German Demolition Association elects new executive board

The new executive board of the German Demolition Association (L-R): Philipp Bunde, Mario Prümer, Mathias Heermann, Johannes Schlenter and Ralf Brune (Image: DA)

The five-member body will comprise new members Ralf Brune, managing director, A. Frauenrath Recycling, and Mario Prümer, managing partner, Prümer.

Philipp Bunde, managing partner sat. Industrie-Abbruch, and Mathias Heermann, managing director, Heermann Abbruch, were confirmed for a further term, while Johannes Schlenter, who has been a member of the executive board since 2018, was re-elected as chairman.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the DA said that the election marks “an important step in setting the course for the association’s future work,” noting that the demolition and recycling industry is facing “profound technical, economic and regulatory changes.”

Ralf Brune has been active in the German Demolition Association for more than 15 years. He also serves as deputy chairman of the Recycling and Disposal Committee and as chairman of the DA regional chapter NRW-Rhineland.

“It is especially important to me that recycling companies have a strong platform within the association and that we continue to advance the topics of sustainability and sustainability certification,” he explained.

Mario Prümer is also joining the executive board for the first time. As managing partner of Prümer GmbH, he is the third generation heading up the family-owned company, and already active on a voluntary basis in various bodies within the demolition and recycling industry.

Philipp Bunde, managing partner of sat. Industrie-Abbruch GmbH, has been a member of the Executive Board since 2022. His main areas of focus to date have been education and professional training as well as the association’s press and public relations work.

Meanwhile, Mathias Heermann has been responsible on the executive board primarily for demolition technology, drawing on his experience from construction sites, site management and company management.

Following his re-election as chairman, Mr Schlenter, said, “I see the German Demolition Association as a service provider for our member companies. Our aim must be to provide them with practical and reliable support while at the same time actively promoting professional exchange within our industry.”