Marquardt Group
| Company type | GmbH |
|---|---|
| Industry | Household appliances |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Headquarters | Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany |
Key people | |
| Products | Automotive sensors and controls |
| Revenue | €1.4 billion (2023)[4] |
Number of employees | 10,000 (2023)[4] |
| Website | www.marquardt.com |
Marquardt is a manufacturer company of electromechanical and electronic switches and switching systems.[5] Founded in 1925 and based in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany,[6] the company is family-run.[7]
As of 2023[update], the Marquardt Group employed approximately 10,000 people[8][9] in 20 locations across four continents.[10]
History
[edit]Early years
[edit]In 1925, businessman Johannes Marquardt (1885–1963) and technician Johannes Marquardt (1889–1942), who share the same name but are only distantly related, established a factory for electrical supplies and precision mechanics in Rietheim.[11]
In the mid-1930s, the company increased its workforce from 60 to 160 employees. During the Second World War, nearly all male employees were drafted into the Wehrmacht; its production was primarily maintained by women in the few final years of the war. After the war, all Marquardt offices were initially occupied by the staff of a French commander and were only released after six months. Nearly all machines were dismantled and taken to France. War damage to electrical installations caused supply shortages for plaster-mounted light switches in the French occupation zone and in France.
Marquardt later began producing toggle switches.[6] In 1953, Marquardt began producing snap-action switches. Two years later, in 1955, a new branch plant was constructed in Böttingen, and by 1959, the existing plant at the Rietheim headquarters was expanded.
1965–present
[edit]In 1968, Marquardt established an electronic laboratory. That same year, the first assemblies rolled off the production line in Rietheim. The following year, they built a training workshop in Rietheim. In 1981, Marquardt founded its first foreign subsidiary, Marquardt Switches Inc., in Cazenovia, New York, United States, and constructed a factory there in 1985.
In 1991, Marquardt acquired the device switch manufacturer Russenberger and added subsidiaries in France, Spain, and Tunisia. In 1996, Marquardt founded the subsidiary Marquardt Switches Shanghai in China, forming a joint venture with the Indian switch manufacturer RG Keswani.
In 2012, the company founded the subsidiary E&C Testlab GmbH in Trossingen, which specializes in measuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Units
[edit]The Automotive business unit develops drive authorisation systems (such as drive authorisation via smartphone, electronic keys, and electronic ignition start switches), operating components (such as seat adjustment switches and rotary light switches), and ultra-wideband communication. In May 2024, Marquardt showcased its battery management systems, sensors for hydrogen fuel cells, and components for digital vehicle communication. The company presented it to Bluetooth Low Energy and Ultra-Wideband technology positioning.[12][13]
The Mechatronic Devices business unit develops switching systems for systems and switches.
The Power and Energy Solutions business unit has been around since 2021 and develops battery management systems from twelve to 800 volts, charging and converter systems for battery electric vehicles, as well as electromechanical components for fuel cell vehicles.
Locations
[edit]The Marquardt Group operates at a total of 20 locations[14] in 14 countries on four continents: Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa.
Key personnel
[edit]| Name | Position | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Harald Marquardt | Chairman & CEO | [15][7][16] |
| Björn Twiehaus | Deputy Chairman & Deputy CEO | [8][17][9][18] |
| Jochen Becker | Chief Operating Officer | [15][16] |
| Robert Schutt | Chief Financial Officer | [15][19][16] |
| Kristjan Ambroz | Chief Officer Mechatronic Devices | [15][16] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Der Wettkampf ist noch nicht verloren". schwaebische. September 28, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Wechsel bei Marquardt". Frankfurter Allgemeine. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Robert Schutt wird CFO im Familienunternehmen Marquardt". familienunternehmen. March 29, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Scheidender Marquardt-Chef: „Jede hohe Lohnforderung gefährdet Arbeitsplätze"". Frankfurter Allgemeine. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Staff, Tunesienexplorer (May 3, 2023). "Marquardt-Gruppe investiert mehr als 200 Mio. Dinar in zweites Werk" [Marquardt Group invests more than 200 million dinars in second plant]. Tunesienexplorer.de (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Hertenstein, Peter (2020). Multinationals, Global Value Chains and Governance: The Mechanics of Power in Inter-firm Relations. Routledge studies on the Chinese economy. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis (published August 16, 2019). ISBN 9780429748929.
- ^ a b Buchenau, Martin-W. (November 7, 2023). "Stresstest für die deutsche Autoindustrie" [Stress test for the German car industry]. Handelsblatt (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Wagener, Benjamin (May 15, 2024). "Scheidender Marquardt-Chef: „Jede hohe Lohnforderung gefährdet Arbeitsplätze"" [Outgoing Marquardt boss: “Every high wage demand endangers jobs”]. Frankfurter Allgemeine (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Hagenbucher, Thomas (May 15, 2024). "Warum Marquardt an die 200.000 Jobs in Gefahr sieht" [Why Marquardt sees about 200,000 jobs in danger]. www.schwaebische.de (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Marquardt Group Opens R&D In Pune, Plans Production Plant In Talegaon: FRPT- Automobile Snapshot". FRPT- Automobile Snapshot: 31–31. December 19, 2022.
- ^ "Geschichte". Marquardt Gruppe – Corporate Website (in German). Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ "Marquardt to showcase latest portfolio at Battery Show Europe". Autocar Professional. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Seiss, Linda (April 22, 2023). "Marquardt entwickelt Technologien für das Auto von morgen" [Marquardt is developing technologies for the cars of tomorrow.]. www.schwaebische.de (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Locations of Marquardt Group on the Marquardt website; retrieved on 27 May 2021
- ^ a b c d sz (March 1, 2024). "Marquardt Group bekommt neues Vorstands-Mitglied" [Marquardt Board has a new member]. www.schwaebische.de (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Marquardt: Björn Twiehaus als stellvertretender Vorstandsvorsitzender" [Marquardt: Björn Twiehaus as Deputy Chairman of the Board]. KunststoffWeb (in German). April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Neumueller, Dr. Marco Henry V. (March 29, 2024). "Familienunternehmen Marquardt: Harald Marquardt übergibt an Björn Twiehaus (46) - FAMILIENUNTERNEHMEN im FOKUS" [Family business Marquardt: Harald Marquardt hands over to Björn Twiehaus (46)] (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Wechsel bei Marquardt" [Change at Marquardt]. FAZ.NET (in German). Frankfurter Allgemeine. April 2, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Industrie, Automobil (March 8, 2024). "Personalien der Woche Marquardt, Marelli, Jaguar Land Rover" [Marquardt, Marelli and JLR: The personal details of the week]. »Automobil Industrie« (in German). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Official website (in German)
- Marquardt product catalogue
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