Coatmaster appoints new CEO Dr. Ralph Mennicke

Coatmaster AG, pioneer in non-contact coating thickness measurement, appoints Dr. Ralph Mennicke as new CEO from September 1, 2024. Dr. Mennicke brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Coatmaster, with a background in non-destructive testing and advanced sensor and measurement technology, digital products and international business management. Andor Bariska and Prof. Dr. Nils Reinke, founding members of Coatmaster, continue to define the company's strategy and play a key role in its growth and success by remaining actively involved in the business. Their ongoing involvement, particularly in sales and key accounts in both the Powder and Battery divisions, underlines Coatmaster's commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry.

At the same time, Coatmaster's entry into the battery industry heralds an exciting chapter of innovation and collaboration. By securing key contracts with leading global OEMs, the company is positioned to play a critical role in shaping the future of energy storage in vehicles and data centers. Andor Bariska, one of the founders of Coatmaster: "I am very excited to take over the leadership of key accounts, sales and services for the new battery business, which marks a new era of growth and innovation for the company along with the management update. We are confident that Dr. Mennicke's strategic vision and expertise will enable us to achieve new goals and deliver even greater value to our customers and stakeholders." Prof. Dr. Nils Reinke, the second founding member of Coatmaster, explains: "This day marks a pivotal moment for Coatmaster as we invest in our powder coating customer base and add a new application area. Dr. Mennicke will help us seize new opportunities and overcome challenges with flexibility and foresight to ensure the continued success and relevance of our solutions in the market." Dr. Ralph Mennicke adds: "I am thrilled to join Coatmaster as CEO and look forward to working with Andor Bariska, Prof. Dr. Nils Reinke and the entire team to drive growth, innovation and operational excellence in the exciting business areas of powder coatings and insulating coatings for battery cells"