Georg Steinberger, Chairman of the Board and co-founder of the Fachverband Bauelemente Distribution FBDI e.V., passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 24, 2025. passed away. It was with palpable shock that the FBDI announced the sad news to its members and the public.
Andreas Falke, Managing Director of the FBDI, wrote about the loss of Georg Steinberger on the association's website: "He not only leaves a huge gap as an expert in the electronics industry, but also as a person who was inspiring for his fellow human beings and irreplaceable for his friends. As a friend and companion, I feel stunned and empty. Georg, we will miss you terribly."
Georg Steinberger, who not only helped launch the FBDI and played a key role in shaping it as Chairman of the Board, had also been President of the International Distribution of Electronics Association (IDEA) since 2019. Just a few days ago, he loudly joined forces with other associations to campaign for an initiative to reduce bureaucracy.
As a trade journal cooperating with the FBDI until 2022, PLUS extends its condolences to Georg Steinberger's family and all members of the association.
