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New managing director at Jagenberg Paper Systems GmbH in Krefeld

New managing director at Jagenberg Paper Systems GmbH in Krefeld

Mr. Christoph Racz has been the new Managing Director of Jagenberg Paper Systems GmbH (JPS) in Krefeld since January 1, 2020, alongside Guido Lebbing.

 With effect from January 1, 2020, Christoph Racz has taken over the position of second Managing Director at Jagenberg Paper Systems GmbH, thus strengthening the management team alongside Guido Lebbing.

 Mr. Racz is a graduate engineer and has more than 20 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering. Christoph Racz's last position was as technical manager at Andritz Küsters, a machine and plant manufacturer for the paper and nonwoven industry. Prior to that, he had already been employed for many years at Valmet Panelboard GmbH, a machine and plant manufacturer for the wood-based panel industry, as head of research and development.

 "I am very much looking forward to my new task and to working with colleagues to make a difference and develop solutions for our customers. I am convinced that I can contribute my experience and that we will continue to write the success story of Jagenberg Paper Systems," says Christoph Racz.

 "With Christoph Racz, we have gained a highly experienced technicien in paper machine construction, whose knowledge we trust and from whose experience we will undoubtedly benefit. We look forward to working with him and wish him every success in his new role," says Dr. Erich Bröker, CEO of Jagenberg AG.