Kurt Hager

Managing Director
Daifuku Europe Ltd.

Mr. Hager joined Daifuku in 1999 as General Manager, Germany. Beginning of 2009 he took over the position of Director Technical Services for Europe. In January 2010 he was appointed as Managing Director of Daifuku Europe Ltd. His goal is to grow Daifuku as a leading Material Handling service provider in the European market. The combination of high quality products and high performed services are key for Daifuku integrated systems success says Mr. Hager.

Thomas Balluff

Director Factory Automation & Distribution Automation
Daifuku Europe Ltd.

Mr. Balluff joined Daifuku Europe Ltd. as Sales & Marketing Manager in February 2006. Beginning 2009 he was assigned as Director Factory Automation & Distribution Automation (FA & DA). His responsibility is the strategic planning and expansion of the System Business in Europe and Eastern Europe.

MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

1. Contribute to the development of industry by supplying quality material handling systems, equipment and electronic devices to the global market.

2. Focus on healthy, growth-driven management that values profitability.

3. Create a corporate culture that respects the personality and individuality of each employee.