New Managing Director for Praxis Automation Technology B.V.

New Managing Director for Praxis Automation Technology B.V.

Mr. Terry van Velzen will be appointed as the Managing Director at Praxis Automation Technology BV in Leiderdorp, The Netherlands, effective from 1 November 2018.
After completing his study as an aeronautical engineer, he fulfilled various management and executive positions with technology companies in the aircraft- and shipbuilding industry, such as Fokker Aircraft, Imtech Marine and most recently by BMA Technology, he will continue his career at Praxis Automation Technology BV.
Terry van Velzen will succeed co-founder Mr. Sjors van Ruiten in this position who will remain involved in the company as Chairman with strong focus on innovation and product development.
Praxis Automation Technology will, under Terry van Velzen’s responsibility, further expand and develop as a Global Product supplier for the shipbuilding industry with a focus on customer relations and business development.


About Praxis Automation Technology BV

Praxis Automation Technology is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of automation, navigation and electric propulsion systems for sea going vessels.
The Mega-Guard brand has been supplied to over 4500 ships and applications include Integrated Navigation Systems, Vessel Management Systems, Power Management Systems, Propulsion Control Systems and Dynamic Positioning Systems.
Lately, Praxis Automation has extended the Mega-Guard product range with a new concept of Green Propulsion in order to show our commitment to an environmental-friendly propulsion solution for ships.
Praxis Automation Technology with its main office and production facilities in Leiderdorp, The Netherlands and branch offices in China, Singapore, and Vietnam, employs more than 85 experienced and skilled employees.
For further information please visit www.praxis-automation.com or contact our marketing communication department f.david@praxis-automation.nl.