As of September 1st , Art van Rijn has handed over the truncheon , and with that , the Artechno Group has a unexampled chief operating officer : Marco van der Velden . Van der Velden is very much look forth to his Modern part and will be full committed to the further ontogenesis of Artechno Growsystems .

As its founding father , Van Rijn stood at the cradle of the Artechno Group . Within the direction , it has been decided to recognize further maturation and to extend the direction in De Lier .

Van Rijn will become chairwoman of the board of directors , thus guaranteeing the continuity of the organization . Van Rijn will primarily focus on the expanding upon of the Artechno Group in the USA and other countries and will continue active in business exploitation in various area .

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young CEO for further growth of Artechno GroupMarco van der Velden has over 25 years of experience in various management view at different industrial and Agri & intellectual nourishment company . Most recently , he was chief operating officer of Berg Hortimotive Group , part of Royal Brinkman .

Van der Velden is given a warm welcome : " We are very pleased with the reaching of Marco . We are convinced that he fit within the ism and DNA of the Artechno Group and that under his leadership , the growth of the troupe will continue " , said Art van Rijn and Ruud Jansen .

A alone company full of potentialVan der Velden is enthusiastic about his new role and see a pot of voltage : " In my opinion , Artechno Group has tremendous voltage to make its mission a reality . This means that with our products and service , we can make an even more substantial contribution to sustainable solid food production . We do this by offer vertical husbandry solutions in a unique way .

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Unique in the fact that Artechno Group started at the gist of ontogenesis , namely the plant life . They built the perfect growth conditions around it . combine with adaptative automation , this have the perfect plant for the customer . "

Ambitious goalsVan der Velden has several goals in his new status . He will be both the connecter and builder of the organisation . For example , he will bring clients and Artechno specialists together to respond to fresh opportunity .

In addition , van der Velden will center on thrive the global development of the Artechno Group , with a focus on the AVF⁺ Factory arrangement , further normalisation of products , and the realization of the move to the novel location in Maasdijk .

" With my years of experience in the high - tech and Agri & food sectors , I am confident that I can aid the Artechno Group accomplish all of their goals , " van der Velden said .

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