Second generation continues mission family business. Maan Group brings focus to activities
Maan Group: a ‘purpose-driven’ company
In 1996, André and Mariet Jansen founded LC Maan Engineering, based on the conviction that makes many entrepreneurs decide to start their own business: ‘I can do this better’. André developed his own coating machines and started coating carpet tiles. However, the company’s distinctiveness turned out not to be in the beautiful products he delivered, but in the technical insight and innovativeness of its founders. This ability was soon used to also answer (sustainability) issues that manifested themselves outside their own market.
As time went by, three Maan divisions were formed which, with their own product portfolio, focused on different markets: Maan Engineering, Maan Special Products and Maan Biobased Products. Together, they formed Maan Group until now.
In 2016, André Jansen stepped back and Bart Oude Wesselink was appointed managing director of Maan Group. His mission: to further develop the divisions and prepare the next generation for the future. Nine years of strong growth and various developments later, this new, long-awaited era is dawning. Sjoerd Jansen takes over from Bart Oude Wesselink.
Sjoerd, who has been active within Maan Group since 2010, was at the forefront of various technical developments in recent years; he was ahead of the game as innovation incubator and business developer and translated his vision and ambitions – and those of the family – into action. Among other things, as Division Manager of Maan Engineering. Until he decided to gain experience outside the family business as well. After three fruitful years, he returned. With a clear goal. To continue the family business, in his own way.
‘It is a wonderful challenge, strongly aligned with my personal motivations and an honor to continue the family business. I will not do this alone. We have recently formed a strong management team with an eye on the new organization.’ said says Sjoerd.
How he envisions the future?
‘Like my father, I am a real technician. I see the opportunities that technology offers us and would like to use them to make tomorrows world a better place. That vision and drive remain unchanged. At the same time, we want to ensure the continuity of the companies. That requires focus. And that’s where I want to start.’ Thus Sjoerd Jansen.
