Leadership Transition at ZAHORANSKY USA: Steve Bellocchio Appointed President
ZAHORANSKY has announced the appointment of Steve Bellocchio as President of ZAHORANSKY USA Inc., effective July 1, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition for the company’s North American operations.
Bellocchio succeeds Eva Rotolo, who will continue with the company as Director of Finance, Administration & Business Operations. The leadership change reflects ZAHORANSKY’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence across the United States and Canada while expanding its sales, service, and customer support capabilities.
Strengthening North American Operations
The U.S. and Canadian markets continue to represent important growth opportunities for ZAHORANSKY’s machine engineering and mould-making technologies. Under Bellocchio’s leadership, the company plans to further develop its sales and service operations, broaden its customer base, and reinforce activities at its facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
“The North American market offers tremendous potential for us. I am excited to work together with our team to further unlock these opportunities,” said Steve Bellocchio, President of ZAHORANSKY USA Inc.
Leadership Transition and Continuity
ZAHORANSKY also expressed its appreciation to Eva Rotolo for her years of dedicated leadership, during which she played a key role in strengthening the company’s U.S. organisation and establishing a solid platform for future growth.
In her new role as Director of Finance, Administration & Business Operations, Rotolo will continue supporting the business with her extensive operational and financial expertise.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Heinrich Sielemann, Chief Technology Officer of ZAHORANSKY AG, said:
“With Steve Bellocchio, we are gaining an experienced leader who knows both the U.S. market and our customers extremely well. At the same time, we would like to sincerely thank Eva Rotolo for her successful leadership over the past years. We are delighted that she will continue to support ZAHORANSKY USA with her valuable experience.”
About ZAHORANSKY
For more than 120 years, family-owned ZAHORANSKY AG has been recognised as a global technology provider specialising in machine engineering and mould making. The company serves manufacturers across the brush industry, medical technology, and other industrial sectors, offering complete production solutions ranging from injection moulds and automation systems to fully integrated turnkey manufacturing lines.
Today, ZAHORANSKY operates internationally with facilities in Germany, Spain, China, India, Japan, Brazil, and the United States, employing approximately 690 people worldwide.
Editorial Note
This article has been prepared and edited by the editorial team of Brushes, Hairs & Fibres based on information published by the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) and ZAHORANSKY’s official media relations team.
