Walter Konrad was born in Giebelstadt, Germany in late 1945. He took an apprenticeship in his younger days as a tool and die-maker where he gained his first engineering experience as a journeyman. Following that, he was a border policeman. In 1980, Walter emigrated from Germany to the USA and met a businessman named Müller, who was in the roller shutter business. Mr. Müller was starting a new US-based roller shutter business but for whatever reason, he did not have the confidence to make a success of it. Walter already had an engineering background, some sales skills and a desire to succeed at commerce, so he bought the complete business from Müller.
With a great deal of effort, hard work and dedication, Walter and his wife Eva have brought their vision of a successful enterprise to fruition. The company he started back in 1981 has grown from a 1,200 square foot office/warehouse in a modest commercial area, to a splendid 100,000 square foot state-of -the-art manufacturing and distribution facility.
Boasting a multi-million dollar turnover and over 60 employees, Rollac is now an industry leader in the supply of quality German-engineered roller shutter solutions to thousands of businesses and homeowners.
Walter understands his business from the ground up to the finished products - he used to install them himself in the early days - He also has a deep understanding and respect for the customers who have helped make Rollac the success story it is today.
Rollac are set to take on the challenges that they face in day-to-day competition and commerce; Walter Konrad is here to guide this enterprise and continue to navigate it through 21st century markets with his trademark dedication, confidence and pride.
Walter Konrad
President
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