Background
Ahlers, B. Orwin was born on August 10, 1926 in Bremen, Germany. Arrived in United States, 1953, naturalized, 1962. Son of Richard G. and Lillie (Pflueger) Ahlers.
Ahlers, B. Orwin was born on August 10, 1926 in Bremen, Germany. Arrived in United States, 1953, naturalized, 1962. Son of Richard G. and Lillie (Pflueger) Ahlers.
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, Brooklyn College, 1957. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1959.
With Ferrostaal Attorney - General, Essen, West Germany, 1950-1953. With Ferrostaal Overseas Corporation, New York City, 1953-1991, president Ferrostaal Corporation, New York City, 1973-1991, also board directors. President Heavy Duty Equipment Incorporated., Irvington, New Jersey, also board directors.
President Ferrostaal Machine Tool Corporation, also board directors.
Board directors Ferrostaal Metals Corporation, San Mateo, California.
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Married Ellen Roser Ahlers, April 11, 1959. Children: Eve Doris, Suzanne Ellen.