On 10 April 2025, the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of German Tool and Mould Makers (VDWF) took place at member and host Arburg. Most of the approximately 230 participants met the evening before for networking in Lossburg. The participants also made good use of the opportunity to learn more during company tours about the production, assembly and logistics of injection moulding machines as well as the activities of the innovative family business with regard to digitalisation and sustainability.
“I am extremely pleased to be at Arburg today and to experience such wonderful hospitality here. With this, Arburg is also sending a clear signal that it stands behind our important tool and mould making industry,” said Prof. Dr Thomas Seul, President of the German Tool and Mould Making Association, opening the VDWF Annual General Meeting.
Exchange: Tool and mould makers at Arburg
“We are very proud that you are here with us and that you are bringing this exciting industry together”, emphasised Dr Christoph Schumacher, Head of Global Marketing at Arburg, as he welcomed the guests on behalf of the shareholders, managing directors and the entire company. “You were able to experience the importance of a strong network and what Arburg is all about at our company last night. Valuable events like this take place for good reason, especially in times like these.”
Successful: 32nd Annual General Meeting of the VDWF
The agenda on 10 April 2025 included the introduction of new members, the obligatory reports from the President, the Managing Director, the Executive Board and the auditors, as well as elections and honours. In addition to traditional representatives from the tool and mould making industry, the VDWF Annual General Meeting was also attended by manufacturers of machines, components, accessories and software as well as contract manufacturers, service providers, educational partners and industry-related research institutions. They all made intensive use of the meeting to share their experiences and look beyond their own horizons. “Our industry’s interest in sharing ideas is higher than ever. In this context, the insights we gained here at Arburg were also very valuable for our members and for me personally”, said VDWF Managing Director Ralf Dürrwächter, summarising the event at the host company.
