Messer Cutting Systems is pleased to announce that Dr. Norbert Klapper has been appointed as the new Global CEO of Messer Cutting Systems.

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Messer Cutting Systems is pleased to announce that Dr. Norbert Klapper has been appointed as the new Global CEO of Messer Cutting Systems, succeeding Bill Heller, who will step down following years of dedicated leadership.

Bill 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. Bill’s 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.

Succeeding Heller is Dr. Norbert Klapper, a highly respected executive with extensive global leadership experience in industrial manufacturing. Most recently, Dr. Klapper 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.

Dr. Klapper brings a strategic vision and a deep understanding of industrial technologies and international markets. His appointment signals Messer’s continued commitment to strengthening its global position as a leader in cutting systems and digitalized manufacturing solutions.

Bill will remain in a senior advisory role supporting both Annette Doyle, the new CEO of Messer Cutting Americas, and Dr. Norbert Klapper, Global CEO Messer Cutting Systems during this transition period.

This transition marks an exciting new chapter for Messer Cutting Systems as it accelerates global collaboration, product innovation, and customer-focused transformation.

For more information about Messer Cutting Systems and its leadership, visit https://us.messer-cutting.com/about-us/management/.

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Steve Vogt, Messer Cutting Systems, 1 262-212-2208, steve.vogt@messer-cutting.com, https://us.messer-cutting.com/

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BEIJING, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From April 10 to 12, the 13th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (ESIE 2025) took place in Beijing. Hithium presented its full-spectrum innovation in energy storage, presenting a customized product matrix covering diverse scenarios—from long-duration energy storage to extreme environments, and from commercial and industrial (C&I) to residential applications.

At this year’s ESIE, Hithium presented its full-scenario customized product matrix, featuring the ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery, the ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h BESS, the ∞Pack+ high-capacity platform, and the ∞Cell N162Ah sodium-ion battery. Also on display were the 50Ah cylindrical cell, the 314Ah and ∞Cell 1175Ah high-capacity battery cells, and the ∞Block 261kWh all-in-one C&I cabinet—collectively showcasing Hithium’s strong innovation capabilities and scenario-driven deployment strategy across the energy storage landscape.

Co-defining 587Ah Format: ∞Cell 587Ah Format Gains Industry Recognition

At the exhibition, Hithium’s newly launched ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery—measuring 73.5×286×216mm (W×L×H)—became a centerpiece of attention, with five leading companies across the supply chain showcasing the battery at this year’s ESIE. This marked the first time the 587Ah format has been co-defined by multiple key players, signaling that Hithium’s proprietary standard may soon evolve into a widely adopted industry benchmark.

The ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery is the result of precise engineering and system-level optimization. Hithium identified 6.25MWh as the optimal energy capacity for today’s large-scale systems, 587Ah as the ideal battery capacity for balancing system efficiency and cost, and 73.5×286×216mm (W×L×H) as the optimal physical size for a 587Ah battery cell.

Equipped with the ∞Cell 587Ah energy storage battery, Hithium’s ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h energy storage system offers five key advantages: standardization, easy maintenance, superior safety, efficient layout, and high compatibility. These strengths help reduce R&D investment for system integrators while delivering competitive benefits in the form of ultra-high capacity, ultra-high safety, and ultra-low cost.

Proactively Shaping Industry Standards, as Long-duration Energy Storage Becomes the Prevailing Trend

Hithium technical experts Yuxuan Liu and Wei Zhu also delivered keynote presentations titled “Unlocking the Optimal Format of 587Ah Energy Storage Battery: Advancing Toward 6.25MWh Energy Freedom” and “Product Validation of kAh-class Batteries and Long-duration Storage Systems.” The keynotes offered in-depth insights into Hithium’s technological strengths and application solutions in the fields of large-capacity battery cells and long-duration energy storage.

By introducing new technologies, new solutions and new standards to energy storage sector, Hithium has further contributed to fostering the market and cultivating new drivers of productivity—accelerating technological advancement and industry upgrades, and paving the way for high-quality development across the industry.

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BEIJING, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A CGTN documentary focusing on China’s role in empowering countries across Asia, “Golden Threads” is made up of three individual stories that vividly showcase how China is building a community with a shared future together with its neighboring countries.

These are three stories about inspired individuals and nations in Asia that are working together to protect the natural environment and cultural heritage that makes this continent so vibrant and diverse. In Malaysia, a green energy revolution made possible by technology is silently bringing about sweeping change. Thanks to advanced Chinese technology and expertise, people from all walks of life in Malaysia are harvesting the rays of the sun in increasing numbers. At the same time, these efforts are helping to lower expenses while also protecting the nation’s stunning natural environment. In Vietnam, cross-border conservation efforts between China and Vietnam are ensuring that future generations will be able to live in a world that includes the Eastern Black Crested Gibbons. Decades ago, this primate was believed extinct, but not too long ago a small population was found to have survived in the lush jungles on the border between China and Vietnam. Today their numbers are growing thanks to technology and a passion for wildlife protection. Many of those involved in these efforts have found their lives greatly enriched by helping to protect this natural treasure. In Cambodia, the glorious culture and architecture of the ancient Khmer civilization is being preserved thanks to collaboration between Cambodian and China. Today the ancient carvings at Angkor Wat are no longer in danger, and they stand as a constant visual reminder of Cambodia’s identity and its cultural confidence. All across Asia, people are finding newfound strength in preservation efforts that link them to their roots while also strengthening ties between nations and cultures.

The title of this documentary, Golden Threads, reflects the belief that connections act as valuable threads bringing people and nations closer together in a community that promotes shared progress and prosperity. When people and nations work together with a common goal for the future, nothing is impossible.

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