The executive committee of MPA Braunschweig

Scientific Division

Professor Dr.-Ing. Martin Empelmann

  • since 2006 member of the Executive Committee of the Civil Engineering Materials Testing Institute (MPA BS) in Braunschweig
  • since 2006 University Professor and Head of the Division of Concrete Construction at the Institute of Building Materials, Concrete Construction and Fire Protection of TU Braunschweig.

Professor Dr.-Ing. Dirk Lowke

  • since 2017 member of the Executive Committee of the Civil Engineering Materials Testing Institute (MPA BS) in Braunschweig
  • since 2017 University Professor and Head of the Division of Building Materials at the Institute of Building Materials, Concrete Construction and Fire Protection of TU Braunschweig.

Professor Dr.-Ing. Jochen Zehfuß

  • since 2017 member of the Executive Committee of the Civil Engineering Materials Testing Institute (MPA BS) in Braunschweig
  • since 2013 University Professor and Head of the Division of Fire Safety at the Institute of Building Materials, Concrete Construction and Fire Protection of TU Braunschweig.

Commercial / Technical Division

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Rusack

  • Head of the Commercial / Technical Division of the Braunschweig Civil Engineering Materials Testing Institute (MPA BS) in Braunschweig

Mission Statement

Company Principles

  • We are a public, neutral and independent partner for issues related to safety, reliability, quality and efficiency in the construction industry.
  • We are a customer and technology-focused service company.
  • The cornerstones of our performance are motivated and qualified employees, state of the art technology, awareness of costs and deadlines, as well as cooperation.
     

Our customer approach

  • We aim to serve our customers.
  • We want to be partners and problem solvers to our customers.
  • Our objective is the success and trust of our customers, based on many years of experience.
  • It goes without saying that we offer a flexible approach to the various requirements of our customers.
     

Scope of services

  • Our key activities are fire protection and redevelopments, which are being actively expanded. The activity areas of mechanics, insulation, chemistry and sealing of structures complement our key activities and form the basis for a wide range of technical services.
  • We render services to industry in the testing, monitoring, approval and certification of construction products and construction methods.
  • We provide information, testing, consultancy and assessment in the development and application of construction products and construction methods and for redevelopments.
  • Our close cooperation with the Institute for Building Materials, Concrete Construction & Fire Protection of TU Braunschweig, ensures an intensive transfer of knowledge and technology between research and material testing.
  • Through our services, we contribute to the promotion and development of the construction industry.
     

Our employees

  • The employees of the MPA and the iBMB are at the heart of our company. They create the foundation for our success.
  • Motivation, commitment and team spirit form the essential basis for our activities. Our work and leadership approach is characterised by cooperation and mutual support. We take joint responsibility for the results of our work as a team.
  • The motivation and further qualification, as well as the promotion of communication and personal responsibility of our employees are considered to be key management tasks.
  • Comprehensive initial and further training, equal support of employees and an ideal working environment are important company objectives.

Our executive committee

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Empelmann +49 531 391-5413 m.empelmann@ibmb.tu-bs.de
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Lowke +49 531 391 5508 d.lowke@ibmb.tu-bs.de
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Zehfuß +49 531 391-5441 j.zehfuss@ibmb.tu-bs.de
Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Rusack +49 531 391-5593 t.rusack@ibmb.tu-bs.de