Volker Buth, CEO of Hirschmann Automotive, Resigns
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Standing Strong Together
In recent days, Morocco was shaken by a devastating earthquake that has left the nation racing against the clock to find survivors and assess the damage caused by it. Our thoughts and support go out to the people affected by this tragedy.
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Invitation to the Romanian Parliament
We had the pleasure of being invited to the Parliament of Romania, Chamber of Deputies at the Information Technology and Communications Committee, where we discussed the current strategy and public policies of the Romanian Digitalization Minister. Thank you, Sabin Sărmaș, for the warm welcome and open discussions, where we were able to present the improvement ideas that will help us implement our future digitalization projects in our company. Looking forward to our future collaboration!
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The Representatives of Vorarlberg's Most Prominent Companies as Guests in Our Halls
On Tuesday evening, our logistics center at the headquarters in Rankweil was transformed into an event location! The reason was the “VN Top 100” event, where more than 300 top representatives and prominent entrepreneurs from Vorarlberg's economy and politics, including Finance Minister Magnus Brunner and Country Councilor Marco Tittler, were visiting. We are proud to have hosted this event, where Vorarlberg's largest and most successful companies are honored, and the VN Business Award is presented every year.
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Total Donation in the Amount of 13,000 Euros for Those Affected by the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
The entire scale of the earthquake disaster in the Turkish-Syrian border region and the impact on the people is enormous! The employees and management of Hirschmann Automotive support the aid organization "Nachbar in Not" with a donation of 13,000 euros. Through this valuable contribution, the aid organization "Nachbar in Not" can help and support affected people.
Angelo Holzknecht Becomes New CEO of Hirschmann Automotive
Following the latest Board resolution, Angelo Holzknecht will take up the position of Chief Executive Officer. The international automotive supplier is pleased to be able to appoint this responsible position from within its own ranks.
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Adrian Low is the new Managing Director of China.
We are pleased to announce that Adrian Low will take over the position of Managing Director as of February 20, 2023. He will be fully responsible for the business and operations in the APAC market for Hirschmann Automotive.
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Most Attractive Employer for Students Award
We are pleased to announce that our plant in Vsetín has been honored with the "Most AQttractive Employer for Students Award 2022" on 3rd place in Zlín region. This award is a result of our teamwork and passion for people.
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Start. Apprentices. Future.
As every year, the time had come again at the beginning of September 2022: we welcomed 21 new apprentices and one business student to Hirschmann Automotive at the plant in Rankweil, Austria. This year, the newcomers went to Hotel Viktor in Viktorsberg for a few days to get to know each other.
Austria's LEADING EMPLOYER Award 2022
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Industrialization. Process Optimization. Goal Orientation.
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Hirschmann Automotive expands its plant in Romania. At the end of March 2022, the automotive supplier opened a new production hall in Sânpaul, Romania, near Târgu Mureş. More than 2,100 employees are now employed here at two sites.
Megatrends in the Automotive Industry - Risk? Opportunity!
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As CEO since 2007, Mr. Buth was the driving force behind Hirschmann Automotive’s successful growth, significantly contributing to the automotive supplier’s considerable progress and success over the previous years. Since the beginning of his tenure 15 years ago, sales have increased more than fivefold, a testament to his outstanding service.
A Farsighted Global Player
The expansion of Hirschmann Automotive into a global company is thanks in no small part to Mr. Buth, who demonstrated confidence and great ambition on the international stage. Under his leadership, a number of new sites were established, starting in 2007 with a production facility in Romania during his first year, followed by another in Morocco only a few years later. In 2013/2014, the company made its first foray into the Chinese market with the opening of a sales office in Shanghai as well as a production facility in Nantong. In 2015, a sales office was opened in Detroit, USA, as well as a production facility in San Miguel, Mexico. In 2018, Geissler Präzisionserzeugnisse GmbH and Beutlhauser Stanztec GmbH were acquired, thus establishing a new competence center for stamping and bending technology in Freyung, Germany.
A Visionary and Knowledgeable Strategist
With clear aims, impressive vision, and strong guiding principles, Mr. Buth also oversaw the ongoing development of the company and its product range. He pioneered the development of high-voltage products as part of realigning the company’s electric mobility portfolio in 2009. Customer diversification, the cultivation of several strategically important customer relationships on a global level, and the establishment of signal connectors for 1.2 and 2.8 mm systems for all well-known premium manufacturers are just a few of the most significant milestones that Mr. Buth can proudly look back on.
» It was an honor to be able to work alongside the owners and employees. I will never forget it « , says Volker Buth.
The triumvirate comprising the automotive supplier’s management team – Markus Ganahl (COO), Stefan Tschol (CFO), and Pascal Hetzenauer (CSO) – will assume Mr. Buth’s responsibilities and oversee the company’s continued growth.