Turnhout, Flemish Region, Belgium
With over 42 years of experience in sales and marketing in the area of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and electronics production equipment, I am the Managing Director at KVMS, a division of R.P.L. bvba, one of the leading global suppliers of SMT production solutions to a number of key global manufacturers. I specialize in buying and selling pre-owned equipment worldwide, as well as providing refurbishing, warehousing, logistics, and application testing services. I have a strong background in manufacturing process improvement, industrial engineering, and quality management, as well as a NIMA A/B/C certification in marketing. I am passionate about delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers in the fast-changing and competitive SMT industry.
KVM4S was founded early 1999, in Turnhout, Belgium, and has since evolved into one of the leading global suppliers of SMT production solutions to a number of key global manufacturers. KVM4S has expanded first in Europe but now all over the world. KVM4S operates out of its offices in Turnhout, Belgium which include a warehousing and logistics facility as well as a manufacturing/refurbishement facility. This facility is responsable for the refurbishing activities of used SMT production equipment. Both faclities are located at the same industrial estate. KVM4S also accomodates customers requirements in its state-of-the-art 2500 sqf demoroom where all our equipment is available for review and application testing. KVM4S consists of the four divisions: SMT Equipment, Software, Services and Supplies. The SMT Equipment division offers SMT production solutions to the electronics industry. KVM4S offer new and used production equipment and will also buy back surplus equipment anywhere around the world. Our PRODUCT PORTFOLIO can be viewed at the links page. The Services division offers maintenance contracts in any form, training facilities and repair on-site. In addition the Services division refurbishes used production equipment to the latest standard and specification. This is carried out in close contact with the original manufacturer of the equipment. In addition the Services division offers PWB Coating facilities and a competitive Tape and Reel service. The Supplies division offers accessories, spare parts and tools (such as bench top soldering tools) and will find virtually any part you are looking for, regardless of original manufacturer or vintage. The Supplies division ships worldwide within 24 hours. KVM4S is present around the globe through a network of subsidiaries and representatives. Together they offer consistent quality and support to a growing family of customers. Our specialty are SMT Feeder for almost all SMT production machines.
Sales and Management
I was responsible for Sales and Marketing for the SPA Group and was the President of the SPA Nieuwkoop facility.
At that time this company was called ROTEC and was privately owned.