SCHUNK was founded in 1945 by Friedrich Schunk. Starting as a mechanical workshop, it has developed under the leadership of his son Heinz-Dieter Schunk into an expert and strong global competitor in the field of gripping systems and clamping technology. Currently, the company is operated by the third generation of the family, siblings Henrik A, Schunk, and Kristina I, Schunk.

Nine factories and 34 direct branches, more than 3,500 employees, and distribution partners in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide ensure dense market coverage. With 11,000 types of standard components, SCHUNK provides a wide range of gripping systems and clamping technology to the global market as a one-stop supplier; with 2,550 types of SCHUNK grippers, it offers a comprehensive series of standard gripper component products to the market. The entire gripping system portfolio contains more than 4,000 components.

The most important buyers are manufacturing enterprises with assembly, handling, and metal cutting processes. The customer base includes mechanical engineering, robotics, automation, and assembly handling personnel, as well as major automotive brands and their suppliers. Since 2012, legendary goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been part of the SCHUNK team, conveying the brand image of safe, precise gripping and clamping technology.