EOS becomes principal member of AMGTA; Hannappel joins Board
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) has announced that EOS has become a principal member of its organisation. As part of this expanded role, EOS’ Head of Sustainability, Björn Hannappel, has joined the AMGTA Board of Directors.
Principal membership represents AMGTA’s highest level of engagement and is reserved for organisations demonstrating sustained leadership, strategic alignment, and a commitment to globally advancing sustainable and resilient manufacturing practices. As a principal member, EOS will take on an expanded role in shaping AMGTA’s strategic direction, governance, and industry collaboration initiatives.
“I am thrilled to welcome EOS and Björn Hannappel to this expanded role in shaping AMGTA,” stated Sherri Monroe, AMGTA Executive Director. “EOS’s elevation to Principal Member reflects both the company’s established leadership in Additive Manufacturing and its commitment to advancing sustainability at scale. We are also pleased to welcome Björn Hannappel to the AMGTA Board, where his expertise will strengthen our ability to deliver meaningful, industry-driven outcomes.”
Brian Neff, AMGTA Board Chair and CEO of Sintavia, added, “EOS exemplifies the kind of leadership the AMGTA seeks to elevate, combining technological innovation with a disciplined, outcomes-driven approach to sustainability. Björn Hannappel’s appointment to the board strengthens our collective ability to guide the additive manufacturing ecosystem toward solutions that are not only more efficient and resilient, but also economically and environmentally sound.”
In his role of Head of Sustainability at EOS, Hannappel leads initiatives focused on environmental performance, resource efficiency, and long-term value creation across industrial Additive Manufacturing machines. As a member of the AMGTA Board of Directors, he will work to guide the organisation’s mission, priorities, and global impact.
“The decision to deepen our engagement with AMGTA aligns closely with EOS’s commitment to responsible innovation and sustainable industrial transformation,” said Hannappel. “Additive Manufacturing is already reshaping how products are designed, produced, and delivered, and collaboration across the ecosystem is essential to realising its full environmental and economic potential.”
