Following a Europe-wide selection process, Alzchem Group AG has been awarded an investment grant of EUR 34.4 million by the EU Commission as part of the ASAP ("Act in Support of Ammuni-tion Production") funding instrument.
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About Alzchem
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Vertically integrated producer of a portfolio of diverse chemical products based on the calcium carbide / calcium cyanamide chain with strategic focus on growth of its Specialty Chemicals segment
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Leading market positions in selected niche markets
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R&D focus on developing products supported by megatrends
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Integrated manufacturing system (“Verbund System”) allows for flexible dealing with changes of demand in diversified end markets
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Headquartered in Germany, global sales and distribution network
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Four production facilities in Germany and one in Sweden
Andreas Niedermaier
Andreas Niedermaier was born in Tittmoning in 1969. After studying industrial engineering in Rosenheim, he began his career as Consultant for Cost Calculators and Controllers at Kettner Maschinenbau GmbH. He worked as Controller for Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG in Gendorf and Burghausen from 1997 to 1999, where he was responsible for production facility controlling. Andreas Niedermaier has been with AlzChem and its predecessors since 1999. He has served as Managing Director of AlzChem Trostberg GmbH since 2010 and also as a Member of the Management Board (until 06/2019 CFO and from 07/2019 CEO) of AlzChem Group AG since AlzChem Trostberg GmbH was incorporated into the listed Group in October 2017.
Klaus Dieter Englmaier
Klaus Dieter Englmaier was born in Trostberg in 1960. After studying mechanical engineering in Munich, he began his career in the Operations Planning department of Wacker Chemie GmbH in Burghausen in 1985. Klaus Dieter Englmaier has worked for AlzChem and its predecessors since 1988, initially as Plant Manager for calcium cyanamide production. He directed AlzChem’s production and technology as Vice President from 2006 to 2016. He also directed the chemical parks in Trostberg and Hart from 2010 to 2016. Klaus Englmaier has been a member of the Management Board of AlzChem Trostberg GmbH since 2016. He has also served on the Management Board of AlzChem Group AG since AlzChem Trostberg GmbH was incorporated into the listed Group in October 2017.
Andreas Lösler
Andreas Lösler was born in Wernigerode in 1975. After completing his apprenticeship as a tax assistant, he studied business administration with a focus on accounting and finance at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg and at the Copenhagen Business School. He began his professional career at the consulting firm FAS AG in Stuttgart, which specializes in international accounting. His career then took him to a listed investment company, where he was responsible for the integration of newly acquired companies into the reporting system. Since 2007, Mr. Lösler has been the founder and managing director of DEOS Advisory GmbH, which advises companies on all aspects of capital market-oriented accounting and reporting. He has also been working in an advisory capacity for the Alzchem Group since 2012 and supported the company, in particular with the IPO in 2017. Since June 2022, Mr. Lösler has been interim Head of Controlling & Accounting at Alzchem Group and has been CFO of Alzchem Group AG since January 1, 2024.
Dr. Georg Weichselbaumer
Dr. Georg Weichselbaumer was born in Hohenwart in 1961. He studied chemistry at the Technical University of Munich followed by a doctorate in inorganic chemistry. He started his career in 1989 in the research department of Höchst AG. From 1993 to 1996, he spent 3 years in the US as New Business Development Manager at Höchst Celanese. As part of the spin-off of the fine chemicals activities, the employment relationship was transferred to Clariant in 1997. Until 2007, he held various management and global sales positions for products from sites in Europe, the US and India. In 2007, he was in charge of the spin-off of businesses at sites in the US and Germany to the WeylChem Group, where he served as Managing Director until 2012. He has been responsible for AlzChem’s business with some links in the NCN chain and the multi-purpose plants since 2012. In July 2019, he was appointed to the Management Board as a further member.
Markus Zöllner (Chairman)
Independent entrepreneur,
Managing director of four two na GmbH
Personal data
Date of birth: 1968
Location: Bichl
Nationality: German
Initial appointment: 2017
Appointed until: 2025
Education
- 2000
MBA (WHU-Kellogg) - 1993
Degree in Industrial Engineering (FH), Rosenheim
Career
- Since 2017
Chairman of the supervisory board of Alzchem Group AG - Since 2004
Managing director of four two na GmbH - 2005 – 2007
Board member Arques Industries AG - 2003 – 2005
Managing director, CFO Versatel Deutschland GmbH - 2002 – 2003
Managing director of Tesion Telekommunikation GmbH - 2000 – 2002
Vice President Procurement Completel NV Paris - 1996 – 2000
Manager Network Procurement VIAG Interkom GmbH - 1994 – 1996
Project engineer Mannesmann Mobilfunk GmbH
Membership in other statutory supervisory boards
- Chairman of the supervisory board of Alzchem Trostberg GmbH
Membership in comparable domestic and foreign control bodies
- Chairman of the supervisory board of Anttila Oy
Relevant knowledge, skills and experience
- Due to his many years of executive activity in various associated companies, i. a. as a former board member of a listed MDAX company, Mr. Zöllner has a wide range of operational experience in companies from various sectors. He also has extensive committee experience from his work as chairman of the supervisory board in various companies. Mr. Zöllner has extensive expertise in the areas of corporate management, strategy development, M&A and restructuring in a wide range of industrial sectors.
