Hirschmann Announces New Automation Division for Expanding Markets


HIRSCHMANN Engineering U.S.A., Inc., Elgin, Illinois, June 2007. Peter Knowles, President, announces the formation of a new division, HIRSCHMAN Automation LLC. This new division, located at HIRSCHMANN U.S.A. Headquarters will be led by Michael P. Rogers, who was recently named President of the new division. Rogers is responsible for the formation of the company sales, installation and software development for products that concentrate on automation inquires and applications.

Mike most recently was the HIRSCHMANN Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest, a position he has held since 2003. In addition, during that time he was responsible for all HIRSCHMANN automation projects throughout North America.

In this new position Mike reports directly to Pete Knowles and is located at HIRSCHMANN Headquarters. Reporting directly to Mike is Neil Nolte, Manager of Software Development.

HIRSCHMANN Engineering, U.S.A. Inc is a FANUC Robotics authorized system integrator and offers their own CMS Cell Master control software for automation and monitoring. HIRSCHMANN Engineering U.S.A. Inc is also exclusive importer of all Oelheld GmbH fluids that include Ionoplus"µ synthetic dielectric fluid and SintoGrind TTS"µ high-speed synthetic grinding fluid.

Incorporated in 1992, Hirschmann Engineering, USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hirschmann GmbH, Germany, a privately owned company founded in 1957. Oelheld is an ISO 9001 certified company, founded in 1887. Hirschmann Engineering USA, Inc. is responsible for sales, service, and technical support for all products in North America.

For additional information, contact:
Peter Knowles, President and COO
HIRSCHMANN Engineering USA, Inc.
1760 Britannia Drive, Unit 1
Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: 847-468-9700
Fax: 847-468-9701
E-mail: info@hirschmannusa.com

Web site: www.hirschmannusa.com

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