When FABRI was founded, the idea was to acquire successful companies and unite them within a group while retaining the individual strengths of each company. Decentralization, partnership and a long-term approach are the characteristics that determine our daily actions.
Decentralization: The FABRI team is convinced that decisions are best made independently by local people rather than being directed from a central location. In the past, our companies have positioned themselves successfully and autonomously within their locations - this will continue to be the case in the future.
Partnership: FABRI does not see itself as an overarching authority, but rather as a reliable partner that provides support when needed. Open communication at eye level and mutual trust are the basis for our long-term relationships. We talk to each other and not about each other.
Long-term focus: FABRI does not strive for short-term profits, but invests in the future of companies in order to create long-term value that will last for generations to come.
Who we are
The FABRI team consists of five different people who have many years of experience in the skilled trades and in medium-sized structures. We are always there for our companies to answer questions and provide support on specific specialist topics. Discover the faces behind the FABRI Group.
Christina Happich
Company acquisition
Frankfurt am Main
Christina Happich is in charge of the FABRI Group's acquisition process - she is the first face you meet in a joint M&A project. Before working at FABRI, the economics graduate worked in the financial sector for over 15 years - initially as a portfolio manager at a major bank and later for many years in sales & marketing as an asset manager. She lives near Frankfurt with her husband and three children.
Thomas Waag
Chief Financial Officer, CFO
Nürnberg
Thomas Waag is the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the commercial and financial areas of FABRI. As a tax consultant and auditor, he has supported medium-sized companies for many years. With his extensive expertise, Thomas supports FABRI companies in all matters relating to figures and finance. In addition, he has over 10 years of experience as commercial director in a family business and is very well acquainted with the challenges of medium-sized companies. Thomas lives with his wife near Nuremberg.
Kai Gatzke
Executive Assistant
Hamburg
Kai Gatzke is assistant to the Executive Board and provides support in the strategic orientation and operational development of FABRI. As a business economist, he previously worked as a management consultant in a medium-sized trade company. At FABRI, he is primarily responsible for HR management, marketing, social media and cross-group projects. Kai lives in Hamburg.
Daniel Lörcks
Business development
Blankenheim
Daniel Lörcks is the Founder of Lörcks GmbH. His successful craftsman's business was the first company in the FABRI Group. Today, Daniel provides support to the individual companies in their day-to-day operations and coordinates the professional exchange between them. Daniel is a master electrician, heating and plumbing technician and publicly appointed and sworn expert for the plumbing and heating trade. He lives in the Eifel with his wife.
Markus Zübert
Board of Directors & Founder, CEO
Bamberg
As CEO, Markus Zübert is primarily focused on the operational orientation and strategic development of FABRI and its partner companies. He has been providing support to medium-sized companies in various functions and management roles for more than 25 years. He is enthusiastic about interesting companies and passionate entrepreneurs who enrich the FABRI Group with their strengths and ideas. Markus lives in Bamberg with his family.
Who we are
Our team of versatile experts acts as valuable partners on equal footing with our companies in order to realize their visions and achieve their goals. From experienced strategists to auditors to imaginative marketing experts, we offer our partners expertise with passion and commitment to achieve success together. Discover the faces behind the FABRI group of companies and let us work together to achieve your success.
The FABRI team consists of five different people who have gained experience in medium-sized crafts over many years. We are always there for our companies to answer questions, provide support in specific specialist topics and also help with the implementation of goals. Discover the faces behind the FABRI Group.
Kai Gatzke
Executive assistant
Hamburg
Kai Gatzke is assistant to the Executive Board and provides support in the strategic orientation and operational development of FABRI. As a business economist, he previously worked in consulting and as a management consultant in a medium-sized trade company. At FABRI, he is primarily responsible for HR management, marketing, social media and cross-group projects. Kai lives in Hamburg.
Christina Happich
Mergers & Acquisitions
Frankfurt
Christina Happich is in charge of the FABRI Group for the entire company acquisition process - she is the first face of a joint M&A project. Before working at FABRI, the economics graduate worked in the financial sector for over 15 years - initially as a portfolio manager at a major bank and later for many years in sales & marketing at an asset manager. She lives near Frankfurt with her husband and three children.
Daniel Lörcks
Business development
Blankenheim
Daniel Lörcks is the Founder of Lörcks GmbH. The successful craftsman's business was the first company in the FABRI Group. Today, Daniel provides support to the individual companies in their day-to-day operations and coordinates the professional exchange between them. Daniel is a master electrician, heating and plumbing technician and publicly appointed and sworn expert for the plumbing and heating trade. He lives with his wife in the Eifel with his wife.
Thomas Waag
Chief Financial Officer, CFO
Nürnberg
Thomas Waag is the Chief Financial Officer and responsible for the commercial and financial areas of FABRI. As a tax consultant and auditor, he has supported medium-sized companies for many years. With his extensive expertise, Thomas supports FABRI companies in all matters relating to figures and finance. In addition, he has over 10 years of experience as commercial director in a family business and is very well acquainted with the challenges of medium-sized companies. Thomas lives with his wife near Nuremberg.
Markus Zübert
Board of Directors & Founder, CEO
Bamberg
As CEO, Markus Zübert is primarily focused on the operational orientation and strategic development of FABRI and its partner companies. He has been providing support to medium-sized companies in various functions and management roles for more than 25 years. He is enthusiastic about interesting companies and passionate entrepreneurs who enrich the FABRI Group with their strengths and ideas. Markus lives with his family in
Bamberg with his family.
Mission and values
The craft sector values reliability, quality and the future - and the FABRI Group is no exception. We bring together successful trade companies from the electrical, photovoltaic, lightning protection, plumbing, heating, ventilation, refrigeration/air conditioning sectors and other related trades on a long-term basis.
Our companies are successfully established and have built up a strong brand in their regions, often with a history rich in tradition that stretches back decades.
One of FABRI's greatest strengths is the wealth of experience and broad expertise of its entrepreneurs. Each individual can benefit from this through mutual exchange.
For large-scale projects, FABRI companies can work hand in hand and benefit from each other's expertise.
Synergies are not our primary motivation when investing in companies. However, the strength of the Group naturally opens up additional potential for each individual FABRI company.
FABRI enables companies to act independently and is always available as a resource.
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