As it celebrates its 125th anniversary, Wickert Maschinenbau GmbH is reinforcing its management with a strategic appointment: effective 1 May 2026, the family-owned company has appointed Ralf Neukirchner as second Managing Director. With his background in technical expertise and pragmatic, results-oriented leadership, he strengthens the existing management team alongside Stephanie Wickert and advances the company's ongoing transformation strategy.
Stephanie Wickert, Managing Partner, underlines the significance of this decision:
"We are delighted to have gained Ralf Neukirchner as a strategically experienced leader. His combination of technical expertise and results-driven management is exactly what we need to take our company forward. Together with our outstanding team, we will successfully shape the transformation of Wickert Maschinenbau."
Ralf Neukirchner, the newly appointed Managing Director at Wickert Maschinenbau, expresses his enthusiasm for the role:
"Wickert is a company with an impressive heritage and a strong position in a highly specialised market segment. I look forward to working with Stephanie Wickert and the entire team to consistently implement our strategy and drive new momentum for growth and innovation."
With the appointment of Ralf Neukirchner, Wickert Maschinenbau reaffirms its strategic direction for the future. In its 125th anniversary year, the company remains a reliable partner for customers in the pharmaceutical, medical, aerospace, and mobility industries, while placing increased focus on the growing demands of the defence and security sector.