Manpower for global growth and efficiency goals
Mark Lich is the new Director of Global Key Account Management at MAPAL Group
GRINDER OF THE YEAR 2026
Young talents in tool grinding wanted. Applications accepted until February 23, 2026
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.
Specialists Talk – Philipp Dahlhaus from Paul Horn GmbH
Yellow-Black was hardly to be overlooked at EMO 2025 in Hall 5. At the booth of the carbide tool manufacturer Paul Horn GmbH, the head of product management, Philipp Dahlhaus, explained what the highlights of the trade fair appearance are.
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.
Bridge Builders of the Plastics Industry
On the evening before the opening of the K fair in Düsseldorf, the Dr. Richard Escales Award was presented for the tenth time. The award winners are Natalie Rudolph and Christian Hopmann
Specialist Talk – Bruno Munier from MAZAK EU
The Japanese manufacturer of machine tools was present at EMO in Hanover with an impressive exhibition stand. Spontaneously, Bruno Munier, Deputy European Managing Director, made himself available for a short interview.
Simplified Human-Machine Interface
The Fraunhofer IPA has presented an operating concept that significantly simplifies the setup process.
Interview on the QA Expert Days 2026
Interview with Bettina Schall, Managing Director of the Trade Fair Organizer P. E. Schall
Mikron changes the group management
Mikron appoints Philip Kraus as the head of the Mikron Automation division effective January 1, 2026.