New Managing Director at Maier Packaging: Armin Dietrich Takes Over Leadership of the Machinery Manufacturer
Effective April 1, 2025, Armin Dietrich has taken over the management of Maier Packaging GmbH.
The experienced mechanical engineering expert will drive the expansion of the FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) business, the further development of retrofit solutions, and the strategic realignment of the site toward the dairy and food industries. Additionally, he will provide strategic support for the fiber business within the Optima Group.
Armin Dietrich brings over 13 years of experience in the international mechanical engineering industry. Most recently, as Global Division Director at Kiefel GmbH, he was responsible for the global expansion of the thermoforming division. His career also includes leadership roles at Windmöller & Hölscher Group and ENGEL Austria GmbH. With a degree in plastics engineering and executive education at the renowned St. Gallen Business School, he combines deep technical expertise with strong strategic management skills.
“Customers expect highly innovative and reliable machinery partners. With our Chipformer technology, we offer a solution that delivers both material and cost savings as well as maximum product flexibility,” explains Armin Dietrich. “Going forward, we aim to focus more on global markets and leverage synergies within the Optima Group to develop sustainable and competitive solutions for our customers.”
A partner for innovative packaging solutions
In recent years, Maier Packaging has successfully evolved from a component supplier into a full system provider. Today, the company offers not only high-precision new machines but also retrofit and upgrade solutions that give existing systems new potential. In particular, Maier Packaging is setting benchmarks with its Chipformer technology: customers benefit from significant material savings, increased flexibility, and sustainable concepts that reduce the ecological footprint while enhancing competitiveness.
With the new management appointment, the collaboration with Peter Grosse ends as of March 31, 2025. Alban Hutter has also stepped down from his role as Managing Director at the same time. He will remain with Maier Packaging as a Senior Project Manager and will focus on supporting selected key accounts. The company extends its sincere thanks to both for their dedication and valuable contributions to the positive development of Maier Packaging.
