Extrusion International 2-2025

26 Extrusion International 2/2025 CHINAPLAS 2025 Change in the Management Team ILLIG packaging solutions GmbH has made a change in management with effect from January 15th, 2025. Matthias Holder has taken over the dual position of Chief Sales Of cer/Chief Technology Of - cer from Jürgen Lochner, who is leaving the Heilbronn-based com- pany after several years to pursue new career opportunities. Matthias Holder will head the Sales, Technology and Service divi- sions at ILLIG. His initial focus will be on the strategic realignment of the global sales and service business in a challenging market environment. The successful market launch of the ILLIG Dry Fiber Systems for the pro- duction of sustainable packaging solutions made from dry natural - ber will be one of his key priorities. At the same time, business with the well-known portfolio of thermo- forming and packaging systems has to be strengthened. Matthias Holder has extensive experience in the printing and packaging industry as well as in me- chanical engineering. He success- fully led transformation processes in corporate groups and medium- sized companies. JürgenLochner,whohasbeenMan- aging Director (CSO/CTO) at ILLIG since December 2020, will leave the company after handing over all top- ics and projects to his successor. The management of ILLIG pack- aging solutions GmbH is repre- sented by Carsten Strenger (CEO), responsible for production and commercial divisions, Matthias Holder (CSO/CTO), responsible for sales, service and technology, and Thomas Schmidt, who has been Chief Transformation Of cer for the company since its restart as ILLIG packaging solutions GmbH on August 1st, 2024. ILLIG packaging solutions GmbH www.illig.com The management of ILLIG packaging solutions GmbH, from left to right: Matthias Holder, Carsten Strenger, Thomas Schmidt (Source: ILLIG) New Agent in Italy Nordson Corp.’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division has announced an expansion of its sales agent network in Europe to boost global support for its BKG® melt delivery and pelletizing customers. FIMIC has been appointed the exclusive agent for Nordson’s BKG® products in Italy. This strategic part- nership combines the expertise of two industry leaders, aiming to strengthen the Nordson BKG brand and pro- vide enhanced solutions to the Italian plastics process- ing market. The collaboration combines Nordson BKG’s globally recognized portfolio of high-performance melt pumps, screen changers, and pelletizing systems with FIMIC’s extensive knowledge of melt ltration processes and established network within the Italian plastics indus- try. This powerhouse combination is poised to deliver unparalleled technical support, streamlined sales chan- nels, and innovative solutions tailored to the speci c needs of Italian processors. The partnership will allow Nordson BKG to expand its reach and reinforce its commitment to delivering inno- vative solutions for the plastics industry globally. From left to right: Claudio Bonafede (FIMIC Sales Director), Christian Schröder (Nordson BKG Global Segment Manager, Recycling), Erica Canaia (FIMIC CEO), Sven Conrad (Nordson BKG Global Segment Development Director