Ralf W. Dieter has been appointed CEO of Homag Group AG while maintaining his executive role at parent company Dürr Group. The dual appointment marks an unusual management structure for the woodworking machinery manufacturer, raising questions about strategic independence and operational focus. Homag, a leading supplier of machinery and systems for the furniture and timber construction industries, has been part of the Dürr Group since 2014. The personnel decision signals a closer operational integration between the two companies.