Vollmer is focusing on the future with and expanded management team. Starting January 1, 2025, Tobias Trautmann will join the management team, forming a new leadership duo together with the current managing director Andreas Böhm.
With more than 20 years of experience in the machine tool industry, Trautmann brings in-depth expertise and extensive international experience to Biberach, the company said.
Trautmann's career combines technical know-how with management skills. After completing his training as a state-certified technician in the field of mechatronics, he gained valuable practical experience as an application engineer in China and South Korea. He further deepened his expertise during his studies in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering in the UK.
The native of Ulm, Germany, began an international career as a sales manager for various engineering companies. Since 2020, he has served as division manager at GROB-Werke in Mindelheim, where he was responsible for global sales of universal machines, as well as overseeing the used machine market, product management, and project execution.
“With Tobias Trautmann, we are gaining an experienced leader who is a perfect fit for the company's direction,” said Martin Kapp, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Vollmer Group. “His international experience, extensive industry knowledge, and clear communication will help further enhance our performance and ensure we continue on our current path. We are excited to have a strong leadership duo at Vollmer alongside Andreas Böhm.”
Since April 2024, Andreas Böhm has been leading the Vollmer Group as managing director, succeeding Dr. Stefan Brand and Jürgen Hauger. With the appointment of Tobias Trautmann, the machine manufacturer is relying on a proven dual leadership model that draws on a 115-year family tradition while positioning the company for the future and a global market. Both managing directors are united in their goal: to strengthen Vollmer as an innovative partner to the tool industry and prepare the company for international challenges.