Welcome to the Consulting section of Fröbus. As a service provider, we optimize ongoing production processes and advise on the implementation of new workflows for innovative advertising formats or channels. We do this very successfully because we never rest on our many years of experience and industry expertise; instead, we continuously expand them in the spirit of technical innovation.
Our clients also benefit from our well-maintained network of additional service providers and experts. We follow a simple principle in our consulting approach: we are only satisfied once, together with our contacts, we have found the objectively best solution for the project.
Our highly qualified consultants bring extensive experience from various areas of media production and are at your side to support your projects from planning through to execution. Whether photography, CGI, 3D digitization, IT management, or innovative media formats – our team of experts supports you at every step. We help you turn your challenges into success.
CEO I Senior Consultant
Frank Bayerl, graduate engineer in polygraphic technology, has been with Julius Fröbus GmbH for over three decades. After completing his training as a skilled worker in print technology/offset printing, he began his career at the company in 1991 as Deputy Head of Sales. In 1996, he took over the management of Fröbus Medien in Düsseldorf. Since 2002, he has served as Managing Director of Julius Fröbus GmbH in Cologne. His focus has always been on the company’s technological direction. Under his leadership, significant innovations were implemented in the fields of software engineering as well as 3D photography and 3D visualization. The establishment of an in-house CGI department with highly qualified 3D artists has led to renowned automotive brands becoming a permanent part of the company’s client portfolio. Through his commitment, the company also successfully positioned itself in the cultural sector. Within this field, Fröbus Kulturerbe Digital is regarded as a specialist in the digital preservation and publication of cultural heritage.
“The structural transformation has turned our industry upside down – several times in succession and then all over again. We have repeatedly helped shape innovations for our clients. That is why we are hands-on, experienced doers: we deliver solutions – in consulting and in execution. I am convinced that our current team is the best we have ever had.”
“I am delighted when I can inspire clients to embrace a new media format or a technological advancement. We move forward with our clients step by step, from one innovation to the next. That is how long-term partnerships are built.”
Senior Consultant Media Production I Head of Sales
Jan Pekie, a trained industrial business administrator and sales manager, has been supporting clients in media production for 34 years: from photography and virtual production to design and final artwork, through to post-production and the delivery of assets across all media channels. Automating production processes as far as possible is part of his DNA. He draws on his extensive experience to work with our clients in developing solutions to the many challenges of media production. Some clients have been advised by him consistently for more than 25 years. At Julius Fröbus GmbH, he is part of the core team. When it comes to the company’s history, Jan is the go-to expert – no one knows it better. At the same time, he is an innovator who optimizes production processes and works with clients to take the next step toward greater innovation and contemporary formats.
Senior Consultant I Head of Media Production
Stefan Langen has been with Julius Fröbus GmbH since 2005. After completing his training as an industrial business administrator at Fröbus, he continued to develop professionally and has been Head of Media Production for the past 10 years. Stefan provides clients with comprehensive advice on the wide range of possibilities in media production. He is the central point of contact for specific inquiries and embraces the challenges that each project brings. His expertise covers the entire production process: from the creation of visual assets in the company’s in-house Fröbus studio to post-production and prepress, all the way through to the delivery of data across the desired media channels. Stefan oversees client projects from start to finish. At the outset of each project, as well as in regular assessments throughout its duration, he reviews all key factors such as quality, efficiency, and security. This thorough approach ensures that projects are not only completed successfully but are also sustainably optimized.
“For me – and of course for all the other consultants here in the company – it is essential to build a relationship of trust with our clients. Successful media production is never a coincidence; it is the result of teamwork, sustainable processes, and a constant pursuit of excellence. It is always a rewarding experience when one client project builds seamlessly on the success of the previous one.”
“What is particularly important to me is working together with our clients to develop the best possible workflow for each individual project – with regard to sustainability, efficiency, and quality. Everyone involved benefits from this: through transparent and collaborative cooperation, from the creative concept through to production, we achieve the best possible results for our clients.”
Senior Consultant I Head of 3D
Matthias Berneis began his professional career at Julius Fröbus GmbH in 2011 with an apprenticeship in media design. He further deepened his expertise by studying media design, graduating in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Matthias initially established himself professionally as a 3D artist, working on a wide range of projects. At the end of 2021, he took on the role of Head of CGI at Fröbus. In this position, he also assumes many responsibilities comparable to those of an Art Director. With over 13 years of experience in the CGI and automotive industries, Matthias Berneis has proven himself to be a highly skilled professional and a leading figure in his field. At Fröbus, he plays a key role in driving the interdisciplinary approach to projects.
Wolfram Jopp has been working as a 3D artist at Julius Fröbus GmbH for 20 years in the fields of automotive and cultural heritage. As a graduate engineer in media technology, he brings extensive technical expertise to his role. The focus of his work lies in transforming image material or CAD data of products or objects into high-resolution 3D models – the so-called Digital Masters. From these, he derives optimized versions tailored to various media presentation channels. Wolfram is particularly passionate about the digitization of collection objects in the cultural heritage sector. With his technical expertise, he has made a significant contribution to the development and refinement of image acquisition and presentation methods. Among the projects he considers most exciting are the digitization of the Coronelli Globes and the digitization and reproduction of the Kölner Rathauspropheten.
“It gives me great pleasure to tackle creative and technical challenges in the field of 3D image creation. I am particularly fascinated by finding solutions to complex problems, and I enjoy applying my knowledge and skills to turn ideas into reality.”
“At Fröbus, we take on multiple service provider roles. My part is the optimization, development, and expansion of IT-based processes. It is about centralization and standardization with the highest possible degree of flexibility. Only in this way can production processes be sustainably successful and unnecessary costs be avoided.”
Senior Consultant & Head of Process- | Datamanagement
Daniel Bietenbeck has been supporting clients at Julius Fröbus GmbH for 20 years as an application developer in the Java/Jakarta environment. His expertise ranges from IT infrastructure and software development to information security. As a Senior Software Developer and Information Security Officer (ISO), he plays a key role in the technological advancement and security of the company’s processes. He leads the Data Management team and serves as Chairman of the Works Council. True to Steve Jobs’ motto, “Stay hungry, stay foolish,” Daniel’s work at Fröbus is driven by curiosity for new technologies. He is part of the company’s core team. Together with his clients, he develops tailored solutions – successful partnerships built on trust and long-term collaboration.
Senior Consultant 2D/3D-Digitazition | Photographie
Ralf Meyer, a certified master photographer, draws on decades of experience to develop solutions together with our clients for the diverse challenges of media production. He works closely with our team of trained photographers specializing in product, food, people, and beauty photography. A particular passion of his is high-quality 2D and 3D digitization in the field of cultural heritage – from repro photography to photogrammetry. For 44 years, he has supported museums, collections, archives, and libraries in their photographic production processes, ranging from 2D and 3D digitization to the creation of facsimiles and three-dimensional reproductions.
“For me, what matters most is teamwork, which has developed tremendously at Fröbus over the years. We achieve our goals together and demonstrate this through focused, goal-oriented collaboration with our clients. Only in this way can large-scale projects be implemented in the best possible manner. Finding solutions – whether organizational or technical, even beyond established processes – leads to shared success.”
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