Schwarze-Robitec makes changes to leadership team

(From left) Schwarze-Robitec will be managed by Bert Zorn and Philipp Knobloch in the future.

Tube bending machine manufacturer Schwarze-Robitec is now operating with two managing directors. Philipp Knobloch, long-time employee and most recently global sales director, and Bert Zorn, previously the sole managing director, will jointly manage the Cologne-based mechanical engineering company.

In order to be able to reliably meet the various customer requirements in the long term, the manufacturer of high-performance bending equipment is now strengthening its management team with Philipp Knobloch.

Knobloch has been with the company since 2014 and was responsible for national and international sales as sales manager for many years. In 2021, he took over the operational business of Schwarze-Robitec as global sales director.

"The trends towards the automation of all processes in the industry bring about numerous changes in our customer markets," said Knobloch. "For me, this presents an exciting challenge, and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my ideas and develop solution concepts together with my team. After all, each customer has different requirements for their tube bending solution."

Bert Zorn, longstanding managing director, added that, "expanding the management with Philipp Knobloch was the next logical step for me. In addition to his professional expertise, I value our longstanding collaboration on a trusting basis. Together, we form a synergy that optimally positions our company for the future."

The aim of the strategic change in management is to be even closer to the customer and to offer tailored, customized solutions. With Zorn's extensive, cross-industry experience and Knobloch's sales know-how, the strong duo is confident in their ability to meet the upcoming challenges of the target industries.