FORTEC UK , the UK subsidiary of Fortec Elektronic AG, is pleased to share that there has been a change in management at Fortec subsidiary DISTEC GmbH. Bernhard Staller has retired, and Ulrich Ermel has taken over as the new Managing Director as of March 1, 2023.

 Ermel is an electrical engineer (FH) and graduate engineer with extensive management and leadership skills, as well as expertise in power supplies and embedded systems. He brings a broad range of competencies from distribution and production to the development of complete solutions.

Ulrich Ermel welcomes the new tasks: “I am pleased to be able to accompany the transformation together with all DISTEC colleagues and to continuously support our customers with technological excellence and a lot of passion. With innovative products, such as the ‘unbreakable’ BLO-Line and new ways in product marketing (DISTEC Short Films), we are optimistic about the year 2023. The positive, collegial, and pragmatic company culture at Fortec AG and all affiliated companies inspires me. Another highlight for me is the close collaboration with my colleague Matthias Keller, with whom I can finally work personally after years in the industry.”

Matthias Keller will continue to serve on the management board, providing dual leadership to business partners and customers. With Ermel's dual role as Managing Director of DISTEC GmbH and COO of parent company FORTEC Elektronik AG, he will help implement the company's common strategy and vision and drive further growth.  “I am very pleased to welcome Ulrich Ermel as my new Managing Director colleague,” explained Matthias Keller. "His many years of experience and broad knowledge of our industry will undoubtedly make a valuable contribution to our continued success.

We wish Mr. Staller all the best for his future and thank him sincerely for his many years of commitment.