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He adds: "Our ambition is to roll out the mass-balance approach to all of our tire plants worldwide." Head of the Continental tire plant in Korbach we are working worldwide to make the future of mobility more environmentally friendly Our ISCC PLUS certification as well as our latest step the use of recycled PET bottles in series production are proof of our consistent implementation here in Korbach," says Klaus Ohlwein Head of the Continental tire plant in Korbach. "We offer our customers high-performance tires that not only deliver outstanding performance but also increasingly support the bio-based and circular economy," Ohlwein continues Complete traceability of mass-balance-certified materials International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) was established in 2010 as part of a multi-stakeholder initiative and is a globally applicable and leading certification system aimed at promoting a traceable deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chain ISCC certifications are widely recognized and encompass sustainable agricultural biomass The development and implementation of various certification standards is ISCC's tool for furthering its mission to mitigate climate change and bring greater traceability to global markets and supply chains The UltraContact NXT is the first production tire for which Continental uses mass-balance-certified materials Examples include synthetic rubber made from bio-based and bio-circular raw materials or carbon black which is produced in part using oil from circular processes It is manufactured at the Continental tire plant in Lousado Continental is working hard to replace as many raw materials as possible in production with sustainable alternatives Raw materials that will be used in tire production in the future include agricultural waste such as the ash from rice husks sustainable carbon black or recycled steel The certification of the Continental plants is an important milestone in Continental’s efforts to use more than 40 percent renewable and recycled materials in its tires by 2030 and to become completely climate-neutral by 2050 all new tires from Continental are to be made entirely from sustainable materials including high-performance (UUHP) tires for technologically advanced vehicles the Continental tire plant in Korbach also produces bicycle tires These are specifically designed for professionals such as riders taking part in the Tour de France include the High Performance Technology Center (HPTC) and the "Urban Taraxagum" bicycle tire which is the only production tire containing natural rubber from dandelions Motorcycle tires like the "ContiRoadAttack 4" and industrial tires for forklift trucks round out the product portfolio the plant produces hoses for the ContiTech group sector The Korbach site has more than 3,600 employees Jos Lansink has announced the sale of his horse Korbach van de Renger (breeder: Fam Selling this fantastic stallion wasn’t the plan I wish him all the best in the United States of America!" the Lansink team shared "I want to thank Laura for the fantastic work with Korbach this duo competed in their first CSI5 Grand Prix at Jumping Mechelen Together with Danish rider Laura Baaring Kjaergaard winning prizes in the CSI2 1.45m Grand Prix in Riesenbeck* Ryan and Korbach made a strong impression in competitions including the CSI4 Big Tour in Vejer de la Frontera* During the development phase, care was also taken to use as many sustainable materials as possible. The inner hose is free from halogenated plastics, and the metal reinforcement is completely recyclable. The company is working in the long term to integrate even more alternative materials and recycling approaches into its products. With solutions such as hydrogen bunkering hoses and high-pressure hydrogen hoses, the company is making a significant contribution to the safe and efficient use of hydrogen as an energy source and is actively promoting the energy transformation. These measures are in line with Continental’s sustainability ambitions to achieve 100% carbon neutrality, 100% emission-free mobility and industry, a 100% circular economy and 100% responsible value chains by 2050 at the latest. EmailContinental’s location in Korbach manufactures particularly flexible and resistant hydrogen hoses for refueling and transportation Around 3,300 employees work in different group sectors at Continental’s location in Korbach the plant manufactures tires for passenger cars (including high-performance tires) the company invested more than €4,5 million in a new facility to produce industrial hoses at the site Continental’s Tech Center Hydrogen Technologies in Hamburg has served as a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge and developing hydrogen technologies The two locations work closely together to identify technical regulatory and infrastructure-related challenges along the entire hydrogen value chain and jointly develop innovative solutions 2025undefined minsShareTyres were originally white but carbon black was added to improve their durability and tensile strength.Continental’s Korbach plant has ISCC PLUS certification traceability and the circular economy in tyre productionContinental’s Korbach manufacturing plant in Germany is the company's fourth site to receive International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition. At