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title: Elsner names gerhard braun to board of directors
description: Elsner Appoints Gerhard Braun as new member of Board of Directors.  He brings nonwoven and medical disposable expertise.
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# Elsner names gerhard braun to board of directors

[Elsner Team](https://blog.elsnereng.com/author/elsner-team)

 Nov 4, 2016 7:10:58 AM

**APPOINTEE BRINGS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL & NONWOVENS MARKETS**

 

![Braun Picture.jpg](https://blog.elsnereng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Braun%20Picture.jpg?width=320&name=Braun%20Picture.jpg)

Elsner Engineering welcomes Gerhard Braun to the Board of Directors.  Having served as CEO over a 25-year career at KOB GmbH & Co KG, Braun comes to Elsner’s Board with extensive experience in the medical and nonwoven markets.  KOB is known world-wide as pioneers in medical textiles and are market leaders.  KOB’s philosophy of focusing on reliability and customer-oriented products fits perfectly into Elsner’s strategic direction.

“I’m thrilled to have his European expertise in the medical and nonwoven industries,” stated Bert Elsner II, Elsner CEO. “His background is perfect for Elsner’s drive toward innovation and market success.”

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