Hans-Werner Wilsberg successfully acquired a degree in mechanical engineering and subsequently worked in the development of agricultural machinery. After many years of experience as an R&D lead in the food processing industry he founded Cetotec Biotechnology in 1996. Cetotec is specialized in fermentation processes focused on vinegar and yeast production – now widely recognized as the global leader within the industry.
2000 Hans-Werner founded WMT together with his brother Klaus. As CEO, Hans-Werner is the driving force behind the strategic development of the company, ultimately responsible for the remarkable growth both in terms of offered services and revenue.
“Through ongoing investment in the companies’ headquarters in Bad-Honnef/Rottbitze we have been able to continuously improve our services and quality standards. Our state of the art facilities are at the absolute forefront of the metal processing industry. It’s exhilarating to see how efficient we have developed the company over the last years especially with the help of our highly motivated employees whom many have been with us for years.”
The family’s next generation – Anna and Philipp Wilsberg form a management team in charge of administration and production.
Anna Wilsberg joined the family business in 2012 after successfully acquiring her masters degree in business management. Today, Anna is in charge of the company’s controlling and finance functions.
As a trained mechanical engineer, Philipp Wilsberg started his career at WMT by leading the company’s internal design department. Today, Philipp manages the company’s production across all divisions.
As such the team represents all relevant management functions and further more possesses extensive experience acquired through many years of direct involvement since the company’s formation in 2000.