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Within the past few weeks Heinz Bartelmuss was admitted to two distinguished  organisations:
The Austrian Chapter of the “Club of Rome” and the executive board of the “Industry Federation of Styria”.

1. The “Club of Rome” was founded 40 years ago by the Italian entrepreneur Aurelio Peccei. In 1972 the famous book “The Limits of Growth” was published. The “Club of Rome” is one of the World’s most important “think tanks”, which engages in questions of sustainability and the future of humanity and the planet earth. During a conference held from June 14 – 17, 2008, the actual work program “New Ways for the Development of the World” was laid out. Members primarily come from business, science and art communities.

2. On Wednesday June 25, 2008, the Industry Federation of Styria has elected its new executive committee. Heinz Bartelmuss became a member of the board.

Heinz Bartelmuss, together with his brother Klaus, is Managing Director of the IBS Paper Performance Group and thus strengthens the board's base of authorities from  the Pulp and Paper Industry.

As a non-party organisation the Industry Federation of Styria develops future scenarios for the industrial competitiveness of Austria. In times of political standstill on a federal and a provincial level the Industry Federation of Styria sees its job in preparing policies for the entire society. The action plan “Austria 2020 – Performance with Responsibility” contains guidelines for a competitive, prosperous and socially responsible Austria. Topics such as education, research and environment are being extensively discussed. As such, the Industry Federation of Styria is not only a lobbying body for industrial interests, but even more it is a future oriented creator and partner for business and social policy strategies and decisions.

 
On May 30th, 2008 the jubilee of “40 years of JUD products”, as well as the official opening of the new corporate building of JUD AG took place in Ruggell/Liechtenstein.

After the official opening speeches of the plant manager Stefan Wegan-Hauenschild, the district major Ernst Büchel, the managing director of IBS-PPG, Heinz Bartelmuss and architect Konrad Hänsle, the guests were able to participate in a tour through the offices, the manufacturing area and the laboratory with its pilot machine.

After the tour, at the lunch buffet, the guests had a chance to exchange information and chat leisurely.

The new company building includes 400m² in office space and 700m² of production and warehouse area. The offices consist of lots of glass, which creates an optimal and bright atmosphere contributing to an improved communication. As of now JUD AG/ Liechtenstein has a work force of 26 people.

               
    Opening speech of the plant manager       The official opening of Klaus Bartelmuss, 
   Stefan Wegan-Hauenschild                      Ernst Büchel, Heinz Bartelmuss 

         
The new building of JUD AG Liechtenstein.  

 
On May 31st, 2008 the 8th Styrian “Papermaker’s Running event”, dubbed “running connects by keeping us fit and healthy”, took place in Teufenbach. For the first time in history a supplier for the pulp and paper industry organized the run. All in all 200 participants followed the invitation of IBS Austria GmbH and came to this sporting event in Teufenbach.

Like every year the participants could choose whether they would like to run or Nordic walk a distance of 12 or 18 kilometres.

This year, with more than 200 people, a new record number of participants had been recorded. Employees from all Styrian paper mills took part: Norske Skog Bruck, Mondi Frohnleiten, Sappi Gratkorn, Brigl & Bergmeister, Mayr Melnhof Frohnleiten, as well as the pulp mill Zellstofffabrik Pöls. Also the Slovene paper mill Papirnica Vevce and the supplier Mare Austria came to Teufenbach.

After the run a closing celebration took place in the park of Teufenbach, where the day ended placidly.

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The participants of IBS Austria                                                The participants             

Gert Pfleger, Norske Skog Bruck
and Heinz Bartelmuss; IBS Austria after the successful run

 
The IBS Paper Performance Group will participate in the upcoming SPCI 2008 from May 27th to 29th in Stockholm, Sweden. Please join us at our stand No. A29:20.

 
On February 29th, 2008 IBS Austria GmbH was awarded the “Country Crest of Styria” for their extraordinary regional support and accomplishments. The ceremony and handover of the certificate to Mr. Heinz and Klaus Bartelmuss was conducted by the president of the Styrian Parliament Mr. Siegfried Schrittwieser. In his laudation Mr. Schrittwieser explained the reasons why IBS Austria GmbH had been chosen for this special award: “… IBS has grown from a small Styrian company, with its headquarter in Teufenbach, into an international company with an export rate of over 90%. On top of that, IBS always cooperates with regional suppliers and engages employees from its regional district.”

Among numerous guests from the region the president of the Fraternity of Styrian Farmers Mr. Fritz Grillitsch was also present.

 
To serve our Japanese customers even better IBS Japan engaged a new Sales Manager. Mr. Shoji Nagayama has already many years’ experience in the paper industry. In the future he will take great care of our Japanese customers.