Gietz Gets New Management Team

In a strategic move aimed at steering Gietz AG towards continued success and innovation, Hansjoerg Gietz, after years of service as Managing Director, has announced the transition of leadership to Marcel Gerber – currently serving as Engineering Director – with effect from 1 January 2024.

Hansjoerg Gietz, whose leadership has played a key role in establishing Gietz AG as a prominent player in print finishing, packaging, and security printing, will now focus on guiding the company’s strategic vision in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The company will be best known to readers of Holography News® for its early work on the application of registered holograms on banknotes. Today its machines meet the requirements for applying all types of security films, including holograms, OVDs, micro-mirrors and lenses. Based on many years’ experience in applying holograms to banknotes, the company now covers the entire range of security needs: ID cards, visa stickers, passports, tax stamps, as well as other types of government secure documents.

Last month, the company commemorated a remarkable moment in its history when the Japanese company Bihaku-Watanabe purchased the 100th Gietz FSA 1060 Foil Commander machine. The Foil Commander has established itself in all facets of stamping foil printing: in hot foil stamping, blind stamping and the application of holographic security foil. The machine can be customised using optional elements that can be retrofitted at any time.

The management team, under Gerber’s leadership, will consist of Michael Grau (Head of Sales), Felix Kramer (Head of Engineering), Claudia Heer (Head of Finance), Daniel Sund (Head of Production), and Christian Casutt (Head of Service).

Hansjoerg Gietz and Marcel Gerber.