Manufacturing Leadership Council announces Andreas Eschbach as Finalist for Digital Transformation Leadership
Andreas Eschbach, Founder and CEO of eschbach, a global software developer renowned for its Shiftconnector® enterprise manufacturing platform, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards by the Manufacturing Leadership Council. This accolade underscores his pioneering leadership in the Digital Transformation Leadership category and highlights eschbach’s pivotal role in advancing Industry 5.0.
Late last year, Eschbach also received the inaugural Pinnacle Platinum award for business leadership and executive excellence, further affirming his and his company’s dedication to excellence in manufacturing. These achievements are bolstered by Eschbach’s nomination for the prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Awards (MLA), which, for over two decades, has recognized the highest caliber of manufacturers shaping the industry’s future.
“This dual recognition is a testament to the power of Shiftconnector® and our team’s 20-year relentless pursuit of digital transformation for the process industry. We are committed to empowering our customers with cutting-edge digital solutions that ensure safety, efficiency, and tangible results. We are honored to be acknowledged by such esteemed organizations and remain dedicated to shaping the future of manufacturing,” said Andreas Eschbach, Founder and CEO of eschbach.
The Manufacturing Leadership Council, comprised of global experts, meticulously selects and deliberates on each candidate. Being selected as a finalist is a significant honor, illustrating the success of Shiftconnector as a powerful, cloud-native SaaS platform of digital applications for process manufactures and eschbach as a leader within the industry.
eschbach’s Shiftconnector® enterprise software is an AI-driven platform that uncovers knowledge hidden in everyday operations, providing chemical processing and pharma manufacturing teams with easy access to vital information from multiple sources across the enterprise. This access streamlines collaboration, enhances operational efficiencies, improves asset performance, mitigates risks, and strengthens competitive advantage.
About eschbach and Shiftconnector®
With North America Headquarters in Boston, MA, and European headquarters in Bad Sackingen, Germany, eschbach is the global enterprise software solution for plant process management. Shiftconnector® incorporates AI technology and helps manufacturing teams take charge of operational efficiencies, safety, asset performance, and product quality. eschbach serves process industries and supports Industry 5.0 helping managers, operators, and technicians achieve successful digital transformation. The award-winning solution is trusted worldwide by leading manufacturing companies such as BASF, Roche, and Bayer. For more information, visit www.eschbach.com.