Tamotsu Yamasaki

Managing Director
Daifuku Europe Ltd.

Mr. Yamasaki has been appointed Managing Director of Daifuku Europe Limited in April 2005. He joined Daifuku in 1971. His former position was General Manager of Tokyo Office, Automotive Factory Division and has much experience in domestic and international projects. He also has experience in Daifuku’s overseas subsidiary as the establishment team member of the first overseas office, Daifuku America Corporation.

Kurt Hager

Director Technical Services
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, now a seperate Division. Mr. Hager pointed out that Daifuku Technical Services is the guarantee for highest performance and availability. This makes Daifuku systems even more attractive to the European market and will strengthen the Market position of Daifuku in Europe.

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 industries by supplying optimal material handling systems to a global market.

2. Focus on healthy, growth driven management which values profitability.

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