On April 1st, 2024, Andreas Böhm assumed the role of Managing Director at Vollmer, the renowned sharpening specialist headquartered in Biberach. He succeeds Dr. Stefan Brand and Jürgen Hauger, bringing with him a wealth of international experience in mechanical engineering garnered from over 25 years at the esteemed Liebherr Group, where he served as a member of the Board of Directors for over a decade.
In his new capacity, Böhm aims to leverage his extensive background in mechanical engineering and familiarity with the Swabian mentality to propel Vollmer further as a global and innovative partner to the tool industry. Reflecting on his appointment, Böhm stated, “Throughout my work at Liebherr, I am not only familiar with mechanical engineering, but also with the Swabian mentality. I would like to contribute my international experience to further advance Vollmer as a global and innovative partner to the tool industry.”
Böhm’s tenure at Liebherr saw him occupy various leadership roles across China, Ireland, and Germany before assuming a position on the Board of Directors of the Group’s holding company in Switzerland from 2011 to 2022. Now, at Vollmer, he takes the helm from Dr. Stefan Brand and Jürgen Hauger, with a commitment to maintaining the company’s familial traditions while navigating current international challenges.
The Vollmer Group, with a history spanning 115 years, is renowned for its leading technology and service offerings, serving as an innovative partner to the tool industry. Böhm is determined to uphold this legacy, stating, “The declared aim of the Vollmer Group is to continue along the path it has been following for decades as a leading technology and service company and innovative partner to the tool industry.”
Martin Kapp, Chairman of Vollmer’s Supervisory Board, expressed confidence in Böhm’s leadership, stating, “We wish Andreas Böhm all the best and are delighted that Vollmer is getting a managing director who will continue to lead the company in the spirit of the previous management and the company’s 115-year tradition.”
As Vollmer looks to the future under Böhm’s guidance, the company remains poised to navigate evolving industry landscapes while continuing to deliver cutting-edge solutions to its global clientele.
