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New CEO for Beaulieu International Group (c) Beaulieu International Group
11.09.2024

New CEO for Beaulieu International Group

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO, Mr. Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck. This step marks a new era of leadership and stability for the company.

Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck has a background in senior leadership roles and international finance. He is moving over from AbrisoJiffy where he transformed the company from a local business to a pan-European leader in protective packaging and insulation. He has a strong track record in profitability improvement, growth and building highly effective teams. Prior to that, he was CEO of food packaging company Omniform. Previously he led a start-up in Latin America. He started his career in Investment Banking in London where he spent more than 6 years executing M&A and financing transactions across Europe. He holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Brussels, a Master in Finance from Vlerick Business School and completed several Leadership courses at INSEAD.

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO, Mr. Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck. This step marks a new era of leadership and stability for the company.

Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck has a background in senior leadership roles and international finance. He is moving over from AbrisoJiffy where he transformed the company from a local business to a pan-European leader in protective packaging and insulation. He has a strong track record in profitability improvement, growth and building highly effective teams. Prior to that, he was CEO of food packaging company Omniform. Previously he led a start-up in Latin America. He started his career in Investment Banking in London where he spent more than 6 years executing M&A and financing transactions across Europe. He holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Brussels, a Master in Finance from Vlerick Business School and completed several Leadership courses at INSEAD.

Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck takes over the torch from Pol Deturck who left the company at the end of June 2024. His official start date is still to be mutually agreed upon, but in the coming months Jean-Baptiste will gradually settle in at Beaulieu International Group.

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Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.)

Bharath Yalla, Managing Director Reifenhäuser Middle East & Africa Foto Reifenhäuser
Bharath Yalla, Managing Director Reifenhäuser Middle East & Africa
10.09.2024

Reifenhäuser stärkt Kundenservice in Middle East und Africa (MEA)

Die Reifenhäuser Gruppe, weltweiter Anbieter für Kunststoff-Extrusionstechnologie, weitet ihren Kundenservice in der Region Middle East and Africa (MEA) aus. Aufbauend auf einer langjährigen Präsenz in der Region, zu der auch ein vor fünf Jahren gegründetes Vertriebsbüro in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten gehört, verstärkt Reifenhäuser seine Kundenbetreuung und Serviceleistungen vor Ort.

Mit der Einrichtung eines neuen Service Hubs für die Regionen MEA, VAE und GCC will das Unternehmen vor Ort ganzheitliche und reaktionsschnelle Service-Angebote ausbauen. Der Hub umfasst neue Räumlichkeiten und den Aufbau eines spezialisierten lokalen Serviceteams, das das gesamte Spektrum an Field-Engineering-Dienstleistungen abdeckt, von der Installation von Maschinen über die Inbetriebnahme bis hin zum laufenden Service-Support.

Der neue Hub wird einen verbesserten lokalen Support ermöglichen, der eine schnellere Problemlösung und eine bessere Erreichbarkeit für Unternehmen in der MEA-Region gewährleistet. Im Rahmen der Expansion wurden auch Einrichtungen in Lagos (Nigeria) erweitert. Den MEA-Markt betrachtet Reifenhäuser als eine wichtige und schnell wachsende Region.

Die Reifenhäuser Gruppe, weltweiter Anbieter für Kunststoff-Extrusionstechnologie, weitet ihren Kundenservice in der Region Middle East and Africa (MEA) aus. Aufbauend auf einer langjährigen Präsenz in der Region, zu der auch ein vor fünf Jahren gegründetes Vertriebsbüro in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten gehört, verstärkt Reifenhäuser seine Kundenbetreuung und Serviceleistungen vor Ort.

Mit der Einrichtung eines neuen Service Hubs für die Regionen MEA, VAE und GCC will das Unternehmen vor Ort ganzheitliche und reaktionsschnelle Service-Angebote ausbauen. Der Hub umfasst neue Räumlichkeiten und den Aufbau eines spezialisierten lokalen Serviceteams, das das gesamte Spektrum an Field-Engineering-Dienstleistungen abdeckt, von der Installation von Maschinen über die Inbetriebnahme bis hin zum laufenden Service-Support.

Der neue Hub wird einen verbesserten lokalen Support ermöglichen, der eine schnellere Problemlösung und eine bessere Erreichbarkeit für Unternehmen in der MEA-Region gewährleistet. Im Rahmen der Expansion wurden auch Einrichtungen in Lagos (Nigeria) erweitert. Den MEA-Markt betrachtet Reifenhäuser als eine wichtige und schnell wachsende Region.

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Reifenhäuser

Alexander A. Özbahadir Photo Rieter AG
Alexander A. Özbahadir
10.09.2024

Rieter: New Head of Business Group After Sales in 2025

Rico Randegger, Head of the Business Group After Sales and member of the Group Executive Committee, will step down from his position on December 31, 2024.

The Board of Directors of Rieter Holding Ltd. has appointed Alexander A. Özbahadir to the Group Executive Committee of the Rieter Group with effect from January 1, 2025. He will be responsible for the Business Group After Sales.

Alexander A. Özbahadir started his career with the Jungheinrich Group in Shanghai (China) and Hamburg (Germany). In 2017, he was Head of Global Sales and Marketing at Schindler Management Ltd., Ebikon (Switzerland). In 2020, he joined Schindler Group China, Shanghai (China), as Senior Vice President New Installations (NI) and Head of “China Growth”.

In the period from 2021 to 2024, he was Chief Executive Officer of C. Haushahn GmbH & Co. KG, Stuttgart (Germany), and, among other positions, he was Head of Acquisitions at Schindler Deutschland AG & Co. KG, Berlin (Germany). Most recently, as Senior Vice President, he was responsible for Global Account Management Europe at the Schindler Group in Ebikon (Switzerland).

Rico Randegger, Head of the Business Group After Sales and member of the Group Executive Committee, will step down from his position on December 31, 2024.

The Board of Directors of Rieter Holding Ltd. has appointed Alexander A. Özbahadir to the Group Executive Committee of the Rieter Group with effect from January 1, 2025. He will be responsible for the Business Group After Sales.

