On April 1, Ton van Dijk succeeded Freek van Rijn as General Manager of Van Dijk Heating, who now leads the parent company, Greenhouse Technology Group. Freek expresses full confidence in his successor: "Ton has proven himself as a commercial director and brings both leadership and real-world grower experience to the role."
Ton, who is unrelated to the company's founder, stresses the collaborative nature of the company's success. "My role is modest. It's all about creating the right conditions for the team to thrive."
He takes on the position at a time when Van Dijk Heating's energy-efficient solutions, including the Ecoster E and Active Ventilation System (AVS), are in growing demand across Europe and North America. "The recent energy crisis and climate targets are challenges, but they also create momentum for innovation," he notes. "We're seeing strong international interest in our systems, and we're ready to meet that demand."
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Celebrating 50 years in the industry
Founded in 1975 by Piet van Dijk, the company has spent the past half-century building a reputation for reliable, low-maintenance systems for heating, water treatment, CO₂, and climate control. In 2004, long-time employees Hans Harting and Joek van der Zeeuw took over the business, expanding its offerings with innovative systems like the AVS.
After Hans' departure in 2022, Van Dijk Heating joined Greenhouse Technology Group, positioning itself for accelerated growth. Joek, now Technical Director, reflects on the milestone: "It's nice to mention past management, but the real backbone of the company is the people on the shop floor and in the office. We'll be celebrating them too—how and when remains a secret for now."
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