Management Change at Bekum Group: Thomas Aigner Appointed as New Chief Operating Officer

Traismauer, October 29, 2024 – The Bekum Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extrusion blow moulding machines with 300 employees across Germany, Austria, and the USA, announces an important change in its leadership structure. Dipl.-Ing. Mr. Michael Mehnert, Managing Partner and Owner, will concentrate more on the strategic development of the Bekum Group and will strengthen the company’s …

Bekum America Miguel Vivas Press Release

Williamston, MI – Miguel Vivas has been selected as an Independent Bekum Sales Representative for Mexico. In his new role, Vivas will support blow molding equipment sales, and the spare parts needs of Bekum customers and prospects in Mexico. “We are excited to welcome Miguel Vivas to our international team,” said Gary Carr, Vice President of Sales for Bekum America …

Bekum America to Welcome Local High School Students for Manufacturing Day 2023

  For Immediate Release October 5, 2023 Contact: Narine Manukova 517-490-8232 manukovanarine@gmail.com Williamston, MI – Bekum America Corporation, a global leader in designing and manufacturing blow molding machinery, will welcome high school students to its state-of-art facilities to celebrate Manufacturing Day beginning at 8 a.m., on Friday, October 6th at Bekum America, located at 1140 West Grand River Avenue in …

Bekum Acquires the Left-Pultrusion Business Unit

Bekum acquires the LFT-Pultrusion Business Unit for Long-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics of ProTec Promising investment in the pultrusion business unit for long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFT) [Berlin, 28.04.2023] Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH, Berlin has acquired the pultrusion business unit of ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH (ProTec) effective 01.04.2023. Bekum is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extrusion blow moulding machines with locations in …

Bekum American Promotes Terry Grost to Manager of the Sales Group

Williamston, MI – Terry Grost has been promoted to the Manager of the After Sales Group reporting to Steve London, President and COO. Grost will be overseeing very important areas of Customer Service, Spare Parts and Machine Rebuilds. “Congratulations to Terry on this well-deserved appointment,” said Steve London. “Terry’s 30-year successful tenure at Bekum is a source of pride for …

Mirocke Sales Corporation Selected as Independent Sales Representatives for Bekum America’s Midwest Territory

Williamston, MI – Mike Mirocke and Dusty Meyer of Mirocke Sales Corporation have been selected as the independent sales representatives for Bekum America’s midwestern territory. This area includes Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota and Wisconsin. “We are excited to welcome the Mirocke Sales team to the Bekum America family”, said Gary Carr, Vice President of …

Bekum America Celebrates Expansion of Its State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

(Williamston, MI) –Bekum America Corporation celebrated the expansion of its new production facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facility and machine demonstrations. The Bekum leadership team, local dignitaries and business leaders were on hand to celebrate this momentous occasion. Bekum America also celebrated the retirement of its Chairman of the Board, Martin Stark, who over 40 years developed …

Bekum America Chairman Martin Stark Retires

(Williamston-MI) – Martin Stark, Chairman of Bekum America retired after devoting over 50 years of his professional career to the development and growth of the plastics industry. Stark has been an exemplary and honorable leader, with numerous industry recognitions including induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2018. “It has been an honor to work for Bekum America, a …