Günther Schilling
Born at Christmas 1955 in Waldshut on the edge of the Southern Black Forest, he began his professional career at 16 in nearby Switzerland. After a solid 4-year training as a mechanical draftsman and military service in Germany, he completed a mechanical engineering degree in the neighboring country.
Before making the big leap into cleanroom technology, he gained substantial development and management experience in two large Swiss corporations. First in high-performance packaging technology, then in foundry large-scale plant construction.
In 1988, the time came; his urge for new horizons and new technologies led him into the cleanroom business. Moving from dusty and sandy foundry plants to cleanroom technology was quite a leap at first. Developing systems for cleanroom production that emit virtually no particles fascinated the passionate tinkerer and developer. He led a medium-sized Swiss company in automation to become a leading high-tech supplier for data carrier production systems (CD, DVD, etc.) by developing a comprehensive cleanroom automation modular system.
Ten years later, he applied this cleanroom expertise across various industries and founded SCHILLING ENGINEERING GmbH. Thanks to a strong market position and rapid growth, the first international subsidiary was established in Switzerland.
What did you want to become as a child?
Architect and designer
What was your first car?
A white, old Ford Taunus, always in need of repair (a real tinkerer’s box)
What can you be happy about?
A satisfied, friendly smile from a fellow human being
Which achievement are you particularly proud of?
Three successful company foundations, as well as the Innovation Award 2001
Which technical achievement do you admire the most?
The rapid development in the IT business
Who would you like to swap lives with for a month?
No one. I feel very comfortable in my own skin.
In which country would you like to have a second residence?
In Southern France with a direct view of the sea
Who would you have liked to meet?
Albert Einstein. Physics has always fascinated me.
Which book would you currently recommend?
The Bible. It would be an ideal starting point for all people responsible for society
What is your favorite food?
Badische asparagus dishes in all variations.
What is your favorite music?
Modern classical, especially David Garrett
What was the best advice you ever received?
Only those who swim against the tide reach the source
Do you have a motto?
Never stop believing in the good in people.
Günther Schilling
Managing Director, Shareholder
SCHILLING ENGINEERING GmbH
Industriestraße 26
D 79793 Wutöschingen
Tel. +49 7746 9278910
Fax +49 7746 9278980
G.Schilling@SchillingEngineering.de
www.schillingEngineering.de
