Planning and consultancy services for surface technology.

Plant design, planning permission procedures, health and safety, and management systems for manufacturing companies.
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In use worldwide.

Locations in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Lippstadt and Hangzhou
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China

Plan. Optimise. Implement.

Plant and factory planning for surface treatment technology, planning permission and construction supervision.

Work safely. Protect the environment.

External occupational health and safety specialist and consultant on workplace environmental protection.
What drives us

Practical relevance.
Independence.
Partnership.

Craft businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises and international corporations place their trust in our expertise and experience. Together, we develop bespoke solutions for your projects.

We provide ongoing consultancy to companies in the areas of plant and factory design, the environment, health and safety, and management systems, offering streamlined and pragmatic solutions. Thanks to our involvement in national and international bodies, you can be sure of always benefiting from the latest state-of-the-art technology.
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Our specialist areas

Six areas in which we support companies in the surface treatment and metalworking sectors.
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Practical expertise

Technology, regulations and planning in the surface treatment industry. Practical and always with a focus on implementation in the workplace.
The QUBUS

Engineering expertise for your production. Since 1995.

From an engineering firm in Schwäbisch Gmünd to an internationally active service provider: QUBUS designs systems and advises manufacturing companies in the surface treatment and metalworking sectors, offering independent advice backed by in-depth technical expertise.
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QUBUS-IFO Group

Two companies, one commitment to quality

QUBUS and the IFO Institute for Surface Technology are two independent companies with a shared aim: to measurably improve quality in surface technology. QUBUS provides planning and consultancy, whilst the IFO carries out testing and research. For our customers, the two work together seamlessly.
Improve your quality.
Sectors

Sectors that rely on us

More than 4,000 customers from over 75 countries rely on QUBUS for planning and consultancy.
Architecture
Automotive industry
Aviation industry
Mechanical Engineering
Petrochemicals
Offshore
Shipbuilding
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We support businesses of all sizes, from specialist electroplating firms to international automotive groups. Our expertise covers all industries in which surface treatment is critical to quality: automotive suppliers, aerospace, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.
What sets us apart from others is our combination of strategic and practical consultancy expertise, coupled with a unique range of specialist knowledge and services. As part of the group of companies linked to the IFO Institute, we have accredited laboratory facilities for precise analyses and well-founded expert reports – all from a single source.
Every project begins with a detailed assessment of your specific requirements. Based on this, we develop a bespoke plan with defined milestones and measurable outcomes. We provide structured support throughout the process until the project is fully implemented.
Our experts operate internationally. We have two offices in Germany and one in China. We work with clients all over the world and respond precisely to local requirements.
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Let’s talk about your project.

Whether it’s plant design, planning permission procedures or management systems: we offer personalised advice and develop a solution tailored to your business.
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