KTR Systems | Made for movement
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The KTR Systems GmbH is a leading international company in the manufacture of drive components for industrial applications. Headquartered in Rheine, Germany, KTR has a long tradition dating back to the 1950s and actually much further back to the 19th century. We provide information here about the latest from the clutch specialists such as the new subsidiary in Denmark.
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- KTR Systems establishes a subsidiary in Denmark
- Josef Gerstner says goodbye to operational business
- Groundbreaking for new KTR office building
KTR Systems establishes a subsidiary in Denmark
10.06.2020/1/2020 | As of June XNUMX, XNUMX, KTR Systems GmbH has a subsidiary in Denmark founded. The drive specialist is thus continuing its international expansion course. KTR now has 24 subsidiaries worldwide.
KTR Systems Denmark ApS is based in Silkeborg and currently has two employees. "Our strengths lie in technical customer advice and service," explains Lars Haarup, General Manager of the new KTR subsidiary.
Employees with industry expertise
The expert Lars Haarup for Couplings and Brakes has been active in the national drive market for over 25 years and has extensive product and market knowledge. Mette Illeborg Riis is at his side and is responsible for administration and sales support. Ms. Riis has 18 years of experience in the Drive Technology were collected.
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"With the new national company, we primarily want to further establish our tailor-made solutions in the Danish market and ensure even more intensive customer service on site," says NicolaWarning, Managing Director of KTR Systems. "With Mette Illeborg Riis and Lars Haarup, we have gained two absolute experts who will successfully represent KTR in our neighboring country".
Josef Gerstner says goodbye to operational business
10.05.2016 | Prof. Dr. Joseph Gerstner (67) is retiring from the operative business after nine years at the head of the KTR Group. Under his leadership, KTR has completed a successful and sustainable development. Among other things, this was characterized by the restructuring of the company, the continuous expansion at the headquarters in Rheine, the expansion of the product portfolio and the development of the KTR locations in India and recently in China as a new production and logistics center for East and Southeast Asia.
Gerstner will remain associated with the company both as a member of the advisory board and in an advisory capacity. In addition, he will continue to perform his board duties in the future VDMA Main Board and in the VDMA NRW as well as in the Münsterland Metal Industry Association. On June 1st, 2016, Andreas Nauen will be the new managing director of the KTR Group.
Andreas Nauern takes over operational business
With Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Andreas Nauen (51), an experienced manager and proven expert in the wind energy industry will assume the position of managing director on June 1, 2016.
After studying mechanical engineering, Nauen started his career in 1991 in the power plant sector Siemens AG, where he initially worked in project management in the field of gas and steam turbines. He then took over sales tasks for fossil power plants in India, and from 1997 for the European market. From 2002 to 2004 he was responsible for strategy and communication in the Power Generation division.
After the takeover of the Danish wind turbine manufacturer bonus energy A/S by Siemens in 2004, as CEO of Siemens Wind Power A/S, he built up the group's wind energy business. In 2010, Nauen moved to Senvion GmbH, where he held the position of CEO until January 2016. "KTR is well positioned and ready for the next big steps," says Nauen. “I am looking forward to my new task. In particular, however, to continue the positive development of this traditional company together with the entire KTR team".
Founded in 1959, KTR is now an employer for more than 1100 employees, more than 410 of them at the headquarters in Rheine and also active worldwide. As a provider of drive technology for industrial applications, the KTR Group supplies mechanical drive components, hydraulic and electromechanical brake systems, hydraulic components and cooling systems to industrial markets on all continents.
Groundbreaking for new KTR office building
13.10.2010/XNUMX/XNUMX | With the words "Glück auf" laid managing directors Joseph Gerstner (l.) and the partner Marieke Reichert (right) laid the foundation stone for the new office building on Carl-Zeiss-Strasse, Rheine, on October 1, 2010. Franz Tacke, founding father of KTR and former managing director of F. Tacke KG, already cultivated this tradition.
In the presence of Spouses Tacke and together with representatives of the city of Rheine and project partners, another milestone was set in the KTR group. "The laying of the foundation stone is a hard-earned and special event after the financial and economic crisis has been overcome," said Gerstner in his short speech.
After the infrastructure for the logistics of KTR on Carl-Zeiss-Strasse was doubled in 2008 and the system performance was expanded by more than 100%, the new office wing finally moves in for 150 employees to 3.000 m². This creates new synergy effects in terms of performance and competence, which in particular increase customer benefits.
The modern office building will latest energy standards erected - geothermal energy ensures a pleasant indoor climate and groundwater heat pumps heat the service water. In the future, the employees will be distributed over three floors, which will also be shaded and illuminated according to innovative findings in order to create a pleasant working atmosphere. The existing offices will be gradually converted after the completion of the new office wing in 2011. It is planned that all construction work will be completed in 2012.
Who is KTR Systems?
The KTR Systems with the slogan "Made for Motion" is a leading international company in the manufacture of drive elements for industrial applications. Headquartered in Rheine, Germany, KTR has a long tradition. Originally founded in 1886 as F. Tacke KG, the grandson of the company founder Franz Tacke founded KTR Kupplungstechnik GmbH in 1959. KTR's product portfolio includes a wide range of products, including Couplings, Brakes, cooling systems, Hydraulic Systemcomponents and much more. Through consistent innovation and high quality standards, the company has earned a good reputation in numerous industries, including mechanical and plant engineering, construction, agriculture, renewable energy and many others. With production and sales locations in many countries around the world, the manufacturer is well positioned to serve global customers.
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