André Ihle has been Plant Manager at Hawe Micro Fluid GmbH, previously Hoerbiger Micro Fluid GmbH, since March 2017, where he is responsible for all operational processes at the plant. His tasks include leadership, strategy development and operational activities, with a particular focus on the further development of the operational areas through the involvement of all specialist departments and employees. He is also a member of the VDI working group for integrated production systems.
From October 2019 to 2021, he was acting head of the quality department, focussing on incoming goods inspection, production quality, customer quality and conducting audits.
From August 2015 to February 2017, he was Head of Logistics and Work Preparation at Hoerbiger Automatisierungstechnik. In this position, he introduced a key performance indicator system and shop floor management, implemented MTM and optimised the work processes according to lean production principles.
Prior to this, he worked in Industrial Engineering from January 2014 to July 2015 and in Process Planning/Optimisation at Hoerbiger Automatisierungstechnik from January 2011 to December 2013. He began his career in 2001 as a skilled metal worker at Hoerbiger Hydraulik GmbH. Paying attention to the existing and preparing it for the new is something I love very much. It is very important to me that everyone understands the ‘why’ of change, not out of necessity, but out of conviction. Interacting with people and trying out new things together is very important to me, and values and motives are something I orientate myself by. I am also very enthusiastic about challenges, whether planned or unplanned. I know that with a good team you can overcome many hurdles and that's why I realise that everyone who works in and on a company is the most important asset.

With more than 35 years of experience in the field of micro/compact hydraulics, HAWE Micro Fluid GmbH has established itself not only nationally but also internationally as a specialist in this market. The product portfolio includes in particular hydraulic components, pre-configured sets and complete hydraulic system solutions for medical applications as well as locking systems for roller coasters. Individual customer requirements are naturally taken into account. HAWE Micro Fluid GmbH is certified to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 and its main areas of application are medical technology and amusement rides. The ‘Integrated Medical Solutions’ stand for high power density, reliability and safety in the drive and control of medical technology devices. The customised, compact solutions for passenger restraint systems enable the safe operation of amusement rides. HAWE Micro Fluid GmbH is an independent location with the R&D, Sales & Product Management and Operations divisions as part of the HAWE Group. The company specialises in the development and manufacture of mini and compact hydraulics as well as customer-specific system solutions.