Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Pless

The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 40 years. Services offered: Product Engineering Modules/Derivatives, Engineering Services, Production Services, Project Management, Quality Management, Operation Support, Model Making, Simulation, Testing, Prototyping

Supported hydraulic application engineering and quotation activities for Caterpillar Forestry, Caterpillar Global Mining and Material Handler projects. Aligned customer specifications with Rexroth product specifications and selected hydraulic components that best fit customer requirements.

Responsible for solar market new business development in North America. Product range includes solar trackers, solar street lights; solar village or telecommunication supply equipment; and solar water technologies. Prepared detailed product proposals and presentations of all product aspects. Established relationships with utilities, independent power producers (IPP), project developers and installers. Negotiated sales representative agreements.

Managed North American commercial activities for $200M General Motors and Volkswagen accounts. Worked on new business development and coordinated acquisition activities, contract review and negotiations, international business coordination, price improvements, customer business plan and internal sales plan. Coordinated cross–functional teams to meet sales and company objectives.

Managed engine cooling module, surge tank and fan and clutch projects for $90 million Freightliner account division. Performed contract reviews for EPA07 projects by reviewing and negotiating with the customer Development Agreements and Long–Term Agreements. Led cross–functional teams and managed internal and external activities to meet customer milestones.

Automation Technology