Alexander A. Özbahadir started his career with the Jungheinrich Group in Shanghai (China) and Hamburg (Germany). In 2017, he was Head of Global Sales and Marketing at Schindler Management Ltd., Ebikon (Switzerland). In 2020, he joined Schindler Group China, Shanghai (China), as Senior Vice President New Installations (NI) and Head of “China Growth”.

In the period from 2021 to 2024, he was Chief Executive Officer of C. Haushahn GmbH & Co. KG, Stuttgart (Germany), and, among other positions, he was Head of Acquisitions at Schindler Deutschland AG & Co. KG, Berlin (Germany). Most recently, as Senior Vice President, he was responsible for Global Account Management Europe at the Schindler Group in Ebikon (Switzerland).

Alexander A. Özbahadir was born in 1978 and is a German citizen.

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Rieter AG

Tennispieler wird Brand Ambassador von AlphaTauri (c) Manfred Binder
06.09.2024

Tennispieler wird Brand Ambassador von AlphaTauri

AlphaTauri gibt den österreichischen Tennisspieler Joël Schwärzler als globalen Brand Ambassador bekannt. Als einer der führenden Tennis-Junioren der Weltrangliste spielt der 18-jährige Österreicher im Herrentennis ganz weit vorne mit. Ab sofort wird AlphaTauri Joël On- und Off-Court einkleiden.

„Ich freue mich sehr jetzt auch offiziell Teil der AlphaTauri Familie zu sein. Mode ist für mich persönlich sehr wichtig. Es bedeutet mir sehr viel, mich gut zu kleiden und mich auch außerhalb des Platzes wohlzufühlen. Wenn ich gut angezogen bin, fühle ich mich auch besser,“ sagt Joël.

„Wir freuen uns sehr Joël als eines der vielversprechendsten Tennistalente Österreichs, als Brand Ambassador willkommen zu heißen. Als Premium Fashion Brand aus dem Hause Red Bull liegt es in der AlphaTauri DNA, eng verbunden zu sein mit der Welt des Sports und mit den besten aufstrebenden Athleten der Welt zusammenzuarbeiten,“ sagt Karl-Heinz Lauterbach, CEO Global Consumer Products Red Bull.

AlphaTauri gibt den österreichischen Tennisspieler Joël Schwärzler als globalen Brand Ambassador bekannt. Als einer der führenden Tennis-Junioren der Weltrangliste spielt der 18-jährige Österreicher im Herrentennis ganz weit vorne mit. Ab sofort wird AlphaTauri Joël On- und Off-Court einkleiden.

„Ich freue mich sehr jetzt auch offiziell Teil der AlphaTauri Familie zu sein. Mode ist für mich persönlich sehr wichtig. Es bedeutet mir sehr viel, mich gut zu kleiden und mich auch außerhalb des Platzes wohlzufühlen. Wenn ich gut angezogen bin, fühle ich mich auch besser,“ sagt Joël.

„Wir freuen uns sehr Joël als eines der vielversprechendsten Tennistalente Österreichs, als Brand Ambassador willkommen zu heißen. Als Premium Fashion Brand aus dem Hause Red Bull liegt es in der AlphaTauri DNA, eng verbunden zu sein mit der Welt des Sports und mit den besten aufstrebenden Athleten der Welt zusammenzuarbeiten,“ sagt Karl-Heinz Lauterbach, CEO Global Consumer Products Red Bull.

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AlphaTauri

Tommy Maussin Photo: Carbios
Tommy Maussin
03.09.2024

Carbios: Tommy Maussin new Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Committee member

Carbios announced the appointment of Tommy Maussin as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective 2 September 2024.  His mission involves developing and overseeing CARBIOS’ global marketing and sales activities with brands across various industries, including packaging, textiles, luxury, automotive, cosmetics, healthcare, and industrial goods. Maussin will be responsible for enhancing Carbios’ global presence to initiate and conclude commercial agreements with brand owners. His proven track record of profitable businesses in a variety of industries, and in complex and international environments, is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Carbios’ customer-centric marketing strategies moving forward.  Tommy Maussin joins the Executive Committee and reports to Emmanuel Ladent, Chief Executive Officer of CARBIOS.

Carbios announced the appointment of Tommy Maussin as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective 2 September 2024.  His mission involves developing and overseeing CARBIOS’ global marketing and sales activities with brands across various industries, including packaging, textiles, luxury, automotive, cosmetics, healthcare, and industrial goods. Maussin will be responsible for enhancing Carbios’ global presence to initiate and conclude commercial agreements with brand owners. His proven track record of profitable businesses in a variety of industries, and in complex and international environments, is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Carbios’ customer-centric marketing strategies moving forward.  Tommy Maussin joins the Executive Committee and reports to Emmanuel Ladent, Chief Executive Officer of CARBIOS.

With over 17 years of experience in international business for several Michelin tire divisions, Maussin spent the last four as European Director and Vice President of its lifestyle division, successfully transforming operations and driving substantial growth for Michelin Guides and Robert Parker Wine Advocate across various regions. His vision for Carbios centers on driving business growth through strategic execution, fostering multicultural teams, and maintaining a strong focus on customer relationships to drive business growth.

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Carbios

03.09.2024

Composition of Suominen's Nomination Board

Suominen’s three largest registered shareholders Ahlstrom Capital B.V., Etola Group Oy and Oy Etra Invest Ab have nominated the following members to the Shareholders’ Nomination Board:

  • Jyrki Vainionpää, President & CEO of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Ahlstrom Capital B.V.
  • Mikael Etola, CEO of Etola Group Oy, as a member appointed by Etola Group Oy
  • Peter Seligson, Chair of the Board of Directors of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Oy Etra Invest Ab

Charles Héaulmé, Chair of Suominen’s Board of Directors, serves as the fourth member of the Nomination Board. The shareholders entitled to appoint members to the Nomination Board were determined on the basis of the registered holdings in the company’s shareholders' register on September 2, 2024.

