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Karsten Schnake, Board Member of Procurement at Skoda, meets PAL Wiping Systems

By 11. October 2024No Comments

Last week PAL Wiping Systems had the honour of hosting Mr. Karsten Schnake, Board Member for Procurement at Škoda Auto a.s.
Reflecting the strong partnership between Škoda and PAL Wiping Systems that has flourished for over 75 years, the whole event took place in a warm and collaborative atmosphere.

Following a business overview presentation highlighting PAL Wiping Systems’ smooth integration into CERTINA GROUP, the running projects and future strategy, Mr. Schnake was taken on a plant tour, including a stop at the R&D department, where he witnessed the first functional samples of the newly developed smart electronic wiper motors in action.
The visit concluded with a celebration of the longstanding collaboration between Škoda Auto, and PAL Wiping Systems. This fruitful partnership continues to thrive, reinforced by PAL’s recent nominations for new projects with Škoda Auto.

Acknowledging the exceptional importance of the visit, PAL Wiping Systems, a member Certina Group, was represented by Dr. Hans Wehrmann, Chairman and Founder of Certina Group; Dr. Stefan Brungs, CEO of PAL Wiping Systems and Managing Partner for the automotive section of CERTINA GROUP; Mr. Tobias Eiblmeier, Head of M&A of CERTINA GROUP; Mr. Michael Knoll, CEO of ISOLITE GmbH, a member of the CERTINA GROUP and a development partner of PAL Wiping Systems; Mr. Martin Stiburek, COO of PAL Wiping Systems and Mr. Miroslav Kolar Kolář, Business Development Manager of PAL Wiping Systems.

PAL Wiping Systems is excited about the possible opportunities discussed during the visit and is looking forward to developing wiper systems for new Škoda cars.