About HF GROUP
Together we find a better way
HF GROUP is pioneering sustainable solutions in rubber and plastics processing. With 2,000 dedicated employees at 15 locations worldwide, we serve tyre manufacturers as well as the technical rubber and plastic goods industries. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives us to deliver reliable and high-performance products and services, for example mixing room systems and curing presses, as well as digital and sustainable solutions that exceed industry standards. Empowered by the expertise of our teams, we build long-lasting partnerships prioritising our customers´ success.
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corporate identity
VISION
Pioneering sustainable solutions in rubber and plastics processing
MISSION
At HF GROUP, we are committed to making significant advancements in rubber and plastics processing with a focus on sustainable and innovative technologies. We prioritise our customers` success and empower our ambitious employees to contribute their expertise to find the best and most reliable solutions. Our aim is to deliver high-performance and high-quality products as well as services that exceed industry standards and build long-lasting partnerships.
Our brand core
Our Values
Innovation
As competent and connected innovative partner with strong ongoing focus on sustainability - for a better way.
Experience
As most reliable, strongest and competent partner based on huge experience and the greatest know-how - for a better way.
Commitment
As strong and ambitious, but also more agile and customer orientated partner - for a better way.
Partnership
As connecting, more communicative and agile partner on an equal basis - for a better way.
Pioneering sustainable solutions in rubber & plastics processing
HF GROUP at a glance
- Since 1848
More than 175 years of experience
- 2,000
Employees worldwide
- 15
Sites, sales & service offices worldwide
- 447 million €
Sales in 2024
- Possehl Member
With 13.200 employees in 200+ companies
Our Management
Ian Wilson | CEng MIMechE | Managing Director/ Co-CEO @ HF GROUP
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom
Born in Manchester in 1969. Ian earned a BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree (with Honours) from Manchester University in 1994. Ian is also CEng MIMechE - A professionally registered Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council and Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Ian served a Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship with Francis Shaw & Co (Manchester) Ltd from 1985 to 1991. Following his apprenticeship, he started his career in the design office working in wire and cable extrusion applications, before becoming a design engineer for intermeshing mixers and tandem mixing concepts from 1991 to 1997. Between 1997 & 2010 Ian has held different senior roles within Farrel Limited. From 2010 till 2017 served HF Mixing Group as the Business Unit Director for Tangential Batch-Mixers responsible for product design, development, engineering, service & full P&L for the business unit. Thereafter until 2020 was HF Mixing Group Vice President Global Sales & Marketing including full strategic planning for all of the sales activities.
Presently employed as Managing Director / Co-CEO at HF Group with full P&L and strategic responsibilities. Ian has more than 40 years’ experience in internal mixer design, engineering, service, sales & product management. Possessing a strong technical background and polymer processing knowledge, proofed through relevant field experience.
Dr. Holger Rudzio | Dr.-Ing. | Managing Director/ Co-CEO @ HF GROUP
Freudenberg, Germany
Dr. Holger Rudzio, born in Solingen in 1977, holds a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Economics and earned his Doctor of Engineering with distinction.
He has over 20 years' experience working in manufacturing businesses in various roles, ranging from production and engineering to various executive positions. He possesses a strong operational background and holistic understanding of all business areas.
Before his time with HF GROUP, Holger Rudzio was the Managing Director at DMG MORI Software Solutions GmbH from 2016 to 2018 and served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sales Officer at SCHUNK SE & Co. KG from 2018 to 2021.
Since 2021 he is Managing Director / Co-CEO of HF Group with full P&L responsibility, overseeing all operational activities of the group and driving efficiency, innovation and sustainable growth across the global organisation.
Experience since 1848
Together we find a better way as HF GROUP
The Possehl Group
Possehl is committed to sustainable behaviour and social responsibility.
The Possehl Group was founded by Ludwig Possehl in Lübeck in 1847 and has been wholly owned by the charitable Possehl Foundation for over 100 years. HF GROUP is fully owend by Possehl Group.
Donations made by the Possehl Foundation
Maintaining the beautiful cityscape of Lübeck
Non-profit organisations
Fostering culture and sciences
Supporting young people
Relieving the hardship of those in need
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