MOVERS&SHAKERS
Dr Burghard Schneider has
succeeded André Brütsch as Head
of the Bystronic glass Group
In his position as Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), he will
automatically become a member
of the Conzzeta AG Management
Group.
Burghard Schneider studied at
Munich Technical University where
he gained his doctorate in the field
of machine construction, which
focused on process optimisation.
His experience in the glass industry
‘Offers numerous
processing
possibilities’’
sector was gained through scientific
co-operation projects. Subsequently,
during a ten year period, he
then held a number of senior
posts at the German specialist
NEWCOMER JEFF
WILL DELIVER
THE GOODS AT
SYNSEAL
Jeff Newton has joined
Synseal Extrusions Ltd
in a newly-created role of
Head of Logistics, with full
responsibility at Operations
Board level to manage
warehousing and transport
operations for Synseal, K2 and
Global Glass.
Well known in the window
industry, Jeff is an accomplished
logistics expert who is already
busy implementing many
practical improvements to
raise service levels and increase
efficiency, for the benefit of
both Synseal and its fabricator
partners.
“I’m here to further enhance
Synseal’s commitment
to ensuring operational
effectiveness and to drive
efficiencies within its logistics
functions”, says Jeff. “I’m
excited to be joining Synseal
with its dynamic and committed
team of people, renewing a very
successful working relationship
with Synseal’s Chief Executive
David Leng,” continues Jeff.
“The service levels at Synseal
are already high, but in this
game there’s always room for
improvement. To that end,
I’m keen to benchmark KPIs
and measure our logistics
performance from every
critical angle – that way, we
can prove to both our own
Synseal Logistics team and our
customers that we are improving
and setting industry-leading
delivery standards.”
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glass manufacturer Schott AG.
While there, both technologically
and regionally, he opened up
new markets for the company.
Most recently, Dr Schneider
worked for the international
Felss Group, which is actively
involved in machinery and systems
engineering.
“For me, glass is a fascinating
material that offers numerous
processing possibilities“, he
says. “I believe that there are
further sustainable options for
manufacturing flat glass products
that will yield many customer
benefits. All of these can be
achieved even more efficiently
whilst still being of the highest
quality, with Bystronic glass offering
viable solutions to customers in the
future.
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