Gregor Langer takes over from Hartmut Hoffmann as Managing Director at RK Rose+Krieger GmbH
The departing Managing Director of RK Rose+Krieger GmbH, Hartmut Hoffmann (left), and his successor, Dr.-Ing. Gregor Langer (right), who takes over on 1 July 2021
Change at the top
Since 2008, Hartmut Hoffmann has overseen the growth of RK Rose+Krieger GmbH, and during this time he developed the company into a globally successful one-stop supplier of linear drives, profile assemblies and connection systems with a unique range of services. On 30 June 2021, he will be stepping down to enjoy his well earned retirement. His successor, Dr.-Ing. Gregor Langer, will take up the reins on 1 July 2021.
Mr Langer holds a degree in Material Sciences and a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering. After his studies, he entered the business world as Technical Director, and subsequently Managing Director, of a medium-sized supplier to major companies in the mechanical and plant engineering industry. He went on to complete an MBA while working for several years as a freelance Business and Technology Consultant, before joining the Kendrion Group as a director. He has felt at home in the world of drive and automation technology ever since. As head of the "Industrial Drive Systems" business unit, with its associated global sales and production locations, his responsibilities at Kendrion included post-merger integration and reorientation of a production site. He was also responsible for developing and implementing the global strategy for growth and digitisation.
Dr.-Ing. Gregor Langer
"I'm very much looking forward to my new role at RK Rose+Krieger, and I will continue to build on the successful RK concept – implementing innovative solutions in close dialogue with the customer and applying our expertise to generate added value for our customers. Global trends, such as electrification, digitisation, flexibilization and the concept of holistic health are a perfect fit for the products of RK Rose+Krieger, and open up enormous opportunities to us. These trends will most certainly lead to numerous new, smart solutions for our customers", Dr. Gregor Langer explains. For his part, he will be able to contribute his extensive experience in the production of components for the mechanical engineering and automotive supply industries as well as his specialist knowledge of surface, drive and automation technology. His declared aim is to continue to achieve sustainable, profitable growth with Rose+Krieger products, both at the German headquarters and subsidiaries, and also worldwide at the companies of the Phoenix Mecano Group.