Double E Group welcomes Ted Messmer as CEO

Ted Messmer has joined Double E Group as CEO.

Messmer has a record of leading and scaling global industrial businesses. He most recently served as CEO of Diploma North American Seals, a leading supplier of engineered components for the fluid power and flow control markets. Prior to Diploma, he was president of Carlisle Brake & Friction, a global manufacturer of vehicle control systems for off-highway, aerospace and defense platforms.
Across his career, Messmer has led major business units and held various leadership roles for global industrial companies including Belden, Danaher and Corning. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Messmer served as a captain and aviation officer in the US Army where he commanded an AH-64 Apache helicopter company in the 2nd Infantry Division, South Korea before beginning his business career.

'Ted brings a wealth of experience and a customer-focused mindset that will advance Double E Group’s strategy for long-term growth,' said Tim Heston, board member of Double E Group and partner at Industrial Growth Partners. 'His track record of building high-performance teams and scaling industrial businesses aligns perfectly with the company’s next stage of development.'

Messmer added: 'Double E Group has an exceptional legacy of innovation and customer commitment. I’m honored to join this team and excited to help lead the company’s continued growth as we expand our capabilities and deliver even greater value to converting and material handling customers worldwide.'