About us

GE.A – Gempfer Engineering in Aluminium stands for expert engineering services in façade and aluminium construction. Founded in 2014 by Olaf Gempfer in Enger (Westphalia), the engineering firm has been managed by its owner, Jörg Süllwald, since 2024. With decades of industry experience, GE.A supports challenging projects from planning through to implementation.

Business Owner
Design & System Development
Jörg Süllwald

Jörg Süllwald

Civil Engineer

Jörg Süllwald has been the owner of the company since June 2024. His professional career ranges from training in carpentry and joinery and studying civil engineering at Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences to managing international projects for Schüco in the United States and Thailand, followed by positions in the membrane roofing and drywall systems sectors.

  1. Since June 2024
    Business Owner, GE.A – Gempfer Engineering in Aluminium
  2. 2018 – 20246 yrs. 3 mos.
    Product & Market Manager, Knauf Gips KG
    Architectural Consultant for External Wall Systems; Product & Market Manager for Drywall Systems
  3. 2012 – 20185 yrs. 11 mos.
    Project Acquisition Manager, wpd onshore GmbH & Co. KG
    Project acquisition and wind farm development
  4. 2010 – 20122 yrs. 1 mo.
    Key Account Manager, Hightex GmbH
    Membrane roof structures, cable-supported structures and solar cooling systems
  5. 2000 – 20109 yrs. 8 mos.
    Senior Project Manager, Schüco International KG
    Designer of bespoke constructions; International Project Engineer in the USA; Team Leader for Façade Construction in Emerging Markets, based in Bangkok, Thailand
  6. Studies
    Civil Engineering, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
    Structural Engineering
  7. 1994 – 19962 yrs. 3 mos.
    Measurement & Installation Technician, GEWE Selecta GmbH
    Windows, doors, façades and conservatories
  8. 1991 – 19943 yrs. 3 mos.
    Service Technician, SYKON Glass & Aluminium Systems
    CAD design and technical support
  9. Further Education
    Technical College for Wood Technology, Hildesheim
  10. 1985 – 19894 yrs. 2 mos.
    Installer / Skilled Tradesman, Rohlfing Bauelemente GmbH
    Manufacturing and installation of windows and façades
  11. Training
    Vocational Training in Carpentry and Joinery
Company Founder
Civil Engineer

Olaf Gempfer

Civil Engineer

With roots in the joinery trade and a degree in civil engineering from Hildesheim University of Applied Sciences, Olaf Gempfer combines practical craftsmanship with in-depth engineering expertise. He built his international project experience at Schüco and Gutmann before founding GE.A in 2014.

  1. 2014 – Present
    Founder, GE.A – Gempfer Engineering in Aluminium, Enger
  2. 2011 – 2014
    Director Projects, Gutmann AG
    Weißenburg, Germany and Dubai, UAE
  3. 2000 – 2010
    Head of Projects, Schüco International KG
    Established the “Project Engineering International” department with offices in Germany, London, Bangkok and Amman
  4. 1993 – 2000
    Established the “European Projects Office” department, Schüco KG
  5. 1992 – 1993
    Key Account Manager, Schüco KG
  6. 1989 – 1992
    Established the “IBG Skylight Systems” business unit
  7. 1987 – 1989
    Structural Engineer, Schüco KG
    Design and structural analysis of skylight and glazed roof structures
  8. 1984 – 1987
    Degree in Civil Engineering, Hildesheim University of Applied Sciences
    Specialisation in timber structures; diploma thesis on modular room units using timber panel construction
  9. 1978 – 1981
    Vocational Training as a Joiner, Wilhelm Wulfmeier, Enger