Roth Composite Machinery GmbH Bauhofstr. 2 35239 Phone +49 (0) 6464/9150-0 Facsimile +49 (0) 6464/9150-50 www.roth-composite-machinery.com

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Press release

Roth Composite Machinery enters Market Joe Jansen is new National Sales Manager

Syracuse/USA. Roth Industries, Inc. of North America is pleased to announce the North America launch of Roth Composite Machinery and newly hired National Sales Manager.

Joe Brown, President and CEO of Roth Industries, Inc., North America stated: “We are pleased to welcome Joe Jansen as National Sales Manager of Roth Composite Machinery. Jansen has 32 years’ experience in the field of filament winding. He is well respected throughout the composite industry and brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to our company. With him on board, we are able to successfully enter the North America Market and offer various services from standalone winders to full automated production lines.”

In addition to being an integral part in growing North America sales, Jansen will also be responsible for providing and assisting customers with training on operation, programming and repair and maintenance of their winding machines. Customers of Roth Composite Machinery can expect consulting from Joe Jansen with regard to the correct manufacturing methods for their products, as well as recommendations for further equipment, materials and suppliers. Jansen stated: “Roth Composite Machinery is a global market leader with over 500 installed machines and over 30 years’ experience in automated production lines and I’m excited to continue to grow the business.” Roth has been in North America for over 20 years and operates two manufacturing sites, in upstate New York.

About Roth Composite Machinery Roth Composite Machinery builds and develops filament winding and prepreg machines, pleating and coating machines as well as machines used to make industrial brushes and brooms. Roth Composite Machinery was founded in June 2016 as a result of the merger of two Roth Industries subsidiaries: EHA Composite Machinery from Steffenberg and Schlesinger Maschinenbau from Burgwald. A leader in the industry, Roth Composite Machinery has over 50 years of experience. Currently there are over 500 machines in use all over the world. Its filament winding systems are used for producing high-quality, exceptionally stable plastic products for lightweight construction applications. They are used primarily for the automotive and sports industries, air and space travel and wind energy systems. Synthetic resin or thermoplastic materials are processed on these machines using reinforcing fibres, usually made from glass or carbon.

With coating and converting systems for manufacturing prepregs and finishing goods produced in webs such as paper, films, laminates and fabric, the manufacturer also offers solutions tailored to requests. The company also plans, designs and manufactures complete production lines. Roth Composite Machinery belongs to the family-owned company Roth Industries. With more than 1250 employees worldwide it is one of the most innovative companies in the building and industrial technology.

Image capture for file RCM_Becker_Jansen_IMG_0144.jpg Roth welcomes a new Sales Manager for North America. From left: Gerhard Becker and Joe Jansen, Roth Composite Machinery.

About Roth Composite Machinery Roth Composite Machinery is an expert in the field of special machinery construction – the manufacturer develops, designs and builds aggregates, machines and complete production plants in its business areas

 Filament Winding & Prepreg  Pleating & Coating  Brushes & Brooms

About Roth Industries Roth Industries GmbH & Co. KG comprising various firms and more than 1,250 employees all over the world is one of the most innovative companies in the areas

 Building Solutions - Divisions: Energy Systems, Sanitary Systems, Environmental Systems  Industrial Solutions – Divisions: Composite Technology, Plastic Technology, Hydraulic Technology

The head office of the medium-sized traditional company is located in Dautphetal, . While the company’s strategic direction, the controlling, auditing as well as the balance and financial planning is effected from there, the local employees are responsible for the development, production and marketing of the products.

25 production and sales companies of Roth Industries are acting all over the world - in core segments as world market leader.

Roth Industries bundles all activities of the companies belonging to the group in and abroad. The company is owned by the Roth family to 100 %.

Information: Roth Industries GmbH & Co. KG Am Seerain, 35232 Dautphetal, Germany Press contact: Jacqueline Lachwa Phone +49 (0)6466/922-0, Facsimile +49 (0)6466/922-100 www.roth-industries.de E-mail [email protected] Reprinting free. Two copies requested.