Press Releases

12/13/2018 08:01:00 CET Manz AG receives second installment of a large order from the automotive industry

Manz AG has received the second installment of a large-scale order, won in early May 2018 from a Tier 1 automotive supplier, in the Electronics business segment. The order, with a total volume in the double-digit million euro range, involves machines used to automatically assemble the central cell contacting systems for battery cells in the electromobility field.

11/13/2018 07:31:00 CET Manz AG Continues Improvements in Revenues and Earnings in the Third Quarter of 2018

Revenue for the first nine months of 2018 significantly better than the previous year by 34 % | Considerable improvement in EBIT in the 3rd quarter to 2.2 million euros | Overall annual forecast for 2018 confirmed

10/17/2018 08:45:00 CEST Saint-Gobain relies on Manz know-how for new laser process ACTILAZ™

German high-tech equipment manufacturer Manz AG served as technology partner to French industrial group Compagnie de Saint-Gobain in developing a new laser process for surface treatment of heat-insulating glass for several years – alongside laser specialist TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG. In implementing ACTILAZ™, Manz draws on its many years of expertise in its thin-film solar business segment.

09/28/2018 10:30:00 CEST Supervisory Board appoints Martin Drasch Chief Executive Officer of Manz AG

Manz AG announces that Martin Drasch, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company since 2015, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer by the Supervisory Board effective October 01, 2018. Mr. Drasch succeeds Eckhard Hörner-Marass, who held the position since July 2017.

08/20/2018 07:32:00 CEST Manz AG Receives Further Planned Payment for CIGS Major Orders

Payment of approximately 67 million euros received in August 2018 – CIGSfab and CIGSlab project in the planned timeline – Follow-up orders expected if project continues successfully

08/14/2018 07:31:00 CEST Manz AG Improves Profitability in First Half of 2018

Revenue compared to previous-year period significantly expanded by 45 % to 174 million euros – Operating results significantly improved from previous year – Operating results in second quarter adjusted by one-time effect of fire at Taiwan site slightly positive – Measures to increase competitiveness and profitability are having an effect

08/09/2018 07:31:00 CEST Manz AG Wins Major Order for Display Production Solutions

Order received for display production equipment with a volume of 90 million USD – Follow-up order from one of China's largest display manufacturers – Display production equipment for the latest generation 10.5 launched

07/26/2018 19:55:00 CEST CEO Eckhard Hoerner-Marass to leave Manz AG at his own request at the end of 2018

Eckhard Hoerner-Marass will leave the Management Board of Manz AG, Reutlingen, at his own request at the end of 2018.

07/26/2018 19:53:00 CEST CEO Hoerner-Marass to leave Manz AG at his own request at the end of 2018

07/17/2018 07:31:00 CEST Manz AG receives major order from one of the largest iron and steel conglomerates in the world

Major order amounting to more than 20 million euros for pilot line for laser structuring of sheet metal – Further development of long-established processes for laser structuring for the solar industry – Pilot line is the first system of its kind in the world with corresponding potential for the future

07/09/2018 16:49:00 CEST Laser cutting technology from Manz now also available for medical industry

Manz AG, a German high-tech equipment manufacturer, has transferred its expertise in laser cutting of glass into the medical technology sector. The DLC 820 laser cutting system was specially developed for the fully automated production of wafer-thin microscope glass. The technology is based on Manz's M-Cut laser cutting process, which has proven itself e.g. in the production of cover glass for smartphones and tablet computers as being particularly material friendly and clean.

06/29/2018 12:54:00 CEST Manz AG appoints Manfred Hochleitner as Chief Financial Officer

Manz AG has successfully appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. With effect from July 1, 2018, the company’s Supervisory Board appointed Mr. Manfred Hochleitner (45) as Chief Financial Officer, who will immediately take over responsibility for the Finance and Controlling, HR, IT, Organization, Administration, Investor Relations, and Legal departments.