Manfred Krauß studied plastics engineering at the Technical University of Würzburg/Schweinfurt. He began his professional career in 1993 as a quality engineer at fischwerke GmbH & Co. KG. In 1996 he changed to FRÄNKISCHE Rohrwerke with the task to build up the automotive division worldwide technically. In 2008, FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes is spun off and becomes a potential Tier1 supplier for corrugated pipe systems for the automotive industry. This was followed by several responsible functions in the areas of sales and engineering and an early focus on developments for e-mobility. Manfred Krauß is now Vice President responsible for business development with a focus on materials, design and new business areas.