Korbach, Continental produces car and bicycle tyres, as well as high-performance tyres designed for advanced vehicles The ISCC PLUS certification confirms Continental’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and transparent supply chain The accreditation ensures the company adheres to strict standards for sourcing tracking and documenting the use of renewable and recycled materials In addition to Korbach, Continental has ISCC PLUS-certified plants in Portugal The certification plays a central role in Continental’s 2050 sustainability targets supporting the traceability of materials derived from recycled or renewable sources Continental follows the mass-balance approach which supports the shift towards a bio-based and circular economy. This system allows companies to gradually replace fossil-based raw materials with renewable or recycled alternatives during production The mass-balance approach tracks material quantities throughout the entire supply chain ensuring the accurate reporting of certified sustainable materials. It enables Continental to scale up the use of bio-based and recycled resources while maintaining overall product quality By adopting this method, Continental takes a critical step towards its goal of using over 40% renewable and recycled materials in tyre production by 2030. Head of Sustainability at Continental Tyres says: “We are consistently increasing the amount of renewable and recycled materials in our tyres. "Our ambition is to roll out the mass-balance approach to all of our tyre plants worldwide." Continental integrates cutting-edge research and development to advance its sustainability objectives. The site is home to the company’s High Performance Technology Centre where new materials and tyre production methods are explored One notable innovation from Korbach is the Urban Taraxagum tyre which is made using dandelion rubber. This locally sourced material minimises transport distances reflecting Continental’s focus on creating short the Korbach plant recently introduced recycled PET bottles into series production further reinforcing its sustainable manufacturing practices. as well as our latest step – the use of recycled PET bottles in series production – are proof of our consistent implementation here in Korbach "Our high-performance tyres not only deliver outstanding performance but also increasingly support the bio-based and circular economy.” Continental’s broader sustainability strategy aims to achieve complete climate neutrality by 2050. the company prioritises innovative technologies and environmentally friendly solutions throughout its operations from sourcing raw materials to waste management. By progressively replacing fossil-based materials with alternatives such as agricultural waste sustainable carbon black and recycled steel Continental is driving significant transformation across its value chain The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system was established in 2010 as a global standard for promoting sustainability and traceability in supply chains. supporting climate-friendly solutions and ensuring that companies meet stringent sustainability requirements As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact the ISCC contributes to global efforts to address climate change and improve transparency in material sourcing. This certification system is an essential tool for businesses seeking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices Continental’s pursuit of ISCC PLUS certification reflects its dedication to creating a cleaner more sustainable future for mobility. the company aims to set new standards in environmental and social responsibility Explore the latest edition of Sustainability Magazine and be part of the conversation at our global conference series, Sustainability LIVE. Discover all our upcoming events and secure your tickets today Sustainability Magazine is a BizClik brand the profitability of sustainability & carbon credit standards… US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order looking to increase deep sea mining drawing concerns for undiscovered species living there… This week's top stories include Earth Day China's NDCs & Sustainability LIVE Dubai… EmailThe super-elastic solid tires from the tire factory in Korbach can help reduce energy consumption and increase the range of electric forklifts due to their low rolling resistance.The certification focused on compliance with and documentation of certain processes for the mass balance of raw materials renewable and recycled raw materials in existing systems and processes The quantities used are tracked along the entire value chain and can thus be allocated proportionately at any time The mass balance approach enables Continental to successively increase the amount of more sustainable materials in its products It also ensures that the proportion of certified renewable and recycled materials can be accurately accounted for "We want to make our sustainability activities transparent because we want to gradually increase the proportion of renewable and recycled materials in our material handling tires," says Klaus Framenau Head of the Material Handling Tire business at Continental "Certifications like ISCC PLUS underline our commitment to making the future of intralogistics even more environmentally friendly." The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) was