The Shareholders’ Nomination Board prepares the proposals on the number, composition, and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Board shall submit its proposals to the Board of Directors no later than February 1 prior to the Annual General Meeting.

Suominen’s three largest registered shareholders Ahlstrom Capital B.V., Etola Group Oy and Oy Etra Invest Ab have nominated the following members to the Shareholders’ Nomination Board:

  • Jyrki Vainionpää, President & CEO of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Ahlstrom Capital B.V.
  • Mikael Etola, CEO of Etola Group Oy, as a member appointed by Etola Group Oy
  • Peter Seligson, Chair of the Board of Directors of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Oy Etra Invest Ab

Charles Héaulmé, Chair of Suominen’s Board of Directors, serves as the fourth member of the Nomination Board. The shareholders entitled to appoint members to the Nomination Board were determined on the basis of the registered holdings in the company’s shareholders' register on September 2, 2024.

The Shareholders’ Nomination Board prepares the proposals on the number, composition, and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Board shall submit its proposals to the Board of Directors no later than February 1 prior to the Annual General Meeting.

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Suominen Corporation

adidas: Collection with Next-Gen Icons (c) adidas AG
KPOP group BABYMONSTER
30.08.2024

adidas: Collection with Next-Gen Icons

adidas Sportswear launches its latest sport meets style drop, the ADIDAS Z.N.E. collection, in a campaign which brings together next-gen faces, including Tate McRae, Jude Bellingham and Noah Lyles, to showcase how all can stay connected through a shared love of football, athletics, dance, music and more, across the globe. The all-new set of hoodies, sweatshirts, pants, tees and shorts take on color blocking details, whilst the black parallel stripes symbolize the lines that connect communities and fandoms to inspire all to unite through sport and culture.

Fronting the new capsule of fresh looks is a collective of adidas’ next-gen trailblazers: Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer Tate McRae, actress and martial artist Xochitl Gomez, leading KPOP group BABYMONSTER, US track star Noah Lyles, Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming and football icons Jude Bellingham, Alessia Russo and Paulo Dybala. With each representing a community from the world of sport or culture, the ADIDAS Z.N.E. collection was inspired by the lines in their field of play – from the track, to the stage and pitch.

adidas Sportswear launches its latest sport meets style drop, the ADIDAS Z.N.E. collection, in a campaign which brings together next-gen faces, including Tate McRae, Jude Bellingham and Noah Lyles, to showcase how all can stay connected through a shared love of football, athletics, dance, music and more, across the globe. The all-new set of hoodies, sweatshirts, pants, tees and shorts take on color blocking details, whilst the black parallel stripes symbolize the lines that connect communities and fandoms to inspire all to unite through sport and culture.

Fronting the new capsule of fresh looks is a collective of adidas’ next-gen trailblazers: Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer Tate McRae, actress and martial artist Xochitl Gomez, leading KPOP group BABYMONSTER, US track star Noah Lyles, Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming and football icons Jude Bellingham, Alessia Russo and Paulo Dybala. With each representing a community from the world of sport or culture, the ADIDAS Z.N.E. collection was inspired by the lines in their field of play – from the track, to the stage and pitch.

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adidas AG

HSNR: Textil-Student überzeugt beim Design-Wettbewerb "Feel the Yarn" Foto: Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR)
Prof. Ellen Bendt (l.), Ornella Bignami (Wettbewerbskomitee) und Master-Student Pascal Gracian Dyrna mit dem Entwurf des futuristischen Jumpsuits
28.08.2024

HSNR: Textil-Student überzeugt beim Design-Wettbewerb "Feel the Yarn"

Der Masterstudent Pascal Gracian Dyrna vom Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) überzeugte die Kritiker im Wettbewerb „Feel the Yarn 2024“. Für die Realisation seines Jumpsuits zum Thema “Contradictions – Mensch und Maschine“ bekam er Luxusgarne des italienischen Seidenspezialisten „Servizi e Seta“, s.r.l. zur Verfügung gestellt.

Der Wettbewerb, der traditionell im Rahmen der Messe Pitti Filati (Florenz) stattfindet, stand in diesem Jahr unter dem Motto „Masterclass Edition“. Das heißt, die Designtalente mussten ihre Entwürfe selbst stricktechnisch umsetzen und realisieren. Dies ist eine besondere Herausforderung, da die kreative Arbeit bereits mit dem Faden beginnt und der Designprozess mit der Flächen- und Formentwicklung startet, anstatt auf fertige vorhandene Stoffe zurückzugreifen.

Dyrna wurde unter den 36 Teilnehmenden von Modeschulen aus der ganzen Welt für die Runde der zehn Finalisten ausgewählt und wurde eingeladen, sein Outfit in Florenz selbst drei Tage lang der Fachjury und dem internationalen Publikum vorzustellen.

Der Masterstudent Pascal Gracian Dyrna vom Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) überzeugte die Kritiker im Wettbewerb „Feel the Yarn 2024“. Für die Realisation seines Jumpsuits zum Thema “Contradictions – Mensch und Maschine“ bekam er Luxusgarne des italienischen Seidenspezialisten „Servizi e Seta“, s.r.l. zur Verfügung gestellt.

Der Wettbewerb, der traditionell im Rahmen der Messe Pitti Filati (Florenz) stattfindet, stand in diesem Jahr unter dem Motto „Masterclass Edition“. Das heißt, die Designtalente mussten ihre Entwürfe selbst stricktechnisch umsetzen und realisieren. Dies ist eine besondere Herausforderung, da die kreative Arbeit bereits mit dem Faden beginnt und der Designprozess mit der Flächen- und Formentwicklung startet, anstatt auf fertige vorhandene Stoffe zurückzugreifen.

Dyrna wurde unter den 36 Teilnehmenden von Modeschulen aus der ganzen Welt für die Runde der zehn Finalisten ausgewählt und wurde eingeladen, sein Outfit in Florenz selbst drei Tage lang der Fachjury und dem internationalen Publikum vorzustellen.

