About Us
HISTORY
Contronics Engineering BV was founded in 1981. The first ultrasonic humidifier was developed in 1984. The humidifier was successfully integrated in refrigerated cabinets. The system prevents drying out and decay of fresh produce in a natural way. With support of the EUREKA organisation in Brussels Contronics developed in 1999 the Sanifogger, a tremendous step forward in hygiene and durability. The company was awarded with the EUREKA Lynx Trophy in 2002 because of this innovation and commercial success. In the same year the fogging system for non-refrigerated fruit and vegetable displays was invented and introduced. Cooling was realised without energy eating compressors saving 90% on power consumption. In 2005 we developed the first ultrasonic chemical nebuliser, called the Aircomatic, by order of the company Wynn’s. In 2007 we developed a new series of highly economic (frequency) controllers by order of the company Vostermans Ventilation.
PRESENT
Market leader in the field of humidifying fresh produce in Europe. 25 reliable distribution partners in the world. A production of 2.500 systems per year. Now in 2010 a total of 10.000 humidifying systems are operational around the world. The total of Aircomatic units sold is > 36.000 and 4.000 fan controllers leave our factory yearly.
Our number of highly qualified employees is 30, of which 5 in R&D, 5 in electronics, 5 in assembly, 5 in maintenance and service, 7 in logistics and office and 3 in the MT.
Added Values:
Leonardo da Vinci was not an inventor. He was brilliant in copying, combining and improving existing techniques. This resulted in usable equipment. Leonardo is an example for Contronics. Our development team continually works on improvements using specialist knowledge in:
• Intelligent motor control
• Frequency control
• Humidification
• High frequency piezo technique
• Adiabatic cooling
• Water management
• Ozone technique
• Fine nebulising of chemical liquids
FUTURE
Our vision
It will be a challenge to provide the world population with fresh healthy food. Much of the food currently produced goes to waste. If everything that was harvested now could be placed on a plate and served fresh, we would be taking a huge step in the right direction.
• Healthy living and eating will play an increasingly important role.
• Careful use of raw materials and a sustainable approach to the environment will be crucial.
• Contronics has the techniques to develop and produce equipment that can make an important contribution to these issues.
Our mission
Develop and produce equipment that can make a positive contribution to:
• Keeping fresh food fresh
• Living healthy and enjoying life
• Sustainable environmental management
Our R&D force, management, people in the office, production and our partners have one joint motto:
WE STAY FRESH!
Our contribution to a better world
Contronics helps realising Kyoto targets: An average system achieves an energy reduction of 25.000 Kilowatt. The 10.000 operational systems accomplish an enormous contribution to the environment of 0,12 megaton less CO2 every year.
India is the second largest food producer in the world. Sadly most of the crop does not end at the dinner table, but is destroyed in the distribution process. Contronics is a proud partner in a group of prominent Indian entrepreneurs that are devoted to the target of changing the situation. Green vegetables, that stay fresh longer for day’s means less waste, better distribution and a healthier life everywhere in the world.
About the directors
Mr. Frank Bakker is managing director of Contronics Engineering BV, a Netherlands based company. He entered the company in 1996 as an interim manager. In 1998 he and Mr. Feitse van der Zouw, the technical manager, took over the company from its founder in a management buyout.
In the beginning Mr. Feitse van der Zouw was responsible for all technical and Mr. Frank Bakker for the financial and commercial issues of the company.
The company grew from a turnover of € 0,5m to € 6m and the management grew with it. At the moment a management team consisting of a production manager, a development manager and a communication manager is in charge of daily operations.
Mr. Feitse van der Zouw is fulltime in research. Mr. Frank Bakker is the creative leader of the company, taking care of developing new markets and new products. He has extensive experience in applications in which the company specialises combined with knowledge from his past of physics, chemistry, aerodynamics and installation issues. He also possesses a broad business network, including valuable contacts in the government and scientists from various universities.