Marco Rodriguez - Managing Partner

Q: Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Osnabrück, Germany .

Q: What languages does Marco speak?

Marco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months . Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is Managing Partner at B.A.T. BetterAdhesiveTracking GmbH .

Q: What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for B.A.T. BetterAdhesiveTracking GmbH , Klebnorm Consulting GmbH , and as adhesive solutions e.K. .

Q: Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Chemical , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . Marco also has some experience in Automotive and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Operations , and Quality Assurance . Marco also has some experience in Production , Project Management , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Chemical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

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Osnabrück, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 7 months

Managing Partner

B.A.T. BetterAdhesiveTracking GmbH

IoT solutions for industrial processes

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

5 years

Managing Partner

Klebnorm Consulting GmbH

Advising industrial companies on adhesive standards DIN 2304 and DIN 6701
Support from idea to certification

Jan 2013 - Present

13 years 7 months

Founder and Managing Director

as adhesive solutions e.K.

Engineering services (15 employees) in the areas of adhesive processes, automation, and general process engineering

Jan 2007 - Sep 2012

5 years 9 months

Garching, Germany

Sales Engineer MRO Specialities

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Planning and opening of the Composite Center in Garching

Jan 2000 - Dec 2007

8 years

Osnabrück, Germany

Maintenance Technician in Conveyor Technology and Steel Construction

Karmann GmbH

BMW: Supplier control (worldwide) and support from prototype plant to series production with focus on automated hot-melt processes
TE Connectivity: ramp-up phase for potting lines of cell contact systems (ZKS); supplier search and support during commissioning
TreiberTrays GmbH: design of automation processes, workflow, and ensuring availability
SimonsVoss GmbH: development of automated series production system for bonding stainless steel rings
DBK GmbH: optimization of potting connector system workflow and sealing
Carl Zeiss IMT: series optimization of bonding air bearings
Carl Zeiss SMT: process development for sleeve bonding; test bench definition and setup
Mahle GmbH: development of potting process focusing on series start-up, supplier selection, and automation process design
BMW AG: bonding of non-ferrous metals; development of test scenarios and testing in own lab
Carl Zeiss SMT: integration of new adhesive processes in the optics sector; automation of adhesive processes
WMU GmbH: adapting adhesive application to bonding specifications and knowledge transfer to process engineers
Continental AG: ramp-up phase; adaptation of optical bonding equipment, root cause analysis, training of production and process staff
EACC GmbH: bonding of tailgates (BMW project); managing ramp-up phase and optimizing fully automated process steps
Bosch Rexroth: change of potting materials with focus on automated processes
Grammer AG: specification of adhesive process and optimization of production times; test setups to ensure series bonding
Grammer AG: pre-fixation using UV adhesives; component design and system definition; implementation in production
Zeiss IMT: selection of suitable adhesives and design of a standardized bonding process for global use at various locations; workspace design and creation of initial bonding samples; comparison of tape application versus liquid application
IFAM Fraunhofer Institute: selection and evaluation of bonding process for electronic components; lab work; automation of bonding process for series; creation of first sample parts
Volkswagen AG Wolfsburg: adhesive tapes in body construction – an outlook! Presentation of possible alternatives to bonding with liquid adhesives – concept development and building of initial prototypes
Huawei Technologies Munich: adhesive selection in electronics; testing of various adhesives including tensile/shear tests, PIM testing, fracture surface analysis, leak tests; building prototypes for field trials; automation of adhesive dispensing in cooperation with China; bonding of touch-sensitive components (initial project planning)
Spang und Brands: bonding and sealing of medical parts (100% leak tightness); creation of test samples and testing in own lab; integration of plasma pretreatment; focus on adhesives for medical use (ISO 10993 certified and USP Class VI)
Akasol GmbH: conversion of production to more cost-effective adhesive application; including adhesive testing
Bosch Rexroth: adhesive and process validation for new product lines
ABB Robotics: planning and conducting programming courses; adhesive application in robotics
Volkswagen AG: adhesive automation; project is confidential
GEA Westfalia Separator: bonding of hard-to-bond plastic seals and stainless steel; high temperature and food contact! implementation for series production and repair cases

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Chemical, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Chemical

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance, Production, Project Management, and Sales.

Product Development

Operations

Quality Assurance

Production

Project Management

Sales

Skills

Optimization Of Adhesive Processes
Development Of Job And Equipment Concepts
Process Optimization, Demand Optimization, Cost Savings
Consulting On Adhesive Selection And Test Setup
Adhesive Testing In Own Lab
Adhesive And Potting Technology
Process Automation
Robotics Training (Dispensing, Programming…)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Industrial Mechanic in Production Technology

Certifications & licenses

European Adhesive Specialist according to DVS/EWF 3301

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Chemical 19 y

Avg length 7 y 1 m

Longest experience 13 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Partner, Founder and Managing Director, Sales Engineer MRO Specialities

Main industries Chemical, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Osnabrück, Germany.

What languages does Marco speak?

Marco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marco be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Founder and Managing Director, Sales Engineer MRO Specialities.

What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is Managing Partner at B.A.T. BetterAdhesiveTracking GmbH.

What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for B.A.T. BetterAdhesiveTracking GmbH, Klebnorm Consulting GmbH, and as adhesive solutions e.K..

Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Marco also has some experience in Automotive and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Quality Assurance. Marco also has some experience in Production, Project Management, and Sales.

Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Chemical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

What is Marco's education?

Marco attended education in Mechanical Engineering Technician.

Does Marco have any certificates?

Marco has 1 certificate: European Adhesive Specialist according to DVS/EWF 3301.

What is the availability of Marco?

Marco is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marco?

Marco's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.