Newcomer, Opländer, assumes presidency in BTGA
The Federal Industry Association for Technical Building Equipment (BTGA) has a new president as of May 1, 2025. Jan Opländer, a seasoned industry veteran, took over the reins from Bernhard Dürheimer, who had led the BTGA for three years.
The BTGA represents a significant portion of the building technology industry, with its member companies collectively forming the Technical Greenfield Alliance (TGA), an industry that boasts an annual turnover of approximately 90 billion euros. This industry plays a crucial role in both the non-residential and residential building sectors.
Jan Opländer, who is 63 years old, has his own engineering capabilities and leads the association in representing the interests of industrial companies in the building technology sector. His presidency follows Dürheimer's three-year tenure as BTGA president.
The handover of leadership took place at the BTGA member meeting, which occurred at the beginning of May 2025. This meeting marked the end of Dürheimer's presidency and the beginning of Opländer's term.
The BTGA is an association for companies in the technical building equipment sector, and its member companies contribute significantly to the TGA industry's success. The TGA industry's annual turnover of approximately 90 billion euros underscores its importance in the building technology sector.
In his new role, Opländer will shape industry standards, policies, and initiatives to support and advance the sector. He will work closely with other industry leaders to ensure the continued growth and success of the TGA industry.
The change in leadership at the BTGA is a significant event in the building technology sector. With Jan Opländer at the helm, the industry is poised for continued growth and innovation in the years to come.
The BTGA, an influential entity within the building technology industry, comprises member companies that form the Technical Greenfield Alliance (TGA), recording an annual turnover of approximately 90 billion euros. As the new BTGA president, Jan Opländer, an experienced industry veteran, will shape finance policies and business strategies to foster the continued growth and innovation of the TGA sector.
