There was enormous interest in the news that SORAVIA had acquired a stake in Brockhoff. The entire trade press covered the story in print and online. Funke Medien-Gruppe featured the news in its national business section, and the Rheinische Post also reported on the acquisition of the company shares.

“I’m overwhelmed by the tremendous interest in the future of my company. I’ve received countless congratulations. To me, this is clear confirmation that my long-term retirement plans are the right decision and that I’ve found the perfect partner in SORAVIA,” says Eckhard Brockhoff, responding to the reaction to his announcement that he plans to retire in 6 years, on his 70th birthday.

Even after he steps down, everything is meant to stay as it is. “I’ve had a friendly relationship with Erwin Soravia and his management team for years, and I trust them to lead my company successfully without losing its soul to a large brokerage system.”