The 8.2 Group has decided to grow organically. Growth occurs both when current members expand and when new members join the network.

One big advantage of the 8.2 Group is that it is immune to takeovers and purchase offers. Its know-how and expertise is spread out throughout each of its members, and it is not possible to purchase all of them.

Moreover, the division of work within the network prevents a single member from being forced into rapid growth and thus, becoming victim of its own success.

In case of a sudden increase in work load, there is always the possibility of passing on orders to other members of the network. This applies to all the services that individual engineering firms have specialized in.

For example, within the network all vibration analyses are carried out by the 8.2 Monitoring GmbH founded by Bernd Höring in May 2010. And Manfred Lührs and Jürgen Holzmüller focused on the important topic “Operating life and continued operation”. With the help of this structure, the network can react flexibly as well as dynamically and can grow organically. 

Independence is the Principle

This principle once stated by Manfred Lührs and Jürgen Holzmüller still applies: „We want to be a group of experts who are independent and each carry our own know-how. “ Thus, it is necessary to have a flat hierarchy reflected in the structure of the association.

Independence is the most important principle and must not be touched as it ensures a long life for the individual experts as well as for the expert offices.

_{(Author: Detlef Koenemann)}