After bankruptcy of Fontijne Grotnes BV December 2016, I was involved in, and assisted the liquidator with the liquidation sale of the separate business units. When the B.U. Platen presses was sold, I was asked to lead the new legal entity. In 2017, the team was able to realise a profit, and restart production on a different location.Apart from day to day management, I cover the worldwide sales of Laboratory equipment through direct sales, as well as through an extensive agent- and distributor network. Budget- and target responsible, and managing a team of 8 FTE.

As manager Global service i am responsible for all service related activities within Fontijne Grotnes in a wide range of market segments, such as automotive, pipe-, aerospace- and forging industry, all throughout the world. Operating on a global scale, the Global Service Dept. offers sales of spareparts, and offers service through our extensive network of offices and agencies. My main objectives as Global Service manager is to offer and develop Global Service Products for Fontijne Grotnes equipment, installed worldwide. Realising all projects and services to meet the agreed schedule, budget, while meeting the customer's expectations, is my main responsibility.. Next to my position as Global Service Manager, I hold the position of Manager platen presses, overall responsible for the Business unit.The main responsibilities in this position are to manage and control the development, sales and production of Laboratory Presses worldwide. In a continuously and rapidly changing market, it is vital to develop new features and possibilities to meet the ever increasing demand of the market. As Fontijne Presses invests heavily in development and constant improvement of it's products, it is considered an A-brand is well known and respected within the sector, maintaining the leading position it has aquired over time.The slogan "when quality matters" has become our motto.

Commercially responsible for PMC Laboratory/Platen presses for rubber-, Plastics- and composites industry.