Roberto Ettlin is stepping down from his post as Head of the Walter Meier Group Division Machining Solutions with immediate effect for health reasons. Delegate of the Board of Directors Jochen Nutz will take over his duties. Roberto Ettlin is working for Walter Meier since January 1, 2006.

He is stepping down from his position as President and member of Group Management with immediate effect due to health reasons. In addition to his role as a delegate of the Board of Directors, Jochen Nutz will take over the management of the Group Division Machining Solutions until further notice.