Dennis Bender (49), a family man, passionate sports enthusiast, and dedicated men's choir singer, has now taken on responsibility for sales and technical consultation in Southern Germany at Friedrich Ossenberg-Schule GmbH + Co. KG (FOS). His goal is to establish trusting and long-term relationships with specialist trade partners and craft businesses.
With a solid education as a graduate in Business Administration (specialising in Trade) and over two decades of experience in the building materials industry, Dennis Bender brings extensive expertise and a wide network to his new role. He has held leading positions at renowned companies such as Förch, EJOT, and Tox Dübeltechnik and has expertise in areas such as construction fastenings, rear-ventilated facades, and building-regulation-approved screw and plug technology.
Dennis particularly values direct contact with people: “Relationship management has been my focus since my studies. My aim is to actively support specialist trade partners and their customers to achieve success together.”
f.l.t.r. Dennis Bender, Anton Schilcher, Matthias BayerHis predecessor, Anton Schilcher, is retiring after more than 20 years of successful service with FOS. Mr Schilcher has supported the specialist trade and roofing craftsmen with great commitment and has made a significant contribution to the company’s success. FOS expresses its heartfelt thanks for his tireless dedication.
Dennis Bender views his move to FOS as the ideal continuation of his career: “I value this family-run company with its excellent brand image and its values of reliability and team spirit. Here, I can contribute my experience while benefiting from an already strong network.”
His work will focus not only on customer support but also on training and seminars for roofers and carpenters, as well as the introduction of FOS products within his sales region. He sees his greatest challenge in building new networks and expanding his expertise from flat roofs to pitched roofs.
With his diverse background and enthusiasm for the construction trade, Dennis Bender brings the best qualifications to continue FOS’s success story in Southern Germany and beyond.
Matthias Bayer, Head of Sales and Marketing at FOS, on the generational transition: “With Dennis, we have gained an experienced sales professional who has been well connected with Baden-Württemberg’s building materials dealers for years and is valued as a competent partner in the field of roof fastening technology. We are therefore delighted with this reinforcement and wish Dennis every success!”
