Weinheim, March 9, 2016. Dr. Andreas Raps (41) is the new CEO of EagleBurgmann Germany. With effect from March 1, he has taken over all of Dr. Stefan Sacré’s responsibilities. Dr. Sacré left the company at the end of February. The Management Board of the Wolfratshausen seal manufacturer now comprises Dr. Andreas Raps (CEO), as well as Michael Stomberg (COO) and Jochen Strasser (CFO).EagleBurgmann is a joint venture of the Japanese EKK and the German Freudenberg Group.
Raps holds a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Passau. Before joining the Freudenberg Group in 2004, he worked for Management Consultant companies in Boston, Munich and Zurich. Parallel to his consultancy work, he obtained a PhD in Business Administration with a thesis on "Strategy Implementation." Within the Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Business Group, he was at first responsible for European organizational development. Following this, he became Head of Product Marketing in the vibration technology division. Subsequently, Raps took on various operative management positions, most recently as CEO of the global Special Sealing division with 17 manufacturing sites worldwide. "I am really looking forward to the new challenges and am especially pleased that I can actively help shape the future development of the international EagleBurgmann Group," said Raps.
EagleBurgmann is ranked among leading international companies for industrial sealing technology. The company produces and distributes a broad range of high-quality products – from one-offs to mass production, whether highly-complex, flexible sealing systems such as mechanical seals and supply units, or special gaskets for various applications and industry sectors. The company is represented globally with some 6,000 employees and more than 70 subsidiaries.
About EagleBurgmann
EagleBurgmann figures among the internationally leading companies for industrial sealing technology. The joint venture between the Freudenberg Group and the Japanese EKK Group manufactures and markets high-quality products, which are installed wherever safety and reliability are major considerations in the sealing of demanding mediums under the most challenging technical conditions, for example in the oil and gas, refinery, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, food processing, paper, water, shipbuilding, aerospace, and mining industries. In 2014, the company generated sales of around €765 million and employed some 6,000 people at more than 70 subsidiaries operating from 250 locations.
About the Freudenberg Group
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and the world of science, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for more than 30 market segments and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, nonwovens, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products, IT services and the most modern cleaning products.
Innovation strength, strong customer orientation, diversity and team spirit are the cornerstones of our Group. Commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action belong to the company's core values lived for more than 165 years.
In 2014, the Freudenberg Group employed over 40,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than 7 billion Euros (including pro-rata consolidation of 50:50 joint ventures). For more information, please visit www.freudenberg.com