Kevin Rasefske, founder and Managing Director of SFP Hydraulics, left the company as planned on January 31 of this year for personal reasons. As General Manager, Robin Hodgson will be responsible for the future strategic and operational direction of SFP Hydraulics.
SFP Hydraulics, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of bladder accumulators, piston accumulators, and pressure vessels for hydraulic systems. The company was founded in 2014 by Kevin Rasefske and other partners. For over a decade, Kevin Rasefke drove the growth of the Katy, Texas-based company with great dedication, foresight, and entrepreneurial success. In 2024, the owner-managed German group Roth Industries, which also includes Roth Hydraulics, acquired the company. Kevin Rasefske initially remained as managing director and made a decisive contribution to the integration of the company into the Roth Group and to the cohesion of the international teams.
“Kevin Rasefske has left a lasting mark on the company and strategically positioned it strongly,” said Frank Fuchs, managing director of Roth Hydraulics, who highlighted the company founder’s entrepreneurial vision and leadership skills. “We thank him for his tireless dedication and his significant contribution to the positive development of SFP Hydraulics.”
Kevin Rasefke’s decision to step down from operational management was communicated well in advance to ensure a structured and smooth transition.
Robin Hodgson Takes Over
Robin Hodgson will become the new General Manager of SFP Hydraulics, having assumed his role on January 12, 2026. A native of the UK, he brings extensive international experience from senior sales and management positions and has been successful in the U.S. market for many years.
“With Robin Hodgson, we are gaining an experienced leader with an international profile and deep market understanding,” said Frank Fuchs. “We are confident that this management transition will ensure continuity, stability, and new momentum for our customers and partners.”