Leadership Change at WEH: We Welcome Rolf Kummer, an experienced industry expert, as the new Managing Director of our company.
More than three decades of experience in the valve industry
The 58-year-old mechanical engineer and business economist brings with him more than three decades of experience.
“WEH stands for technical excellence, innovative strength and the values of a medium-sized family business. This combination offers great potential - even in a challenging economic environment,” says Rolf Kummer. “I look forward to shaping the next steps together with the team, the owner family and our partners.”
We benefit from Mr. Kummer's many years of experience in leading international management positions.
He has built up locations worldwide, initiated strategic partnerships and significantly increased incoming orders in the core business. He has also been active in industry associations for many years.
He began his professional career with training as an industrial mechanic. This was followed by further training in technical and business management fields, as well as qualifications as a business mediator, systemic coach, and Six Sigma Black Belt.
We warmly welcome Mr. Kummer to the WEH family and look forward to continuing to shape the future success of our company together with him.
At home in the Illertal - successful in the world.
This sentence sums up the essence of the WEH company: a perfect combination of tradition and innovation - down-to-earth and future-oriented.
WEH has been a leading specialist for secure connections for over 50 years. The quick connectors with the WEH® jaw locking mechanism were the first product range and enable a simple, pressure-tight connection in a matter of seconds. For more than 35 years, WEH has also stood for alternative refueling technology in the field of hydrogen and natural gas.
Founded in Illertissen, Bavaria, WEH is represented by over 40 sales and trading partners in more than 60 countries worldwide. The medium-sized company is a global player with quality “Made in Germany”. From development, design and production to shipping and service, everything is carried out centrally at the Illertissen site.
