
Managing director leaves the ship
After 37 years at Bucher Automation, Managing Director Michael Preuß is retiring from the company for personal reasons. His successor will be Stephan Pies.
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After 37 years at Bucher Automation, Managing Director Michael Preuß is retiring from the company for personal reasons. His successor will be Stephan Pies.

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