LITZLER - Key Persons


Andy Katzenmeyer

Job Titles:
  • Shop Supervisor Andy Has Worked at Litzler since 1992. He Manages the Shipping and Exporting of Litzler Equipment Within the United States and Overseas.

Benno Yu

Job Titles:
  • International Technical Manager
Kevin Strand Inside Sales Kevin has worked at Litzler since 2012 and works closely with fabricators and suppliers. He handles spare parts for new equipment and replacement parts for existing equipment. Phone: (216) 267-8020 x616 Benno Yu International Technical Manager Benno has over 25 years of tire cord operation experience in Asia and throughout the world. Benno has installed and operated tire cord, conveyor belt, chafer and single end dipping machines.

Bruce Schram

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  • Team Leader, Project Management Bruce
Bruce Schram Team Leader, Project Management Bruce is the Team Leader for Litzler projects and manages the project until completion. Bruce has worked for Litzler since 1992. Phone: (216) 267-8020 x645

Cy Litzler - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder

Gary Pavlik

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  • Director of Automation Gary
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Gary Pavlik Director of Automation Gary joined Litzler in 2005 as a member of the Automation Engineers department and is now the Director of Automation. He has over 25 years of controls experience working with PLC, HMI, and Database programming for industrial applications including 15 years of experience with Industrial Ovens Control. Phone: (216) 267-8020 x626

Jim Rogers - VP of Sales

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  • Vice President of Sales
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Jim Rogers Vice President of Sales Jim began working at Litzler in 1974 and was the Vice President of Sales when he retired in 2012. He currently works as a sales consultant to the tire cord and industrial textiles markets.Phone: (216) 267-8020 x604

Jim Schindler

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
Jim Schindler Sales Manager Jim manages the sales of the MCT Dip Molding and Coating Equipment, Infrared Dryers and PSC Tempering Equipment. Jim has worked at Litzler for 15 years and is a licensed PE. Phone: (216) 267-8020 x660

Kevin Strand

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Kevin Strand Inside Sales Kevin has worked at Litzler since 2012 and works closely with fabricators and suppliers. He handles spare parts for new equipment and replacement parts for existing equipment. Phone: (216) 267-8020 x616

Lin Feng Shen

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
Zheng Yuan Director of Engineering Zheng has been with Litzler since 1993 and manages the mechanical engineering department. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from China Textile University and a Master of Science and a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University.Phone: (216) 267-8020 x637

Paul Bencin

Job Titles:
  • International Sales Manager
  • Paul Bencin International Sales Manager

Phil Sprague

Job Titles:
  • VP of Engineering, Emeritus
Phil Sprague VP of Engineering, Emeritus Phil began working at Litzler in 1983 and was the Vice President of Engineering until he retired in 2011. Phil has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed PE. He has received three patents focusing on both a radiant oven and the oxidation oven.

Tom Donze

Job Titles:
  • Electrical Engineering Manager Tom Has Worked for Litzler since 2010 and Manages the Electrical Engineering Department.Phone

Zheng Yuan

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  • Zheng Yuan Director of Engineering
Zheng Yuan Director of Engineering Zheng has been with Litzler since 1993 and manages the mechanical engineering department. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from China Textile University and a Master of Science and a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University.Phone: (216) 267-8020 x637