Four sentences and not a word of thanks: Claus-Dietrich Lahrs

The Rottendorf-based group, which is owned by the founder Bernd Freier’s family wants to announce the new management team soon. Freier, the 76-year-old self-made billionaire, may once again hold a crucial management role himself.

Meanwhile, the industry is feverishly speculating about how much tension has developed between Freier and the former executive in recent months.