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The Injection Moulding Technology EMEA/Global IMM Technology division at KraussMaffei has a new head. Jörg Stech took over as head on 4 October and is now responsible for the division's business with a focus on Europe and the global development of the technology.
After working in Germany and abroad for several years, Jörg Stech was most recently Managing Director of ARGO-HYTOS GmbH, a leading manufacturer of components and systems for the hydraulics industry. The graduate engineer (with a degree from the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Stuttgart) also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Labour Sciences - each from a renowned US university. Jörg Stech also has extensive Experience in organisational development and production.
„I am very much looking forward to the team and my upcoming tasks. KraussMaffei is a world-famous, tradition-conscious mechanical engineering brand that stands for great expertise and the highest quality. Together, we will utilise the untapped potential and diverse opportunities in the industry to further expand KraussMaffei's leading position in the market.“
Jörg Stech
Jörg Stech succeeds Dr Karl-Heinz Bourdon, who will take over the injection moulding technology division from KraussMaffei since the end of July on an interim basis.
„I would like to welcome Jörg Stech to KraussMaffei and look forward to working closely with him. Based on his many years of experience in management positions and in mechanical engineering, I am convinced that he will take the injection moulding business and technology to the next level together with his team.“
Yong Li, CEO KraussMaffei
Source: KraussMaffei
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