Hugo Beck, manufacturer of horizontal packaging machines, has announced the appointment of Simon and Jonas Beck as managing directors. As grandsons of company founder Hugo Beck, they are the third generation to lead the family business. The appointments follow the departure of Timo Kollmann as Managing Director, who wishes to take on a new professional challenge after 20 years at Hugo Beck. Simon Beck takes over responsibility for the technical areas of the company. Jonas Beck takes over responsibility for the commercial areas.