacturing Company’s founding by Al Bussmann, Sr., the great-grandfather of our President, Stephen Gund.

The Gund Company was established in 1951 by Ed Gund, with Paul Gund joining in 1963. Al Bussmann Sr. had counseled young Paul Gund to study chemical engineering to understand materials technology’s future. The business started as a manufacturer’s representative organization. Ed and Paul listened to customers’ needs requesting better service and faster delivery. The Gund Company moved into material distribution with a stocking facility closer to our Midwest customer base.

Over the past 70 years, The Gund Company has grown into one of the largest manufacturers and fabricators of composite, thermoplastic, and elastomeric materials.  The Gund Company now has 12 manufacturing locations in the five countries. Our application engineering focus continues to be a strength as we take our materials and fabrication expertise into more markets.

Although The Gund Company has experienced significant growth in recent years, the Gund family’s management philosophy of “Satisfy, the Customer!” has not changed. We will satisfy our customers completely with a sense of urgency to demonstrate our appreciation for our relationship.