Norbert J. Hobrath has more than 25 years of advertising, marketing, printing and interactive experience gained in both corporate and agency environments. He founded Hobrath Group in 1986 to provide creative and cost effective communications solutions.

Hobrath Group has worked with a number of companies including:

	ECKART Manufacturer of metallic and special effect pigments and printing inks, with U.S. offices in Painesville, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky, with world headquarters in Germany. Directed the U.S. operation’s marketing communications, including advertising, trade shows, PR, website, newsletter, branding (logos/identity) and literature. Norbert Hobrath (left) working with Eckart ink specialists during press run of advertising inserts.
	JACO Manufacturing Company Specialty plastics injection molder of plastic tube fittings and high tolerance injection molded parts, based in Berea, Ohio. Developed and maintain the company’s website (www.jacomfg.com), advertising programs, PR, and product collateral.
	Advanced Polymer Coatings Pioneers in the unique corrosion resistant coatings MarineLine, RailLine and ChemLine, based in Avon, Ohio. Instrumental in developing the company’s identity, website (www.adv-polymer.com), advertising, trade show graphics, product literature and printing.
	National Headache Foundation Chicago-based international nonprofit organization devoted to the study of headaches. Have designed, printed and mailed the NHF newsletter since 1996.
	State and Federal Communications Political contributions and lobbying compliance specialist. Strategize the company's marketing initiatives, monthly e-newsletter, and website (www.stateandfed.com).
	IPD Industrial parts company specializing in Caterpillar®-replacement parts, based in Torrance, California. Developed and maintain the company’s website (www.ipdparts.com), product literature, electronic CD-based catalog/price list, and graphic support materials.
	Engelhard Specialty chemicals and colorants company, based in New Jersey. In an in-house role, directed the advertising and marketing communications for the Pigments & Colorants division, of the former Harshaw Chemical Company.
	DayGlo® Color Corporation The world’s largest fluorescent colorants company, headquartered in Cleveland. A division of RPM. Developed series of advertisements to promote brand equity of DayGlo® name. Created direct mail campaign to promote colors to design community. Developed new corporate identity, and other graphic services.
	METALFX Technology Ltd. Inventors of the innovative metallic printing technology. Helped to launch this innovative metallic printing technology and silver base ink line in North America. Norbert Hobrath (center) co-presenting MetalFX technology at DRUPA, the world’s largest printing event in Dusseldorf, Germany with MetalFX founder Andrew Ainge (right).
	Strongsville Chamber of Commerce Business organization for the City of Strongsville, Ohio. Developed and maintained the organization's website and member newsletter. (www.strongsvillechamber.com)
	ACO Polymer Products Trench drainage specialists, with U.S. offices in Chardon, Ohio, and world headquarters in Germany. Have provided print management services across a broad range of collateral needs and public relations/case study writing.
	Ohio Desk Northeast Ohio’s premier Steelcase office furniture dealer, based in Cleveland. Wrote and produced the company’s newsletter for 10 years. Also created the company’s first website, as well as numerous collateral pieces.
	Parker Hannifin A Fortune 500 industrial company with worldwide offices, focuses on products for the aerospace and industrial markets. Developed two of the divisions’s aerospace websites, as well as produced collateral literature and graphics support.
	Safeguard Technology World leader in slip-prevention products, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Created advertising, corporate identity, and collateral materials.
	Demag Manufacturer of injection molding machines based in Strongsville, Ohio, with world headquarters in Germany. Helped promote opening of USA offices, as well as providing print management, and advertising/graphic services.
	Swagelok Leading supplier of industrial components, based in Cleveland. Developed graphic materials and direct mail pieces to support trade show efforts and new product direct mail.
	American Greetings Corp. A Fortune 500 personal expressions company, based in Cleveland, Ohio. In an in-house role, managed the marketing public relations and employee communications, including some unique special events such as a White House $10 million donation tie-in with First Lady Nancy Reagan.
	Sawmill Creek Resort Business and vacation getaway resort in Huron, Ohio. Prepared advertising, flyers, brochures and mailers, and trade show graphics.
	GENIE A leading manufacturer of garage door openers and appliances, in Alliance, Ohio. Developed special dealer communications collateral materials including a newsletter, as well as national public relations campaigns.

Mr. Hobrath is a 1980 graduate of Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, with a degree in Public Relations/Journalism. At Kent State he played on the Varsity tennis team and served as President of Public Relations Student Society of America.

He has served as President and Board Member of the Kent State University National Alumni Association, and is a recipient of the school’s Journalism Alumni Special Achievement Award.

He has been a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the PRSA Counselor’s Academy, as well as the Printing Industries Association of America.