Auch wenn am Ende die drei Hauptgewinne in einem Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen an Teilnehmende der Hochschule Reutlingen, dem London College of Fashion und dem Politecnico di Milano gingen, begeisterte das Outfit, das von Pascal Dyrna in den Laboren der HSNR entstanden ist, durch das besondere Design, die Details und die technisch hohe Qualität.

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Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR)

26.08.2024

Suominen: Markku Koivisto appointed interim EVP

Mr. Thomas Olsen, EVP Americas, will leave Suominen to pursue new opportunities outside the company. Mr. Markku Koivisto has been appointed as interim EVP, Americas in addition to his current role as EVP, EMEA and CTO.

The process to recruit a new EVP, Americas will start immediately.

“I want to thank Thomas for his contribution in leading the Americas business area and for being a valuable member of our Executive Management Team,” says Tommi Björnman, President and CEO of Suominen.

Mr. Thomas Olsen, EVP Americas, will leave Suominen to pursue new opportunities outside the company. Mr. Markku Koivisto has been appointed as interim EVP, Americas in addition to his current role as EVP, EMEA and CTO.

The process to recruit a new EVP, Americas will start immediately.

“I want to thank Thomas for his contribution in leading the Americas business area and for being a valuable member of our Executive Management Team,” says Tommi Björnman, President and CEO of Suominen.

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Suominen

23.08.2024

NCTO: Passing of Bill Pascrell, Co-Chair of the House Textile Caucus

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement on news of the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ).

Statement by NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas:

"The entire U.S. textile industry is mourning the loss of Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), a true leader and advocate for critical manufacturing policies aimed at bolstering the domestic supply chain and confronting ongoing threats from predatory trade practices.

We commend his significant contributions – not just to the U.S. domestic industry—but for American manufacturers and workers everywhere.

Rep. Pascrell had served as co-chair of the House Textile Caucus with Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) since 2013 and was an ardent fighter for the U.S. textile industry and beyond.

In April, Congressman Pascrell championed a bill titled the Import Security and Fairness Act led by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) that would exclude all Chinese imports from de minimis treatment, as highlighted in our blog post on a House Ways & Means markup.

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement on news of the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ).

Statement by NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas:

"The entire U.S. textile industry is mourning the loss of Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), a true leader and advocate for critical manufacturing policies aimed at bolstering the domestic supply chain and confronting ongoing threats from predatory trade practices.

We commend his significant contributions – not just to the U.S. domestic industry—but for American manufacturers and workers everywhere.

Rep. Pascrell had served as co-chair of the House Textile Caucus with Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) since 2013 and was an ardent fighter for the U.S. textile industry and beyond.

In April, Congressman Pascrell championed a bill titled the Import Security and Fairness Act led by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) that would exclude all Chinese imports from de minimis treatment, as highlighted in our blog post on a House Ways & Means markup.

He also penned an op-ed with Congressman McHenry highlighting the urgent need to drive investment and for onshoring and nearshoring textile and apparel production and to not weaken the critical U.S. and Central America  Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)..

In addition, he co-sponsored legislation aimed at strengthening the American PPE supply chain which would expand the Berry Amendment to nearly all federal purchases of PPE.

As is evidenced above, Congressman Pascrell took on every policy battle in support of U.S. textiles and manufacturing in general as an unwavering supporter of maintaining and expanding a vital domestic manufacturing chain.  He worked closely with Rep. McHenry on critical textile issues to advance the cause for our domestic industry and its workforce.

He will be missed deeply by the industry and to all who knew him. We extend our gratitude to a manufacturing warrior and express our condolences to the entire Pascrell family and his staff team."

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National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

21.08.2024

Lenzing: Rohit Aggarwal new CEO as of September 1, 2024

Rohit Aggarwal will take over the position of CEO as of 1 September 2024.
Outgoing Chief Executive Officer Stephan Sielaff will leave the company as of August 31, 2024, by mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board.

Rohit Aggarwal will take over the position of CEO as of 1 September 2024.
Outgoing Chief Executive Officer Stephan Sielaff will leave the company as of August 31, 2024, by mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board.

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Lenzing AG

In der Strickerei in Balingen-Frommern stellt Fuchshuber Hochleistungsgestricke für persönliche Schutzausrüstung her. (c) Fuchshuber Techno-Tex GmbH
In der Strickerei in Balingen-Frommern stellt Fuchshuber Hochleistungsgestricke für persönliche Schutzausrüstung her.
20.08.2024

40 Jahre Fuchshuber Techno-Tex

Im Sommer 2024 jährte sich die Gründung von Fuchshuber Techno-Tex zum 40. Mal: An 24. Juli 1984 gründete der Industrie-Kaufmann und Diplom-Ingenieur für Textil- und Verfahrenstechnik Friedrich Fuchshuber sein Unternehmen in Lichtenstein-Unterhausen. Bei der Jubiläumsfeier des Unternehmens, das seit einigen Jahren zur belgischen Concordia-Gruppe gehört, war der Gründer als Ehrengast dabei. Er nahm seine Zuhörer mit zu den Wurzeln, der Schutzkleidung für den Fechtsport, und erläuterte den Weg zur heutigen Ausrichtung von Fuchshuber Techno-Tex: textile Hochleistungsartikel, sowohl für den Körperschutz als auch für technische Anwendungen.

Fechtanzug aus Strickware
Der bisherige Arbeitgeber von Friedrich Fuchshuber, die Baumwollspinnerei in Unterhausen (BSU AG), wurde durch einen neuen Gesellschafter liquidiert und die Produktion verlagert. Fuchshuber - damals Prokurist - erfüllte sich 1984 mit der Gründung des eigenen Unternehmens einen lang gehegten Wunsch.

Im Sommer 2024 jährte sich die Gründung von Fuchshuber Techno-Tex zum 40. Mal: An 24. Juli 1984 gründete der Industrie-Kaufmann und Diplom-Ingenieur für Textil- und Verfahrenstechnik Friedrich Fuchshuber sein Unternehmen in Lichtenstein-Unterhausen. Bei der Jubiläumsfeier des Unternehmens, das seit einigen Jahren zur belgischen Concordia-Gruppe gehört, war der Gründer als Ehrengast dabei. Er nahm seine Zuhörer mit zu den Wurzeln, der Schutzkleidung für den Fechtsport, und erläuterte den Weg zur heutigen Ausrichtung von Fuchshuber Techno-Tex: textile Hochleistungsartikel, sowohl für den Körperschutz als auch für technische Anwendungen.

