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 its founding in 1923, the company has developed into a global player. 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, be it in Europe, America or Asia. No matter where they are in the world, our customers encounter the same qualities – The power and expertise of a global player combined with the dynamics of a medium-sized company.
Executive Board of the Phoenix Contact Group
In addition to Klaus Eisert, Managing Partner (3rd. from right), 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) (from left to right) make up the executive board of Phoenix Contact.
Consistent investments in innovative products and processes, in expanding the worldwide sales network, and in logistics have made Phoenix Contact one of the global leaders today with all of its product ranges.
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 9.900 employees of the Phoenix Contact Group had a consolidated turnover of 952 million € in 2009. Thus, Phoenix Contact is among the market leaders in all business sectors of the major world markets.
