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“We are fortunate to have someone of Bernd Fischer’s caliber and experience step up to lead Kolbenschmidt US, Inc.” said Gerlach. “Bernd has a solid understanding of our products and our markets. We are certain that he will significantly strengthen our team and contribute to our strategy and vision.”
Fischer has more than 20 years of senior management experience, including a decade of strategic development and plan execution at international manufacturers and service providers, including CEO of Oerlikon Balzers in Switzerland and President of GGB Bearing Technology.
“I am very excited to be joining the Kolbenschmidt team,” said Bernd Fischer. “I believe Kolbenschmidt as part of the Rheinmetall Group has an exceptional business model and very talented management team for this challenging automotive environment.
As the industry evolves through restructuring, merging and technology movements, I believe the Kolbenschmidt team is in a position to provide a wide innovative, cost effective and quality range of products to help the customers efficiently manage their demands.” Fischer received all his education and degrees in Germany and has been trained and educated in mechanics and business.
About Rheinmetall Automotive
The automotive branch of Germany’s Rheinmetall Technology Group, has annual sales of 2.736 MioEUR (2019) and ranks among the top 100 auto-industry suppliers worldwide. More than 12,000 employees at over 40 production plants in Europe, the Americas, Japan, India and China develop and manufacture components, modules and assemblies for the drive systems of present and future vehicles, including parts for battery electric or fuel cell propulsion systems.
This global tier-one supplier consists of three divisions: Hardparts, Mechatronics, and Aftermarket. The Hardparts division is comprising car and commercial vehicle pistons, large-bore pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads and structural parts in aluminum. Also included are other castings, plain bearings and continuous castings.
The Mechatronics division specializes in modules and assemblies for emission control, solenoid valves, actuators and valve train systems, oil, water and vacuum pumps for cars, trucks and offroad vehicles.
The Aftermarket division consists of the global aftermarket business in the Group and third-party products in over 130 countries. As a leading supplier of engine components, the division offers their customers extensive line of products for the engine.
