E+L CEO takes up AVT role

Dr Michael Proeller, Erhardt+Leimer (E+L) chief executive officer, has taken up additional responsibilities at AVT following the recent strategic agreement the two companies have entered into.

As part of the alliance, Proeller has been appointed as chairman of AVT’s advisory board and will serve as an observer on AVT’s board of directors

E+L and AVT have entered into an agreement to form an alliance that will broaden their product portfolios and strengthen services for customers of both companies, including end users and OEMs.

The first step in the strategic alliance will see AVT acquire E+L’s automatic print inspection technologies, and assume the responsibility to develop and manage these for both companies’ customers in label and packaging applications.

As part of the alliance, Proeller has been appointed as chairman of AVT’s advisory board and will serve as an observer on AVT’s board of directors.