Fechtanzug aus Strickware
Der bisherige Arbeitgeber von Friedrich Fuchshuber, die Baumwollspinnerei in Unterhausen (BSU AG), wurde durch einen neuen Gesellschafter liquidiert und die Produktion verlagert. Fuchshuber - damals Prokurist - erfüllte sich 1984 mit der Gründung des eigenen Unternehmens einen lang gehegten Wunsch.

Den Bedarf im Blick: Anzüge für die Fechtindustrie, die bis dato aus Webware bestanden und wenig Bewegungsfreiheit boten. Zudem war der Durchstoßwiderstand von 800 Newton noch nicht fest definiert, genauso wenig wie das entsprechende Prüfgerät: „Man hat einen Säbel eingespannt, mit der Ware darauf geschlagen - und dann gab es ein Loch,“ so Fuchshuber. Zumindest anfangs. Er verbesserte das Material weiter, bis es kein Loch mehr gab. „Das war ein Durchbruch,“. Im gleichen Zug entwickelte das Textilforschungsinstitut Denkendorf ein Prüfgerät und fixierte den Durchstoßwiderstand.

Bei den Sportlern selbst brauchte Fuchshubers Fechtbekleidung keine standardisierte Prüfung zu bestehen. Der Unternehmer erinnert sich, wie er in Tauberbischofsheim im Fechtzentrum seine Fechthose aus elastischer Strickware vorstellte und ein anderes Unternehmen dasselbe Produkt aus einer Webware. Der damalige Fechttrainer Emil Beck reagierte eindeutig, so Fuchshuber: „Er warf die gewebte Hose quer durch den Raum und rief: ‚Ich lasse meinen Fechtern doch nicht die Extremitäten abschnüren!‘“

250.000 Handschuhe für die US Army
Schutzkleidung hat ihren Platz nicht nur im Sport: Auch Polizei, Grenzschutz, Feuerwehr, Katastrophenhelfer und Bundeswehr brauchen schnitt- und durchstoßfeste, schwer entflammbare, widerstandsfähige und dennoch komfortable Schutzbekleidung.

Geschäftliche Beziehungen zu DuPont, Hersteller verschiedener Hochleistungsfasern wie Nomex® und Kevlar®, hatte Friedrich Fuchshuber bereits. Einige Aufträge stellten das junge Unternehmen vor große Herausforderungen: So bestellte die US Army 250.000 Fliegerhandschuhe. Friedrich Fuchshuber erinnert sich: „Ich hatte schlaflose Nächte, als wir auf den vereinbarten Liefertermin zuliefen, die Ware aber die Anforderungen hinsichtlich Brennverhalten nicht erfüllen konnte. Gleichzeitig verarbeiteten unsere Konfektionäre das Material schon weiter, wir hatten schließlich Zeitdruck.“ Am Ende zeigte sich, dass der gewünschte Farbstoff für das Brennverhalten verantwortlich war und damit außerhalb der Fuchshuber‘schen Verantwortung lag. „Der Gesamtauftrag wurde daher abgenommen – eine große Erleichterung für uns alle.“

Strickerei im Kuhstall
Neben einer zuverlässigen Spinnerei, mit der Fuchshuber bereits zusammenarbeitete, war die eigene Strickerei ein zentraler Baustein der virtuellen Vollstufigkeit. Er fand sie auf der Schwäbischen Alb, in einem „getünchten Kuhstall, in dem kurz zuvor noch die Kühe gestanden hatten.“ Die Rundstrickmaschinen des Landwirtes gingen später in eine Strickerei in Balingen ein, die Fuchshuber nach deren Insolvenz im Jahr 2010 übernehmen konnte. Die Färberei und Ausrüstung stellte eine weitere Stufe der Wertschöpfungskette dar. Integrieren konnte Fuchshuber auch die Konfektion über Partner in Tschechien und Bulgarien. So gelang es dem Unternehmer, Schutzausstattungen unter dem prägnanten Eigennahmen zu vermarkten.

Fuchshuber als Teil der Concordia Gruppe
Im Jahr 2016 veräußerte Friedrich Fuchshuber sein Unternehmen an die Concordia-Gruppe. Möglichen Nachfolgern, namentlich seinen Söhnen, hatte er selbst von einer Karriere in der Textilindustrie abgeraten. Zustande kam die Verbindung zu Concordia über den Faserhersteller DuPont. „Das war aus mehreren Gründen eine sehr gute Lösung“, ist sich Friedrich Fuchshuber sicher. Für die Belegschaft in Lichtenstein ergab sich ein nahtloser Übergang, da die Arbeitsplätze sowohl in der Verwaltung in Lichtenstein als auch in der Strickerei in Balingen-Frommern erhalten blieben. Dasselbe galt für langjährige Kundenbeziehungen und wertvolles Know-how. „Für die Concordia brachte Fuchshuber mit seinen technischen Textilien auf Strickbasis eine wertvolle Ergänzung für deren Portfolio. Die Durchsetzungsfähigkeit von Concordia in diesem Markt ist viel größer geworden.“

Concordia ist durch die eigene Webwarenherstellung seit vielen Jahren in den Marktsegmenten Militär und Polizei engagiert. Mit der Strickware von Fuchshuber wurde deren Programm komplettiert.

Einsatzbereiche für Schutzkleidung
Heute beschäftigt Fuchshuber rund 14 Mitarbeiter, vier davon in der hauseigenen Strickerei in Balingen. Blickt man auf die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette, so bringen rund 60 Menschen ihre Arbeit ein.

