Uwe Rondé has a strong technical background and extensive management experience. He brings with him over 30 years of experience in the machine tool business and the manufacturing space. Most recently, he was managing director of EMAG in Germany, having previously headed up the machine tool and production systems supplier’s Chinese subsidiary. He was also CEO of Franz Kessler, one of the biggest motor spindle manufacturers in the world, and of Intercontec Pfeiffer, a manufacturer of connectors. He will continue to drive the further development of technological innovation, product competitiveness and management as well as the success of Saurer’s future strategy.

Saurer plans and instal transport systems, especially between roving frames and ring-spinning machines. The company has successfully implemented over 100 systems worldwide. The new product line serves as customers’ expert engineering partner for integrated automation solutions across the entire textile value chain. It consists of specially designed automation elements that the project engineering team combines into tailored system solutions that are seamlessly integrated into customers’ processes. These offer tailor-made automation solutions in the areas of staple fiber spinning and twisting, filament twisting and cabling and project engineering. Thanks to these solutions, Saurer is meeting the growing demand for cost-effective automation of spinning.