"By granting Matthias [Ruff] power of attorney, we are underscoring his professional expertise, performance and high level of personal commitment. We are thus creating the conditions for further healthy national and international growth in our education and research activities," says Benjamin Baudrit, Deputy Managing Director Education and Research.

New educational opportunities created
Matthias Ruff is pleased and reports: "In recent years, the SKZ has continued to develop professionally with new research groups, for example in the areas of recycling management and digitalization. The establishment of the TZQ (Training Center Quality) and the development of new digital learning formats such as WBTs (web-based training) have also created various new training options. I am very much looking forward to the tasks and opportunities that lie ahead and would like to thank you for your trust".

SKZ in demand nationally and internationally
SKZ has been a sought-after partner for companies in the plastics industry for many years, both nationally and internationally. The granting of power of attorney to Matthias Ruff is intended to consolidate and further expand the paths taken so far.
Matthias Ruff has been with SKZ for five years as Sales Manager Education and Research. He has experience in setting up sales and marketing structures, in customer development and in establishing and expanding strategic partnerships. He is also one of the two voices of the popular SKZ podcast "Kunststoff: nachgefragt".The European Green Deal, with the goal of a completely CO2-neutral EU by 2050, also influences the research areas of the EZD in Selb. Currently, EZD scientists are intensively researching bio-based, sustainable and non-toxic formulations and coatings.

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