Dinnissen opened its sixth branch, Dinnissen Pacific, that will be added to its locations in the Netherlands, Germany, Indonesia, and the recently opened office in the UK.

Dinnissen Pacific’s daily management will be led by Fons Kuijpers, a seasoned Dinnissen process expert with over 15 years of experience and has been based in New Zealand for many years. Operations will be headquartered in Auckland.

Kuijpers will oversee customer relations in New Zealand and Australia. His close proximity to customers and deep knowledge of the region enable him to respond quickly to their needs. “Since Dinnissen Pacific is familiar with the laws and regulations in New Zealand and nearby countries, we can incorporate specific IECEx/ATEX or EHEDG/HACCP guidelines right from the design stage. Having local specialists allows us to serve customers better and more efficiently,” Kuijpers noted

Local expertise in the Pacific

Dinnissen has a large installed base in both New Zealand and Australia. The key difference now is that customer contact will be handled by a local expert, in combination with experts in the Netherlands. This ensures a stronger understanding of local culture, conditions, and regulations. Engineering and production of all components, machinery, and systems will continue to be carried out in Sevenum, the Netherlands. The systems will then be shipped to the Pacific region, where Dinnissen Pacific will oversee implementation, commissioning, and after-service.

“We open new branches with the clear goal of enhancing our local presence and being more responsive to the needs of our customers. The ability to provide fast service and support locally makes our systems even more reliable. That reliability is at the heart of our mission to create a bigger economic footprint and ensure a stable global food supply,” said Frans Bakker, technical & commercial director.