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Pronorm announces new managing directors as Heinz Hachmeiser retires

German kitchen furniture supplier Pronorm has announced the retirement of its managing director Heinz Hachmeister after 35 years of service and implemented a succession policy that will provide continuity and growth for the contemporary brand across Europe.

The role is now being jointly shared between two managing directors, Thorsten Gösling and Roger Klinkenberg, each with long-standing working experience of Pronorm.

Thorsten Gösling will be responsible for business administration and technology. He has held the role of purchasing manager at Pronorm since 2002. Roger Klinkenberg will manage sales and marketing, having been in charge of sales in Benelux and France since 2000.

Pronorm's head office and factory is based in Vlotho, Germany and has been manufacturing kitchens since 1972. Pronorm's major markets are Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, France, Asia and the UK where Jason Grinton and his team are responsible for sales in the UK and Ireland.

Pronorm's headquarters and factory is in Vlotho, Westphalia, the heartland of the German kitchen furniture manufacturing sector. The factory is ISO 9001 registered and is EMAS and PEFC accredited, it employs approximately 300 people.

Commenting on his new role, Roger Klinkenberg says:

"Mr Hachmeister has given exemplary service to Pronorm with a highly successful product strategy that has underpinned our business growth. Using our combined skill sets and expertise, Thorsten and I are committed to maintaining his good work, serving our customers with beautiful kitchens and ensuring that the Pronorm brand continues to thrive and grow."

T: 07801 862691
W: www.pronorm.de

10th April 2019