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Gottfried Mehnert passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 01, 2022 at the age of 87. The Bekum Group mourns the loss of its company founder and the plastics industry loses an outstanding personality who, with his inventiveness, decisively changed extrusion blow moulding over decades and left a lasting mark on it. Gottfried Mehnert was a pioneer in …
(Williamston, MI) – Bekum America Corporation is pleased to announce that Mr. Mucio Vieyra, Principal of Ingenieria Especial y de Servicios, S.A. de C.V. has joined our North American Sales team as an Independent Manufacturers Representative and will support blow molding equipment sales, service and spare parts needs of Bekum customers and prospects in Mexico. “We are excited to welcome …
(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 …
(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 …
Dear Customers: The health and well being of our employees, customers and partners have always been one of our core values. In these uncertain times, we are even more focused on their safety. As such, we would like to inform you about the current preventative measures at Bekum America Corporation. General information We are closely monitoring the guidance of the …
(Williamston, MI) – Bekum America Corporation broke ground on a new facility at its Williamston headquarters to kick off the 40th anniversary celebration with its employees and company and community leaders. “This is a historic week for Bekum America,” said Steve London, COO and President of Bekum America Corporation. “The groundbreaking on our new facility was a great kick off …
Chuck Flammer has joined Bekum America Corporation, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of blow molding machinery, as its Business Development Manager. Prior to joining Bekum, Flammer served as Vice President of Sales for Kautex North America. “We are thrilled to welcome Chuck Flammer to our team,” said Steve London, COO and president for Bekum America Corporation. “Flammer has unique …
Kerstin Seiler took on the position of Commercial Director for BEKUM Maschinenfabriken GmbH and Group Controller for the BEKUM group at the beginning of November 2018. After completing her graduate studies in Business Administration, specializing in accounting, taxation and auditing as well as banking and finance, Ms Seiler spent over 20 years in a managerial capacity in the commercial sector, …
Traismauer, 12th October 2018, BEKUM Maschinenfabrik Traismauer GesmbH celebrated its 50th anniversary with a colourful and happy ceremony. The family owners, the Mehnerts, celebrated this special day together with the workforce, their families and many guests of honour from the world of politics and business. The ceremonial program focussed on presentations of the latest blow-moulding series of machines – xBLOW …
