tna APPOINTS NEW PROCESSING GROUP SOLUTIONS MANAGER FOR THE EMEIA REGION

Leading packaging and processing solutions provider, tna, announces the appointment of Henk Boon as its new group solutions manager – processing for Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). Based in the Dutch office of Florigo Industry B.V., the leading food processing specialist recently acquired by tna, Henk will head up the company’s processing division for the whole EMEIA region and support the global sales team with his vast expertise in the potato processing and snack industry.

Academically trained at the University of Applied Science in The Hague, Netherlands, Henk brings over 26 years of experience in the engineering and sales of refrigerated food solutions, specialty freezing systems and innovative frying technology to tna. Having held numerous international sales positions in the food processing industry, Henk possesses the ideal on-the-ground knowledge to grow tna’s presence in the processing sector, as well as supporting tna’s existing customer base in Europe.

Henk comments: “I’m very excited about my new role. tna has a great reputation for customer service and product innovation around the world and I look forward to working as part of the tna family.”

Michael Green, managing director at tna, added: “With his broad experience in refrigerated food solutions, freezing and frying systems, we are thrilled to have Henk as our new processing group solutions manager for the EMEIA region. We believe he will be a great addition to the team and our customers in the region can truly benefit from his in-depth knowledge.”

In addition to Florigo’ s range of unique patented vacuum frying and de-fatting technology, Henk will also be responsible in the EMEIA region for FOODesign’ s cutting-edge cookers and frying systems, such as the batch-pro^® 12 and the immerso-cook^® 16, cementing tna’s position as a leading provider of start-to-finish solutions for the entire potato processing and snack industry.

For more information on FOODesign’s and Florigo’s wide range of food processing equipment and solutions, visit www.foodesign.com and www.florigo.com.

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Editor’s note:
FOODesign (a tna company) is a leading innovator in food processing equipment and solutions. The company manufactures heavy-duty precision built cooking and processing machines at an affordable price. Products include cooking and baking equipment, fryers, ovens, cooling equipment, seasoning and coating machines, bulk handling conveyors, distribution and storage systems, as well as controls system technology. In addition, FOODesign offers a range of added-value services including project support and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

About Florigo Industry B.V.:
With over 60 years of experience in the food processing industry, Florigo Industry (a tna company) is widely known for its ability to boost capacity, improve quality and increase efficiency with its wide range of innovative food processing technology. The company specialises in the design, manufacture and servicing of high-performance processing equipment for the snacks industry, including washing, de-stoning, peeling, slicing, blanching, drying, frying, cooling and freezing equipment. Florigo’s cutting-edge patented vacuum frying and de-fatting technology helps food manufacturers around the world to develop healthier snacks with unique consumer appeal.

For further information, please contact: Henk Boon
[email protected]
Group solutions manager – processing
ph: +31 348 435 435
fax: +31 650 889 425

About tna
tna is a leading global supplier of integrated food packaging and processing solutions with over 7,000 systems installed across more than 120 countries. The company provides a comprehensive range of products including materials handling, processing, coating, distribution, seasoning, weighing, packaging, cooling, freezing, metal detection and verification solutions. tna also offers a variety of production line controls integration & SCADA reporting options, project management and training. tna’s unique combination of innovative technologies, extensive project management experience and 24/7 global support ensures customers achieve faster, more reliable and flexible food products at the lowest cost of ownership

For further information, please contact: Michael Lea
TNA Australia Pty Ltd., 24 Carter Street, Sydney Olympic Park NSW, 2127, Australia
Tel +61 412 366 379 Fax +61 297 482 970
Email [email protected] or visit www.tnasolutions.com
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