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Totalkare ’ s ergonomic positioners are single or double column devices that enable the lifting and rotation of a product during welding and assembly operations .
With overall capacity from 2,000 - 90,000kg to suit , they are both compact and flexible .
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Fair Friend Group announces strategic realignment and appoints Dr . Sebastian Schöning as new global Chief Executive Officer ( CEO )
Eislingen , Germany . The Fair Friend Group ( FFG ) has initiated a comprehensive strategic realignment to address the current global challenges in the machine tool industry and to strengthen its competitive position . At the International Exhibition for Metalworking ( AMB ) 2024 , the group will emphasize innovation , efficiency , and an enhanced global presence under the motto “ Let ’ s Start the Journey .” As part of this transformation , FFG has appointed Dr . Sebastian Schöning as its new Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ). Dr . Schöning , who holds a PhD in mechanical engineering , brings over 20 years of professional and management experience . Since 2021 , he has served as the Group ’ s Chief Operating Officer and as CEO of MAG IAS GmbH . In his new role , Dr . Schöning will spearhead global strategy development and lead the group ’ s operations . He will be supported by Ms . Rong-Rong Liu , who has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ( CFO ) and will be responsible for overseeing the group ’ s financial management .
A key element of the realignment is the increased leveraging of synergies among Fair Friend Group ’ s globally operating companies . This enables FFG to provide customers with even more integrated and customized solutions . Additionally , FFG plans to expand its range of standard machines and develop new technologies in emerging industries such as humanoid robotics and energy . By deeply integrating
artificial intelligence , smart manufacturing , energy efficiency , and decarbonization ,
FFG aims to ensure future-oriented and environmentally friendly production . Customers will benefit from a wide range of highly specialized machines and manufacturing systems , allowing manufacturing companies to respond flexibly to both regional and global market demands .
“ Our clear vision , strong management team , and relentless drive to help our customers succeed are the keys to future growth ,” said Sebastian Schöning . “ With the measures we are now implementing , we are ideally positioned to further expand FFG ’ s market presence in the global machine tool industry .” Founder and Chairman Jimmy Chu shares this optimism and adds : “ I have complete confidence that under the leadership of Dr . Sebastian Schöning and Rong-Rong Liu , FFG will play a leading role in innovative technologies and achieve its goals .”
FFG at AMB 2024 in Stuttgart Hall 6 , Booth B11 https :// ffg-ea . com / amb
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