REHAU mourns the loss of its founder and honorary president, who died surrounded by his family on Sunday January 24 at the age of 95, in Switzerland. The news of the death of the popular founder, who was very involved until the end, moved REHAU employees around the world.
"We are very touched by all the expressions of sympathy received from all over the world", says Jobst Wagner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. It shows how much Helmut Wagner left the legacy "As one of the pioneers of modern industry, as a courageous creator and flawless visionary", he adds.
“We will honor the memory of Helmut Wagner by resolutely continuing his impressive work. His entrepreneurial spirit will continue to guide us in the future. " Helmut Wagner has been shaping and stimulating the world of the plastics industry since 1948. The founding of the company in the town of Rehau in Germany marked the start of the production of polymer products and the success of a still family business. strongly characterized by the pioneering spirit of its founder.
In 2000, after five decades of successful company development, Helmut Wagner handed over the management of REHAU to his sons: Jobst Wagner became chairman of the supervisory board and Dr. Veit Wagner was appointed vice chairman. The third generation is already active in the family business. In 2015, the Rehau city council paid special tribute to Helmut Wagner, making him the first honorary citizen since the end of World War II.
Today, REHAU is an international family business with 20.000 employees spread over more than 170 sites around the world.
“We owe this in particular to the vision and courage of Helmut Wagner. In deep mourning and sincere gratitude for the accomplishments of the founder of the company, the REHAU family is particularly united in these days. »Concludes William Christensen, CEO of the REHAU Group.
