Wolfgang Hauck, founder and head of ECM Manufacture GmbH, has been a significant figure in the espresso industry for over 25 years, playing a pivotal role in introducing Italian espresso machine culture to Germany. Before launching his own product line, Hauck gained extensive experience by being the exclusive importer for several renowned Italian espresso machine brands, including Gaggia, Cimbali, Pavoni, Quick, and Vibiemme, thereby deeply influencing the spread and appreciation of Italian espresso in the German market.