Ken Stager
Aug. 20, 2026 - Röchling Industrial Kimberly, located in Kimberly, Wisconsin (USA), announced the appointment of Ken Stager as its new Managing Director. He succeeds Dave Brown, who led Röchling Industrial Kimberly for 26 years.
Stager is a recognized expert in the U.S. pulp and paper industry. He has spent his entire career in the sector, gaining hands-on experience at paper machines, specializing in dewatering technology and later taking on senior responsibilities in project business for the North American market.
"We are pleased to welcome Ken Stager to Röchling Industrial Kimberly," said Peter Eckerstorfer, Managing Director at Röchling Industrial Oepping. "Ken brings deep industry expertise and a strong understanding of the North American pulp and paper market.
"At the same time, we would like to sincerely thank Dave Brown for his outstanding commitment over the past 26 years. He has played a key role in building Röchling Industrial Kimberly into the successful company it is today."
Eckerstorfer concluded, "With Ken's leadership, we are confident that the Kimberly team will continue this strong development and further strengthen our customer relationships in North America."
With the appointment of Stager, Röchling Industrial Kimberly aims to further enhance its customer proximity and support future growth in the region.
Röchling Industrial Kimberly LLC, a subsidiary of Röchling Industrial Oepping and part of the global Röchling-Group, provides high-performance solutions for industrial applications, with a particular focus on the pulp and paper industry.
SOURCE: Röchling Industrial Oepping GmbH