Exploring leadership in the modern manufacturing industry

Leadership in manufacturing isn’t just about titles – it’s about impact. From embracing cutting-edge technology to navigating workforce and supply chain challenges, today’s leaders are redefining what success looks like on the shop floor and in the boardroom. Join us on October 29 at 12PM ET for the Leaders in Manufacturing Roundtable as we sit down with three of the industry’s most experienced voices: Michael Herman of BIG DAISHOWA, Larry Robbins of SMW Autoblok, and Jon Dobosenski of Lang Technik. From high-tech innovation to workforce strategies, you’ll gain valuable insights you can use now — whether you’re leading a team or preparing to.

Speakers

 

Michael Herman
Vice President of Sales
BIG DAISHOWA Inc.

Michael Herman is Vice President Sales at BIG DAISHOWA Inc. (Hoffman Estates, IL). Mike oversees the BIG DAISHOWA sales team and supports the company’s distribution network and machine tool builders throughout North America.

Herman brings more than 40 years of experience to this role, including 14 years at BIG DAISHOWA Inc. During his tenure at the company, Mike has continued to build and develop relationships with the sales team, distribution and business partners, with a personal commitment of promoting a higher performance guarantee.

 

Larry Robbins
President & CEO
SMW Autoblok US

Larry Robbins joined SMW Autoblok US in 2007 as national sales manager before being appointed president in 2019. Now as president and CEO for SMW Autoblok US' commercial division, Robbins is responsible for all strategic sales and marketing initiatives as well as overseeing SMW Autoblok’s North America sales team and customer base including machine tool dealers, OEM’s, and various projects internationally. Robbins has more than 35 years of machine tool manufacturing experience and prior to working for SMW Autoblok, he owned a successful manufacturers’ rep company for 13 years. Robbins' expertise in the machining industry began early when he worked side-by-side with his father who owned a prosperous distributorship in New Jersey.

 

Jon Dobosenski
General Manager
Lang Technik USA