37th Annual General Meeting

on November 24, 2025 at the Kastens Hotel Luisenhof, Hanover

The International Society for Plastics Technology (e.V.) / SPE Central Europe looks back on a successful Annual General Meeting. President Bernard Rzepka and Klaus Fricke welcomed members and guests and thanked all sponsors for their support.

The business year was characterized by intensive association work, engaging university events, and the successful execution of the 23rd SPE AutomotiveAward. Particularly gratifying was the growing response from students and the second presentation of the Young Professionals Award, which underscores the importance of fostering young talent. Participation in specialist conferences and discussions on future topics such as sustainability and circular economy also demonstrated the innovative strength of our network.

The financial management was confirmed without objection, and the board was discharged. In the new elections, Bernard Rzepka was elected President, Mathias Grafe as Vice President, Klaus Fricke as Treasurer, and Ursula Mellema as Secretary. Klaus Eue remains auditor and was particularly recognized for his decades of service.

The upcoming year holds several exciting activities for SPE Central Europe. Planned events include the IKV Colloquium in Aachen, the PIAE in Baden-Baden, the TechTalks@Campus event at IKT Stuttgart, and a meeting of the SPE CE Jury in IKK Hanover. These events offer diverse opportunities for professional exchange, networking, and discussions on innovative solutions for the plastics industry. Two new members further enrich our network. Despite economic challenges, the board looks optimistically to the future, focusing on innovation and collaboration to further advance the industry.

We thank all active members for their commitment and look forward to a year full of exchange, innovation, and collaborative projects!

Photo: Klaus Fricke