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Bystronic Nominates Daniel Bischofberger and Fabrice Billard for Election to the Board of Directors
ZURICH - December 9, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Bystronic is nominating Daniel Bischofberger and Fabrice Billard as new members of its Board of Directors. They would succeed Dr. Matthias Auer and Urs Riedener, who are stepping down after many years o...
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