Rund ein Drittel der Produktion verarbeitet Fuchshuber selbst und beliefert insbesondere Polizeikräfte und Feuerwehren mit Vlies- und Grob-Piqué-Strukturjacken oder Unterwäsche mit Flammschutz. Flammschutzhauben, die unter dem Helm getragen werden, sind ebenfalls eine Eigenentwicklung von Fuchshuber. Unter der Eigenmarke Cutex vertreibt Fuchshuber Bekleidung für die glas- und metallverarbeitende Industrie: Sie ist schnitt- und strichfest und besteht aus hitzebeständigem Aramid.

Der Großteil der Fuchshuber-Spezialgestricke geht an Partner, die sie in Anzügen, Hosen oder Handschuhen einsetzen. Der Kundenkreis umfasst Bundeswehr, Polizei und Spezialkräfte genauso wie Feuerwehren. Auch der Sportbereich trägt weiterhin Fuchshuber: Eishockey-Spieler, Eisschnellläuferinnen oder Skirennsportler wollen gegen Schnitt- und Schürfverletzungen geschützt sein. Ein kleiner, durchaus prägnanter Anwendungsbereich ist die Psychiatrie, die bissfeste und schnittsichere Materialien für die Herstellung von Zwangsjacken nachfragt.

Fuchshuber gehört mit seinem Portfolio zu den führenden Anbietern in Europa. Das Unternehmen trägt etwa 6 Millionen Euro Umsatz zur Concordia-Gruppe bei, die 2023 einen Umsatz von 100 Millionen Euro generierte.

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Fuchshuber Techno-Tex GmbH

OEKO-TEX® appoints new CEO (c) OEKO-TEX
20.08.2024

OEKO-TEX® appoints new CEO

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, the new CEO of OEKO-TEX®, started in June. Dr Beerli brings experience in strategic management consulting and operational, IT and knowledge management.

The Swiss native has served as CEO of information and communications technology consultancy uniQconsulting ag and workwear provider workfashion.com ag. From 2012 to 2016 he was a Board Member of amfori BSCI, a leading initiative to improve working conditions in global supply chains.

In his role as CEO of OEKO-TEX®, Dr Beerli is further developing the OEKO-TEX® portfolio. Along with the 17 independent research and testing institutes of the OEKO-TEX® Association he is committed to ensuring sustainable and transparent processes in the international textile and leather industry. A focus of his work is dialogue and cooperation with government institutions, initiatives and trade associations, for which he has excellent expertise and an extensive network.

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, the new CEO of OEKO-TEX®, started in June. Dr Beerli brings experience in strategic management consulting and operational, IT and knowledge management.

The Swiss native has served as CEO of information and communications technology consultancy uniQconsulting ag and workwear provider workfashion.com ag. From 2012 to 2016 he was a Board Member of amfori BSCI, a leading initiative to improve working conditions in global supply chains.

In his role as CEO of OEKO-TEX®, Dr Beerli is further developing the OEKO-TEX® portfolio. Along with the 17 independent research and testing institutes of the OEKO-TEX® Association he is committed to ensuring sustainable and transparent processes in the international textile and leather industry. A focus of his work is dialogue and cooperation with government institutions, initiatives and trade associations, for which he has excellent expertise and an extensive network.

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OEKO-TEX Service GmbH

Reifenhäuser Blown Film: Change in management Photo: Reifenhäuser
Eugen Friedel (left) is leading the business of Reifenhäuser Blown Film as the new part of the dual management team alongside Dr. Andreas Neuss (right).
20.08.2024

Reifenhäuser Blown Film: Change in management

With effect from July 1, Eugen Friedel is leading the business of Reifenhäuser Blown Film as the new part of the dual management team alongside Dr. Andreas Neuss. Friedel succeeds Marcel Perrevort, who has moved to the Reifenhäuser Group holding company as Chief Sales Officer.

Friedel, who has a degree in business administration, has held various sales positions at Reifenhäuser Blown Film for over 25 years - most recently as Sales Director. In addition to focusing on sales, he is also responsible for product management and purchasing within the dual management team.

With effect from July 1, Eugen Friedel is leading the business of Reifenhäuser Blown Film as the new part of the dual management team alongside Dr. Andreas Neuss. Friedel succeeds Marcel Perrevort, who has moved to the Reifenhäuser Group holding company as Chief Sales Officer.

Friedel, who has a degree in business administration, has held various sales positions at Reifenhäuser Blown Film for over 25 years - most recently as Sales Director. In addition to focusing on sales, he is also responsible for product management and purchasing within the dual management team.

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GUNOLD GmbH: Change of Managing Directors Photo: Gunold GmbH
From right to left: Aileen Gunold, Kevin Gunold, Christoph Gunold, Stephan Gunold
16.08.2024

GUNOLD GmbH: Change of Managing Directors

Gunold GmbH, a company specialized in embroidery thread, introduces a change in management. With Aileen and Kevin Gunold taking over the management on April 1, 2024, the company is now being run by the fourth generation of the Gunold family. Christoph Gunold, who managed the company for almost three decades, is delighted that his children are continuing the family business.

Kevin Gunold, with a degree in Business Administration and Law, shares his experience from the automotive industry, while Aileen Gunold, who studied International Business Administration and gained extensive experience in corporate and marketing consulting, contributes her expertise in strategic and operational areas such as business development and customer experience management.

The Gunold GmbH, which is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary, relies on the pillars of reliability and 24/7 online ordering options. For long-term competitiveness, it is also crucial to make the business models sustainable in terms of environmental and social aspects. Digitization is an important key to securing the future of the company.

Gunold GmbH, a company specialized in embroidery thread, introduces a change in management. With Aileen and Kevin Gunold taking over the management on April 1, 2024, the company is now being run by the fourth generation of the Gunold family. Christoph Gunold, who managed the company for almost three decades, is delighted that his children are continuing the family business.

Kevin Gunold, with a degree in Business Administration and Law, shares his experience from the automotive industry, while Aileen Gunold, who studied International Business Administration and gained extensive experience in corporate and marketing consulting, contributes her expertise in strategic and operational areas such as business development and customer experience management.

