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centrotherm international AG: Changes to the Supervisory Board
BLAUBEUREN, GERMANY - February 2, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - At the suggestion of the Management Board and the new main shareholder Ardian Semiconductor, the Ulm Local Court appointed Dr. Helmut Gassel and Stefan Kappis as members of the Supervisory B...
About this update from Centrotherm International Ag
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