Chris Jan Reitsma new managing director Techema
Utrecht, September 30th, 2016 – On September 1st, Chris Jan Reitsma was appointed new managing director of Techema. The Utrecht-based company has been a key player in the field of specialized installations for the fine-chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry for decades. Techema’s Executive Board now consists of owner Jos van Dam en Reitsma. Their main target is to further expand the broad range of (advisory) services Techema currently offers, with a focus on (pre)engineering, process optimization, service and maintenance.
Reitsma previously worked at Friesland Campina and Cargill in a number of managerial positions. As a co-owner, he was the head of Eskens Group, a European wholesaler of installations for the fine chemical and other industries.
Loyalty and premium service
Techema has a portfolio of (international) clients in various industries, that produce paints and lacquers, coatings, adhesives, sealants and fillers, inks, pesticides, -cosmetics -plastics, -food and pharmaceuticals. Chris Jan Reitsma, who will focus on marketing and sales: “For Techema, the quality of its services is a top priority. One of the main ingredients is loyalty to every customer, large or small. The company has an impressive track record of working with a-list clients. I’m looking forward to working with Jos on ‘Techema 2017-2023’. We’ve know each other for many years. We have a mutual vision on product development, customer relations and market developments.”
New partnerships
Techema-owner Jos van Dam: “Chris Jan has an extensive network and a lot of experience. We both have the ambition to serve our existing customers even better and to acquaint new customers with our approach. The combination of our personal expertise, characters and backgrounds is perfect to further expand our portfolio. Reitsma: “We are exploring the possibility of creating new partnerships and cooperation with suppliers in the next couple of years. The market will certainly know we’re out there.”
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