Martin van Loo

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About Martin van Loo

With a dynamic career spanning over almost 3 decades, I've immersed myself in diverse roles within Commercial Technical Sales, Project/ Account Management and General Management across international terrains. My professional journey has taken me from companies in The Netherlands, Germany and the United States. My business travels have painted a vibrant tapestry of experiences across Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Brazil and India. My areas of expertise in the industries I serve: • Shot Blasting and Painting: Automated surface treatment lines for steel stockholders, steel fabricators, shipyards and steel shotblasting and painting companies. Automated systems that combine shot blasting, painting, sawing, drilling, cutting and logistics. • CNC 3D Cutting Machines: Specialising in 3D profiling for pipes, tubes, beams, angles and more, catering to offshore industries, shipyards and steel fabricators. • Lifting and Pulling Equipment: Winches, cranes and hoists for industrial and Oil & Gas applications. • Renewable Energy: Innovating in waste heat recovery systems. • Packaging Machinery: Expertise in strapping and foiling solutions. • Serial Machine Production: Overseeing the development, production of machines, alongside lead generation, LinkedIn marketing and new business management. My journey has honed my skills in commercial, technical and marketing advisory, supporting and training resellers and distributors across the EMEA region. I'm adept at organising and presenting products at global shows, open houses and managing sales and project manager teams. For an USA based manufacturer, I even spearheaded the startup and management of an European office and warehouse in The Netherlands. Additionally, I am deeply interested in LinkedIn and marketing management, continuously exploring innovative strategies to connect and engage with broader audiences. Beyond my professional life, I’m passionate about: • Sports: Road/race/gravel bicycling, tennis, running, and skiing. • Events: Attending 45 Formula 1 events at 14 circuits, numerous (inter)national football/ soccer matches, sports events and live music concerts. • Visiting Italy and lean the Italian language; enjoying the culture and coffee of Italy. Caffè doppio, anyone? • Roparun; running and bicycling; collecting money for palliative care. • Liberation bicycle ride to/from Wageningen 2025. Feel free to reach out to me at: martin@mbvanloo.nl +31 629534885 m.vanloo@kaltenbach.com +31 627403469