EMSDETTEN, Germany – The marketing and advertising department at Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. – which includes the Markilux, Drapilux and Swela brands – has named Dan Schmitz as the new manager.

The 25-year-old son of the CEO Justus Schmitz will be responsible for the marketing of the three brands. Before taking on this new position, Schmitz founded and managed the International Business Development department to improve the international brand awareness of Markilux.