PM
Hans Withaar is an experienced professional in supply chain management with a strong background in procurement and retail operations. Currently serving as Supply Chain Manager and previously as Strategic Buyer at PM since October 2017, Hans has also held the position of Store Manager at ALDI Stores from May 2012 to September 2017. Early career experience includes working as a Bartender at De Troubadour from 2001 to 2012 and completing an internship at Wavin Nederland in 2004. Hans holds a Nevi 1 Privaat degree in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from September 2020 to August 2021. Academically, Hans earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Business & Management from the University of Groningen from 2009 to 2011 and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Commerciele Economie from Windesheim from 2002 to 2006.
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PM
PM is an independent, family-run company specialized in the design of precision linear and rotating bearings, linear slides, and advanced positioning systems designed to customer specification. It started in 1966 as a manufacturer of crossed roller linear bearings. Over the course of the following decades PM has gradually increased its portfolio size and continues to do so. This is reflected by the currently extensive product range. Through ongoing research and engineering projects, PM is able to offer special positioning solutions customized to specific applications. All products PM offers are developed, designed, manufactured and assembled in a modern manufacturing plant in Dedemsvaart, the Netherlands. A wide variety of high automated machining centers belongs to the inventory. The in-house machining capabilities range from micro to macro scale and for instance include: turning, milling, grinding and lapping. In this facility the critical components for the PM products like slide and stage parts, linear bearing cages, rails, adapterplates and waferholders are manufactured. The assembly of components can be done either atmospheric or in a ISO class cleanroom, depending upon customers’ desire. To ensure the highest grade of precision, the entire facility – from manufacturing to assembly – is climate controlled. High quality is guaranteed because made by PM really means made by PM. Served industries Highly demanding industries require innovative partners with high quality standards. Thanks to the continuous efforts PM is the partner of choice for customers in various industries: • Semiconductor • Analytical • Medical Science • Optical • Metrology Services PM support their customers with: • Expert advice and consulting • Product Life Management • Design for specification • State-of-the-art machining • Assembly of modules & systems • Cleanroom packaging and assembly • Vacuum testing • Project management • Logistics