As of October 01, 2015, Dr. Heinrich Sielemann (49) will be the new managing director of technology at ILLIG. He succeeds Wolfgang Illig (69), who held this position for over three decades and now brings his experience to the company’s supervisory board. Karl Schäuble (64) remains the managing director for the company’s commercial affairs.
With his extensive experience in international management of SMEs, Heinrich Sielemann is perfectly equipped for his new role at ILLIG. After completing his studies and postgraduate work in the field of chemical engineering at the University of Dortmund, he held various executive positions at renown automobile suppliers. Later he assumed managerial roles in machinery and plant engineering firms with a focus on the food industry. Most recently, Sielemann was the managing director of two subsidiaries of an international mechanical engineering company that manufactures filling machines and complete lines for the food industry.ILLIG is a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoforming machines and molds, as well as solutions for the packaging industry. The company's product and services portfolio includes the development, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of complex production lines and components. With branches and sales agencies in over 80 countries, ILLIG is locally present in all markets around the globe. For nearly 70 years, the owner-operated enterprise has been serving its customers across the globe as a reliable partner for the cost-effective manufacturing of complex precision thermoplastic parts with innovative technology of unsurpassed quality and comprehensive worldwide after-sales support.Photo ILLIG:Karl Schäuble (left) and Heinrich Sielemann will shape the future of the family-owned business together, beginning October 1, 2015.
