The story of REMUS started in 1990 with only five employees and a lot of good ideas. Today, the family enterprise is the world market leader in sport exhausts, performing business in 60 countries all over the world.
“We printed flyers and went to the IAA Automobile Show Frankfurt in September 1990. My husband promised potential customers a delivery schedule of just before Christmas, but we do not even have a production hall! I was under constant shock!” says Angelika Kresch, CEO REMUS.
History
Otto Kresch, CEO REMUS, tells, “I knew it was virtually impossible, but we were going to make it!” And indeed it turned out that way. Under full pressure, the production hall was completed and the production started. “The morning I spent in the production, during the lunchtime and in the evening I worked on R&D and in-between, training staff and optimizing production techniques. As a team, we were able to successfully manage all our duties.” says Otto Kresch. That is how the wolf began its string of successes and continues to do so. In less than 5 years, REMUS managed to become a world leader in the manufacturing of sport exhausts in 5 different expansion stages. The production area was increased over the years and in spring 1999 reached 12.000 square meters. In 2002, the new Research and Development center was opened, and that gave way to the development of different mechanical and acoustic features for sport exhaust systems. In 2006, a new hall was built with approximately a 5.000 square meter production space and a state-of-the-art logistic center to serve the demands of different markets and clients. Today, not only tuners but many well-known vehicle manufacturers are REMUS customers. Over 90% of the production is exported to over 60 countries worldwide. From an idea, an ambitious plan and only 5 employees, over the years REMUS has managed to become a renowned international business and today it is a major global partner in the development and manufacturing of many types of exhaust systems.
Production
REMUS manufactures its products using the latest state-of-the-art machinery to ensure top quality for a global market. Modern machinery, such as laser cutting, hydro forming and CNC controlled pipe bending machines combined with special processing techniques guarantee products with exceptional forms and perfect fitment. Thin steel welding processes, manually performed and robotically controlled, play an important part in the manufacturing process of REMUS high-quality sport exhaust systems. The know-how of the employees is an essential element of the manufacturing process. Combined with the convincing
technology, it forms the basis for an excellent product. Certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and even ISO/TS 16949, required within the automobile industry, prove that REMUS is an experienced and competent partner for the international automotive industry.
Research and Development
The R&D department plays an important factor within REMUS. The fundamentals of every top-quality exhaust system are a combination of acoustic, thermal, and mechanical properties. These are trademarks of the REMUS R&D department. The new Research and Development center which was opened in 2002, together with the know-how of the R&D team, are the foundation for the success in this sector. Under the umbrella term “Sound Design,” the technologies for measuring and evaluating different acoustic sounds are developed and adapted to suit different customer requirements. The heart of the R&D center is the
highly modern acoustic sound chamber with a 4 wheel drive dynamometer which can simulate different parameters for cars and motorcycles. Furthermore, an in-house ISO certified the heated pass-by test section for measuring the noise reflected from accelerating road legal vehicles. This enables all R&D processes to be carried out internally. The combination of modern research and development facilities, highly qualified staff and the latest state-of-the-art machinery ensure that REMUS will continue to dominate worldwide.
Sound Engineering
The REMUS R&D center offers a wide range of possibilities for the acoustic development of sport exhaust systems. Due to tight legal regulations and more specific customer requirements, it became fairly difficult to develop the perfect sound. A considerable part of the REMUS engineering crew works on “Sound Design.” In the REMUS acoustic laboratory, sound can be individually optimized, ranging from full racing sound to sonorous street sound. In this sense, consumer specific sound is generated and sent digitally to the customers of the automobile, motorbike or tuning industry. Highly qualified employees, state-of-the-art technologies and multiple development loops grant not only the creation of the distinctive REMUS sound but also of customer specific sounds. The acoustic test room offers the possibility of carrying out all acoustic measurements under standardized conditions. Apart from the obvious
insulation against all external noise, this room absorbs virtually all noise directly emitted by the measured object. This prevents reflections, echo and hall effects and ensures conclusive, repeatable measurements. The room concept allows acoustic tests to be carried out irrespective of weather and under strict observance of secrecy regulations. These tests include, among others, measurement of noise caused by moving as well as stationary vehicles, internal and external sound quality measurements with head and torso simulator, as well as sound intensity measurements to determinate the location of sound sources.
REMUS has its own heated pass-by test section for measuring the noise reflected from accelerating road vehicles. The automated test can be carried out by the test driver by means of a notebook situated in the vehicle. The notebook constantly communicates with a stationary host computer which processes and stores all data. This system informs the test driver about all test data in real time.