Triogen appoints Eric Klaassen as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Aug. 10, 2015 - PRLog -- Goor, The Netherlands, August 3^rd 2015. With effect from August 1^st 2015, the Dutch ORC-manufacturer Triogen B.V. has appointed Eric Klaassen as COO and member of the executive management team headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Henning von Barsewisch. In this role, Eric Klaassen will be responsible for technology, production, purchasing and service, as well as preparing the operational and technology processes for further growth.

Klaassen has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering and business development. Prior to joining Triogen, he held director positions at Enrichment Technologies Company and URENCO with responsibility for manufacturing, quality and development of international new businesses. Klaassen holds an engineering degree from the University of Twente (Netherlands) and is about to complete an executive MBA at the Warwick Business School (UK).

“Joining Triogen presents me a unique opportunity to work at a growing company contributing to the global energy transition”, said Klaassen. CEO Henning von Barsewisch added: “Eric brings extensive high-tech operational expertise from a blue-chip company to Triogen that will further strengthen the management team. His appointment is a key step to building a market-leading industrial basis and realizing Triogen’s growth plans. We are delighted that he will be part of the leadership team as we move forward."

About Triogen

Triogen is a leading ORC supplier converting residual heat from industrial processes into power. When applied to digesters, landfill sites, diesel engines, wood burners, furnaces, etc. the Triogen ORC produces valuable green electricity. It currently has installed more than 30 units that typically reach 97% availability and have accumulated over 500,000 operating hours.