Automatic powder coating cabin, 1975 |
During the last
months of his life, Hans Hoffmann was able to lay the foundation for a successful
continuation of company operations. Hans Hoffmann had been the sole enterpriser of the
company until this time. After his death, the company was transformed into a
corporation, allowing room for two further partners next to Frieda Hoffmann and Erika
Stell. The new managing directors and partners were Horst Stahn and Wolfgang Scherzer. |
Powder coating facility, 1969 |
Managing Director Ing. Horst Stahn |
After Wolfgang
Scherzer had left the company a few years later, Horst Stahn took over the sole
responsibility of the company as managing director. Stahn had gained enough expertise
and know-how needed for this position, attained during his time as an engineer with
the Hoffmann Company. This experience and know-how allowed him to easily make contact
to new clients and to quickly understand their needs. From the beginning, Ing. grad.
Wolfgang Müller, authorized representative and director of the development department,
assisted Stahn in the development of technical facilities and machines. Müller had
begun his career with the Hoffmann Company as an apprentice in 1956. |
Authorized Representative
Ing. grad. Wolfgang Müller |
The "Hoffmannsonne" (Hoffmann's Sun)
simulated the sunlight radiation of different climatic zones across the world. |
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