Grass America Names New President as Company Eyes Strategic Expansion and Innovation
Matthias Bulla to lead as Tom Kipp transitions to advisory role after 12 years of successful leadership
Kernersville, N.C.: Grass America, a leading supplier of functional cabinet hardware, announces a significant leadership transition. Matthias Bulla, who served as Executive Vice President, recently assumed the role of President effective January 1st, 2025. Bulla succeeds Tom Kipp, who has held the position since February 2013.
During his nearly 12-year tenure, Tom Kipp has left an indelible mark on Grass America’s growth and success. Under Kipp’s leadership, the company experienced substantial expansion of its North Carolina operations, including increased manufacturing capacity and a broadened product portfolio. Kipp’s strategic vision and hands-on approach were instrumental in optimizing operations, driving efficiency, and fostering an environment of excellence throughout the organization.
Matthias Bulla brings over three decades of global experience within the Grass Group and Würth Group to his new role. Since joining Grass Austria as a trainee in 1991, Bulla has demonstrated exceptional leadership in sales and operations. His career trajectory includes establishing new ventures in Malaysia and Austria, culminating in his current position as Executive Vice President of Grass America, where he oversees sales and marketing functions for both North and South America.
In his role as President, Bulla will leverage his extensive industry knowledge and strategic acumen to drive Grass America’s next phase of growth and innovation. His proven track record in cultivating strategic partnerships and enhancing customer satisfaction positions him well to build upon the strong foundation established by his predecessor.
To ensure a seamless transition, Tom Kipp will continue to work with Grass America in an advisory capacity over the coming months.
For more information, visit Grass America’s website.
About Grass America
Grass America is a quality-driven manufacturer of hinges, drawer slides, lifters, and drawer systems. The company’s first-class movement systems keep America’s kitchens, baths, and office facilities operating at their best. Grass America’s manufacturing facility in Kernersville, North Carolina, sells functional hardware and accessories throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico via 130 distributor locations and to most of the leading kitchen cabinet manufacturers. The company is proud that its employees come from all over the world and often reach more than 30 years of experience. Choose Grass as your reliable partner in business for functional hardware. Learn more at www.grassusa.com.