DEUTSCH

Your strategic partner for success in the US machine tool and automation market

Interims ManagmentMD / President / CEO
Business PlanStrategy & Implementation
Administration Advise & Support
About

"Deep industry experience and awareness of cultural differences is the basis of success"

Daniel Märklin, Principle Märklin Consulting LLC
I am Daniel Märklin, Principal of Märklin Consulting, with over 20 years of experience in the machine tool, manufacturing and automation industry in both Germany and the United States. For the past 15 years in the U.S., I have successfully managed and grown several businesses as President & CEO, ranging from small ($15M) to medium-sized ($35M) companies focused on sales and services, to fully independent design and manufacturing facilities with annual sales of $110M. Growing sales by defining the right sales strategy, hiring top talent, and focusing on service and support is key! See details on my background and CV, download here.
We partner with a wide network of subject experts to ensure that we offer you the best solutions for your needs. This includes legal advise, human resources, and recruiting.
Expertise & Services

Interim Management

There are many reasons why an on-site iterim management expert might be the right solution for your situation. In the end it lets you focus on finding the right permanent hire while the operation is taken care of.
We offer interim on-site management nationwide of your small to midsized company within the machine tool, industrial automation or manufacturing industry.
Business Plan & Strategy
We offer customized consulting to meet your specific project needs. If an on-site presence and implemention are most suitable, the typicall duration is about 3 months to ensure procedures and effectivly implemented and fully integrated into daily operations. We offer this nationwide.
  • Analyze and develop a business plan and strategies according to customer needs and budget
  • Implement business plan on-site aligned with to customer needs and budget.
Consignment Storage Space
We provide consignment storage space and comprehensive shipping services to ensure that your spare parts are readily available and shipped out promptly to meet your customers' needs. This allows you to offer minimize downtime to your customers compared to shipping from outside the US.
Our warehouse is strategically located in Chicago, IL, at the heart of the U.S., offering convenient access to major transportation routes and serving as a national freight hub, ensuring fast and efficient delivery across the country.
Administrative Support and Advise
We offer administrative support and advise in the following areas:
  • Employee compensation and commission
  • Payroll system selection and processing
  • Advise on health and retirement benefits
  • Other Admin support per request
Our Approach

It's easy to start working with us

Consultation
We will start with a consultation to discuss your needs and goals, allowing us to better understand your situation.
Assessment
After our discussion, we will carefully evaluate your needs and propose tried and proven steps to achieve your goals within your budget.
Proposal Review
Together we will review the proposal, timeline and milestones. Any adjustments will be incorporated into the proposal.
Contracting
We will ensure that everything is executed effectively. We will keep you informed every step of the way.
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Reviews

What industry leaders and clients say about Daniel

"My sales and service subsidiary in the Chicagoland area needed a turn around after we seperated from the top management. Daniel came in, worked and implemented a strategic plan for sales and service. Now we have higher customer satisfaction, more revenue, less marketing costs and more Ebit."
Karsten Knuth
German Business Owner
"I have known Daniel in the industry for quite some time and also as a member of the German American Chamber of Commerce GACC. His professionalism, customer orientation and network are very solid and are based on decades on experience in the US machine tool market."
Peter Riehle
Former Chairman of the GACC Midwest & AHK USA. President & CEO Wittenstein Holding Corp.
" Based on his brought business experience at TRUMPF in Germany, Daniel transferred to the US to develop a new organizational structure to improve the key accounts management strategy at TRUMPF Inc.. Daniel worked with all key customers and successfully established this function into the TRUMPF organization. Overall customer satisfaction improved substantially and solidified our market position."
Rolf Biekert
Former President & CEO of TRUMPF Inc. North America
Get in touch
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Phone
Email
Availability
Mon – Sat: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Sun: tbd, please call
address
2409 Lawndale Ave Evanston IL 60201