Family business
Family-owned market leader
The Laumann Group is still entirely family-owned today. Elke and Andreas Hartleif are the second generation of the founding family to manage the company group. This results in advantages such as a high degree of continuity, a uniform understanding of the company's direction and short and fast decision-making processes. In order to continue to be successful in this structure, the undivided commitment of the owner family to the company is crucial - and that includes all family members, not just those who are active in the company.
The Laumann Group is officially managed by Andreas Hartleif and his wife Elke Hartleif and Pascal Heitmar since 2024.
A Success That Reflects Our Roots
Elke and Andreas Hartleif as part of the VEKA Group have been honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award 2025 . Both not only shape the success story of VEKA but also play a key role as members of the Laumann Group’s Board.
This special moment demonstrates how strongly the values and vision of our founder Heinrich Laumann continue to endure. His life’s work, defined by entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and responsibility, is deeply embedded in our DNA. What began decades ago with a clear idea now bears fruit in the form of international recognition and sustainable growth.
We are proud that the Laumann Group is part of this success story and, together with strong personalities like Elke and Andreas Hartleif, is shaping the future. This award is not only a recognition of outstanding entrepreneurial achievement but also a sign that Heinrich Laumann’s guiding principles remain alive and continue to lead us forward.
Winning moments and highlights from the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
Andreas Hartleif
Andreas Hartleif, son-in-law of company founder Heinrich Laumann, joined the company in 1996. He has been Chairman of the VEKA Group since 2007 and officially of the Laumann Group since 2024.
Andreas Hartleif is involved in important recycling associations around the world. He will continue to raise awareness of a sustainable circular economy in the PVC industry among both manufacturers and customers.
The family's commitment to the company is crucial.
Elke Hartleif
As the daughter of company founder Heinrich Laumann, Elke Hartleif has been associated with VEKA since her childhood. After studying business administration and gaining several years of professional experience in Hanover, Elke Hartleif returned to her home town of Sendenhorst in 1996 to arrange the succession of the company with her father. VEKA was to remain a family business in any case. Now in the hands of the second generation, Elke Hartleif, as head of the personnel department, attaches great importance to a family working atmosphere.
Since 2024 Mrs. Hartleif ist Board member and Vice Chairwoman of the Laumann Group.
It is impossible not to have culture. And: Culture cannot be manipulated, purchased or exchanged for another. But it can very well be shaped.
Pascal Heitmar
Pascal Heitmar has been a member of the VEKA management team since 2012 as general manager and head of corporate development.
Since 2020, Mr. Heitmar is the Chief Financial Officer of the VEKA Group. Four years later he also became Vice Chairman of VEKA AG as well as Board member of the Laumann Group.
Profit is fiction, cash is fact!
Our values
As a medium-sized family business, our behavior is shaped by certain values:
- Appreciation
- Commitment
- Courage & Entrepreneurship
- Trust & responsibility
Our values show that we have the courage to take action to build a stable future. We know that satisfied, committed and valued employees with specialist knowledge and skills are crucial to our success.
