News from Wila

Nikolaj Bjerre Thybo (48) will take on the role of CEO at Silkeborg-based company Wila A/S, effective December 1, 2024. Nikolaj Bjerre Thybo comes from a position as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Europe at Sonoco Paper Products. He will succeed the company’s major shareholder and board member Lars Lauridsen, as well as Carsten Raunsbæk (interim CEO), who will return as Chairman of the Board.

Wila A/S is pleased to announce Carsten Refsgaard as our new Head of Production. With extensive experience in operational management, lean principles, and leadership, Carsten will play a key role in maintaining Wila’s reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.

At Wila A/S we are excited to announce a strategic update to our go-to-market approach, emphasizing a focused portfolio of key products. This strategic shift lets us focus on product development to deliver enhanced value and cutting-edge technology to our global customers.

Wila A/S proudly marks the one-year anniversary of receiving the prestigious ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) certification.

Join Wila at Cheese Expo 2024 in Wisconsin, USA, on April 17-18 as we unite with the global dairy community to explore the latest trends and technologies.

At Wila, we recognize the critical importance of nurturing tomorrow’s workforce, focusing not only on blacksmiths and industrial technicians through apprenticeships but also on upcoming engineers. That is why it has been a longstanding tradition to open our doors to interns, a practice deeply rooted in our belief in investing in young people and their education.

This year, Anuga FoodTec is back in Cologne, and we look forward to exhibiting at the fair for the second time. We see Anuga FoodTec as an essential platform for inspiring innovation, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of food processing and production – and we hope that you will join us at the fair from March 19th to 22nd.

Following up on our recent press release, we are happy to share that the production of our membrane housings and tubular heat exchangers will resume in the upcoming week

On Monday evening, February 12th, one of the production buildings experienced a collapse. Fortunately, we can confirm that no personnel were harmed in the incident.

We have recently reworked our Supplier Code of Conduct to better understand and regulate the potential impacts of Wila’s operations with our Purchasing and Logistics manager Brian Lomholt Jakobsen in the lead. 

At Wila, our customers and their needs are at the forefront of everything we do. We value the relationships we build and maintain with our existing and potential customers. So it is with great excitement that we announce the newest additions to our sales department, Per Rasmussen and Peer Kristensen, who will play key roles in elevating your experience with us.

Our newly acquired ASME certification has extended our product range, enabling you to choose between multiple certifications for your next project, depending on your target market. We are excited to offer you a wider selection of top-tier solutions, ensuring we meet your needs and industry regulations.