Our Vision & Mission
The GVS Group
Kuss Filtration is a part of the GVS Group
Mission Statement (Quality Policy)
GVS is a profitable market leading high-quality filter company that offers price competitive products and technological solutions solving customers' filtration needs in highly critical and sophisticate markets and applications.
Core Values
GVS offers fast reaction time with intense customer service and a team approach to adapting our products and technology to our customers' needs. GVS has::- A very strong technical development team
- A clear vision of the markets which we desire to lead from the sales point of view
- Flexible manufacturing capability
- Respect for the environment
- Dedication to giving our people the opportunity to reach their full potential
Significant Historical Events
2017 - Kuss Filtration purchased by GVS Group, headquartered in Bologna, Italy
2014 - KussLife filtration media launched
2013 - Kuss Shanghai China operations relocated to new facility
2012 - Kuss Brazil operations relocated to new facility
2011 – Kuss Filtration’s Air and Liquid Filtration Operations sold to Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC (IOP)
2007 – Kuss established China and Brazil manufacturing operations
1998 – Nelson Industries was acquired by Cummins Inc./Fleetguard
1996 – Kuss’ European office opened
1991 – Released the first depth media fuel pump filter using proprietary Nylon Depth Media, becoming the first filter manufacturer to incorporate and use depth media for Automotive in-tank fuel pump filters
1986 – R. L. Kuss & Company was acquired by Cummins Inc./Fleetguard
1965 – Nelson Industries was established in Bloomer, Wisconsin USA
1951 – R.L. Kuss & Company was formed
1949 – Kuss was founded in Findlay, Ohio USA