Werner Koch Maschinentechnik GmbH was awarded an from the Saint Petersburg Academy of Education

Professor H. C. Werner Koch, CEO and owner of Werner Koch Maschinentechnik GmbH, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Academy of Education, Saint Petersburg. Koch received the award of Doctor of Science from Professor Valery Bogdanov, vice president of the Academy, in recognition of his services in the field of organisation of production.

The honorary doctorate is awarded in further appreciation of the exemplary cooperation between Professor Koch's company and the renowned Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University. Professor Koch, a pioneer in the field of peripheral technology for the plastics industry, established early links with Russia. As early as the mid 1990s he cultivated an active exchange of knowledge with the educational institution.

The entrepreneur supports Russian students in the specialist area of plastics technology by giving guest talks and providing technical apparatus for experimental work. Koch himself admits that the connections with Russia University have been very extensive and amicable over many years. As in previous years, this year too Professor Koch is offering a number of Saint Petersburg students the opportunity of a 10-day placement in Germany. A total of seven students pursuing a course in machine construction for plastics technology have taken up his invitation and are currently following a comprehensive programme involving training courses, factory visits to companies in the plastics industry, as well as specialist discussions with experts.