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Grass America strengthens leadership team with Angelika Hofmann as Chief Operating Officer.
Grass America, a leading supplier of functional hardware to the cabinet industry, is pleased to announce Angelika Hofmann has joined its Management Board as Chief Operating Officer. Grass America is confident in Angelika’s leadership and looks forward to the strategic direction she will bring, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for the organization.
In her new role, Ms. Hofmann will partner with President Matthias Bulla to lead Grass America into an exciting new chapter. Born in Japan and having launched her professional journey in Germany, she has spent the last seven years in the United States, bringing a wealth of international experience in finance and controlling to the organization.
Prior to joining Grass, Ms. Hofmann most recently served as Head of Finance & Controlling at ZEISS Industrial Metrology in Minneapolis, MN. She earned her diploma from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, where she developed a strong foundation in international accounting and gained extensive insights into the production environment.
As COO, Ms. Hofmann will oversee Finance and Controlling, Production, IT, HR, and Purchasing for Grass America. Her robust technical expertise and innovative approach will strengthen the company’s management and help ensure a stable, forward-thinking future.
About Grass America
Grass America is a quality-driven manufacturer of hinges, drawer slides, and drawer systems. The company’s first-class movement systems keep America’s kitchens, baths, and office facilities operating at their best. Grass America’s manufacturing facility in Kernersville, North Carolina, sells functional hardware and accessories throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico via 130 distributor locations and to most of the leading kitchen cabinet manufacturers. The company is proud that its employees come from all over the world and often have more than 30 years of experience. Choose Grass as your reliable partner in business for functional hardware. Learn more at www.grassusa.com.
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