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Passed away at the age of 85

Friedhelm Runge

It is with deep sadness that we report the death of our esteemed company founder, owner and managing partner, Mr Friedhelm Runge, who passed away on 29 November at the age of 85.

Friedhelm Runge was an outstanding personality with exceptional foresight. He joined the company Emil Krachten as managing partner in 1973. Friedhelm Runge re-established the company under the name EMKA Beschlagteile and, with tireless commitment over more than 50 years, developed it into a global market leader.