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BLANK Sets the Course for the Coming Years: A Statement from the BLANK-Group
For nine months Dr. Wolfgang Blank and Hubert Deutsch have been managing
directors of the BLANK-
Group, consisting of FEINGUSS and FORMENBAU BLANK GmbH and the American sister company FEINGUSS BLANK USA Inc. During this time a lot has happened: strategy. In cooperation with employees from all areas, the management team has developed
a
new strategy which prepares BLANK for future challenges and successfully leads it into the future. One outcome of the strategy was
the evaluation of the existing structures and organizing the departments more efficiently. The resulting changes were presented to the workforce on 01.10.2019. From 01.10.2019 there will be a three-person management team, whereby Dr. Wolfgang Blank will move from the operative business to the advisory board of the group. To enable us to focus even better on our core processes, we have decided to restructure the process areas. Hubert Deutsch takes over as Chairman of the Management Board the Sales and Marketing divisions. “I am looking forward to the cooperation within the new management and am sure that this is the right way for us to become better”. The position production and
development is covered by Alexander Lenert. Mr. Lenert has already worked for Audi and Schmitter Group AG in the automotive sector and most recently for Carl Walther GmbH. “I come from the automotive industry and know the procedures and supplier structure there very well, but in my professional career I have also been able to get to
know completely different industries. In the coming weeks and months, I look forward to getting to know all areas and also the employees.” The managing directors Deutsch and Lenert will be supported by the new position of a managing director who will be in charge of organizational development and central services. This position was filled internally by Jürgen Litz, who has been with the company since 2001 and has previously been responsible for Human Resources, Training and Organizational Development. “With a strong management trio, we ensure that each division can concentrate on the essential tasks and requirements. In order to be able to implement a goal-oriented strategy effectively, we need the right internal setup, which we have now implemented through the restructuring of the divisions.” The BLANK-Group is thus preparing itself for the future and the associated new framework conditions in the global and national market. The newly organized, strong team enables a more flexible and faster management approach to further support the company’s success. Following the appointment of Dr.
Wolfgang Blank to the Advisory Board, there will also be a generational change within the Blank family. Juliane Blank joins Mr Deutsch in the management of BLANK Holding. Dr. Wolfgang Blank steers the company within the Advisory Board and replaces his brother Dr. Eberhard Blank. Feel free to contact the Corporate Communications department at
marketing@feinguss-blank.de or at +49 7371 182-200 with any questions.
In Memoriam : Jean François Donchery
played
Jean François Donchery a
fundamental Physique role in
the advancement of investment casting in Europe during the last 40 years. He was a Doctor of Sciences
Corpusculaire
and Engineer by E.N.S.P.M. (École nationale supérieure du pétrole et des moteurs) and graduated from the World Commerce Institute. Most of his professional life has been linked with the study, development and commercialize of premium cast alloys and super alloys. Since 1969, he has been associated with Cannon-Muskegon, being Director of CM European Office. In 2008 he founded AMA Services, from which he is Chairman, continuing the cooperation with Cannon- Muskegon. Jean François Donchery has been an active
member of the
EICF Board of Directors during the last years contributing with his expertise and advice. The European Investment Casting community shall miss Jean François. Rest in peace. Condolence messages to the family or professional organization can be sent to : AMA Services 4, rue Balzac 75008 Paris
Phone: +33 1 45 63 16 16 Email:
contact@amaservices.eu
50 ❘ December 2019 ®
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