Bartlett, Illinois – May 2, 2024
Matrix Design, LLC has named Tom Kramer its new President, and Patrick Bertsche has been named Chief Executive Officer.
Tom brings a wealth of growth leadership, an extensive business background, and a thorough knowledge of automation. Tom comes to Matrix after being president of BBS Automation and Sortimat, and an executive leader at ATS.
Patrick Bertsche commented: “I’ve known Tom since 2018. Our relationship developed as we sought to help each other navigate the world of automation. He always impressed me with his thoughtfulness supported by years of experience. He desires to excel at all he does. Most importantly, Tom resonates with our mission: Develop Great People, Build a Great Company, and Deliver Great Results. I’m confident we will see Matrix thrive through his leadership.”
Reflecting on this new opportunity, Tom shared, “I am honored and excited to join Pat on this journey. His commitment to the Matrix core values is very evident as you speak to employees and walk our building. Matrix has a strong team focused on innovation and customer service. Personally, I have been fortunate to gain significant experience in a wide variety of automation technologies and markets. Additionally, appreciating people and their critical impact in this technology-driven business has been a hallmark of my career journey. With the Matrix team, we will drive towards continuous improvement, excellence in execution, and continued growth in this dynamic market.”
ABOUT MATRIX DESIGN LLC: Located in Bartlett, IL, a western suburb of Chicago, Matrix works closely with manufacturers to develop, build, and install custom robotic automation systems. Specializing in machine tending, deburring, packaging, and palletizing, Matrix has built a reputation for designing and delivering robust industrial automation systems to manufacturers worldwide. We are a Level 4 FANUC system integrator, FANUC ASI, FANUC Certified Servicing Integrator, and FANUC Vision Specialist. The foundation of Matrix is based on our Core Values and our internal processes (the Matrix Way) to ensure your expectations and requirements are met, from concept development to installation to lifetime service and 24/7 support.