Mission statement
As a medium-sized family business with tradition, quality is our top priority. This applies in particular to the cooperation with our customers and suppliers as well as to our products.
We strive for long-term growth and financial stability. Our goal is to secure our position as a leading manufacturer of hot-dip galvanized hot-rolled strip in Europe – as the problem solver for the highest corrosion protection requirements based on steel strip without CO2 emissions. In addition, the niche position as a producer of steel tubes and profiles is to be strengthened.
Corporate Values
Strengthening trust through daily action. The basic prerequisite for the long-term success of our company are relationships based on trust and respect. That is why we are committed to transparency, fairness, responsibility and appreciation towards our employees as well as our customers and business partners.
Increase customer satisfaction with excellent service. We pursue the goal of setting standards in customer satisfaction with excellent customer service, product quality, reliability and flexibility.
Taking responsibility by tradition. In 150 years of entrepreneurship, responsible action towards the environment as well as towards our employees, shareholders, customers and business partners has become anchored in our corporate culture.
Downloads
Annual Report 2023Find here the current annual report of the Wuppermann Group. Previous reports can be found under Downloads.
Charter of Diversity (German only)With the Diversity Charter, Wuppermann is making a voluntary commitment to managing diversity.
Code of Conduct Wuppermann GroupThe Wuppermann Group is committed to environmentally and socially responsible corporate governance.
The Supervisory Board of Wuppermann AG
Careful and regular monitoring and consultation
The supervisory board of Wuppermann AG has the task of carefully and regularly monitoring the executive board and providing it with advice. In accordance with the articles of association, the board consists of six members. Of the current six members, two belong to the Wuppermann family.
The members of the Supervisory Board are (from left to right):
- Drs Max Wuppermann, M.A. Businessman, Odenthal
- Dr Bernhard Gräwe, Consultant for the BILSTEIN GROUP, Hagen
- Dr Silke Landwehrmann (Deputy Chairperson), Aumund Foundation, Chairperson of the Executive Board, Düsseldorf
- Dr C.L. Theodor Wuppermann (Chairman), Businessman, St. Augustin
- Nicola Lemken, Partner / Member of the Management Board of Lemken GmbH & Co. KG Alpen, Alpen
- Bernd Wehling, Industrial clerk, Altmünster, Austria
The Board of Management of Wuppermann AG
Strategic Orientation and operational Management
As the executive body of the holding company, the Board of Management of Wuppermann AG is responsible for strategic orientation and operational management at the Wuppermann Group. Members of the Board of Management of Wuppermann AG are:
CEO
Johannes Nonn
Johannes Nonn has been a member of the Board of Management of Wuppermann AG since 1st October 2018. He assumes the following responsibilities:
- Production
- Research & Development
- Sales
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
- Human Resources and Social Services
- Public Relations
- Business Development
With a diploma in Industrial Engineering, Johannes Nonn has many years of experience in the steel industry – including ten years at Klöckner & Co SE, headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, and eleven years with the Salzgitter Group. Most recently, he was responsible for the entire steel business of Salzgitter AG. In addition, he served as a board member and CEO of Schütz GmbH & Co KGaA in Selters, Germany, and Schmolz & Bickenbach SE in Switzerland. Johannes Nonn is married and has one child. He likes to spend his leisure time traveling, with his family, in nature or in winter sports.
CFO
Dr. Arndt Laßmann
Dr Arndt Laßmann has been a member of the Executive Board of Wuppermann AG since August 2015. His areas of responsibility include the following:
- Controlling/Finance and Accounting
- IT
- Legal
Dr Arndt Laßmann, who holds a doctorate in business administration, worked for many years in a management position in the automotive supplier industry and most recently as managing director at Carl Daniel Peddinghaus GmbH in Ennepetal. Dr Arndt Laßmann is married and the father of two children. He enjoys spending his free time in nature and doing sports.