My March 2025 article, “Getting Up to Speed at Hundegger: The Future of Automation is Here,” outlined what I expected to be a pivotal year for Hundegger USA. In preparation for continued growth, we added two key team members: Sales Manager Carlos Lozano and Technical Sales Manager Brandon Schmidt, each bringing more than two decades of experience in our industry, including time at Alpine and House of Design. At that point, our focus was on continuing to move real automation forward in the component manufacturing space.
Looking ahead to 2026, that focus remains as Hundegger USA transitions from a long-standing partner into a fully integrated part of Hundegger AG, operating in North America as Hundegger Inc. The intent of this integration is to improve how we support customers and, hopefully, create a tighter alignment across engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and support as the transition settles.
As Hundegger Inc., we are opening a new parts and service operation in the Charlotte-area suburb of Denver, North Carolina. The goal of this facility is to improve response times and provide more consistent support for customers across the region. [For photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.]
Over the years at Hundegger USA, I’ve worn many hats — sales, marketing, technical support, and management. Many of you have seen me at meetings, trade shows, and industry events across North America, and some have visited Europe with me as well. It’s been a privilege to work alongside so many dedicated professionals and to build relationships that extend beyond traditional customer interactions. I’m grateful to everyone who played a role in establishing Hundegger USA as a trusted name known for quality, precision, and practical innovation.
Going forward, you’ll be seeing more of Carlos and Brandon as their customer-facing roles continue to expand, while my role shifts more behind the scenes. Regardless of who you’re working with day to day, the objective remains the same: delivering high-precision CNC systems that help manufacturers work more efficiently, accurately, and productively.