Keyword: Management
Mikron increases operating profit margin
Mikron Holding AG achieved a net revenue of CHF 381.9 million in the fiscal year 2025, which represents a growth of 2.1% compared to the previous year (currency-adjusted + 4.1%).
Interview - Customer becomes Managing Director
Oliver Freisinger takes over the operational helm at SSB Maschinenbau
Glimmers of Growth After Decline
After the second consecutive drop in sales, AMF recognizes positive signals for a turnaround
Clear and efficient - consistent realignment at MAPAL
On May 1, 2026, the German companies of the MAPAL Group will be legally merged into MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG.
Manpower for global growth and efficiency goals
Mark Lich is the new Director of Global Key Account Management at MAPAL Group
Horn Group strengthens presence in the Chinese market
Horn (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd., belonging to the carbide tool manufacturer Paul Horn GmbH, is expanding and focusing on growth
More competitive in the production of turned and milled parts
The Sauter Group appoints Dr. Steffen Böhm as Managing Director – consistent focus on customer partnership and new applications
HURCO – Nikolaus Hölzl becomes sole managing director
After a year in the leadership duo, Nikolaus Hözl will take over sole management of HURCO Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH starting January 2026. His previous co-managing director, Michael Auer, is retiring. He has led the company for around 16 years.
ISCAR - Erich Timons succeeds Hans-Jürgen Büchner
Erich Timons will be the new managing director of ISCAR Germany and will succeed Hans-Jürgen Büchner, who successfully led the manufacturer of precision tools for many years.
Changes in the Board of Directors of Bosch Rexroth
Dr. Jochen Peter will become Chairman of the Board on March 1, 2026, and Dr. Steffen Haack will focus on development in the Board
Change in the Board of Directors at HERMLE AG
Jürgen Oswald will become the new Chief Financial Officer on November 1, 2026, succeeding Günther Beck, who will retire at the end of October 2026 due to age.
Change in Management at SCHUNK
SCHUNK SE & Co. KG is initiating a planned change in its management team: Falk Bäurle will take over the role of COO/CFO on December 1, 2025. The role of CSO will be newly filled by Karl Heckl on April 1, 2026.