Bruce Schroeder Email & Phone Number

North America

Vencomatic Group represents three well-known brands in the poultry sector: Vencomatic, Prinzen and Agro Supply. Combining these brands we offer a full range of innovative systems for equipping modern poultry farms all over the world.

Charleston, Sc

At Allen and Webb we provide hydraulic and pneumatic solution for the Charleston and Lowcountry area. Allen and Webb is a distributor for Parker Hannifin and many other companies that manufacture quality products for many industrial applications.● Increase current sales growth with key accounts on both parts and whole goods of pneumatic and hydraulic: cylinders, valves, pumps, motor, gearboxes, filters, regulators, hoses, and solenoids. ● Organize repair procedures to increase shop productivity and minimize turn around time.● Cultivate relationships with upper management personnel and maintenance department personnel. ● Identify correct parts needed for repair and research crossover parts for obsolete items.● Design and make modifications to hydraulic and pneumatic systems to meet customer’s requirements.● Extensive knowledge of industrial and mobile lubrication systems.● Calculate system flow, head pressure, viscosity, density, pipe friction loss, and system pressure to properly size pumps and motors.● In-depth knowledge of seals and gasket materials/types to identify for replacement and recommend different seals for better performance and life expectancy when necessary.

OCTOBER 3, 2011 - GSI Group has entered into a definitive merger agreement with AGCO (NYSE: AGCO). Committed to global growth and delivering a robust offering of agricultural equipment and systems to customers, the two companies plan to close the transaction by the end of 2011.This is good news for GSI customers, dealers, suppliers and associates. AGCO is a $6.9 billion agricultural company with strong international distribution and well-known brands. Similar to GSI, AGCO is a technology leader and has a deep commitment to lean manufacturing practices. GSI's rich tradition continues as part of the AGCO family.

● Developed and Maintained the ESF product line with a 90% market share.● Leadership in customer service for ESF in coordination with manufacture’s personnel in Austria.● Calculated animal production flow charts to determine proper farm size and layout to optimize customers' revenue. ● Project manager for logistics of equipment from Europe to sites across North America.● Developed products to add to the original equipment to enhance the customers’ satisfaction.● Designed and installed complete networking of PC, feeding computer, Psion handheld, Bluetooth devices, router, and printer.● Programmed and repaired PLC controls and Psion/Motorola handhelds running Windows CE, Windows Mobile and other operating system logic.● Processed warranties claims and orchestrate proper credit in SAP. Analysed failure trends to determine possible manufacturing quality issues and developed proactive solutions to resolve any issues. ● Developed and edited training videos to assist in training customers.● Programmed and edited code on computers that are running Windows CE and Linux.● Strong expertise of pneumatic systems including: compressors, cylinders, valves, and oilers.● Drew and edited wiring diagrams of electrical wiring and circuit boards using AC and DC power.● Educated and calculated for clients proper filtration needs to resist PRRS and PED in swine operations.● Used and adjusted radio frequency identification (RFID) equipment.● Proficient with load cell technology, proximity switches, level indicators, and photo-electric sensors.● In-depth knowledge of various communication protocols such as: wireless radio frequency, RS485 hard wire, fiber-optic, and cellular network.

● Provided technical support to distribution network and direct sale customers by hands on training and phone support for USA and Canada.● Reduced new operation start-up time from weeks to 2 days.● Programmed controllers and computers to complete setup for pig and poultry ventilation systems.● Developed professional pre-construction meeting materials and format to reduce installation errors and wiring complications.● Installed and evaluated new products with the Research and Development Department. Made any onsite changes or improvements to new products.● Developed End User Manuals to give the customer a complete user friendly overview of how to run the system daily. Included day to day operation recommendations and technical decision tree.● Traveled internationally to train and research products in working operations.● Maintained product and technical knowledge of many different types of equipment.● Communicated daily with international people to bring the latest agriculture technological advancements to customers in North America. ● Preformed ventilation analysis to determine proper air flow and air exchange within the building which led to optimal performance and efficiency of equipment.

Delphi, In

● Exceeded first year’s sales growth projections by 380% while maintaining current customer base.● Negotiated high dollar contracts with perseverance to close the sale.● Cultivated new market area to increase revenue while still maintaining current customer base for all types of dairy, swine, and poultry clients. ● Developed complete feed analysis and cost factors for customers or potential customers of new feeding systems to better the farm’s profitability.● Worked independently on marketing and promotional strategies that exceeded company goals. ● Initiated focus groups for informational meetings on feed spoilage, feed waste, and complete feed digestion for today’s changing agriculture market and genetics.● Worked closely with governmental agencies to develop Comprehensive Manure Management Plans for customer’s complete operation and used the knowledge gained from the plan to sell Slurrystore and other manure handling equipment.● Proficient with CRM software to maintain client database, sales leads, and project progression.

Bachelor'S Degree, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

Associates Of Science, Agriculture Business