01.08.2025 I Welcome back, Jürgen Alex!
Welcome back, Jürgen Alex:
A strong comeback for the BenderWire Group
From August 1, 2025, the BenderWire Group will be saying: Welcome back, Jürgen Alex! It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mr. Alex back to our group of companies - to the very place where he already provided important impetus as plant manager in 2005/2006 and played a decisive role in shaping the plant. His return is not only a personal reunion, but also a strong signal for our common course: growth, technological excellence and cooperation that makes performance possible.
Mr. Alex is returning to the place where he was once able to successfully contribute his enthusiasm for stainless steel, precision wire and genuine team culture - bringing with him valuable experience from leading positions in the international stainless steel industry.
A life full of stainless steel expertise
Jürgen Alex stands for sound knowledge, in-depth industry expertise and a clear passion for materials. After his military service, he completed his studies in metallurgy and materials science at RWTH Aachen University (Dipl.-Ing.). This laid the professional foundation for his career in the stainless steel industry at an early stage.
He has been active in the industry since 1994. Initially at Krupp Edelstahlprofile, later in leading positions at Deutsche Edelstahlwerke and the Swiss Steel Group. In the years that followed, he took on central responsibility as:
- CEO at Böllinghaus Steel
- COO / CSO / CEO of Deutsche Edelstahlwerke
- Member of the Board of Directors of Swiss Steel
These positions stand not only for management experience, but also for a deep understanding of markets, materials and industrial processes - exactly the combination that is crucial for a wire group with technological ambitions.
What Jürgen Alex brings to the table
1. technical depth and material know-how
Mr. Alex sees stainless steel not just as a material, but as the key to high-performance applications. His expertise covers the entire spectrum - from material development and manufacturing processes to strategic orientation in demanding markets.
2. management experience with an eye for innovation
He has proven time and again that he can lead companies through complex phases. With a clear course, a structured approach and an eye to the future. At the same time, he is someone who recognizes, evaluates and consistently develops new technologies and processes.
3. team spirit and open communication
Anyone who works with Mr. Alex quickly experiences his "open door" mentality. Ideas, feedback and constructive exchange are not only welcome, but expressly desired. This fits in perfectly with our understanding of leadership and cooperation in the BenderWire Group.
Why Jürgen Alex chose the BenderWire Group
For him, returning is not just a career decision - but a conscious "yes" to a place and a team that he already knows and appreciates.
1. sense of home
"In 2005/2006, I experienced here how strongly our team sticks together. I want to drive that again."
This sense of belonging, trust and shared strength is at the heart of our culture - and a driving force for performance.
2. future potential
For over 200 years, we have been shaping the future of wire by combining technological innovation with traditional craftsmanship. Modern systems, exciting wire solutions and clear growth targets provide exactly the right framework to create new impetus and continue to grow together.
3. working together instead of fighting alone
"The people here inspired me back then. I firmly believe that we can still achieve a lot together."
This sentence perfectly captures the spirit of our Group: we grow as a team - across locations and companies.
Next step for the BenderWire Group
With the return of Mr. Alex, we are igniting the next stage of development as independent, technological enablers in the wire world. He will ideally complement and strengthen our management team - Sebastian Ablas, Ingo Bender, Timo Fichtel, Jay Mandel, Nick Pigott and Christoph Rautenberg. The combination of experience, technical depth, strategic vision and team orientation makes our group ready for the next steps.
Nice to have you back, Mr. Alex!
We are very much looking forward to working together, to new ideas, to clear impulses - and to the momentum that you will bring with you. We will be taking off together from August 1, 2025.
Welcome back!
