At Pöppelmann, Young Talents are Shaping the Future of Plastics

Managing Director Matthias Lesch speaks about opportunities for young professionals in an industry with a bright future

Exclusively for K-Mag

15.08.2025

Plastics are often viewed critically, yet they offer a wide range of possibilities for making the world more sustainable. Matthias Lesch, Managing Director of Pöppelmann, is convinced of this. In the video, he explains why the industry is exciting for young talents, what prospects training and dual study programmes open up – and why a visit to K 2025 is particularly worthwhile for young professionals.

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Editor: Elena Blume | K-Mag

Elena Blume has been writing for various industry magazines for eight years and joined the K-Mag editorial team in 2021. She is particularly interested in topics related to innovative plastics solutions that contribute to sustainability and address current challenges relevant to industry and society.

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