“As the saying goes, all beginnings are hard” – but OTE overcame this challenge successfully back in 1998. What started as a sole proprietorship was transformed into a GmbH just three years later: Oberflächen- & Elektrotechnik Scheigenpflug GmbH (short: OTE). Today, the company employs 14 people, including two apprentices, and has established itself as a reliable partner in the industry.

In January 2025, a significant milestone in the company’s history was reached: Lutz Scheigenpflug, who had led the company as managing director for 27 years, passed the responsibility on to his daughter Claudia Wagner. However, Lutz will remain involved as an automation engineer and continue to be part of the OTE team. Together with Thomas Becher and Dirk Scheigenpflug, who serve as Technical Directors and authorized signatories, Claudia Wagner now forms the new three-person leadership team that will steer OTE into the future – both nationally and internationally.

Resource conservation, environmental protection, and flexibility are not just buzzwords at OTE; they are principles deeply embedded in the company’s DNA. In an era marked by uncertainty and change, it is crucial for OTE to remain a reliable partner for its clients. The company offers custom solutions – from system design to production and maintenance.

Through intensive needs analyses, OTE ensures that every system configuration is tailored precisely to the clients’ requirements. The in-house production at the Leipzig location guarantees not only supply capability but also allows for flexible workflows, enabling the company to respond quickly with solutions when time is of the essence.

With this dynamic new team in place, OTE is well-positioned to continue its success on international markets and provide its customers with innovative, sustainable solutions.