Dirk Vermeulen

Head of Technical Management at Recticel Insulation België

Stekene, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Result driven technical strategist successfully delivering 20+ years of expertise to the Business, key stakeholders, customers and partners leading to market share growth in Europe and annual profitable revenues. No nonsense and dynamic coach with a strong focus on results. Technical Expert with excellent language skills and driven by the highest standards on compliance, good working relationships, mutual respect & understanding. PU Industry (PolyUrethane) ambassador dedicated to sustainably grow our insulation business and market position.

Experience

  • Recticel Insulation België/Belgique (Wevelgem, Flemish Region, Belgium)
    • Head of Technical Management at Recticel Insulation
      Apr 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

      Organization : International Technical Competence Center implemented with expertise on building applications e.g. roof, wall, floor, ... and on key topics e.g. thermal, acoustic & fire performance - International Technical Services departments deployed in different European countries Compliance - certification : European and national legal and voluntary schemes for products and systems Advocacy : Technical expert and ambassador for the European PU (PolyUrethane) industry - chairman of the PU Europe Technical Committee Knowledge management : Technical Library and deployment of internal & external trainings Issue Management : on key topics such as thermal performance and fire performance Sustainability : implement strategy and actions on Green Deal, Energy Efficiency, Circular Economy, Sustainable Construction & Development

    • Business Development Coordinator
      Jan 2010 - Mar 2017 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      Organization : coordinating Technical Services in between Recticel Insulation production facilities and it's Sales Organisations in different European countries Compliance - certification : European and national legal and voluntary schemes for products and systems Advocacy : Technical expert and ambassador for the European PU (PolyUrethane) industry - chairman of the PU Europe Technical Committee Knowledge management : internal & external training on technical content Issue Management : on key topics such as thermal performance and fire performance New Product Development

    • Technical Services & Development Manager
      Aug 2001 - Dec 2009 · 8 yrs 5 mos

      Technical Support : from the central production facility in Wevelgem, support Recticel Insulation's Sales - validate fit for use in the application Certification : Implementation of the European CE-marking scheme and alignment with the national voluntary product & system certification schemes New Product Development

  • Technical Support Engineer - Roofing & Waterproofing Systems at ATAB
    Apr 1997 - Jul 2001 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    International Technical Services Department setup to support Sales & Marketing and the production facilities. Certification for the full product range. In-house Flat Roof & Waterproofing trainings : content, presentation & demonstrations

  • Analyst-Engineer Acoustics-Electronics at Renault
    Nov 1993 - Mar 1997 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Analyst-Engineer working in the Engineering department, hired to successfully launch the Renault Mégane.