Frank Foernbacher

Direct Sales and Engineering activities throughout the NA region. Develop the sales and engineering footprint, oversee technical developments, optimize performance, product mix and cost. Negotiate contracts with the OEM customers (Ford, GM, FCA, Nissan, Kia).  Transitioning the product mix away from ICE toward e-mobility for NA  Currently developing two assemblies for Tailgate and Frunk (Trunk in the front) opening support systems  Working with customers on connectors for motors and inverters

(KL, Holland, Ohio, KL, Pharr, Texas, KLP, Farmington Hills, MI, KL, Queretaro, MX, KL, Mexico City) • Responsible for operations in all 7 plants with combined 800 employees • Relocation back to Michigan planned for April 2018

• JV between Pieron, Germany and Bohnert LLC to form United Spring Technology, Inc.. • In 2004 successful integration into the Kern-Liebers USA, Group of Companies • Transferred production processes • Successful implementation of TS16949 quality system and EN14001. • Successful implementation of SAP / ERP system. • Full P&L responsibility, reporting to the Board of Directors. • Successfully moved the company in a new building (2013). • 2017 building extension of additional 10,000 sq ft

• Formed Joint Venture in Mexico • Special Product Group: ARC Springs (Torque Converter) • Transferred new and used equipment from Brand, Germany to Mexico • Started with PPAP production January 2016 with only 2 Expats • Achieved TS16949 and EN14001 in February 2017 • P&L responsible • Coordinate shared services between KL, Mexico and Brand, Germany • Technical Knowledge Transfer from Germany to Mexico • Aggressive growth plan • 85 employees by end of CY 2017

• Maquilladora concept with Kern-Liebers USA, Pharr, Texas • Strategic planning with Business Plan development. • Execution of aggressive Sales targets combined with increased profitability in the Wire Division • Built an Engineering Team and Sales team • Acquisition of OEM projects with our Tier 1 customers • Integrated global training for the wire division. • Successful launch of shelter company (September 2014) • Move majority of the wire spring production to Queretaro

• Built 100,000sq ft new plant in Queretaro (5 months building time) • Moved spring production from Rio Bravo to Queretaro without any customer line interruptions. • Increased production portfolio by introducing assemblies to the capabilities • Built up our own in-house paint line for long springs • Increased combined sales from 8 mill US$ to 28 mill US$ in 6 years (organic growth, CAGR 15%).