The Supervisory Board of Hoeft & Wessel AG adopted a resolution to discharge Mr. Rudolf Spiller from his duties as a member of the Board of Management with immediate effect. Mr. Thomas Dibbern will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Management. He will continue to be responsible for sales and will be supported by Dr. Kuhlmann, Research & Development, as well as by Mr. Lebold, Finance, Controlling and Human Resources.