founded in 2010 by a multi-stakeholder initiative and is a leading global certification system for promoting traceable deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains ISCC certifications include sustainable agricultural biomass non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials ISCC views the development and implementation of various certification standards as a tool to advance its mission of mitigating climate change and bringing greater traceability to global markets and supply chains Continental is also working hard to convert as many raw materials as possible to sustainable materials in production The raw materials that are to be used in tire production in the future include agricultural waste such as rice hull ash The certifications of the Continental plants are an important step on Continental's journey to using more than 40 percent renewable and recycled materials in tires by 2030 all new Continental tires are to be made from 100 percent sustainable materials the Continental tire plant in Korbach also produces super-elastic solid tires for challenging applications in material handling and intralogistics such as the SC20+ or CS20+ tires. With their low rolling resistance they help to reduce energy consumption in intralogistics already today and increase the range of forklifts platform trucks and other industrial vehicles Continental's material handling tires offer a combination of stability load capacity and a long service life – properties that are of central importance in intralogistics Communications Manager Commercial Specialty Tires Steffen Korbach is on a quest to build a supercar like no other. “We can make a product the mainstream wants, or we can set trends,” he says boldly. Given that GEMBALLA is currently raising €20 million to pour into this project you have to show the customer what is possible to trigger new ideas in them and make them want it.” To move within the exclusive circle of supercar owners is to be used to a certain swagger – a quality Steffen has cultivated since he was a boy gazing dreamily at the car posters he had stuck on the walls of his room he had amassed an entire fleet of model cars and a couple of real ones in his garage “I wanted to start my own company to build my own supercar,” he recalls founder of the eponymous company best known for making outrageous modifications to Porsche cars “We can make a product the mainstream wants Steffen has spent the past nine years focusing on GEMBALLA’s core business putting the dream of building his own car on the backburner my vision is to create a small series GEMBALLA car,” he reveals Steffen’s confidence that such a product will be well-received is not entirely misplaced the term greatly underrates the scale of modifications that the firm takes on “I think the word ‘tuning’ gives the wrong impression of what our business is about they think about minor modifications like putting different wheels on the car or making it a little wider,” says Steffen where manufacturer implies mass production in German it means a small-scale artisanal studio that builds exclusive products.” An extreme modification by GEMBALLA may take anywhere between three and six months to complete It usually involves stripping the car down to its basic frame and rebuilding the entire body from scratch – it is as close as anyone could get to building a car without actually doing so Steffen illustrates the process with the GEMBALLA Tornado as an example: “The entire body of the original car has been removed and replaced with one of high-quality German-made carbon fibre The doors have also been replaced by carbon fibre ones built in GEMBALLA’s own facility.” GEMBALLA has been a registered car manufacturer in Germany since 1985 it’s just a matter of putting this licence to good use in order to realise Steffen’s supercar dream “Just 10 years ago the supercar/hypercar market was small There were a few specialised companies such as Pagani and Koenigsegg the first car priced at €1 million,” says Steffen “This established the acceptance among collectors of million-dollar automobiles had a few cars that sold in the 80s for US$1 million (€888,000) They were probably some of the most expensive cars at that time It was famous in the 80s and 90s for doing things that no-one had done before That’s why I think it is the right company to produce a hypercar.” GEMBALLA is a boutique brand that does not have the scale of better-known names such as Bugatti But Steffen believes that the firm’s small size is a strength “Large organisations have many people involved in decision-making and design,” he points out “This means that they face many restrictions in what they do Everything has to comply with the brand story the brand story is also important to GEMBALLA but because I am the owner as well as the CEO we have freedom that large companies do not have We can do what we want; we can do things that may be considered too extreme for the bigger brands There’s a big chance that we can stand out.” “We can do what we want; we can do things that may be considered too extreme for the bigger brands GEMBALLA had just released a teaser photo of the first small series supercar that’s in the works According to the single digitally-rendered image which shows only the side profile of the vehicle all-black beast that calls to mind the Batmobile although Steffen