Volker Kronseder, chairman of the executive board, Krones AG, Germany, recognized Sommer's contributions: "We are extremely grateful to Heinz Sommer for the significant role he played in Krones Inc.'s growth and profitability, and his diligent management of the organization. During his tenure, the company greatly enhanced its industry leadership position."
Kronseder continued, "We are fortunate to have a multi-talented forward-thinking manager as the new head of Krones Inc. Holger Beckmann brings a wealth of international, financial and operational executive experience to his new post, as well as a dedication to continuous improvement throughout the organization. We are confident that he is the right person to ensure Krones Inc.'s sustained growth and success."
Beckmann joined Krones AG in Neutraubling, Germany, as controller in 2002. Prior to that, he served in various financial management, and project and process engineering management positions with multinational companies. He holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Hagen, Germany, and a master's degree in science in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany.
Manthey elected to Krones Inc. board
In a related announcement, the company said that Roman Manthey, 32, senior vice president sales and marketing for Krones Inc., had been elected to the Krones Inc. board of directors, which includes Krones Inc. executive managers, Holger Beckmann, chief executive officer, and Hubert Ermer, PhD, chief operating officer. Manthey began his career with Krones AG, Germany in 1999 as a project manager in the sales department. In 2000, he was named manager of the business development department of Krones Inc. In this capacity, Manthey directed the strategic development of key account customers and product business strategies. Prior to joining Krones, Manthey held positions with several breweries in the United States and Germany.
Manthey graduated from the Technical University of Weihenstephan/Munich in Freising, Germany, where he studied beverage technology. He earned master's degree from the Technical University of Munich.
About the company
Krones Inc. is the United States subsidiary of Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany. The company is a world leader in the manufacture of fully integrated packaging and bottling line systems as well as integrated brew house systems, IT solutions and warehouse logistics systems. The company has facilities strategically located around the globe. Krones' products include a comprehensive portfolio of PET bottle stretch blow molders; rinsers and bottle washers, mixers and blenders, fillers, pasteurizers, labelers and sleevers, palletizers and depalletizers; packers and unpackers for PET, glass and cans; inspection systems; and conveying systems for containers, packs and pallets. Krones' United States headquarters is in Franklin, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee.
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