Heitkamp & Thumann Group announces changes of responsibilities within its Group Executive Committee

Following Peter Schmelzer’s departure, the family owned Heitkamp & Thumann Group announces that Christian Diemer becomes President of the H&T Battery Components Division, in addition to his responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Partner of the Heitkamp & Thumann Group. Dietmar Schmitz will take on responsibility for the three business units - Westfalia Metal Components, H&T ProduktionsTechnologie and H&T Tool Design. Christian Krätzig continues as President of the H&T Presspart Division, Harald Langerbeins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

“I would like to thank Peter Schmelzer for his many contributions in various roles to our Group’s success during the past 10 years,” said Engelbert A. Heitkamp, Chairman of the Advisory Board. “I am confident, that the consolidation and reassignment of responsibilities within the Group Executive Committee will ensure our Group’s continued successful development.”