About us

The KLE.GER Ingenieurberatungsgesellschaft mbH is represented by its two founders and partners Dr. Guido Kleinschmidt and Dr. Thomas Germershausen.

Decades of experience in leading positions in metallurgical plant engineering meet economic know-how, innovative ideas and profound market knowledge in the national as well as international environment.

Dr. Thomas Germershausen

Managing Partner

With a doctorate in mechanical and process engineering, he offers years of experience and qualifications in:

  • Corporate management and advisory board activities
  • Strategic planning, innovation, reorganization and restructuring in the national and international environment
  • Key account management / project management
  • Market development (procurement and sales markets)
  • Metallurgy of iron and steel production
  • Conversion from carbon to hydrogen-based iron production

Dr. Guido Kleinschmidt

Managing Partner

A doctor of metallurgical engineering, he offers years of expertise in:

  • Board and management activities as well as Supervisory Board functions
  • Mergers and restructurings in Germany and abroad (M&A)
  • Extensive services and maintenance activities
  • Direct reduction and non-ferrous industries
  • Hydrogen production for metallurgical applications
  • Bionic engineering and steel 3D printing including erection & ramp- up
  • Commissioning and development activities for metallurgical processes
  • Sales and execution activities worldwide