Last month, Rolf Behringer (68) handed over his executive duties at saw manufacturer Behringer GmbH to his son Andreas Behringer (31), who will subsequently manage the company as second managing director together with Christian Behringer (54).

Following 44 years of commitment to the family business, Rolf took over the management from his father Willy Behringer in 1988. He was mainly responsible for the company’s purchasing and commercial operations. During this time, the business also made the transition from a workshop to a steadily growing and internationally active industrial company. Since 2000, he managed the company together with his cousin Christian, who is responsible for technology, sales and marketing. Rolf will continue to be available as a shareholder in an advisory role.

Andreas is the fourth generation to join the management team. After graduating from high school and spending a year abroad, he studied international management in Mannheim until 2015. Andreas started his professional career as a project manager at a service and consulting company near Frankfurt. Over a period of four years, he gained insights into a wide variety of industries and corporations across Germany. In 2020, he joined the family business. Over the coming years, Andreas will focus primarily on HR and sustainability issues in the company.

“My goal is to lead our company into a successful and, at the same time, sustainable future,” he says. “By focusing on people and necessary investments, we can ensure that our family business will continue to prosper for many years to come, offering attractive activities and jobs for future generations.”
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