Maier America LLC is a 100 % subsidiary of Christian Maier GmbH & Co. KG in Heidenheim, Germany. My top responsibilities are to set strategy and vision, build culture, team building, capital allocation and doubling the growth of the business over the next few years sustaining and growing customer base, revenue and profitabilityMaier is specialist and technology leader for rotary joints (unions) to connect pipe systems to rotating rollers and units for transfer of media under pressure and temperature like water, steam, thermal oil, air, coolant, hydraulic oil, vacuum. Maier has global presence with over 50 years of experience and is in major industries including: - Machine Tools (internal coolant supply), power spindles, - Calendars for plastic materials and rubber - Calendars for nonwoven products - Printing and flexographic machines, gold converting, - Textile and tannery machines - Paper machines (super and soft calendars) - Rotating dryers/mixers - Tobacco processing machines - Steel Industry (continuos casting), - Food processing machines - Chip board plants - PET bottle machines/ blow molding machines - Rotational/slush molding machines - Roofing Felt plants - Wind turbines - Solar wafer production - Clutches - Coiling systemsChristian Maier GmbH & CoKG is represented by wholly owned subsidiaries in the USA, Italy, China, UK, Singapore, and global distributors.Contact me any time if we can be of any assistance. Rob KuehlE: rkuehl@maieramerica.com or rob.kuehl@live.comT: 770-409-0022C: 770-743-0557 or 770-789-2174

Grenzebach is renowned for intelligent handling, processing and automation technology. We design, manufacture and deliver complete systems or components for the manufacturing and processing of flat glass, building panels, and veneers. Grenzebach also offers process technology and automation systems for baggage handling and warehouse logistics as well as the first robot-based flight simulator. I also helped develop additional businesses in the Automobile, Battery, Glass Coating and Solar industries. Grenzebach is represented by fifteen manufacturing facilities and parters worldwide with its Headquarters in Hamlar, Germany. (www.grenzebach.com)

Product Sales Support:Manage product lines through their life cycle.Technical product & tactical pricing support;Sales strategy implementation.Sales tools development, education, financial analysis, specials, equipment comparisons, features & benefits.Prospect tracking and development.Strategy development to differentiate fom competition.Demo teamwork product selection, capital planning, customer demos, open houses.Frequent travel with sales teams, supplier events, trade shows, customer direct interfacing building relationships & support sales.Develop / review contracts with special terms to minimize undue business business risk. Great technology knowlege, pricing strategies, workflows, applications, sales tactics.Product Business Management: Manage business financials for revenue / cost / margins.AOP planning and tracking.Monthly updates with target evaluation. Strategic market condition pricing & WIT&C for profit targets. Quarterly price book, specials, cost sheets updates.Inventory mangementRegional & Account Manager support to close sales. Monitor product profitability in collaboration with service, controlling, operations, procurement, logistics, factory, suppliers to improve cost efficiency.Monthly calls factory PM / suppliers to align sale targets.Product Voice to the Market:Global passionate product promotion externally and internally through all media channels including social media, articles, participation in industry events and supporting customer events & shows. Trade show planning with marketing team, installation reports, internet promotion, national sales meeting preparation, & advertising. Strategic sales tools, webinars, fast response to close sales & resolve customer issues. Sales Portal updates - sale brochures, power points, video’s, comparisons, CAD layouts, CRM, F&B updates for quoting.Special applications support and customer consulting

Organized and managed projects overseas in multiple manufacturing locations and divisions as Project Manager and Technical Consultant. Developed,introduced and launched the first quality fixture control for the manufacturing of printing presses in all five of Heidelberg's manufacturing facilities that dramatically improved functionality, quality, and performance. Saved millions of dollars annually consulting engineers on using redesigned outsourced manufacturing techniques that increased productivity and printing quality. Spoke and wrote in foreign language and formed cultural integration gatherings. Used tools to develop and improve the Heidelberg R&D, manufacturing and Sales organization and relational departments such as:.Value Analysis EngineeringFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisABC AnalysisFlow Charting processingCRM data processing and consultingTechnology ConsultingActivity Based Costingand othersAlso completed a 3 1/2 year apprenticeship as a 1st class machinist with the company prior.