Bob BuntingBunting Magnetics
Bunting, headquartered in Newton, Kansas, U.S., is a family-owned company founded in 1959 by Walter Bunting. Bob Bunting, Walter's son, led the company for nearly three decades, overseeing its expansion into international markets and the diversification of its product lines during his tenure as president and CEO.
"My father dedicated his life to this company," said Robert Bunting Jr., Bob's son and current president and CEO of Bunting. "He was a tireless worker whose vision and determination shaped Bunting into the company it is today. He held high standards and pushed us to be our best, but those who knew him understood it came from a place of deep care — for the people who worked here and the future he was building for all of us."
Under Bob Bunting's leadership, the company expanded its global footprint, establishing operations in the United Kingdom, China and Australia, along with additional facilities across North America. He maintained Bunting's identity as a family-owned business while developing innovations that positioned the company as a partner to manufacturers and producers across industries worldwide.
Bob also supported community initiatives. He and his family backed charitable, educational and civic programs across Newton and the surrounding region. Their support included the United Way, the Newton Public Library Foundation, and the regional YMCA project. Bob and his wife, Barbara, were honored as Philanthropists of the Year by the Newton Public Library Foundation and acknowledged by the Central Kansas Community Foundation.
Bob supported Bunting employees and their families through company programs. Under his guidance, the company established the Walter F. and June A. Bunting Memorial Scholarship Fund to help the children of employees pursue higher education.
