Extrusion International 1-2024

17 Extrusion International 1/2024 forward to the tasks and opportuni- ties that lie ahead and would like to thank you for your trust". SKZ has been a sought-after part- ner for companies in the plastics industry for many years, both na- tionally and internationally. The granting of power of attorney to Matthias Ruff is intended to consoli- date and further expand the paths taken so far. Matthias Ruff has been with SKZ for five years as Sales Manager Education and Research. He has experience in setting up sales and marketing structures, in customer development and in establishing and expanding strategic partner- ships. He is also one of the two voices of the popular SKZ podcast "Kunststoff: nachgefragt".The Eu- ropean Green Deal, with the goal of a completely CO 2 -neutral EU by 2050, also influences the research areas of the EZD in Selb. Currently, EZD scientists are intensively re- searching bio-based, sustainable and non-toxic formulations and coatings. SKZ – Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Matthias Ruff, m.ruff@skz.de Management Change  Ralf Benack takes over Krauss- Maffei’s Extrusion EMEA from Janu- ary 1st, 2024. As Managing Director, he is responsible for the Extrusion EMEA's business and the develop- ment of the Extrusion technology worldwide. Ralf Benack says, “I am very much looking forward to becom- ing part of the KraussMaffei Extru- sion team and driving the business forward together with all my col- leagues! Together, we will con- tinue to impress our customers with our innovative extruder solu- tions.” CEOChi Zhang says, “I warmly wel- come Ralf Benack to KraussMaffei. With his many years of experience in management positions in EMEA and APAC and his expertise in the design, sale and implementation of integrated solutions for customers, he will lead KraussMaffei Extrusion EMEA to a next stage and develop the technology together with the global team. I am very much looking forward to working with him.” KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH www.kraussmaffei.com Ralf Benack Personalia  In mid-November 2023, Stefan Musner took over the role of Sales Director at Next Generation Re- cycling Machines GmbH, thereby strengthening the company's lead- ership team. With his extensive ex- pertise in international sales and almost a decade of experience in the plastic industry, Musner brings a wide range of skills to lead and fur- ther develop NGR's global sales. Stefan Musner has comprehen- sive commercial and technical edu- cational background and harbors a deep personal passion for resource- efficient technologies. With over 20 years of experience in machine and plant sales, Musner will play a sig- nificant role in the strategic orien - tation of international sales at NGR in his new role as Sales Director. To- gether with his sales team, he will strengthen the existing sales struc- tures and explore new ways to be prepared for upcoming challenges in plastic recycling. With this appointment, NGR re- mains true to its principles, continu- ing to focus on customized technical solutions, close customer contact, and the strengthening of the global sales & distribution partner network. Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR) www.ngr-world.com Stefan Musner: "As a father of two young sons, waste reduction and the promotion of sustainable solutions are particularly important to me. The opportunity to actively contribute to a better future by joining NGR, a technological pioneer in plastic recycling, particularly inspires me." Matthias Ruff (Photo: Luca Hoffmannbeck, SKZ)