The Gunold GmbH, which is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary, relies on the pillars of reliability and 24/7 online ordering options. For long-term competitiveness, it is also crucial to make the business models sustainable in terms of environmental and social aspects. Digitization is an important key to securing the future of the company.

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Gunold GmbH

Reifenhäuser Group: New Chief Sales Officer Photo: Reifenhäuser
16.08.2024

Reifenhäuser Group: New Chief Sales Officer

As of July 1, Marcel Perrevort has been appointed Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of the Reifenhäuser Group. He succeeds Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who had been in this position for more than 25 years. With this decision, the family-owned machinery and plant manufacturer is consistently continuing the already initiated generational transition in its management structure.

Perrevort has held various sales and management positions within the Reifenhäuser Group for over ten years - most recently as Managing Director of Reifenhäuser Blown Film. In his new role as CSO, he is primarily responsible for the Group's sales and service strategy and its alignment with the activities of the business units.

Ulrich Reifenhäuser will continue his work in associations and committees within the plastics industry and will remain at the disposal of the Reifenhäuser Group as a representative and consultant with adjusted work hours.

As of July 1, Marcel Perrevort has been appointed Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of the Reifenhäuser Group. He succeeds Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who had been in this position for more than 25 years. With this decision, the family-owned machinery and plant manufacturer is consistently continuing the already initiated generational transition in its management structure.

Perrevort has held various sales and management positions within the Reifenhäuser Group for over ten years - most recently as Managing Director of Reifenhäuser Blown Film. In his new role as CSO, he is primarily responsible for the Group's sales and service strategy and its alignment with the activities of the business units.

Ulrich Reifenhäuser will continue his work in associations and committees within the plastics industry and will remain at the disposal of the Reifenhäuser Group as a representative and consultant with adjusted work hours.

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Reifenhäuser Gruppe

Barry-Wehmiller: Appointment of Vice President of Continuous Improvement Photo: Barry-Wehmiller
Doug Neal, Vice President of Continuous Improvement
07.08.2024

Barry-Wehmiller: Appointment of Vice President of Continuous Improvement

Barry-Wehmiller announces a new role that will bring change to the organization. Doug Neal has been appointed Vice President of Continuous Improvement and will lead the efforts to reboot the organization's dedication to operational excellence. Neal brings over three decades of experience in operations and continuous improvement across diverse industries, spanning from healthcare to manufacturing, making him a pivotal addition to the leadership team.

Most recently, Neal worked at Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer), where he held roles such as Senior Director, Global Lean; Senior Director, Planning and Logistics; and Senior Director, Service Operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania Western University Clarion.

Neal's skill set includes expertise in multisite operations and international business systems, along with extensive experience in manufacturing and transactional process improvement. His appointment marks a strategic move toward enhancing Barry-Wehmiller's global commercial, operational and organizational strategies.

Barry-Wehmiller announces a new role that will bring change to the organization. Doug Neal has been appointed Vice President of Continuous Improvement and will lead the efforts to reboot the organization's dedication to operational excellence. Neal brings over three decades of experience in operations and continuous improvement across diverse industries, spanning from healthcare to manufacturing, making him a pivotal addition to the leadership team.

Most recently, Neal worked at Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer), where he held roles such as Senior Director, Global Lean; Senior Director, Planning and Logistics; and Senior Director, Service Operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania Western University Clarion.

Neal's skill set includes expertise in multisite operations and international business systems, along with extensive experience in manufacturing and transactional process improvement. His appointment marks a strategic move toward enhancing Barry-Wehmiller's global commercial, operational and organizational strategies.

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Barry-Wehmiller

07.08.2024

adidas: Martin Shankland to step down from Executive Board

Martin Shankland, Executive Board member for Global Operations, has informed adidas AG’s Supervisory Board that, after 27 years with the brand, he will step down from the Executive Board and leave the company. In mutual agreement with Martin Shankland, the Supervisory Board approved the termination of his appointment as an Executive Board member as of August 10, 2024.

Martin joined adidas Russia/CIS in 1997. During his tenure as Managing Director, he established adidas Russia/CIS as the market leader through the creation of a strong direct-to-consumer business. After leading adidas Emerging Markets region from 2017, Martin joined the Executive Board in 2019, with responsibility for product operations, sourcing and supply chain as well as tech, data & analytics, non-trade-procurement and sustainability. During this period, Martin led major transformation initiatives, including creating a more responsive, transparent and sustainable supply chain and built a more tech and data capable organization aided by the insourcing of tech talent into a network of global tech hubs.

Martin Shankland, Executive Board member for Global Operations, has informed adidas AG’s Supervisory Board that, after 27 years with the brand, he will step down from the Executive Board and leave the company. In mutual agreement with Martin Shankland, the Supervisory Board approved the termination of his appointment as an Executive Board member as of August 10, 2024.

Martin joined adidas Russia/CIS in 1997. During his tenure as Managing Director, he established adidas Russia/CIS as the market leader through the creation of a strong direct-to-consumer business. After leading adidas Emerging Markets region from 2017, Martin joined the Executive Board in 2019, with responsibility for product operations, sourcing and supply chain as well as tech, data & analytics, non-trade-procurement and sustainability. During this period, Martin led major transformation initiatives, including creating a more responsive, transparent and sustainable supply chain and built a more tech and data capable organization aided by the insourcing of tech talent into a network of global tech hubs.

Hoa Ly, SVP Sourcing, will have responsibility for all sourcing operations at adidas reporting into adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden. adidas CFO Harm Ohlmeyer will assume additional responsibility for supply chain and tech. As of August 11, 2024, the company’s new Executive Board will consist of Bjørn Gulden (Chief Executive Officer, Global Brands), Arthur Hoeld (Global Sales), Harm Ohlmeyer (Chief Financial Officer) and Michelle Robertson (Global Human Resources, People and Culture).

