Dirk Musser named managing director at KraussMaffei Technologies
Jörg Stech, who has served as chairman of the board of KraussMaffei Technologies since 2023 and as global head of injection molding, automation and additive manufacturing divisions, is stepping down at his own request on March 31, 2026.
Dirk Musser, head of group transformation at parent company KraussMaffei Group, has been appointed managing director to the board to replace him.
Stech's tenure coincided with a challenging market environment, and by taking comprehensive measures to improve margins and balance sheet quality, he set the course for future viability, KraussMaffei said in a news release.
Among his accomplishments were renewing the product portfolio for IMM and automation, including the LRXplus linear robot, the all-electric PX series and the MC7 control system, and tapping into new market opportunities through technological expertise, including ColorForm.
“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,” said Alex Li, CEO of KraussMaffei Group.
Musser is a transformation and finance manager with more than two decades of management experience in international industrial and technology companies. Prior to joining KraussMaffei, he served as senior VP of business transformation at CRRC New Material Technologies; senior manager, turnaround and restructuring at Deloitte; and in positions with Cronimet Raw Materials Suisse AG, Fujian Benz Automotive in China, Daimler Trucks, Bombardier and DaimlerChrysler.
“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,” Musser said.
"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,” Li said.