Klapper Named Messer's Global CEO
By
Metal Center News Staff on
Apr 9, 2025
Messer Cutting Systems has appointed Dr. Norbert Klapper as the new global CEO. He succeeds Bill Heller, who will step down following years of dedicated leadership.
Heller has been a key leader within Messer Cutting Systems, serving in multiple executive roles, including CEO Americas and global CEO. Under his leadership, the company expanded its market presence, strengthened its customer relationships and modernized its product and digital solutions portfolio. His focus on innovation, customer value, and integration of cutting technologies with automation and software solutions has helped Messer build a strong foundation for future growth, the company said.
Klapper, is a highly respected executive with extensive global leadership experience in industrial manufacturing. Most recently, he served as CEO of Rieter, a world-leading supplier of systems for short-staple fiber spinning. At Rieter, he led major global transformation efforts focused on innovation, operational excellence and value creation for customers.