Sponsorship agreement signed at Moulding Expo (May 6-9, Stuttgart, Germany)
Tebis is now a Global Sponsor of the International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA)
Tebis was present at this year's Moulding Expo with its own booth and as a co-exhibitor at the VDWF joint both. In addition to reporting on its technical innovations, the company also had a news announcement for the company and the association: As of May 7, Tebis AG is an official Global Sponsor of the International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA).
From left to right: Tapiwa Samanga, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Production Technologies Association of South Africa (PtSA); Manuel Oliveira, Head of the ISTMA World Secretariat; Bob Williamson, President of ISTMA World; Gregor Neumann, Head of Tebis AG Corporate Marketing; Jens Lüdtke, Tebis AG Chief Strategy Officer; and Stephan Berz, Vice President of ISTMA World, at the signing at Moulding Expo 2025.
Jens Lüdtke, Chief Strategy Officer, and Gregor Neumann, Head of Corporate Marketing, both from Tebis AG, met ISTMA President Bob Williamson and Vice President Stephan Berz for the signing during a ceremony at the trade show.
Smiles all around: Bob Williamson, President of ISTMA World, and Gregor Neumann, Head of Tebis AG Corporate Marketing, at the ceremony on the occasion of Tebis AG becoming a Global Sponsor of ISTMA at Moulding Expo 2025.
Bob Williamson explains: "Global partnership in ISTMA World isn’t a relationship that you can simply apply for. It's by invitation only for companies that are uniquely important in the international die and mold manufacturing network. Tebis is just such a company, and we’re very happy to be associated with them. We’re proud to have Tebis on board as one of our newest Global Sponsors."
Head of Tebis AG Corporate Marketing Gregor Neumann signs the sponsorship agreement with ISTMA on behalf of Tebis AG at Moulding Expo.
Jens Lüdtke adds: "Sponsorship is another building-block in our strategic ambition to strengthen our global presence and networking in our core industry. ISTMA stands for both of these goals. We’re delighted to have joined the ranks of supporters of this strong association. ISTMA is the industry's leading global platform for sharing best practices, expertise and technical expertise. As a sponsoring partner, we plan to play an active role in enhancing the association's public image."
ISTMA
The International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA) is an international association representing 22 special die manufacturing and machining associations around the world. Together, the ISTMA member associations represent over 8000 companies. ISTMA World is responsible for the central coordination and organization of all of the Association’s international activities.
For over 44 years, they’ve established a solid partnership of companies specializing in stamping dies, mold manufacturing, precision machining and special machines. From die manufacturers in Tokyo, mold manufacturers in Barcelona, and production machining companies in Canada to special machine manufacturers in the United States – the industry associations, member companies and employees all benefit from membership in ISTMA.
ISTMA's mission is to support national industry associations and their member companies in achieving business success in the global economy through advocacy, networking, information, programs and services.