Phoenix Contact - founded in Germany, at home in the world
The headquarters of Phoenix Contact are at the center of Germany, in East Westphalia-Lippe. Since it was founded in 1923, the company has developed a strong global presence. Four German production sites and five international manufacturing facilities form the production network of the company. This network guarantees marketability and flexibility, with the same production expertise everywhere, from Europe to America to Asia. No matter where they are in the world, our customers encounter the same qualities - the power and expertise of a global company combined with the dynamics of a mid-sized business.
Executive Board of the Phoenix Contact Group
In addition to Klaus Eisert, Managing Partner (3rd. from right), the following individuals, from left to right, make up the executive board of Phoenix Contact: Frank Stührenberg (Sales), Prof. Dr. Gunther Olesch (Personnel, IT and Legal Matters), Roland Bent (Marketing and Development), Dr. Heinz Wesch (Technology) and Dr. Martin Heubeck (Finance and Controlling.)
Consistent investments in innovative products and processes, in expanding the worldwide sales network and logistics, combined with its wide product range, make Phoenix Contact one of today's global leaders.
Structure of the Corporation
Phoenix Contact operates on the market in five business sectors:
- Industrial connection technology - CLIPLINE
- Device connection method - COMBICON/PLUSCON
- Surge protection - TRABTECH
- Signal conditioning - INTERFACE
- Automation - AUTOMATION
All the products and services are drawn together through a worldwide sales network to form a synergetic package for the individual customer. Over 9.300 employees of the Phoenix Contact Group had a consolidated turnover of 1072 million € in 2007. Phoenix Contact is among the market leaders in all business sectors of the major world markets.
