Smart Molding International 2-2021

9 newsfeed www.smart-molding.com The foundation of ENGEL Used Machinery s.r.o. sees injection moulding machine manufacturer and systems solutions provider ENGEL, headquartered in Schwertberg, Austria, ex t e nd i t s po r t f o l i o to include pre-owned machines. With ENGEL as their full service provider, customers benefit from comprehensive advice from a single source. Besides injectionmoulding machines, the new company also buys back used robots from the ENGEL series, refurbishes the products and puts them back on the market for sale. "In some cases, a second-hand production cell is the only option. We want to offer our customers a high-quality solution for this requirement, too, with ENGEL's customary consulting expertise and outstanding service", says Dr. Christoph Steger, CSO of the ENGEL Group, explaining this strategic decision. The repurchased injection moulding machines and robots are reconditioned in-house. ENGEL has created the capacities required for this at its production plants in Austria and the Czech Republic. The newl y founded company is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. "Eastern Europe is the largest and fastest growing market for pre-owned injection moulding machines", says Leopold Praher, General Manager of ENGEL Used Machinery. Leopold Praher has been with ENGEL for more than 30 years, most recently as Sales Manager Elast/LIMwith responsibility for ENGEL's global elastomer and thermoset business. Praher will initially fill both roles in order to prepare the Elast/LIM division, which is strategically important for ENGEL, in the best possible way for an orderly succession. ENGEL www.engelglobal.com ENGEL founds company for pre-owned machines Leopold Praher has taken over the management of the newly founded ENGEL Used Machinery s.r.o. Jesus Crespo has recently joined Nordson Corporation as vice president leading the Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division. Mr. C r e s p o b r i n g s twenty years of executive experience in industrial management.Most recently he was vice president and general manager of Oshkosh Corporation’s OEM concrete mixer truck business, and previously he served as vice president and general manager of the Global Appliance Division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW). Nordson’s PPS products include BKG® pelletizers, melt pumps, and melt filtration systems and EDI® polymer extrusion and fluid coating dies. The PPS division is now part of the Industrial Precision Solutions (IPS) segment of Nordson, formed in 2020 in a corporate business realignment and headed by Gregory P. Merk, executive vice president. “Jesus has a proven track record of leading division- level transformations that revitalized businesses and drove organic growth,” said Mr. Merk. “He will focus our best resources to bring product and service innovations that make our customers more successful.” Mr. Crespo’s appointment follows the announced retirement of John J. Keane, executive vice president, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with Nordson. Prior to leading PPS, Mr. Keane held leadership roles with the company’s i n d u s t r i a l c o a t i n g s , adhesives, and advanced technology businesses. He was appointed an officer of the company in 2002. “John has brought a tremendous amount of passion and knowledge t o No r d s o n ’s s e n i o r leadership team” said Sunda ram Naga ra j an , president and CEO of Nordson Corporati on. “We are fortunate to have had the benefit of his leadership, dedication, and compassion.” Nordson Corporation www.nordson.com Nordson appoints Jesus Crespo as vice president Jesus Crespo - the new Vice President to lead Polymer Processing Systems