E2S Warning Signals, the independent global manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices for hazardous areas, fire & industrial and wide area applications, has appointed Düsseldorf-based Joachim Ebert as Central Europe sales manger, replacing Wolfgang Pfanner who has retired after seven years. His key tasks are to build on the strong business base developed by Wolfgang through strengthening relationships with established channel partners, spearheading penetration into new geographies and developing further direct supply relationships with OEM customers in key industry sectors.

Joachim brings extensive previous experience to his new role, having held similar positions with JAC Products, an American automotive component manufacturer, and Sunfab, a Swedish manufacturer of industrial pumps and motors; both used a similar European sales model involving direct sales and indirect partner channels.

Neal Porter, sales and marketing director, said, “We would like to thank Wolfgang for his outstanding contribution to our business during the last seven years, and we wish him well in his retirement. We are very pleased to welcome Joachim, whose demonstrable success in his previous positions makes him the ideal person to continue our strong sales growth in Central Europe.”