MAG appoints two new heads; consolidates organisation

G?ppingen – Globally operating machine tool manufacturer, MAG, in its effort to consolidate its organizational structure and concentrate responsibilities within the Group made new appointments in leadership.

Dr Heiner Lang, the company’s former COO, has been appointed president of European and Asian operations of MAG IAS GmbH (MAG Germany) effective immediately and Michael Heinz was appointed as a member to MAG Germany’s management board.

Dr Lang has been with MAG since 2009 and has most recently been responsible for the company’s product development and technological strategy. Heinz in one hand was appointed to strengthen the rapidly growing business service unit.  Heinz shall focus on acquiring an even stronger global position for the service business and complementing the division with Retrofit unit as well as standard and technological machines for the general market. Together with CFO Andreas Meinz, who reports directly to Prof. Mo I. Meidar, Dr Lang and Heinz constitute the operative management.

“By consolidating our organizational structure, we will meet the company’s rapid growth and market demands for advanced technology. By appointing Mr. Lang as president Europe and Asia, we answer to the crucial importance of these growth markets for the MAG group. By strengthening the Service business unit under Mr. Heinz’ direction, we intend to promote this expanding unit on a sustainable basis“, said Prof. Mo I. Meidar, CEO of MAG Group. MAG intends to continue to grow in this key market, particularly in Asia. The Service business unit will become increasingly important within the group.