Michigan Business Luncheon Series

Lessons Learned - Successfully Breaking into the US Automotive Industry

As drivers of successful US market entry, Hugo Benzing, LLC broke into the US automotive industry and leads in fastener manufacturing. With over 25 years of experience in automotive OEM and aftermarket industries, Hugo Benzing will highlight key steps to take for a profitable market entry at our Virtual Business Luncheon on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11:00am CT (12:00pm ET).

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About the Speaker

Mr. Stegmueller is General Manager at Hugo Benzing, LLC in Wixom, Michigan and holds over 25+ years of progressive career growth in the automotive OE and aftermarket industry. As a native to Germany, he has spent the majority of his career in the USA with responsibilities for the North American market, and has held management positions in diverse disciplines from engineering, sales, business development to General Management. Most recently he has helped Hugo Benzing to establish a first foreign manufacturing location with all aspects involved in Wixom, Michigan. Before his time at Hugo Benzing he worked for renowned worldwide corporations such as MAHLE, Bosch North America and Hengst Automotive. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences in Aalen, Germany.

About Hugo Benzing LLC

Based at the edge of Stuttgart, Germany, Hugo Benzing, LLC is one of the leading fastener manufacturers in the world. Serving the automotive, aerospace, mechanical and electrical industries, over 100 billion locking elements, bent, and stamped parts have left its production facilities since 1933. With offices located in Stuttgart, Michigan and Shanghai, anywhere in the world where something is moving, there are almost always BENZING elements at work.

About the Business Luncheon Series

Our recurring Michigan Business Luncheon Series is designed for the German-American business community in Michigan and the greater Midwest. At each Business Luncheon, you can learn from leading experts and connect directly with peers on topics that matter most to your business. Check out our Past Business Luncheons to learn more about the series and our previous speakers & topics.

About GACC Midwest

GACC Midwest provides German companies with market entry support, business development and a large professional German-American member network in the US. We are your reliable partner to foster connections between German and US businesses and to support growth among key industries such as manufacturing, automotive, energy, medical, F&B and beyond.