Singer Industrial today announced the promotion of Pete Haberbosch to Chief Executive Officer. Haberbosch, who previously served as President, will lead the company’s continued expansion with a focused commitment to its differentiated operating model — Coordinated Autonomy.
Pete Haberbosch Chief Executive Officer, Singer Industrial
Haberbosch’s appointment reflects Singer Industrial’s confidence in a leadership approach that balances scale with local expertise. Over the past several years, he has played a key role in shaping and executing the company’s Coordinated Autonomy strategy—an operating framework that has become central to Singer Industrial’s success in the industrial distribution market.
Under his leadership, the company has expanded its footprint while maintaining the technical capabilities, customer relationships, and responsiveness that define high-performing industrial businesses. Just as importantly, Singer Industrial has remained deeply committed to its people—fostering an environment where employees are empowered to lead, innovate, and retain the entrepreneurial spirit that drives long-term success.
Singer Industrial’s Coordinated Autonomy model is designed to deliver the advantages of a large, scaled organization without sacrificing the agility of local operations. This approach is built on three core principles:
- Strategic Coordination at Scale – Centralized systems, financial infrastructure, and shared services create efficiency and consistency across the organization
- Operational Autonomy at the Local Level – Business units retain control over customer relationships, application expertise, and day-to-day decision-making
- Aligned Growth Without Disruption – Acquired companies maintain their identity and leadership while benefiting from broader organizational resources
Equally important, this model prioritizes people. By empowering local teams and preserving leadership within each business, Singer Industrial ensures employees continue to operate with an ownership mindset—encouraging initiative, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking across the organization.
This structure allows Singer Industrial to integrate acquisitions effectively while preserving the entrepreneurial culture and technical specialization that customers depend on.
In an industry where uptime, reliability, and application-specific knowledge are critical, Singer Industrial’s model provides a distinct competitive advantage. By combining centralized support with decentralized execution, the company is able to:
- Respond quickly to customer needs across diverse industrial markets
- Maintain deep technical expertise in fluid conveyance, industrial rubber, and engineered solutions
- Scale operations without compromising service quality
- Share best practices and capabilities across its network of companies
This balance is particularly valuable in complex industrial environments where no two applications—or customers—are exactly alike.
As CEO, Haberbosch will continue to advance Singer Industrial’s acquisition strategy through the lens of Coordinated Autonomy — ensuring that growth enhances, rather than disrupts, the capabilities of each business unit while continuing to invest in the people who make that growth possible.
“Pete has been instrumental in developing and executing the Coordinated Autonomy model that defines Singer Industrial today,” said Don Fritzinger, Chairman of the Board. “His leadership ensures we will continue to grow with purpose—leveraging scale while staying close to our customers.”
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