did mention that the firm is aiming for more than 800bhp “We want to do something that is not mainstream It should be typically GEMBALLA,” Steffen says “We are taking some inspiration from the design features of old-school cars from the 80s and 90s and also incorporating something extreme in its aesthetic.” the company has plans to build a new production facility that is spacious enough to house both segments of the business “GEMBALLA will definitely continue with its core business of extreme modifications,” Steffen confirms “The small series production is just an additional segment of business for the company.” This is good news for faithful customers of GEMBALLA’s modified vehicles who love the brand for the extraordinary customisations it can provide when they buy a standard car – such as a Porsche for example – go on a configurator on the website to choose from maybe 20 different combinations of interior colours,” says Steffen “But there are many customers who want something different that is not being offered and this is where GEMBALLA comes in.” He shares a particularly memorable order the firm took on: “One of the most famous cars we have built is the GEMBALLA Extremo It was originally built as a promotional vehicle for Fulda a tyre manufacturer in Germany and then shown in Dubai It caught the eye of a member of the Saudi royal family but the car was not for sale as it was only a show car We had to immediately build a second car for him after he offered us US$1 million (€888,000).” In addition to small series production and extreme tuning Steffen is also looking to expand GEMBALLA’s services to include restoration for older or vintage vehicles we are getting collectors who approach us with rare cars from the 80s or 90s that they want refurbished,” he says Appealing to royalty and long-time fans is all very well but Steffen is aware that the future of the company lies with the next generation of car collectors Under the charismatic leadership of Uwe Gemballa the brand enjoyed its peak in the 80s and 90s but started to see a drop-off in profits by the 2000s it was believed that Uwe’s fatal trip to South Africa was to meet with an investor to get funds for the business Steffen needs to re-establish the clout Uwe brought to the brand among young car collectors – an uphill task given that most of them were only children when the brand was at its peak and have likely never heard of Uwe before his passing the competition has only become tougher with the passing of the years the market wasn’t saturated with so many companies and products,” he says “And not many firms had the capacity to perform extreme modifications to cars with the possibilities of production offered by carbon fibre smaller companies are able to move into the tuning business with much smaller investments.” those who chose to tune their cars did it to stand out and make a statement They were very much into extreme designs,” says Steffen “Today’s generation prefer to buy into trends But Steffen remains undeterred by the pressure of what other businesses are doing reiterating what he said earlier about GEMBALLA being a trendsetter that creates new wants and desires among collectors “We have very big shoes to fill because Uwe was one of the pioneers of the tuning business I’ve heard people say that GEMBALLA’s no longer the same anymore without him,” Steffen laments “The challenge for me is to continue his legacy and gain recognition as his successor.” But before he realises this goal – or the production of a GEMBALLA supercar – Steffen can always turn to his favourite automobile: the Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir “It’s my favourite because of what it represents It was the first supercar by a large manufacturer and the first car with a top speed of 400km/h I think it is completely underrated and is a car I would never sell.” Perhaps the Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is also the model of success Steffen wants GEMBALLA’s first supercar to be The CEO Magazine is more than a business title; 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Marcus Korbach has been Head of Sales Special Operations for the British sports car brand McLaren Automotive, since 2010. From 2012 onwards he augmented this with his additional role as Brand Manager of McLaren P1. From 2007 to 2010, he occupied various key sales and marketing positions in the premium and luxury segment at Mercedes-Benz. “It is more than just an honour for me to be part of the Bugatti team,” said Marcus Korbach. “My new appointment at, what is to me the most exclusive producer in the automotive industry, is a personal dream come true.” In his new role, Marcus Korbach will be responsible for sales and marketing activities and the development of the dealer network in the Middle and Far East. He will report directly to Stefan Brungs. Bolide: Not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC, as it is a racing vehicle not intended for use on public roads. 