Jan worked at Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe for over twelve years. After a small side trip to software, he has been back in engineering since 2016. Technical commercial functions are his trademark because Jan is a result-oriented colleague who gets along well with customers. Of course Kolmer likes to supply standard motors but what challenge is the customer actually facing? Jan doesn’t erupt into action with the most obvious idea as he’d rather aim for a custom-made motor that fully meets the customer’s requirements. “I love engaging in conversations with people. I want to find out what problems they face and then offer the ideal solution.”
Since 2025, Jan has been the technical manager. “Kolmer wants to grow, and our department plays an important role in achieving that: engineering and automation. Together with our engineers and an advanced software system, we can address our customers’ challenges quickly and effectively. The specially developed Kolmer Top Coating offers additional opportunities in this regard. My day is a success when I land a substantial order thanks to our department’s technical expertise or our quick delivery times. But a constructive conversation in which I feel I can truly empower a new customer also brings me great satisfaction.”
“Just be your normal self and do your best”, “get on with it and carry on”. These are statements that fit Jan to a tee. He’s a go-getter and doesn’t give up easily. Every Monday Jan is present in Putten to attend the sales meeting, among other things. He appreciates the companiable atmosphere and his great colleagues. “Kolmer is a people-oriented employer where colleagues live up to their word. I am proud of the great results we achieve, such as the wonderful order for a 1.1 megawatt motor we recently netted. Many a motor supplier wants to score such an order and we succeeded based on quality and perseverance.” Jan lives on Urk with his wife and three children. His passion is singing and he also likes to keep himself busy with digital media.