Joe Wurz

Joe Wurz is the founder of Point Forward Technologies LLC, a business consulting firm specializing in engineering, manufacturing and general business consulting for both established and start up industrial companies.

Joe is a seasoned leader with a solid background in engineering, manufacturing, product marketing and general management. His business experience includes staff positions leading engineering, manufacturing, sales & marketing, logistics, information technology, and sourcing teams in companies with revenues ranging from $10M to $900M+. International experience includes Europe and China. Joe has significant experience in new product launches, including leading efforts in business development, market segmentation, product segmentation and path to market strategies. He is proficient in leading new product development and product marketing strategies while utilizing lean manufacturing techniques.

Joe has implemented effective product marketing strategies, while reducing costs of key products by 15–25% and improving time to market by 30%. He leads with a focus on innovation, multi-generation product plans, and productivity. Joe has diverse product/systems/materials experience including electrical and electromechanical products, injection molded plastics, metal stamped parts, air handling systems, capital equipment, and printed circuit boards with custom ASIC’s.