LEBUS® International Engineers
German engineering skills for international projects
We are LEBUS® Germany, a family-owned company specializing in high-quality wire rope spooling technology for industrial applications in lifting and hoisting, mining, oceanography, and offshore sectors. Our customers are always at the center of what we do. Our team includes five engineers, 20 production specialists, one apprentice per year, and three administrative staff members. With more than 60 years of experience, we are experts in multi-layer spooling systems, consulting, and project management.
We understand the challenges you face in your daily operations—and we provide the simplest and most effective solution: the original LEBUS® system.
LEBUS® History
Perfect right from the start
To understand the story of LEBUS® Germany, we travel back to Texas in the 1940s. In 1937, Frank L. Lebus sen. developed the LEBUS® groove principle, successfully implementing it in various oil drilling operations. The original groove was fixed onto existing wire rope drums, and its reliable and controlled spooling method quickly became the industry standard for oil extraction.
After World War II, Lebus refined and expanded the LEBUS® groove system, applying it to cranes, construction hoists, and ship-loading equipment. With growing international demand, he founded LEBUS® International Engineers GmbH in 1963, appointing Karl Seidenather as Managing Director. Seidenather established a German production facility in Finning, Bavaria, complementing the existing plant in Longview, Texas. For nearly 50 years, his son Cris who joined 1966 led the company. Today, Tim Seidenather and Matthias Kunkel share operational management. While much has evolved over the decades, the core design of the LEBUS® system remains unchanged – because from the very beginning, it was built for perfection.
Why choose the original LEBUS® rope spooling system?
What sets our work apart?
The LEBUS® groove has been a trusted industry standard for decades. While our original patent has since expired, our expertise, precision, and commitment to quality remain unchanged. As pioneers and specialists in multi-layer spooling technology, we continue to deliver original LEBUS® quality to industries worldwide.
Wherever wire ropes or cables are subjected to extreme conditions and heavy loads, the advantages of the LEBUS® System are clear: reliable and consistent spooling ensures maximum safety and performance; even load distribution extends rope lifespan; multi-layer spooling minimizes downtime and project costs and smaller drums optimise limited space.
Are you planning your next industrial project or looking for a partner for contract manufacturing, custom machining, or mechanical processing?
Comprehensive project consulting is our daily business.
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