WOSSNER PISTON

About Ourselves
We are the innovative specialists for high performance pistons and cylinder blocks. Our products are to be found in engines operating at the highest levels of motor sport, in competition and, of course, in everyday use - in fact, anywhere where longevity and operational noise are important factors. Our products are the source of the superior power behind the success of well known motor sport teams at national and international race meets.

We develop, build and produce top quality pistons for both important international engine manufacturers and individual customers active within motor sport. Inside our 2500m fully air-conditioned works the newest CNC controlled machines guarantee a quality and precision down to the micron level. Our extensive store of standard spare parts from many well known manufacturers - including special sizes - ensures the quickest possible service.

The strength of our fully certificated company lies in the extraordinary precision and high quality or our products, the short development time for prototypes, as well as the highly flexible and un-bureaucratic direct contact we have with our clients. The dynamism with which we innovate has secured a place at the leading edge of development.

Innovation, Research and Development
Our enthusiasm for innovation is based upon the belief that it is only possible to discover something new when you constantly question that which you already know. This is one of the reasons why we are actively involved in researching the properties of low friction surfaces and in developing new such materials. We are in close contact with the research departments at various colleges and universities and are currently carrying out a series of tests, together with a Swiss institution, into friction reduction. In close cooperation with the R&D departments at leading motor manufacturers we develop high performance prototype pistons.

Newest Technology in the Production Facility
In order to guarantee the highest quality our production machines have been specially customised to meet our requirements and are constantly being further developed - the close cooperation between our engineers and the manufacturers is highly beneficial to both parties. In order to guarantee the precision and consistency of the end products, our CNC machines are housed in an air conditioned environment. Our expertise enables us produce one-off pistons to individual specifications - even designs with extremely complicated ovality.


Our Customers
Motor Manufacturers, Rebuilding and Development
For many years now we have been in close contact with the development departments of leading motor manufacturers. In cooperation with their engine specialists we develop and build new piston models as well as putting together prototypes for test runs. Next to our technical expertise our biggest strength is the un-bureaucratic and flexible manner in which we fulfil the needs of our customers. This guarantees the shortest development times.

Specialist Outlets, Garages and Tuning
We stock an extensive range of standard parts, including special sizes. We are well known as a quick and efficient supplier, regardless of what make and for what type of engine. Of course, we are also the natural choice for individual and specialist requirements.

Engine and Classic Car Enthusiasts
We've been able to grant many vintage cars a new lease of life. We are able to produce pistons that are no longer manufactured anywhere else. Having been completely overhauled there is now a 1930's Rolls Royce that runs with Wossner pistons, as does a 1952 Maybach diesel locomotive.

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How it all began - a brief history
The love of motor sport was the start of the success story for this family run business in Weil am Rhein, southern Baden. Eckart Wossner raced motorcycles, up to 500cc, during the 1970's and enjoyed a degree of success on the national circuit. He is well known as a totally committed, but fair, sportsman. Between 1984 and 1995 Wossner were the sole distributor in Germany for an American piston manufacturer. In 1994 Wossner began producing their own range of high performance pistons. Their motto - "Our customers success is the root of our success" - is what has made Wossner GmbH the experts for high performance pistons. The successful development of the company required a new premises for 2003 - four times the size of the previous one.

We deliver worldwide
Our high performance pistons are available from importers throughout the EU as well as in Australia, Japan, South Africa, South America and the USA. We would be happy to let you know the whereabouts of your nearest dealer.

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