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The live final of the young talent competition took place at GrindingHub.

LiCON restructures management and drives international expansion and growth forward

The coating specialist from Würselen has announced the reorganization of its management team. Long-time CEO Oliver Lemmer is passing the baton to Bernd Hermeler. With the reorganization of the board, CemeCon is relying on experienced performers and focuses on continuity, innovation, and stability.

Oliver Sax succeeds Melissa Albeck, who has handed over her duties as CEO of CERATIZIT and left the Plansee Group.

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.

In a conversation with Zerspanungstechnik.de, Managing Director Markus Horn expressed his views on the current situation for precision tool manufacturers, the importance of trade fairs, and politics in Germany.

The AMB in conversation with Markus Heseding, Managing Director of VDMA Precision Tools. He talks about circular economy, carbide supply, and the recycling of tools – as well as the role of AMB 2026 as an industry meeting point.

As of January 1, 2026, Erich Timons has taken over the management of ISCAR Germany GmbH in Ettlingen. Previously, he worked as CTO. In the interview, he talks about trust, changes, market challenges, and the clear goal: sustainable growth instead of stagnation.

The CHIRON Group appoints Roman Gaida as the new CEO.

After the second consecutive drop in sales, AMF recognizes positive signals for a turnaround

Nomination start for the Sieglinde Vollmer Prize. Enthusiasm for mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT) is the focus.

Sandvik Coromant addresses the increasing demands in the personnel sector with a new approach

The two managing directors of ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH, a manufacturer of precision micro-tools based in Königsbach-Stein, describe the challenges faced by a manufacturer of precision tools.

In order to ensure the support of talented children beyond elementary school, the Hector Children's Academy Tübingen collaborates with several training institutions in Tübingen, including Paul Horn GmbH.