Industrial laser maker Z-Laser Optoelektronik GmbH announced Wednesday that its new CEO, Stefan Randak, started with the company this month. Randak replaces company founder and owner Kurt-Michael Zimmermann, who will remain as chairman, the company said. Randak has years of national and international experience in the automotive industry. With the 49-year-old Randak at the helm, "the company becomes younger and will get a new structure, which is necessary because of the fast and successful growth" it has experienced, Zimmermann said. Founded in 1985, Z-Laser makes laser modules and laser projection systems for manufacturing, medical and scientific applications. For more information, visit: www.z-laser.com