Board elections at AVK – Industrial Association for Reinforced Plastics

The general meeting of AVK –Industrial Association for Reinforced Plastics has re-elected its executive board as part of its regular elections.

Gerhard Lettl (C. F. Maier) and Michael Polotzki (Menzolit) retired from the Executive Board. Both were honored for their many years of outstanding commitment to the work of the Executive Board, the management of various working groups and seminars and, in the case of Mr. Lettl, for his leadership of the AVK Innovation Award jury. As a special recognition, the AVK presented the new AVK Honorary Award for the first time, which honors the great personal commitment of both men.

Nicole Stöß (Polynt) and Ralph Breiltgens (Kunststoffverarbeitung Reich) were newly elected to the Executive Board.

At the constituent board meeting on the same day, the board positions were confirmed: 
Dr. Michael Effing (AMAC) remains Chairman of the Board, Dirk Punke (BÜFA) was con-firmed as Deputy Chairman. Prof. Jens Ridzewski (Applus+IMA) continues to hold the office of Treasurer.

The Executive Board will commence its new term of office on 1 January 2026 and remain in office for three years.

“With the new management team, we are focusing on continuity and fresh impetus at the same time,” emphasises Dr Elmar Witten, Managing Director of AVK. “I would like to thank Mr. Lettl and Mr. Polotzki for their many years of service and look forward to continuing to work with the newly elected committee to actively shape the future of the composite ma-terials industry.”