Rockline Industries, a leading manufacturer of coffee filters and consumer, medical, and commercial wet wipes, has named Robert “RJ” Rudolph as President, effective July 1, 2025, following the retirement of his father, Randy Rudolph, who has led the company for more than three decades. Following retirement, Randy Rudolph will become chairman of the board.

This transition marks a new chapter in Rockline’s evolution as a family-owned business while reinforcing the company’s enduring commitment to its core values: Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork & Excellence. Rob Rudolph brings to the role a deep understanding of the business and a vision for continued growth, sustainability and leadership.
 

Founded in 1976 by Ralph Rudolph, his son, Randy, became President in 1986 and led the company from modest beginnings to a global force serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. 

“It has been the honor of my career to lead Rockline,” says Randy Rudolph. “What makes me proudest is not just the company we’ve built, but the values-based culture that has been created. Rob understands those values to his core and is the right person to lead Rockline into its next chapter with clarity and conviction.”

Rob Rudolph has served Rockline in a range of leadership positions across numerous functions over the last 14 years including stops in Sales, Contract Manufacturing, Operations, Strategic Planning and most recently Global Sourcing. Rob earned a BA/BS from Marquette University and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to Rockline, he spent 6 years working in Retail Merchandising and Business Management at Daymon Worldwide.

“Rockline has never lost sight of who we are or what we stand for,” says Rob Rudolph. “Our values are the foundation of our brand promise of being people who make it right — and that promise extends not only to our customers but to our people, and our communities. I’m honored to carry that legacy forward and excited about what’s ahead for everyone at Rockline.”