Grand Rapids, Mich., June 20, 2024 — Ascential Technologies, a provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems, and services across a wide range of industries, has appointed Uwe Krueger as managing director of its Transportation division (better known as Burke Porter) in the Americas. From the lab to the assembly line to aftermarket, Burke Porter’s comprehensive, industry-leading services drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability, helping its customers shape the future of transportation.

In this role, which Krueger took on at the beginning of the year when he joined the company, Krueger oversees all operational activities related to transportation in North and South America, with an aim to create sustainable results by focusing on operational and engineering excellence as well as inspiring and engaging his team members. He has exceptional experience with innovative and advanced technologies, delivering value to customers, understanding industry trends, and navigating marketplace changes. 

“We are thrilled to have Uwe onboard as our managing director of Transportation for the Americas,” said Scott Watts, CEO, Ascential Technologies Specialty Industrial group. “With a robust background in automotive testing methodologies, a relentless focus on customer needs, and a proven track record of effective leadership, Uwe is well prepared for this technical leadership role and assisting in the evolution of Ascential Technologies as we continue to grow.”

Prior to joining Ascential Technologies, Krueger was North American president at PIA Automation, in which he supported the company’s growth and maturation. Similarly, he previously led MAHLE-Behr as president of North America and FTE Automotive as president & CEO of North America. Formerly, he held multiple engineering management positions, spanning chief engineer to executive vice president for Behr America. Throughout his career he has gained significant leadership skills and engineering capabilities related to propulsion integration assembly and testing arenas, which align well with Burke Porter’s offerings.

Krueger holds a Doctorate in Engineering Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University in Germany.

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Uwe Krueger,
managing director of Transportation –
Americas, Ascential Technologies

Despre Ascential Technologies
Ascential Technologies (cunoscută anterior sub numele Burke Porter Group) proiectează, dezvoltă și automatizează diagnostice complexe, procese de inspecție și testare în domeniile medical și științe ale vieții, transporturi și industrie specializată. Compania abordează provocările cele mai exigente și critice ale clienților, acolo unde costul eșecului este ridicat. Cu peste 70 de ani de experiență în inovație, Ascential are o prezență globală și expertiza a peste 2.300 de profesioniști distribuiți în 40 de locații, ajutând clienții să accelereze inovația soluțiilor critice, să atenueze riscurile, să obțină diferențiere competitivă și să reducă timpul de lansare pe piață, la scară. Unicitatea companiei constă în angajamentul de a-i ghida pe clienți pe întregul ciclu de viață al produsului, de la ideație la comercializare, acolo unde calitatea și siguranța sunt esențiale. Clienții Ascential includ lideri Fortune 100 și inovatori perturbatori, inclusiv 3M, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Electrolux, GM, Medtronic, Thermo Fisher Scientific și Volkswagen. Aflați mai multe la asctmsplitstg.wpenginepowered.com. 

Contacte editoriale
Agenție:
Brittney Popa
MBE Group în numele Burke Porter
231-675-1692
[email protected]

Mike Bleau
Industry Scope în numele Burke Porter
(810) 397-1429
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