Van Dam Appoints New Vice President for USA, Canada & Mexico

In 2016, the U.S. produced on average 8.9 million barrels of crude per day, and will grow to 9.2 in 2017 and expected 9.8 in 2018.

Van Dam anticipates the steady growth in oil production will initiate new opportunities for the future in Oil & Gas in the U.S. region.

Our CEO, Mr. Leo van der Hoest says, “Successful business is like playing a chess game, you always have to think 3 moves ahead!” That’s why we need to invest in people, knowledge and innovation, to be able to advise and supply our high technological and quality products to the upcoming new projects in Oil & Gas, Wind Energy, Infra and Defense and Onshore.

Mr. George Franssen, a born Dutchman who has lived and worked in Oil & Gas and Marine field all over the world and is, for many years, well established in Florida with his family. George has been appointed as Vice President Sales for Van Dam in USA, Canada and Mexico.

With my passion for America, the maritime / oil & gas and offshore industry in countries such as North and South America and Canada, I am very excited to take on this role. I am very impressed with the program of high quality, fire and blast protective products Van Dam is offering to the global market. Looking forward to meet with existing, new and future customers very soon. Van Dam has welcomed me in their company with trust and enthusiasm. I look forward to show the same virtues to Van Dam’s customers in the Americas. Hope to see you soon.

Van Dam is also represented in North America, by Mr. Steve Hadik from Pole Star Maritime in Maine.