The Swiss Textile Machinery Association (Swissmem) is the representative body for Switzerland’s providers of textile equipment, systems and services. Its general assembly on May 8 elected the new president and Board Members.
Davide Maccabruni Elected as President
The Association’s New President is Davide Maccabruni, CEO of Uster Technologies AG. His role is to lead the board in defining strategies and key focus areas. Regarding the appointment, Maccabruni stated the following; “The Swiss Textile Machinery industry still holds unique strengths that can secure its success well into the future. To achieve this, however, we must focus on aligning our capabilities, working together, and supporting one another.”
New Board of Directors Takes Shape
A New Member of the Association Board has also been elected. He is Martin Zürcher (Heberlein Technology AG), who joins Beat Meienberger (Benninger AG), André Imhof (Autefa Solutions Switzerland AG), Andreas Conzelmann (Jakob Müller AG) and Ralph von Arx (Retech AG), the latter taking on the role of Vice-President.
Farewell and Greetings: Ernesto Maurer
Davide Maccabruni succeeds Ernesto Maurer, the Association’s President for the past ten years. Maurer has been an active board member since 2011, becoming president in 2015. During his service, he has made a significant contribution to strengthening the innovative power and international visibility of the Swiss textile machinery industry.
Representative of a Long-Established Industry
The Swiss Textile Machinery Association was founded in 1940 and is the longest-established industry sector within Swissmem. It currently has 42 affiliated companies, including manufacturers of machines and components, and service providers, for the textile industry. The association supports its members in innovation, education and international market access. The association, which recently led symposiums held in Mexico and the US, is planning to run another event in Morocco later this year.
About Swissmem and the Swiss Textile Machinery Association
Swissmem is the leading association for both SMEs and major corporations in the Swiss technology industry. Swissmem enhances the competitiveness of its 1400 or so member companies both at home and abroad by providing needs-based services. These services include professional advice on employment, commercial, contract and environmental law, energy efficiency and technology transfer. Swissmem operates a number of strong networks, including 25 industry sectors. The Swiss Textile Machinery Association is the oldest division, founded in 1940. It represents the interests of the Swiss textile machinery manufacturers. Swissmem and the Swiss Textile Machinery Association are headquartered in Zurich.
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