Frankfurt am Main, November 11, 2025 – The General Assembly of the AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe has elected a new Board of Directors as part of the regular elections.
Gerhard Lettl (C. F. Maier) and Michael Polotzki (Menzolit) stepped down from the Board due to retirement. Both were honored for their many years of outstanding commitment to the work of the Board, their leadership of various working groups and seminars and – in the case of Mr. Lettl – for his leadership of the AVK Innovation Award jury. As a special recognition, the AVK awarded the new AVK Honorary Award for the first time, which honours the great personal commitment of the two.
Nicole Stöß (Polynt) and Ralph Breiltgens (Kunststoffverarbeitung Reich) were newly elected to the Board.
The positions on the Board of Directors were confirmed at the constituent Board meeting on the same day:
Dr. Michael Effing (AMAC) remains Chairman of the Board, Dirk Punke (BÜFA) was confirmed as Deputy Chairman. Prof. Jens Ridzewski (Applus+IMA) continues as Treasurer.
The Executive Board will take up its new term of office on January 1, 2026 and will remain in office for three years.
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