PARSDORF, Germany, Mar 10, 2026 – The KraussMaffei Group announces a change in the management of KraussMaffei Technologies: Jörg Stech, who has played a decisive role in shaping the company’s development since 2023 as Chairman of the Board of KraussMaffei Technologies and also as global head of the technology divisions of injection molding, automation, and additive manufacturing, is stepping down at his own request on March 31, 2026. Dirk Musser, currently Head of Group Transformation at the parent company KraussMaffei Group, has been appointed as Managing Director to the Board to replace him.
Successful stabilization and realignment under Jörg Stech
Jörg Stech’s tenure coincided with a challenging period in which KraussMaffei Technologies was confronted with losses and a diminishing market environment. By taking comprehensive measures to improve margins and balance sheet quality, Jörg Stech set the course for securing earnings and future viability. He renewed the product portfolio for IMM and automation, starting with the LRXplus linear robot, the new fully electric PX series and the MC7 control system both launched at the end of 2025, as well as AI applications. Jörg Stech also initiated another multi-year development project. Jörg Stech placed particular emphasis on tapping into new market opportunities through technological expertise, including ColorForm, and opened up new markets such as aerospace and drone applications. In parallel, programs for operational excellence, price and cost quality, and capital discipline were implemented. Despite a declining market environment, especially in the area of injection molding technology, KraussMaffei Technologies is now in a much more robust position than it was three years ago.
“Jörg Stech took on responsibility in a difficult situation, set clear priorities, and launched decisive initiatives. The successful market launch of the LRXplus linear robot and the all-electric PX machine series, the consistent focus on profitability, and the sustainable strengthening of our balance sheet are visible results of this work. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Jörg Stech for his leadership, integrity, and team spirit,” said Alex Li, CEO of the parent company KraussMaffei Group. “We value Dirk Musser as a leader who combines strategic clarity with operational excellence. In a short period of time, he has provided vital impetus for the transformation of the group and impresses with his analytical strength, decisiveness, and deep understanding of our processes—not least through his successful collaboration with the managing directors of KraussMaffei Technologies. We are convinced that he will continue on this path with clarity and creative drive to successfully align KraussMaffei Technologies.”
Jörg Stech: “After many years in an environment full of technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges, I look back with great gratitude on a time in which I was always surrounded by an exceptional workforce. Together, we achieved things that many initially thought were impossible. This cooperation, this willingness to push boundaries and create something new, was a joy for me. My special thanks go to all stakeholders in the company and, of course, to all employees. I leave with respect, gratitude, and the conviction that this long-established company will continue to achieve great things in the future.”
Dirk Musser as internal successor
Effective April 1, 2026, Dirk Musser will take over as Managing Director of KraussMaffei Technologies. He is an experienced transformation and finance manager who, in his previous role as Head of Group Transformation within the KraussMaffei Group, has already provided significant impetus for strategic development and improvement of operating results in close coordination with the managing directors of KraussMaffei Technologies. His strong analytical skills, deep understanding of processes, and international experience make him particularly well qualified for this role.
Dirk Musser, who holds a degree in economics, has more than two decades of management experience in international industrial and technology companies. Prior to his role at KraussMaffei, he served as Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at CRRC New Material Technologies, where he led extensive transformation, lean, and turnaround projects and stabilized the earnings of two plants in the US and Mexico within a short period of time. Previously, as Senior Manager Turnaround & Restructuring at Deloitte, he was responsible for operational and financial restructuring programs for industrial and technology companies. Dirk Musser also had many years of P&L responsibility as Head of Business Unit at CRONIMET Raw Materials Suisse AG, where he managed global procurement and production networks, opened up new markets, and was responsible for post-merger integration processes. Other career milestones include positions at Fujian Benz Automotive in China, Daimler Trucks, Bombardier, and DaimlerChrysler.
The transition is seamless: the handover between Jörg Stech and Dirk Musser is already underway. “Together with my fellow managing directors Dr. Frank Szimmat and Markus Bauer, I want to resolutely drive forward the further development of KraussMaffei Technologies. Our focus is on further expanding stability and performance and taking the necessary steps to successfully position the company in a dynamic market environment. I look forward to shaping this path together with our teams,” said Dirk Musser.
About KraussMaffei – Pioneering Plastics
KraussMaffei is among the world’s leading manufacturers of machinery and systems for the production and processing of plastics and rubber. Our brand stands for cutting-edge technologies – for more than 185 years. Our range of services covers all areas of injection molding machinery, extrusion technology, reaction process machinery and automation. In 2022 we added additive manufacturing to our portfolio. This broad range of technologies gives KraussMaffei a unique selling point in the industry. With the high innovative power of our standardized and individual product, process, digital and service solutions, we can guarantee customers sustained additional value over the entire value-adding chain. Our range of products and services allow us to serve customers in many sectors including the automotive, packaging, medical and construction industries, as well as manufacturers of electrical and electronic products and household appliances.
KraussMaffei employs around 4.200 people all over the world. With more than 30 subsidiaries and over 10 production plants, as well as about 570 commercial and service partners, we are represented internationally close to our customers. The company was founded in 1838 in Munich. Today, KraussMaffei is part of Sinochem Holdings Corporation Ltd., one of the world’s leading chemical companies. For more information, visit www.kraussmaffei.com.
