This week: Interview with Klaus Korger, CEO Leine & Linde GmbH, Germany

Windfair: Is the Wind Energy Industry a priority for your company? How so?

Klaus Korger: Absolutely! Wind energy will take a significant share of the alternative energies in the future. The worldwide demand will continue to raise. Since many years do we supply components to the windpower industry. During this period have we become a well-known supplier based on reliability and high-quality products.


Windfair: How many employees does your company have?

Klaus Korger: Around 140 employees worldwide


Windfair: How many dedicated to Wind Energy?

Klaus Korger: Generally speaking all employees, since our business associates are not only manufacturers of wind mills, but are also suppliers of different other areas within the industry. That means that every employee has some sort of contact with the wind mill business.


Windfair: Do you have any new or upcoming Wind Energy Products or Services?

Klaus Korger: We will introduce at the SPS/IPC/Drives-Exhibition some new products to the market, which are as a result of some inspirations received from the windmill section, but we don't want to reveal any details at this point of stage.


Windfair: Do you have any special training programs for your employees?

Klaus Korger: We put much emphasis on training and education of our employees. All employees should have the opportunity to adapt to changes of the daily life.


Windfair: Tell us about your future developments. What can we expect in the next year or two?

Klaus Korger: This is something our competitors also would like to know, I'm pretty sure about that! Therefore I shall give you a brief statement: Interesting and customer-focused products.