What does it take to be a leader in manufacturing?

This Wednesday October 29 at 12PM ET, join us for our Leaders in Manufacturing Roundtable and hear firsthand from some of manufacturing's most respected leaders about how they got where they are today - and how they continue to build and shape the industry.

Sit down with Michael Herman of BIG DAISHOWA, Larry Robbins of SMW Autoblok, and Jon Dobosenski of Lang Technik as they offer insights on how they've navigated the challenges of today's competitive manufacturing industry, as well as their thoughts on where the industry currently stands. They'll address topics such as:

• Competing for skilled labor
• Leveraging new tech
• Leading during uncertainty

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 his father who owned a prosperous distributorship in New Jersey.

 

Jon Dobosenski
General Manager
Lang Technik USA

With more than 40 years of experience in the machine tool industry, Jon Dobosenski has built a career focused on driving innovation, operational excellence, and customer success across North America and abroad. Jon's work has taken him to Switzerland, Japan, Brazil, England, and Germany, fostering deep relationships with global OEM partners and manufacturing leaders.

Throughout his career, Jon has led initiatives in service, support, operations, sales, and distribution – delivering results across a diverse range of advanced technologies including electro discharge machines (EDM), Swiss lathes, high-speed milling, vision inspection systems, and precision workholding.

Partnering from the OEM side has provided a unique vantage point into the evolving needs of manufacturers – from small, specialized shops to Fortune 500 enterprises – across critical sectors such as medical, dental, aerospace, electronics, and automotive. Jon is passionate about building strong customer partnerships, developing high-performing teams, and advancing manufacturing performance through technology, education, and collaboration