Through the acquisition of the California Kleindienst Group in 1999, WashTec AG became the world leading provider of cleaning technologies for cars, trucks and buses.
The company was floated in 1997 and employs more than 1,800 people. WashTec AG produces, markets and services a complete range of car wash systems with conventional brushes, cloth washers and high-pressure water jets for cars, commercial vehicles, making it a preferred supplier to global petrol companies, car manufacturers and small and medium-sized enterprises around the world. A consistent focus on highest customer benefit with innovative, high-quality products, and worldwide service are key factors for the company’s success. The constant expansion of its range of services covering everything from standard maintenance to total facility management confirms WashTec AG’s position as a full-service provider.
Proximity to the market and targeted innovations make WashTec the world market leader.
WashTec’s range of products for cars and commercial vehicles includes rollover, wash tunnel conveyor systems and jet washes. The modular concept permits customisation to individual customer requirements.
WashTec sees itself as a full-service provider. Full service includes not only repairs, but a wide range of additional services such as regular maintenance, supply of chemicals, booth cleaning as well as technical and visual facelifts. WashTec Carwash Operations GmbH offers network operators a comprehensive range of services, from financing schemes and planning support to installation and operation of the wash systems in cooperation with the customer.
Auwa Chemie offers a complete range of carwash chemicals and with its “Auwa” brand, has become a well-established manufacturer in the predominantly medium-sized European market for carwash chemicals. Auwa Chemie has its own sales network in Germany and sales partners across Europe. This way, WashTec is able to give its customers even greater support in their car wash businesses, by supplying them with washing chemicals specially developed for carwashes.
WashTec AG is the holding company of the WashTec Group. The WashTec Holding GmbH provides financial and personel services for the WashTec Group. WashTec Cleaning Technology GmbH is responsible for the development, manufacture, marketing and servicing of WashTec's products. WashTec's wash systems are manufactured in Augsburg and Recklinghausen, Germany.
WashTec Financial Services GmbH provides and arranges equipment leasing solutions.
WashTec Carwash Operations GmbH is in charge of the procurement, rental and operation of car wash systems in the name and account of third parties and offers a broad range of related services.
The AUWA-Chemie GmbH produces and distributes carwash chemicals for carwashes.
International subsidiaries as well as exclusive dealers sell and service WashTec's range of products around the world.
Dr. Günter Blaschke (*1949)
CEO/ Chairman of the Management Board
Günter Blaschke obtained his PhD in the field of industrial management after having passed his studies of Business Administration at the University of Cologne. In March 1997 he took over the position of Managing Director of Rational GmbH, Landsberg am Lech. After the IPO in March 2000 he was appointed CEO of Rational AG, a position he held until his resignation on December 31, 2013. Dr. Blaschke is Chairman of the Supervisory Board of WashTec AG since May 2014. He was appointed by the Supervisory Board for the period from 15 July 2019 to 31 December 2019 in accordance with Section 105 (2) of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG) as a member and chairman of the Management Board. From 1 January 2020 he will again be chairman of the Supervisory Board of WashTec AG.
Axel Jaeger (*1966)
CFO/Member of the Management Board
Areas: Finance & IT
Axel Jaeger holds a degree in business economics and is a qualified Auditor, Tax Consultant, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor. Most recently, he has been working as member of the Management Board and CFO of the Business Group Semiconductor Manufacturing Technologies (SMT) of Carl Zeiss Group. Since July 2018, Mr. Jaeger is a member of the Board of Management of WashTec AG.
Karoline Kalb (*1972)
CHRO/Member of the Management Board
Areas: Legal & Compliance, Investor Relations, Human Ressources, Corporate Development, Special Projects
Karoline Kalb is a lawyer. Since 2001 she has been working for WashTec in various management functions, i.a. as director Key Account Management and Compliance. Since November 2013, Mrs. Kalb is a member of the Board of Management of WashTec AG.
Ralf Koeppe holds a Dipl. and M.S. Degree in mechanical engineering and a doctorate from ETH Zurich. After holding various positions at KUKA group until 2014, he was most recently Vice President Engineering & Manufacturing and the CTO of the Automation & Electrification Business Unit at Bosch Rexroth AG. Since July 2019, Mr. Koeppe is a member of the Board of Management of WashTec AG.
Stephan Weber (*1963)
CSO/Member of the Management Board
Areas: Sales and Service, Product Management & Marketing
Stephan Weber is engineer (Dipl.-Ing.) in the field of wood engineering. After different management functions with well-known national and international machine and plant engineering companies, he became member of the board of Michael Weinig AG responsible for Sales and Marketing. Since January 2015, Mr. Weber is a member of the Board of Management of WashTec AG.
Managing Partner, Hubersdorf (CH)
Memberships in other statutory supervisory boards:
Dipl.-Kaufmann
Memberships in other statutory supervisory boards:
Member of the Management Board of Investmentaktiengesellschaft für langfristige Investoren TGV, Bonn and Member of the Management Board of Fiducia Treuhand AG, Bonn
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Partner, MIG Verwaltungs AG, Munich
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Managing Director of Lenbach Capital GmbH, Gräfelfing
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
| in EUR m | ||||||
| Revenues | 299.7 | 302.6 | 340.9 | 372.8 | 425.0 | 435.4 |
| EBIT | 17.1 | 18.4 | 36.4 | 44.1 | 52.2 | 51.5 |
| EBT | 15.8 | 17.7 | 35.9 | 43.6 | 51.6 | 50.8 |
| Net income | 11.2 | 12.7 | 24.6 | 30.6 | 36.9 | 34.0 |
| Earnings per share (Euro)1 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 1.78 | 2.29 | 2.76 | 2.54 |
| Employees2 | 1,670 | 1,676 | 1,672 | 1,741 | 1,793 | 1,852 |
