Staff News 2026
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Changes to the Supervisory Board
BAUER AG announced that Prof. Dr. Bastian Fuchs and Klaus Pöllath are stepping down from the company’s Supervisory Board at their own request. Dr. Martin Thormann and Dirk Pförtner, members of the Executive Board, expressed their sincere thanks to both of them for their commitment, valuable input, and the constructive…
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Dirk Pförtner appointed to the Executive Board of BAUER AG
The Supervisory Board of BAUER AG has appointed Dirk Pförtner to the Executive Board with effect from 19 February 2026. Together with Dr. Martin Thormann, he will form the leadership team of the internationally operating construction and mechanical engineering company. His position on the Executive Board is temporary and will…
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Phil Layton takes up his role as CECE President
As of 1 January 2026, Phil Layton of JCB and CEA is the new President of CECE (Committee for European Construction Equipment), Brussels/Belgium. He is taking over this leadership role for 2026 and 2027. Phil Layton, representing CECE’s UK National Association – the CEA, is Technical Service Director at JCB,…
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Caterpillar Announces Leadership Transition in Construction Industries
Caterpillar Inc. announced that Tony Fassino, group president of Construction Industries, has elected to retire effective 31 May 2026, following 30 years with the company. Caterpillar veteran Rod Shurman has been appointed group president of Construction Industries effective 1 Feb. 2026, at which time Fassino will become group president, retired,…
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