Arendt succeeds Dr Franz Richter, who was appointed by the Supervisory Board to head the company for one year. Dr Franz Richter is now returning to his role as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. He has extensive experience in international industrial companies. Most recently, Dr Richter, who holds a doctorate in industrial engineering, was Managing Director of the German subsidiary of MKS Instruments, Inc. a supplier to the semiconductor industry. Prior to that, Arendt worked at Süss MicroTec for 15 years, including as Head of the Lithography Business Unit and as Managing Director of Süss Photonic Systems, Corona, USA.

“It is fantastic to take on such an important role in a dynamic medium-sized but globally active company like Dr Hönle AG,” said Markus Arendt. “The Hönle Group is already active in attractive growth markets with its unique range of products and technologies. With its unique range of products and technologies, the Hönle Group is already active in attractive growth markets. I look forward to contributing my expertise and international experience, particularly in the USA and Asia, to the further development of the Group.”