Ben TerreBlanche

President & Chief Executive Officer
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC

Ben TerreBlanche founded SigmaTEK Systems, LLC, in 1992, in partnership with Pierre Slabber, his former engineering student at the University of Witwatersrand in his native South Africa. Ben and his family moved to the United States in 1996 to launch the SigmaNEST software product, a powerful CAD/CAM nesting solution that utilizes highly advanced algorithms to automate the nesting process and optimize material use, machine capabilities, and manufacturing processes. Today, SigmaNEST software is widely recognized as the leading nesting software for all major profile cutting machines.

Prior to founding SigmaTEK, Ben started MECAD Systems, an engineering software reselling company. Through this in-depth work with manufacturing software, Ben gained the experience he and his team needed to successfully launch SigmaTEK Systems in the US.

Ben graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1979. He worked as a design engineer, manufacturing engineer, and CAD/CAM software applications engineer until 1984 when he was appointed Senior Lecturer at an Engineering School in SA. After completing his MBA at University of Witwatersrand, he spent a year with Engineering Mechanics Research Corporation in Troy, MI in 1986.

Today, Ben and his family reside in Cincinnati, Ohio, headquarters for SigmaTEK Systems.

Pierre Slabber

Vice President of Research and Development
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC

Pierre Slabber graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Pochefstroom University in South Africa. He started at Megkon Systems as an Applications Engineer and Software Developer where he was involved in training and support for CAD systems. Pierre was instrumental in developing the first nesting engine that was used by SigmaNEST.

Pierre and his family relocated to the United States from South Africa in 1997, when Pierre assumed his position as VP of Research and Development. Since then he has expanded the development team and has overseen the production of SigmaNEST and other software applications provided by SigmaTEK Systems.

 

Glenn Binder

Vice President of Sales
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC

Glenn Binder graduated in South Africa with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He started work at one of the largest machine shops in the Southern Hemisphere, Vecor Heavy Engineering, and there obtained his Professional Engineer' status. He also worked as Managing Director at Pegasus Engineering, a producer of manufacturing components using mass-production machining and hot and cold forging processes. During his employment at Pegasus, Glenn served on the board of Flame Cut, a steel service center that supplied profile cut parts to various manufacturers.

Glenn was later recruited by Valmetex, a large producer of expanded metal products, to the position of Works Director where he gained certification in inventory and production control CPIM through APICS. After graduating with his Masters in Business Administration, he consulted in engineering services, machine design and various production improvement programs.

Nel 2000, he and his family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he is currently employed by SigmaTEK Systems as Vice President of Sales.

John Reynolds

Vice President of Operations
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC

John graduated from Stellenbosch University with a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

John and his family relocated to the United States from South Africa in 1999, when John joined SigmaTEK Systems as a Software Developer. In 2008, John transitioned into a management role as the Development Manager, where he implemented strategic systems.