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Manz AG — Board/Management Information 2007
Feb 16, 2007
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Corporate | 16 February 2007 10:02
Manz Automation AG: Supervisory board appoints Martin Hipp as CFO
Manz Automation AG / Change of Personnel
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Reutlingen, February 16, 2007. The supervisory board of Manz Automation AG,
one of the world’s leading producers of automation solutions, quality
assurance and laser process technology for the photovoltaic and LCD
industry, has assigned Martin Hipp as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as
of March 1, 2007. Martin Hipp (39), who holds a degree in business
administration, has filled the position as financial director of Manz
Automation AG since June 2003.
CEO Dieter Manz: 'We are glad to welcome Martin Hipp as a long-time
experienced specialist in finance, controlling and accounting in our
executive board. Herewith we create the optimal structure to realize our
growth targets!' Next to finance, Martin Hipp, as third member of the
executive board, will be responsible for personnel and IT.
Company profile
Manz Automation AG develops and manufactures systems and components for
automation, quality assurance and laser process technology. The company's
core competences are to be found in robotics, image processing, laser
technology and control technology. Manz Automation AG thus unites bundled
expertise from elementary technology areas to achieve optimum results for
its customers. The company has three divisions: photovoltaic
(systems.solar), LCD (systems.lcd) and components and OEM systems
(systems.aico) for automation in various sectors of industry. In addition,
Manz Automation AG is planning to equip laboratory systems in the
pharmaceuticals and life science sector with its technology (systems.lab).
Reutlingen-based Manz Automation AG was formed in 1987 and has branches in
the USA, Taiwan, Korea, China and Hungary. In fiscal year 2005 the Manz
group recorded total operating revenue totaling around EUR 32 million, up
approx. 20% year-on-year. More than 60% of revenues are recorded abroad, in
particular in Asia.
Shares of Manz Automation AG have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock
Exchanges Entry Standard with ISIN DE000A0JQ5U3 or WKN (German Securities
Code) A0JQ5U since September 22, 2006.
Investor relations contact
Manz Automation AG
Birte-Christina Benecke
Tel.: +49 (0)7121 – 9000-21
Fax: +49 (0)7121 – 9000-99
E-mail: [email protected]
cometis AG
Ulrich Wiehle
Tel.: +49 (0)611 – 205855-11
Fax: +49 (0)611 – 205855-66
E-mail: [email protected]