50 years of INDUSTRONIC – 50 questions to the President!

At the close of our anniversary year we are starting a new series of “Questions to the President”. In these interviews we will be asking Wolfgang Stallmeyer, President and Shareholder of INDUSTRONIC, to share his thoughts about himself, the company and the industrial communication market.

This interview will give you an in-depth look at INDUSTRONIC.

We hope you enjoy reading!

Q1: This year INDUSTRONIC celebrated its 50th Anniversary. How do you explain your international success?

A: The main determinants of our success are technical ambition, diligence, economical behaviour and a stroke of luck in critical situations.

Q2: INDUSTRONIC is one of the global market leaders in the region, how does a middle sized company accomplish such an achievement?

A: We concentrate on a definite market niche.

Q3: How are you looking to position your company in your niche?

A: Various communication philosophies exist. Our philosophy is based on direct two-way communication with a connection set-up time of max. 200 ms and pre-signalling of busy intercom stations. We want to become the worldwide opinion leader for this communication philosophy.

Q4: What is your corporate philosophy?

A: Our corporate philosophy is reflected very well in our corporate motto: „We are the Engineers of Communication“.

Q5: Can you please define your motto further?

A: We love to develop the communications solutions needed by, and useful to, our customers and their individual situations.

Q6: How many people are employed at INDUSTRONIC?

A: In Germany we have around 160 employees, including our subsidiaries we total more than 180 employees.

Q7: What does INDUSTRONIC offer its employees? Why should professionals choose INDUSTRONIC as an employer?

A: We are an innovative company with attractive job positions and a high degree of direct responsibility.

Q8: What can you say in regard to the work climate at INDUSTRONIC?

A: We operate on a project oriented basis. For this reason we cultivate a cooperative management style.

Q9: What attributes of your employees do you value most? What do you require of them?

A: Self-confidence, openness and quality.

Q10: INDUSTRONIC is a family run enterprise. Does this fact contribute to your worldwide success?

A: Yes, since the decision making process is short.

Q11: How long have you been President of INDUSTRONIC?

A: For nine years now – unbelievable how time flies.

Q12: What do you like about your job as President?

A: The entrepreneurial responsibility.

Q13: Have you learned something new in your function as President?

A: Yes – to express criticism in person and not per e-mail!

Q14: Which experiences do cherish you the most?

A: The visits to our customers around the globe and our company’s Christmas staff parties.

Q15: Tell us about your typical workday, please.

A: Actually there are no typical workdays, each day is different. My tasks alternate between meetings, emails, phone calls and conceptual work.

Q16: How do you achieve balance in your leisure time?

A: Through sports and cultural activities.

Q17: Are you socially committed in your leisure time?

A: I am a member of the lions club – one of the largest NGOs worldwide. Its members are voluntarily engaged in helping people in need. I serve as president of the Wertheim lions club for the 2015/16 term.

Q18: How satisfied are you with your location in Wertheim?

A: The location is ideal for us. Here in the countryside we have access to highly motivated employees while the universities of Würzburg and Aschaffenburg continuously supply us with young engineers. The proximity of Frankfurt International Airport offers easy connections to our customers worldwide.

Q19: Which three activities and experiences do you recommend for visitors to your area?

A: The annual carnival is the cultural highlight of our region. The landscape is very beautiful and inviting to mountainbikers. And, the local wine is outstanding…

Q20: INDUSTRONIC demonstrates a strong social commitment both locally and nationwide. Is this part of your corporate culture?

A: Yes, for us it is a matter of course. Each Christmas we donate funds to local and national charitable projects.

Q21: Which values and principals are important to INDUSTRONIC?

A: Our values reflect sustainable economic success in fair-minded cooperation with our employees, customers and suppliers.

Check in with us in the next weeks to read more…