Jochen Heidt Appointed New Managing Director of FRANK-PTI

Shaping a successful, technology-driven future – together with our customers and partners

As of May 1, 2025, Mr. Jochen Heidt has taken over the role of Managing Director at FRANK-PTI GmbH. With his many years of experience in the capital goods industry – particularly in the field of technically demanding large-scale systems and equipment – he brings exactly the expertise that is crucial for our company and our industry.

Mr. Heidt has held various senior management positions over the years, including roles in development and strategic product management, and most recently as managing director. His work has consistently focused on technically complex, customer-specific solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, precision, and functionality – values that are also at the heart of everything we do at FRANK-PTI.

His experience in industrial practice and developing long-lasting capital goods make him an ideal driving force for the continued development of our company as a manufacturer of high-quality laboratory testing instruments for paper, board, pulp, and packaging materials.

For you, our valued customers, this change in leadership above all means one thing: continuity in quality, service, and reliability – combined with fresh ideas and a clear ambition to offer you even better solutions for your testing processes. Mr. Heidt brings not only deep technical expertise but also a strong understanding of the needs of industrial customers. Together with our experienced team, he will work on further developing our product portfolio, optimizing processes, and implementing new technologies to create real added value for your applications.

Jochen Heidt on joining FRANK-PTI:

“I see great potential in the combination of tradition and technological ambition that defines FRANK-PTI. The demands placed on testing technology in the paper, board, and packaging industry are changing – with key topics such as automation, sustainability, and data integration becoming increasingly important. Together with the dedicated team, I want to build on this foundation, develop new solutions, and further strengthen FRANK-PTI’s role as a driver of innovation in the industry.”

Our goal remains unchanged: to continue supporting you with innovative, durable, and service-oriented products – while working even more closely with you.

We thank you for your continued trust and look forward to the journey ahead.