Gerhard Lerch

ContiTech AG manufactures rubber and plastic products. It develops and produces functional parts, components and systems for the automotive industry and other important industries. Its products include drive-belts, timing-belts, hose and hose line solutions. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hannover, Germany.

Vecoplan AG develops, manufactures and markets technological machines and plants for grinding, conveying and processing primary and secondary raw materials in the production process and recycling. It offers shredding, conveying, screening, separating, storing and dosing equipment. The firm holds an internationally established position on the key markets of wood, biomass and pelletizing, plastics, alternative fuels, domestic and industrial waste treatment, document destruction and special applications. The company was founded in 1969 by Irene Scheidweiler and is headquartered in Bad Marienberg, Germany.

Swedish Match AB engages in the manufacture and trade of lighters and tobacco products. It operates through the following segments: Snus and Moist Snuff; Other Tobacco Products; Lights; and Other Operations. The Snus and Moist Snuff segment produces and markets smokeless cigarettes. The Other Tobacco Products segment manufactures and sells chewing tobacco and cigars. The Lights segment develops and trades matches, lighters, razors, batteries, light bulbs, and toothpicks. The Other Operations segment consists of corporate and Swedish distribution functions.The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Vergölst GmbH is a tire distribution company based in Hannover, Germany. Part of Continental AG, Vergölst GmbH distributes automotive tires. The German company was founded in 1924 and is currently led by CEOs Andreas Exeler and Lars Fahrenbach.