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Goodbye Manel Pérez Latre, Thank You for 26 Successful Years

Manel Pérez Latre joined PMG in 1998, leading the operations in Mexico, and later PMG Polmetasa. During these years, together with his team in PMG Polmetasa, he has contributed significantly to the development of the shock absorber lines in PMG Pennsylvania and PMG Shanghai.

Photos: Farewell Dinner for Manel with colleagues of the global PMG Team

Later, Manel has held the responsibility for the global Shock Absorber business. In 2023, he was nominated Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and took care of all plant-related functions such as Lean Management, Industrial Engineering, and Quality/ HSE in addition to overall Operations responsibility of the standardized plant organization. Within his role as COO, he took a special focus on operational excellence and lean production systems, as well as on the further development of our PMG culture and fundamental values.
With more than 40 years' experience in Powder Metallurgy, Manel contributed also to the successful development of the PM Industry. At CEIPM 2023, the Spanish and Ibero-American Congress of Powder Metallurgy, he was awarded for his professional career in powder metallurgy.

Manel, thanks for your outstanding commitment and tireless work for PMG's success. It was an honor to work with you. We wish you and your family all the best.