- Michel van der Motten retires as Managing Director at the end of 2025.
- Mark Verveer joins WITTMANN Benelux as successor on October 1, 2025.
- Eric Claeyssens starts as sales engineer on August 1, 2025.
Leadership Transition
WITTMANN BATTENFELD Benelux N.V., located in Holsbeek, Belgium, is set to undergo a leadership change at the end of 2025. Michel van der Motten, who has served as Managing Director for 31 years, will retire. He will be succeeded by Mark Verveer, who joined the company on October 1, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition.
New Appointments
In addition to the leadership change, the sales team in Benelux is being strengthened. Eric Claeyssens, a graduate electrical engineer with over 20 years of experience in technical customer support and sales of plastics machinery, started as a sales engineer on August 1, 2025.
Background of Successor
Mark Verveer brings over 30 years of experience in the injection molding industry and plastics machinery manufacturing. He is well-acquainted with both the Benelux markets and the international network of the industry, ensuring continuity for customers in the region.
