Dr. Manfred Hirschvogel began at the company in 1972. From 1981 he held the position of CEO of Hirschvogel Umformtechnik GmbH; from 2008 he also became shareholder and CEO of Hirschvogel Holding GmbH.

With the death of Dr. Manfred Hirschvogel, the company has lost a person who, with extraordinary compassion, charisma and a high level of expertise, led the Hirschvogel Automotive Group to its outstanding international success.

The shareholders, the Executive Board, the works council as well as the colleagues at all Hirschvogel plants are in shock and are mourning the sudden loss of Dr. Manfred Hirschvogel.