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We structure your company –
efficient processes and predictable results
As experienced management consultants and managers with in-depth expertise in the foundry and metalworking industries, we guide companies along a structured path to success. Krapohl-Wirth offers you holistic management that combines technical expertise with organizational precision. We create transparency, minimize risks, and secure your goals.
Interim Management:
We do support your company in achieving success with decades of leadership experience in production control, process optimization and strategic corporate development. Our Manager and Experts fill management vacancies, support generational change, guide restructuring and turnaround processes and manage the ramp-up of new sites – from project management to board functions.
Our strengths is the combination of technical expertise, analytical thinking and practical consulting. We have extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary teams, cost and quality management and supporting change processes.
Interim Management:
We are specialized in the implementation of efficient production and management structures, lean management methods and the successful implementation of greenfield and brownfield projects as well as transformation projects.
Our strengths are leadership skills, entrepreneurial thinking and a keen sense for sustainable value creation and employee development – with a clear focus on results orientation, efficiency improvement and organizational development.
Project Management: Planning & Control – Budget & Cost Management
A straight roadmap is the basic of every successful project. We develop detailed processes, define responsibilities and create transparent interfaces between all stakeholders. For your transparency thorough the projects – from the initial sketch to final acceptance.
We ensure that your investments remain predictable. From precise calculations to ongoing cost control and reporting – we keep an eye on every detail. Unexpected expenses are identified early – before they burden the budget.
Project Management: Time & Process Coordination – Quality & Safety
Time is a crucial factor for your success. With precise schedules, tightly timed milestones and forward-looking management – we ensure that your project reaches its goal on time – even with complex dependencies.
Technical excellence and safety are our top priorities. We establish review processes, document every step and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. This creates a result that not only works, it is also consistently impressive.
A clear vision for straight success
– start your mandates and projects with Krapohl-Wirth now
Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Hans-Peter Krapohl
Founder of Krapohl-Wirth Consulting Group
As “Primus inter Pares”, founder and CEO of the group, he has extensive leadership experience in international markets and stands for “thinking ahead.” This is reflected in over 250 projects, including interim mandates, strategic realignments, organization of M&A processes, and both greenfield and brownfield planning.
Until 1996, he held senior positions in various international companies. He then moved into management consulting and co-founded the successful KW Group.
Education:
Studied and earned a doctorate in foundry engineering at RWTH Aachen. Research and development work demonstrate his scientific expertise. Studied quality assurance and further training in Japan.
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Jan-Christoph Schwarck
CEO & Partner
Foundry and management generalist, responsible for managing large-scale international and strategic projects in Europe, North America, and India. From idea to market launch, his motto is “Make it work.” He is our all-rounder, overseeing projects from blueprint to series production.
16 years of foundry and automotive experience in national and international companies. Joined KW Group in 2022, CEO and Partner of Krapohl-Wirth Consulting GmbH since 2024.
Education: Dipl. Ing. (FH) in mechanical engineering from Lübeck University of Applied Sciences, specializing in material properties.
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Carsten Engelke
VP Engineering & Partner
Planning and engineering specialist, responsible for managing international projects with a global approach. Leads international projects on behalf of OEMs, TIER-1, and TIER-2 suppliers. Stands for “structured, innovative planning and implementation.”
18 years of experience in the automotive industry in international companies in factory planning, engineering, and supplier management (cast parts) in the TIER-1 sector. Partner of Krapohl-Wirth Consulting GmbH as of April 2024.
Education:
Dipl. Ing. (FH) in mechanical engineering from Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel University of Applied Sciences, distance learning in business administration.
Dipl.-Ing. MBA Andreas Sindel
Authorized Representative & Partner
Second-generation foundry specialist, responsible for managing international projects in Europe, North America, and Asia. He leads international projects on behalf of OEMs, TIER-1, and TIER-2 suppliers and stands for “realization and implementation.” He is your turnaround manager.
15 years of experience in the automotive industry in national and international companies. With KW Group since 2008, member of the management of the Krapohl-Wirth Group, and partner of Krapohl-Wirth Consulting GmbH as of April 2024.
Education:
Trained as a steel mold maker, studied at Aalen University, trained as an EOQ auditor, distance learning in economics, and business psychology.
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Are you planning a new plant or production site?
We support you from the initial idea to commissioning.
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