EUROMAP Appoints Tobias Baur as President and Alessandro Grassi as Vice President
On the occasion of the EUROMAP General Assembly held in Stuttgart, Germany, the European plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers have elected new leadership to guide the industry through a period of significant transition. Tobias Baur, Chief Sales Officer of the German injection moulding specialist ARBURG GmbH & Co KG, has been named the new President of EUROMAP, the European umbrella organization representing plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers. Joining him is Alessandro Grassi, Shareholder and CEO of the Italian temperature control equipment manufacturer FRIGOSYSTEM S.R.L., who will serve as Vice President. Together, they succeed Luciano Anceschi of TRIA S.p.A. and Michael Baumeister of the Brückner Group, both of whom retired from their roles last year.
This leadership shift occurs at a particularly pivotal moment, as Europe and its plastics sector face an intricate situation defined by growing environmental restrictions, international competition, and the pressing necessity of moving toward a circular economy. The new presidency underscores the need for increased cooperation throughout the industry on a European scale. According to them, successful transition in the industry depends not only on ambitious initiatives but also on full involvement of all parties. A concerted effort will be central in making sure that transformation towards a more circular and sustainable plastics economy becomes both effective and inclusive.
Under the guidance of Baur and Grassi, EUROMAP plans to continue advancing key initiatives such as standardization through EUROMAP standards, the improvement of data collection and exchange systems, and stronger trade fair cooperation. These efforts are designed to promote innovation, efficiency, and global competitiveness across the European plastics machinery sector. The new leadership is committed to consistently building on the successful work accomplished in recent years, ensuring continuity while fostering progress.
EUROMAP also took the opportunity to express its deep gratitude to Luciano Anceschi, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the association’s direction over the past two decades—first as Vice President and then, for the last 13 years, as President. Anceschi was recognized for his steadfast leadership, his clear focus on the priorities of European machinery manufacturers, and his enthusiasm for pursuing common goals. His legacy includes significant strides in aligning the industry with evolving technical standards, international collaboration, and strategic planning.
With Tobias Baur and Alessandro Grassi starting their presidency, they have rich industry experience and leadership knowledge to share. Their election marks a welcome move to further entrench EUROMAP’s position as a leader in spearheading the European plastics and rubber machinery industry into an age of technological innovation and eco-friendliness. The organization sends its warmest wishes to the new presidency for continued prosperity and firm leadership in the coming years.
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