Finishing equipment manufacturer The POLAR Group has appointed Markus Judel to the position of head of business development and sales at the POLAR Group. By merging the divisions, the interlocking of future-oriented developments for customers will be closer and the POLAR Group will be able to strengthen its technology leadership, the company says.

POLAR specializes in the design of innovative and future-proof solutions in the print finishing industry. With around 350 employees worldwide at its Hofheim and Shanghai (China) sites, POLAR develops efficient systems for the automation of industrial cutting and diecutting processes.

Based on his relevant knowledge of the global print finishing market, Judel, who has been with the company since 1989, also wants to intensify the exchange with customers. He comments, “Our biggest goal is holistic process optimization – from the printed sheet to the finished ship-ping unit. With the greatest possible customer benefit in mind, we focus on achieving an optimum balance between quality and speed.”