Early Life
Holger Loclair was born in Penzin, in Mecklenburg, Germany, on January 24, 1951. As a child, he showed talent in gymnastics. He attended sports schools in Güstrow and Rostock, but his abilities weren't enough to make it his career. He completed his Abitur at a secondary school in Bützow before serving in the military. Loclair later studied chemistry at the Bergakademie in Freiberg and earned a doctorate in chemical technology and process engineering at the Technical University of Szczecin, Poland.
Rise to Success
Loclair's professional journey began in 1977 at VEB Spezialfarben Oranienburg, later part of Kombinat Lacke und Farben. He held various management positions there. In 1987, he became the director of the company. After the reunification of Germany, the company was privatized and rebranded as Orafol Klebetechnik. Loclair continued to lead the company, eventually acquiring the majority stake through a management-buy-in/buy-out, transforming it into a leading family business.
Key Business Strategies
Under Loclair's leadership, Orafol focused on quality, technology, and customer service, which drove its expansion into a global market leader in self-adhesive films and tapes. His strategies included investment in research and development, resulting in innovative products like reflective films and industrial tapes. Loclair emphasized "German Engineering", customer orientation, and long-term partnerships. His focus on a high level of vertical integration and automation has contributed to Orafol's success.
Philanthropy
There is no readily available information about Holger Loclair's specific philanthropic activities. However, his leadership and the success of Orafol suggest a commitment to contributing to the community and fostering growth within his company.