Our Values – Our Promise
In 1930, engineer Emil Georg Lüdecke developed the claw coupling system for compressed air used worldwide today. This development paved the way for the successful story of LÜDECKE GmbH.
Today, we manufacture around 30,000 products and are the expert company for all types of coupling systems in the low-pressure range.
1930
E. Georg LÜDECKE KG is founded in Leipzig by Emil Georg Lüdecke
Emil Georg Lüdecke laid the foundation for the success story of today's LÜDECKE GmbH with the development of the claw coupling for compressed air.
1986
Hall and machinery expansions as well as the development of a worldwide distributor network under Erwin Bogner
In 1986, Erwin Bogner, who had been managing director and partner since 1956, took over the company completely and continued to run it as a family business. Thanks to him, the medium-sized family business developed into a top address for high-quality coupling systems. With entrepreneurial vision and great personal commitment, he built up a worldwide sales network and innovatively set the decisive course for the future product focus.
2000
Klaus Herdegen becomes CEO
Klaus Herdegen has been working for LÜDECKE GmbH since 1995. In 2000, he became CEO and now leads the family business as Chief Executive Officer. Klaus Herdegen has been managing the company's operations for a long time. Under his leadership and thanks to his great commitment, LÜDECKE is taking the biggest step towards development and growth in its 90-year history.