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Now that you're feeling the need for speed, click here to check out the 10 hottest-selling cars in America > Korbach, Germany, May 16, 2022. New production technologies, new applications, new customers: Continental plans to invest around five million euros in a new plant for the production of industrial hoses at its Korbach site. The production line, which will operate around the clock seven days a week, is scheduled to start up at the end of 2023. This is the largest investment in Korbach in over ten years. EmailContinental is planning to invest around five million euros in a new plant for the production of industrial hoses at its Korbach site in Germany.With a capacity of around five million meters per year, the new production line in Korbach in northern Hesse will soon be able to manufacture industrial hoses with an inside diameter of up to 38 mm – for food and water, but also for fuels or coolants. A major plus of the new line is its flexibility: It can produce hoses using different techniques, with inner layers of either rubber or plastic. Thus, both rubber hoses and hybrid hoses made of these two materials are produced on it. “This gives us tremendous flexibility. On the new plant, we are continuing to manufacture standard products, but also adding new applications. This enables us to better adapt to rapidly changing market needs and expand our product portfolio in a focused manner,” says Dietmann. Continental’s investment is not just about greater product diversity and increased competitiveness – it also focuses on the issue of sustainability. Thanks to the additional materials expertise and various recycling options, the Korbach site is taking an important step toward climate-neutral production, in line with the Group-wide strategy. EmailAndreas Gerstenberger is the Executive Vice President of Continental’s industrial section in the USA.“An investment doesn’t just mean spending money to modernize and digitize machines and technologies it means trust – trust in our employees and the site,” Andreas Gerstenberger Executive Vice President of the industrial section of the company in the USA “Our entire hose team in Korbach can be very proud of themselves for what they have achieved and this investment: they have shown how strong they are in a difficult market environment the colleagues have taken up the challenges and made this important investment possible in the first place It’s a clear commitment to Korbach as a location.” Continental has discovered that the applicable standards for testing processes for industrial hoses at the ContiTech site in Korbach testing was not performed consistently at the specified frequency Continental has been conducting extended quality audits for all hose types in the ContiTech group sector since February 2022 following internal reports of irregularities in air conditioning lines for automotive applications there are no indications of any irregularities in the use of industrial hoses by customers The customers come from the mechanical engineering hose production in Korbach contributed an amount in the mid double-digit million range to consolidated sales in euros Continental has suspended the sale and delivery of the affected hoses from Korbach until full compliance with the testing processes is ensured Continental has decided to commission an independent certification company to provide neutral The company has informed the relevant customers and the initial responsible authorities Continental has already started to carry out the additionally initiated reviews throughout the ContiTech group sector The company will consequently take the necessary measures based on the results of its investigations Due to these ongoing internal investigations no further information can be provided at this time Continental’s Korbach factory in Germany Around €40 million will be invested in Continental’s Korbach factory in Germany by 2018 The company’s Tire Division will use these funds to establish a specialist production line for 19 to 22-inch passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyres to meet growing international demand from both the original equipment segments as well as for the central development of the process technology required to manufacture these tyres Continental says the performance characteristics of products such as these are placing ever more stringent demands upon its engineering and production staff when it comes to process technology we are taking deliberate action to scale up our investment programme in the further development of product-specific expertise in tyre design as well as in the expansion of our global tyre production capacity,” stated Nikolai Setzer Executive Board member for Continental’s Tire division “In bundling our expertise at the Korbach site we will also be taking away some of the burden on our other production sites in a bid to drive forward the development of new high-tech processes for our tyre plants worldwide from a central location,” Setzer added highly efficient tyre testing technology such as the AIBA will help us to further improve our technological position.” Korbach plant manager Lothar Salokat added: “We are extremely proud of the fact that this internal high-tech project will help set us apart from other international production locations and will also create over 60 new jobs in Korbach by 2018 We will do our best to meet the challenges of starting production in 2016 and ramping up the production volume to around 400,000 U-UHP tyres by 2018 which – when we include the Tire Distribution Center and ContiTech – now totals a workforce of more than 3,000 people has proven time and again not only that it is highly flexible and extremely motivated but is also capable of responding to immense