Early Life
Frank Blase was born in January 1960. His parents, Günter and Margret Blase, founded Igus in 1964 in a garage in Cologne, Germany. Blase's early life was intertwined with the beginnings of Igus, a company that started as a supplier of plastic components.
Rise to Success
Blase took over the family business and became the CEO of Igus. Under his leadership, the company transformed into a global manufacturer of "motion plastics," including plastic plain bearings, energy chains, and flexible cables. Igus specializes in producing components used in industrial automation and mechanical engineering. Blase expanded the company's reach and implemented a direct-marketing approach that includes a massive online catalog and a commitment to rapid delivery.
Key Business Strategies
Blase focused on engineering, innovation, and a unique direct-marketing approach. Igus has invested heavily in research and development, with a focus on smart products and the Internet of Things. The company has also emphasized the importance of online configuration tools to simplify design and ordering. A key strategy has been to prove the reliability of plastic products.
Philanthropy
Specific details regarding Frank Blase's philanthropy are not readily available.