WMK Plastics GmbH

Since 2015 WMK Plastics GmbH belongs to the LEHVOSS Group. Through a flexible combination of its three business models distribution, trading, and production, the companies of the LEHVOSS Group offer a broad range of chemical, mineral and polymer specialities. For our customers, we are a trustworthy partner that is highly competent in providing technological solutions and offers personal advice combined with individual services.

WMK within the LEHVOSS Corporate Group

Since 2015 we belong to the LEHVOSS group of companies, led by Lehmann&Voss&Co., a chemical company from Hamburg, Germany, which has been marketing chemical, mineral and polymer specialities to industrial customers for more than 120 years. Founded in 1894 as a trading house in Hamburg, the company has developed into a into a high performance technical sales organisation with long-standing connections to mainly foreign suppliers and its own production facilities.

Dr. Thomas Oehmichen, Managing Partner Lehmann&Voss&Co.: 'With the acquisition of WMK Plastics, we are pleased to further expand our activities in the plastics sector. In addition to our high-performance compounds and functional masterbatches, we now have a third strategic product group that offers our customers competitive technical compounds with a broad range of properties. With the inclusion of WMK Plastics in the LEHVOSS Group, new perspectives are opening up and we can further expand our competencies.'

Lehmann&Voss&Co. is committed to continuity and will continue to manage WMK Plastics as an independent subsidiary within the LEHVOSS Group.

The LEHVOSS Corporate Group

Founded in 1894 as a trading firm for chemical and mineral specialties, the focus of our parent company Lehmann&Voss&Co. was initially for many decades on the home market (Germany). Starting in 1990, the rock-solid foundation there was used as the basis to internationalize the company, with the goal of offering products and services across Europe. Today the LEHVOSS Corporate Group operates subsidiaries in key European markets, each staffed with local specialists, even as we look to continue our expansion through additional national subsidiaries across Europe.

In 2013 the successful series of LUVOCOM® modified high-performance thermoplastics has been unveiled in the USA through the group company LEHVOSS North America, LLC and in China through LEHVOSS (Shanghai) Chemical Trading Co. Ltd.

The growing importance of the Chinese procurement market led to the establishment of offices in Shanghai and Dalian.

The LEHVOSS corporate group (not counting equity holdings) employed 657 workers in 2019, earning 379 million € in revenues.

Our values — what counts for us

• As a family business we think, act and plan for the long term. Every individual within the company has the responsibility to ensure that their daily activities reflect this aim. That makes us predictable.

• Our team works in an environment of mutual trust. This philosophy is extended to both our customers and suppliers. We stand by our word. That makes us reliable.

• Our company welcomes change and pursues a path of continuous improvement, ensuring we remain successful. We remain true to our core values of mutual respect combined with legal compliance and a sound and socially orientated entrepreneurial spirit. That makes us credible.

Our guidelines — who we are and what we want

1. Our company  

As a chemicals company, we aim to grow whilst ensuring we do not take excessive risks or neglect our social, legal and ecological responsibilities. That makes our activities sustainable.

2. Our strategy

We focus on three business strands: distribution, trading and our own production. We offer high-quality products and services whilst always looking for improvements. We search for the new by continuing to develop the tried and tested while also prudently venturing into unfamiliar terrain. We are systematically expanding our international reach. That makes us competitive.

3. Our clients

We work hand in hand with our clients and suppliers. Together with them we seek improvements and deliver bespoke solutions creating an environment of trust and mutual respect. That makes us successful

4. Our employees  

Our dedicated employees participate in the company`s economic success. We provide a secure workplace and excellent working conditions for all. We encourage ownership, responsibility and direct discussions, treating any problems as opportunities to improve. That makes us socially responsible and appealing.

5. Our managers 

Our managers take responsibility for their business areas developing their own initiatives and ideas, which allows for sound decision-making. An environment of full equality exists within the business with our managers mentoring and coaching their respective teams. That makes managing in our company an ambitious and varied task.

To achieve the objectives behind our guidelines, we must all contribute in our respective fields. At the end of a working week, we should be able to feel proud of what we have achieved.

That makes us a special company.