challenges.” “We see this investment decision as a form of recognition for all the hard work that our employees have put in over recent years,” commented Jörg Schönfelder head of the Works Council at Continental’s Korbach site it also forms an important element of our strategy to secure the site People have enormous faith in us and this is something we can be proud of Although this project in Korbach is an ambitious one I am confident that it will also be a success and play an instrumental part in ensuring the success of the company as a whole.” If you would like the latest news from the Chinese tyre industry in Chinese, visit our partner site TyrepressChina.com In addition to making tyres, Continental subsidiaries engage in various, mostly automotive activities, including ContiTech’s production of air conditioning hoses Last year it transpired that ContiTech hadn’t fully complied with testing norms and standards at its Korbach plant in Germany an issue affecting up to 2,000 different types of hoses In September 2022 the company announced the suspension of their sale and delivery “until full compliance with test processes is ensured,” but someone allegedly decided to address the problem by systematically manipulating test results instead An internal investigation uncovered this potential fraud and authorities are now on the case German financial daily Handelsblatt reports that the Public Prosecutor’s office (Staatsanwaltschaft) in Frankfurt am Main has launched an investigation into suspected fraud concerning the quality of air conditioning components The Public Prosecutor’s office in Stuttgart is also investigating potential deception of customers A spokesperson for the authorities confirmed to Handelsblatt that it has initiated proceedings in response to accusations of the alleged manufacture and sale of air conditioning hoses of a quality differing from that contractually agreed upon The spokesperson added that ContiTech itself triggered the investigation contacting law enforcement authorities and reporting the irregularities The company is fully cooperating with the authorities The Public Prosecutor’s office is currently focusing on one suspect but may expand the investigation to include others It is also examining the option of commencing fine proceedings against ContiTech ContiTech’s customer base includes major German vehicle manufacturers such as Volkswagen Sign In Register Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines ContiTech self-reported ‘deviations' from standards in hose production last September Germany – Continental AG is "fully cooperating" with local authorities over investigations into ‘deviations’ from standards relating to hose production at subsidiary ContiTech’s Korbach site in Germany ContiTech said the authorities started their investigations following the German group’s voluntary announcement of 'misconduct' in September last year The statement came in response to German press reporting that the German group was being investigated by the Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office “The authorities concerned started their work on the basis of our communication,” ContiTech pointed out in its statement to ERJ are based on procedures which “have been running since our initial communication and ContiTech temporarily suspended hose production at Korbach stating that applicable standards for testing industrial hoses “were not always complied with” at the site testing had not been carried out consistently at the specified frequency the German group said it had conducted extended quality audits for all hose types across the ContiTech group The quality checks were prompted by reports of irregularities in hose-lines for automotive applications, such as refuelling hose production in Korbach contributed a “mid double-digit million euro” amount to Continental revenues A subscription to European Rubber Journal includes: Already a subscriber? Log in here This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page the firm is preparing to develop its very own supercar it says will offer more than 800hp (597kW) and has teased a sketch of the model online this week the Gemballa supercar is currently awaiting financial backing The prototype is expected to arrive as early as next year and according to Korbach will be an “uncompromising vehicle If the project gets up it will be the first vehicle Gemballa has produced in nine years The company has something of an illustrious past since being listed as a registered vehicle manufacturer in 1985 Its founder Uwe Gemballa was found murdered in South Africa in 2010 before the company saved by Korbach with a $US17 million cash injection shortly thereafter Korbach says a further $US22.5 million is required to fund the as yet unnamed supercar, and that if all goes to plan, the model will be in showrooms from early 2022 “We’re planning a thoroughbred super sports car with a unique aggressive design and engine power considerably over 800hp,” Korbach explained in his press release we’d like to reference the existing Gemballa legends and implement a range of innovative concepts we would also like to establish Gemballa in future as a stand-alone small production run manufacturer but also launch as an exclusive modification company for extreme complete conversions of Porsche cars,” he concluded It’s understood the capital required to finance the project will