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Autoneum appoints new Head Corporate Communications

Ulrike Reich has been appointed Head Corporate Communications at Autoneum, effective immediately. She succeeds Claudia Güntert, who left the company last year.
Ulrike Reich © 2025 Autoneum
Ulrike Reich © 2025 Autoneum



Ulrike Reich holds a Master of Arts in communication from the University of Miami, Florida, USA, and a diploma in journalism from the University of Dortmund, Germany. With over 25 years of experience in international communication roles, most recently as Vice President Corporate Communications at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, she brings extensive expertise in global media relations, executive and crisis communication, branding, and internal communication.

Ulrike Reich is reporting to Eelco Spoelder, CEO Autoneum.



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N-Join1: an innovative, adhesive-free carpet that supports the circular economy

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Impact resistance meets thermal insulation lightweight composite impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries

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#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

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#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

Autoneum again achieves revenue growth in the 2024 financial year

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#ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

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#Nonwovens

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#Nonwovens

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#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

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#Recycling / Circular Economy

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#Knitting & Hosiery

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