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adidas AG

Better Cotton Council: New co-chairs and members (c) Evronas/Better Cotton
From left to right: Bob Dall’alba of Australian Food & Fibre, Pierre Chehab of LDC (Outgoing), Ashok Hegde of OLAM Agri, Amit Shah (Independent), Liz Hershfield (Independent), Alan McClay of Better Cotton, Tamar Hoek of Solidaridad, Marc Lewkowitz (Independent), Vicente Sando of FONPA, Bill Ballenden of LDC, Elodie Gilart of M&S, Dr Shahid Zia of the Lok Sanjh Foundation, Doug Forster of J.Crew Group, and Rajan Bhopal of PAN UK.
01.08.2024

Better Cotton Council: New Co-chairs and Members

Better Cotton has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to its Council.  

The new co-chairs are Bill Ballenden, a newly elected member and the Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Cotton, and Tamar Hoek, Senior Policy Director for Sustainable Fashion at Solidaridad. Together, they will execute the duty of chair, acting both as internal and external ambassadors for Better Cotton and ensuring policy decisions are presented to the council and appropriately considered.

Better Cotton has also welcomed representatives from Marks & Spencer, J.Crew, leading Pakistani spinner Nishat Chunian and Mozambican farmer body FONPA, to its council, who join with a retroactive start date of 1 June 2024.

In addition to Bill Ballenden, other newly elected members of the Better Cotton Council include:

Better Cotton has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to its Council.  

The new co-chairs are Bill Ballenden, a newly elected member and the Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Cotton, and Tamar Hoek, Senior Policy Director for Sustainable Fashion at Solidaridad. Together, they will execute the duty of chair, acting both as internal and external ambassadors for Better Cotton and ensuring policy decisions are presented to the council and appropriately considered.

Better Cotton has also welcomed representatives from Marks & Spencer, J.Crew, leading Pakistani spinner Nishat Chunian and Mozambican farmer body FONPA, to its council, who join with a retroactive start date of 1 June 2024.

In addition to Bill Ballenden, other newly elected members of the Better Cotton Council include:

  • Doug Forster, Chief Sourcing Officer at J.Crew Group, has been instrumental in streamlining the company’s supplier guide and has extensive experience driving sustainability initiatives at numerous apparel firms. 
  • Elodie Gilart, Senior Sustainability Manager at Marks & Spencer, currently leads the company’s raw materials and circularity strategy for clothing and home products.  
  • Nadia Bilal, Managing Director of Spinning at Nishat Chunian, supports strategic raw material planning, market trend analysis and project management at the company, which is among the top-ranked employers in Pakistan’s textile sector for women’s empowerment.
  • Vicente Sando, Executive Coordinator at FONPA, Mozambique’s National Forum of Cotton Farmers, has a wealth of experience in agricultural development and advocacy.

Better Cotton has also announced the re-election of Rajan Bhopal, International Project Manager (Supply Chain) at PAN UK, and Shahid Zia, Executive Director at the Lok Sanjh Foundation to its council.  

With these newly elected members come the departure of three members from the Council. Gerson Fajardo of Walmart; Pierre Chebab of Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC); and Kevin Quinlan, Independent, have completed their tenures and now left the council.

The Better Cotton Council, which is the subject of a biennial nomination and election process, comprises a select group of members which sit at the centre of the organisation and are responsible for its strategic direction. Council members represent retailers, brands, manufacturers, suppliers, producers, and civil society across the cotton industry.

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Better Cotton

Vileda: Leitungswechsel im Marketing und Vertrieb (c) Vileda
Franziska Nickisch, Director Marketing Germany Consumer bei Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions
15.07.2024

Vileda: Leitungswechsel im Marketing und Vertrieb

Zum 1. Juli hat Franziska Nickisch das Marketing und Florian Schön den Vertrieb des Endverbrauchergeschäfts bei Vileda Deutschland übernommen. Beide sind in ihren neuen Positionen Teil des Vileda Management Teams und berichten an Serkan Sahin, General Manager Vileda Deutschland.

Nickisch folgt als Director Marketing Germany Consumer auf Katrin Paare, die zukünftig als Director Regional Consumer Marketing E-Cleaning, Haushaltsfolien und Müllbeutel sowie Lizenzprodukte in der Region EMEA bei Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) betreut.

Nickisch blickt auf fast 20 Jahre Erfahrung im lokalen, regionalen und strategischen Marketing bei Konsumgüterunternehmen zurück. Nach Stationen bei Philips und Samsung wechselte sie 2016 als Marketing Manager Vileda Consumer Europe zu FHCS.

Schön löst Katrin Hergel als Director Sales Germany Consumer ab und leitet damit den Vertrieb. Hergel ist zukünftig als Director E-Commerce für das E-Commerce Geschäft in der Region EMEA bei FHCS zuständig.

Zum 1. Juli hat Franziska Nickisch das Marketing und Florian Schön den Vertrieb des Endverbrauchergeschäfts bei Vileda Deutschland übernommen. Beide sind in ihren neuen Positionen Teil des Vileda Management Teams und berichten an Serkan Sahin, General Manager Vileda Deutschland.

Nickisch folgt als Director Marketing Germany Consumer auf Katrin Paare, die zukünftig als Director Regional Consumer Marketing E-Cleaning, Haushaltsfolien und Müllbeutel sowie Lizenzprodukte in der Region EMEA bei Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) betreut.

Nickisch blickt auf fast 20 Jahre Erfahrung im lokalen, regionalen und strategischen Marketing bei Konsumgüterunternehmen zurück. Nach Stationen bei Philips und Samsung wechselte sie 2016 als Marketing Manager Vileda Consumer Europe zu FHCS.

Schön löst Katrin Hergel als Director Sales Germany Consumer ab und leitet damit den Vertrieb. Hergel ist zukünftig als Director E-Commerce für das E-Commerce Geschäft in der Region EMEA bei FHCS zuständig.

Schön kam nach über zehn Jahren Marketing- und Vertriebstätigkeit in verschiedenen Managerpositionen bei Hailo-Werk und Erdal-Rex, unter anderem für die Marke Frosch, 2018 als Key Account Manager zu Vileda. Zuletzt verantwortete er für FHCS den Vertrieb für das Distributorengeschäft im Nahen- und Mittleren Osten.

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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH