Dr Christian Groth, M.Sc. (Eng.)
Dr Christian Groth, M.Sc. (Eng.), is a mechanical engineer and has been the managing partner and owner of mth Ultraschalltechnologie GmbH & Co. KG in Henstedt-Ulzburg since early 2021.
Current role at mth
- Since January 2021, Christian Groth has been a managing partner at mth Ultraschalltechnologie GmbH & Co. KG, where he is responsible for the development and manufacture of plastic welding machines and specialised machinery, with a focus on ultrasonic technology.
- Following a change of ownership and legal structure, he took over the company from its founder, Mathias Herrde
Career history
- Prior to the acquisition of mth, Groth served as Head of Engineering at Nordmark Pharma GmbH in Uetersen from January 2014 to March 2021, where he held technical responsibility within a pharmaceutical environment.
- Prior to that, he spent several years working in various roles within the chemical, energy, pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors, which has shaped his industry expertise and influenced the current direction of mth.
Academic education
- Christian Groth studied mechanical engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) at Hamburg University of Technology between 1998 and 2004.
- He subsequently completed his PhD at the same university in the field of microsystems engineering, specialising in thin-film solar cells, and was awarded the title of Dr.-Ing. (his PhD studies took place between approximately 2005 and 2009).
Key areas of focus and objectives
- His areas of expertise lie in technology development, ultrasound, manufacturing and leadership, which is reflected in his profile as a technically minded managing director.
- For mth, he has set out the objective of strengthening the company’s position as an innovator in the field of ultrasound-based plastic welding systems and high-tech specialised machinery, tapping into new markets (including e-mobility, medical technology and sustainable packaging) and further developing the product portfolio.
Entrepreneurial focus
- Groth emphasises the importance of safeguarding the Henstedt-Ulzburg site, preserving all jobs and continuing to develop mth as a modern employer with prospects for growth.
- He sees great potential for ultrasound technology in areas such as metal joints in electric vehicles and the resource-efficient joining of plastics, for example for carbon-neutral packaging and medical consumables.