Prof. Dr. Martina Heigl-Murauer
Professor Accounting and Taxes, University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf,
Tax consultant, Ecovis BLB Steuerberatungsgesellschaft,
Personal data
Date of birth: 1967
Location: Metten
Nationality: German
Initial appointment: 2017
Appointed until: 2025
Education
- 2009
PhD International tax law, Bratislava, Slovakia - 1994
Degree in Business Administration, Rosenheim
Career
- Since 2017
Member of the supervisory board of Alzchem Group AG - Since 2015
Tax consultant Ecovis BLB Steuerberatungsgesellschaft - 2013 – 2023
Chairwoman of the senate of the institute of technology Deggendorf - Since 2009
Professor at the University of the institute of technology Deggendorf - 1994
Associate at Steuerberater- und Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Dr. Kittl & Partner
Membership in other statutory supervisory boards
- Member of the supervisory board of Alzchem Trostberg GmbH
Membership in comparable domestic and foreign control bodies
- None
Relevant knowledge, skills and experience
- Prof. Dr. Heigl-Murauer has proven knowledge of national accounting (HGB), IFR standards and German tax law. She has long-time of professional experience in the national and international corporate environment as an independent tax consultant. She applied her profound knowledge as a professor in university teaching since 2009.
Dr. Caspar Freiherr von Schnurbein
Lawyer
Personal data
Date of birth: 1973
Location: Ettelried
Nationality: Deutsch
Initial appointment: 2017
Appointed until: 2025
Education
- 2004
PhD Stock Corporate Law - 2002
Degree in Law (2. state examination), previously studies in Würzburg, Coimbra (Portugal) and Munich
Career
- Since 2017
Member of the supervisory board of Alzchem Group AG - Since 2023
Independent lawyer - 2013 – 2023
General Counsel of LIVIA Corporate Development SE - 2010 – 2012
General Counsel M&A of Private Equity Fonds bluO, Luxembourg - 2003 – 2010
Corporate- and M&A-lawyer, Munich
Membership in other statutory supervisory boards
- Member of the supervisory board of Alzchem Trostberg GmbH
- Member of the supervisory board of Blitz 21-824 AG (since February 16, 2024: Berenice Holding AG)
Membership in comparable domestic and foreign control bodies
- None
Relevant knowledge, skills and experience
- Dr. v. Schnurbein has worked as an lawyer and in-house lawyer specializing in international law for over 15 years. He has broad expertise in corporate law and M&A transactions. As a long-time head of the legal department of an international holding, Dr. v. Schnurbein is particularly familiar with the legal tasks of commercial enterprises.
Steve Röper
Lawyer
Personal data
Date of birth: 1976
Location: Munich
Nationality: German
Initial appointment: 2017
Appointed until: 2025
Education
- 2004
Degree in Law (2. state examination), previously studies in Rostock und Munich
Career
- Since 2017
Member of the supervisory board of Alzchem Group AG - Since 2013
Independent lawyer in Munich - 2009 – 2013
General Counsel of Private Equity Fonds bluO, Luxembourg - 2007 – 2009
Senior in-house lawyer, KraussMaffei Group, Munich - 2004 – 2007
Lawyer, HEUSSEN Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft GmbH, Munich
Membership in other statutory supervisory boards
- Member of the supervisory board of AlzChem Trostberg GmbH
Membership in comparable domestic and foreign control bodies
- Member of the supervisory board of Anttila Oy
Relevant knowledge, skills and experience
- Due to his work as a lawyer, Mr. Röper has many years of practical experience in structuring and implementing international projects. The focus of his legal advice was and still is in the areas of M&A and general corporate law.
Financial figures
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Net sales (EUR mn) | 379.3 | 422.3 | 542.2 | 540.6 |
EBITDA (EUR mn) | 53.8 | 62.0 | 61.4 | 81.4 |
EBITDA margin | 14.2% | 14.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
CF from operating activities (EUR mn) | 48.7 | 43.0 | -4.2 | 72.7 |