Keyword: Management
CERATIZIT appoints new board
Oliver Sax succeeds Melissa Albeck, who has handed over her duties as CEO of CERATIZIT and left the Plansee Group.
New Managing Director GMN
As of April 1, Dr. Jens Falker has succeeded Dr. Edgar Verlemann, who is leaving the machine manufacturer after nearly three decades in a leadership role.
Mikron - Shareholders approve proposals
Announcement regarding the ordinary general meeting of Mikron Holding AG, a specialist in automation solutions, manufacturing systems, and cutting tools.
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.