EoW September 2013

News Corporate

Newmanaging directors

▲ ▲ Dr Ralf Bergmann

▲ ▲ Bernhard Nick

Dr Ralf Bergmann and Bernhard Nick have been appointed as joint managing directors of Highvolt Prüftechnik Dresden GmbH.

They succeed Dr Bernd Kübler, who is retiring from the position after 11 successful years on 30 th September 2013.

Mr Bergmann studied electrical engineering at the Dresden University of Technology and obtained a doctorate in the field of high-voltage and high-current technologies. He has been head of sales responsible for international business development at Highvolt since 2003. His previous positions include project manager in technology and sales/ marketing at Siemens. Mr Nick majored in electrical engineering at Bundeswehr University, Munich, and completed a postgraduate degree in engineering management through the University of Hagen. He joined Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH in 1998 and was involved in the company’s core operations, most recently as head of OEM sales. He went on to be appointed as manager of the Power Quality (PQ) division in 2010 and additionally took over management responsibility for the Power Distribution (PD) division in 2012. “Highvolt has grown enormously over the past years. We are innovative world leaders in the field of high-voltage and high-current testing, and our turnover has increased from around €8 million in 2002 to approximately €50 million last year,” said Dr Bergmann. “We have also set ambitious targets for the coming years. By reinforcing the management team, Highvolt is well equipped for the future.” “We have customers all over the world, and more than 90 per cent of our sales come from exports. With a market share of 35 per cent, Highvolt is number one in its industry,” added Mr Nick. “We will maintain our successful strategies in order to further cement Highvolt’s leading position in the world market.” Highvolt Prüftechnik Dresden GmbH – Germany Website : www.highvolt.de

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