Klaus Weckheuer is the leader of the largest manufacturing site of W.R. Grace with approx. 900 employees. His key responsibilities are further strengthening of the Grace safety performance and the relentless optimization of the manufacturing units to achieve operational excellence. Klaus has a professional Operations background at Grace for 25+ years in the areas of Manufacturing, Quality and Productivity, in Germany and other European countries and plants.

Grace is a leading specialty chemicals company with focus areas in Silicas, Adsorbents, and Catalysts for the Refining and Polymer industry. Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals within the Standard Industries family of companies. Our two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Through customer-driven innovation, strategic acquisitions, flexible worldwide manufacturing, and the talent of our people, we maintain strong strategic positions and unmatched customer relationships with many of the world’s best companies. Grace, a Standard Industries company, is committed to delivering value, safely and sustainably, to customers, to shareholders, and to the communities in which we operate.