Founders of PTS
PTS was established in 1951 as a foundation based on civil law. The foundation is funded by three founders and their member companies:
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German Pulp and Paper Association (VDP) | German Employers' Association of the Paper and Plastics Converting Industry (HPV) | Paper Technology Research Association (FPT) |
Board of Trustees of PTS:
- Günther Berninghaus, Papierwerke Landshut Miller GmbH & Co. KG
- Michael Hottmann, Sappi
- Dr. Gerd Papier, Felix Schoeller Holding
- Dr. Heinrich Spies, MAY + SPIES GmbH (deputy chairman)
- Manfred Stemmer, Reno di Medici Arnsberg GmbH
- Dr. Hartmut Wurster, UPM GmbH (chairman)
- Dr. Thomas Wurster, Voith Paper Holding GmbH & Co KG (deputy chairman)
