Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute
At the Supervisory Board meeting on June 26, 2025, key personnel changes were decided at the Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid. Sven Braatz, authorized signatory and Head of Sales at Hotset GmbH, was elected as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. He succeeds Matthias Poschmann, who has held the position responsibly for many years. Andreas Balla, Managing Director of MURTFELDT GmbH & Co KG, was also elected Deputy Chairman.
“I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for their trust,” says Sven Braatz. “The Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid stands for technological progress, practical research and close networking with industry. Together with the team and all partners, we want to continue along this path and further strengthen the innovative power of the institute.”
Andreas Balla adds: “The close interaction between research, business and political levels is the basis for the Institute’s success. The institute relies on close partnerships with industry, innovative strength and practical solutions. I look forward to actively shaping the future of the Kunststoff-Institut together with Sven Braatz, the entire Supervisory Board and the whole team.”
Source: Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid/Steffi Volkenrath
Picture from left to right: Claus Hegewald (SIHK zu Hagen), Andreas Balla (MURTFELDT GmbH & Co. KG), Dr. Fabian Schleithoff (SIHK zu Hagen), Sven Braatz (Hotset GmbH).
There was also a significant personnel change at the Kunststoff Institut Lüdenscheid e.V. sponsoring association: Dr. Fabian Schleithoff (SIHK zu Hagen) was dismissed as Managing Director of the sponsoring association at the extraordinary general meeting on June 26. Dr. Schleithoff is moving to the IHK Nord Westfalen.
Sven Braatz thanked Dr. Schleithoff for his commitment in a very dynamic phase and wished him all the best for his new professional challenge. At the same time, Claus Hegewald – also from the SIHK – was elected as interim managing director. He will take over the position until Dr. Schleithoff’s successor can be officially elected at the ordinary general meeting of the sponsoring company Kunststoff Institut Lüdenscheid e.V.
Mr. Braatz thanked Mr. Hegewald for taking on this responsible task and warmly welcomed him to his new office.
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