In his dual role, Chad will focus much of his attention supporting existing SR SCHINDLER customers in the territory and further developing the market for value-adding machinery for concrete wall and landscape products and plants & machinery for the production of high value paving slabs.

Chad has nearly 17 years of capital equipment sales and sales engineering experience in the concrete products industry.  His technical knowledge and familiarity with batching & mixing systems and controls, production machines, packaging and value-adding machinery give him the blend of experience that makes him the right fit for SR SCHINDLER’s growth goals for the market.

“SR SCHINDLER’s plants and machinery offer producers of blocks and paving stones an opportunity to create high-value & differentiating products that set their product offering and business apart.  Chad’s experience in this sector and throughout the production process adds to a strong Topwerk team in the North & Central American market. We are happy to have him on board.” says Andreas Schlemmer, CEO of SR SCHINDLER.

“I am excited to rejoin the concrete products industry where I began my career.  Having the opportunity to work with a strong organization and help expand the presence of Topwerk with the addition of our new Houston office will increase our ability to service and support our existing customer base for Hess, Hess AAC, SR SCHINDLER and Prinzing Pfeiffer.  I look forward to re-engaging with the trade associations in support of the industries we serve and finding ways to help promote the products our customers make to the broader North and Central American markets.” says Chad Rathke, President & CEO of Topwerk America and Regional Sales Director for SR SCHINDLER.

Contact:

Chad may be reached on his mobile at +1 360-904-0508 or by email at c.rathke@topwerk.com.