Markus Krauss

the thomas group (headquarters in herdorf, germany), is the leading manufacturer of electromagnetic actuators for the automotive and mobile hydraulic industry. metering pumps, proportional valves, and proportional solenoids are some of our key product ranges. our core competence lies in design and development of new actuators and system solutions. we currently employ about 900 people. our electromagnetically driven products control actuation, switching, on/off, pumping, metering and manifold solutions for hydraulic systems, exceeding iso requirements. thomas products are used in automotive, off highway, agricultural, engine, clutch & transmission, pump & motor controls. thomas is one of the pioneers in the field of components for clean exhaust gases, particularly when it comes to developing and manufacturing parts for scr (selective catalytic reduction) systems and for dpf (diesel particulate filter) regeneration. thomas has extensive experience in supplying products for conveying and