Manufacturing & Construction

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ServicesManufacturing & Construction
CNC machine precisely cutting a granite slab with water cooling

Precision manufacturing shortens the distance between design and construction. At Kusser FountainWorks, fabrication defines how a water feature will perform on site and over time. Granite components, conventional construction methods, and mechanical systems are prepared with long-term performance and durability in mind, so execution on site remains controlled, efficient, and precise.

A KUSSERPOOL® during factory prefabrication, with integrated connections prepared before delivery.

Granite Fabrication

Worker handling a granite slab in a stone processing workshopStone cutting machine processing a granite block with water coolinga modular piece of a fountain in the workshopa floating granite sphere fountain in the factory

At Kusser’s German facilities, granite components are produced using CNC technology and skilled craftsmanship. Complex geometries, clean interfaces, and integrated anchoring details are resolved before the material reaches the jobsite. Our proprietary modular granite approach allows critical interfaces to be preassembled and tested in the factory before shipment. This improves installation accuracy, reduces the need for on-site adjustments, and optimizes the system for efficient international shipping.

Conventional Construction

Worker pouring concrete into a reinforced foundation formwork at a construction siteConstruction site preparation with foundation trenches and utility connections for a fountain installationPrefabricated granite fountain components and drainage system at a construction siteInstallation of a circular granite fountain with integrated piping and water technology at a construction site

Conventional construction remains an important part of many projects and is often the right answer for the site, the design, or the budget. The difference lies in how these builds are developed. Concrete structures and field-built elements are planned with the mechanical system already taken into account. That keeps technical requirements aligned from the beginning and avoids costly adjustments later in the project.

Mechanical equipment

Fiberglass vault housing water filtration equipment, pumps and pipingTechnician installing water technology equipment inside a concrete vaultTop view of an underground concrete vault housing water pumps, piping and control equipment

Mechanical systems are developed and built in-house. Pumps, filtration, controls, and supporting infrastructure are configured for the specific hydraulic demands of each project and tested before delivery. Fountain performance depends on how thoroughly the system is engineered before installation begins. Water behavior, service access, control logic, and long-term operation are all shaped at this stage. The same expertise supports rebuilds, retrofits, and renovation projects.

Construction & Assembly

Prefabricated granite slabs secured with metal straps on a wooden palletStainless steel basin with integrated drainage for a water wall fountainGranite fountain components being installed at a construction site with a crane lifting a circular stone element

On site, construction begins with the groundwork that supports the fountain system. Foundations, basin structures, and piping systems are built to prepare the installation that follows. From there, the system is installed in a controlled sequence with clearly defined connections and precise placement. Surrounding architectural elements are assembled as part of the same scope. This can include granite surfaces, stainless steel components, glass elements, cast metals, precast pieces, and other custom materials developed for the project. The fountain and its architectural context are built together, allowing the full composition to function as one. Before handover, the installed system is connected, calibrated, and tested on site under real operating conditions.

Turnkey Specialist

Granite sphere fountain shaped like a soccer ball outside a sports complexIndoor fountain with a bronze sculpture and circular granite basin beneath an ornate chandelierCircular granite fountain with a raised central basin and cascading water in an outdoor shopping plazaClose-up of a granite fountain with an integrated water channel and circular drain beside a landscaped garden

Kusser acts as a turnkey specialty contractor, maintaining continuity from fabrication through commissioning and final handover. Granite production, mechanical systems, site construction coordination, installation, and startup are aligned within one structured process. At completion, the feature is fully operational. On-site owner training and a customized Owner's Manual support long-term operation and maintenance, ensuring sustained system performance.

Contact

Jerry Claxton,
Director of Sales

jclaxton@kusserusa.com 813-520-9896

Jerry has been exclusively involved since 1998 in design, manufacturing, and construction of water features throughout the world devoted to the water feature industry. Jerry joined Kusser in 2010 to provide special initiatives, designing and creating innovative designs that showcase the natural beauty of stone and water from the natural element of stone and water. He has a passion to create exceptional water features for any application and is involved in all phases of the industry. Contact Jerry today to discuss your next water feature project.

Will Herring,
Sales and Estimating Account Manager

wherring@kusserusa.com

Will brings practical water feature experience into the early stages of project development. His focus lies in budgeting, design development, preliminary renderings, and schematics that help shape clear next steps from the outset.