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Kerstin Maria Rippel, Director General of WV Stahl, remarked: “As one of the initiators of the Low Emission Steel Standard (Less), we remain committed to supporting this now Europe-wide initiative as an associate member. © Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl

 
19.08.25 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 33/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. Von  Daniel Keienburg
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FMS Force Measuring Systems announces the appointment of Nadine Inhelder as Technical Director. © FMS

 
19.08.25 – Force Measuring Systems continuing family tradition

Force Measuring Systems continuing family tradition

FMS appoints new technical director

FMS Force Measuring Systems AG, producer of web tension control and force measurement technology, announces the appointment of Nadine Inhelder as Technical ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Carmen Ostwald, Secretary General, Less aisbl. © LESS

 
08.08.25 – Low Emission Steel Standard (Less)

Low Emission Steel Standard (Less)

Board appoints new Secretary General

The board of Less aisbl is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Carmen Ostwald as its new Secretary General. With extensive experience in the European ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Jake Brown is the new Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. © Hypertherm

 
23.05.25 – Management change

Management change

Jake Brown named Hypertherm Associates’ EVP, Global Sales and Marketing

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, announced that Jake Brown, previously Vice President for ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Gerald Müller (second from right) with (from left) Thomas Brinkmann, Vittorio Tavella and Ralf Lutter. © KEB Automation

 
15.05.25 – Set up for the future

Set up for the future

New COO at KEB Automation

Since April 2025 Gerald Müller is the new Chief Operating Officer at KEB Automation, system provider of automation and drive solutions. The 44-year-old ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

 
Primetals Technologies today announced Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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The new Wafios Executive Board (l–r): Jörg Eisele, Dr.-Ing. Uwe-Peter Weigmann and Martin Mayer. © Wafios

 
17.01.25 – Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining the Executive Board

Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining the Executive Board

A change to the Wafios Executive Board

The start of 2025 is accompanied by a change to the Executive Board. After 51 years at Wafios, Martin Holder is saying goodbye and starting his retirement. ... Von  Jörg Dambock