be raised through private equity and venture capital companies with Korbach saying “concrete discussions are already underway” The low-volume tuning house will continue to churn out modified Porsches alongside its supercar development Gemballa’s previous super-tuners include names such as the Avalanche Steffen Korbach and his brother Sebastian are at the heart of a major financial scandal accused of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to defraud investors through cryptocurrency and stock market manipulation The once-celebrated names behind the luxury car tuning company Gemballa are now under intense scrutiny for their alleged involvement in money laundering and fraudulent Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) The Korbach brothers are accused of running a fraudulent ICO that swindled investors out of millions of dollars Steffen and Sebastian enticed investors with promises of manufacturing and distributing thousands of cryptocurrency ATMs across Europe which would convert cryptocurrency to cash In a 2018 interview Sebastian pledged to manufacture and deploy 500 ATM machines within 6 months linked to Trilliant's proprietary crypto exchange system with fractional ownership and profit-sharing incentives to investors Despite raising substantial funds, the brothers failed to deliver on their promises. Over $1.4 million worth of tokens were sold in a private pre-sale before the ICO and industry insiders speculate they raised over 10 million dollars in total Yet, the ATMs never materialized, and the proposed crypto exchange was never established. The official website and whitepaper vanished, leaving investors in the dark, and the promised revenue share was never distributed. In his unsuccessful effort to remove incriminating evidence, Korbach was laughed at on social media by investigators he tried to deceive Despite denials and attempts to erase his connection to the companies by claiming the companies that deceived customers were created by criminals in other jurisdictions, multiple investigators have published evidence that Steffen Korbach was in fact the owner and director Both of these Korbach owned and controlled companies are implicated in the downfall of Gladius Network. Despite Korbach's efforts to deny the connection, in 2018, Trilliant AG announced publicly on Twitter a partnership with the Gladius Network Cryptocurrency Expert: "The case of Steffen Korbach is a textbook example of how the cryptocurrency market can be manipulated by bad actors The lack of regulatory oversight in the early stages of crypto adoption allowed individuals like Korbach to exploit investor enthusiasm through fraudulent ICOs and pump-and-dump schemes The sudden disappearance of Trilliant AG's promised projects and the questionable activities of related entities suggest a deliberate strategy to launder money and defraud investors without any legitimate business activities to back it up points to a complex web of illicit transactions and money laundering that warrants thorough investigation by financial authorities." The Korbach brothers' deceit didn't stop at Trilliant AG Steffen is linked to several companies involved in alleged fraud and money laundering including Gladius Network ICO and Crypto Capital Co promising a cybersecurity network to rent spare computer bandwidth with Steffen denying involvement and blaming similarly named entities in other jurisdictions lured by promises of high returns and anonymity invested 350,000 euros after meeting Steffen at Gemballa I had never heard of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency," Muller said "Korbach assured me of high returns and anonymity which appealed to me during my divorce proceedings I gave him the money but never received any tokens." recounted his experience: "Korbach boasted about making a fortune through market manipulation and insider trading He promised that the lack of regulatory oversight in the crypto market made it easy to manipulate prices." Schmidt invested 1.5 million euros believing in the potential for huge returns A search of the executives' names revealed inconsistencies such as Steffen Korbach's LinkedIn profile falsely claiming he studied at Columbia University raised over $13 million for failed crypto projects resulting in complete losses for investors Gemballa, the prestigious car tuning company founded by Uwe Gemballa, has been under suspicion for years due to its founder's involvement in money laundering The company allegedly used its status as an official car manufacturer to export vehicles stuffed with cash taking advantage of the exemption from customs inspections This dark legacy continued under Steffen Korbach who acquired the company in 2010 during a period when it was mired in debt and scandal The Korbach brothers' alleged fraud has left a trail of financial devastation and mistrust in the cryptocurrency industry Authorities urge investors to exercise caution and conduct thorough research before investing in ICOs highlighting the need for greater regulation and transparency in the rapidly evolving crypto market the once-enigmatic figures of Steffen and Sebastian Korbach are now under intense scrutiny their luxurious lifestyles and business empires potentially built on a foundation of deceit and crime Copyright © 1998-2025 Big News Network All rights reserved. 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