
KTR360° Success Stories
Crossing the Arctic Circle – Brunvoll
Catching prey – Triplex
The biggest challenge/requirement in this project
To find the correct products and best prices.
Member of KTR since
2013
KTR360° Success Stories
Crossing the Arctic Circle – Brunvoll
Catching prey – Triplex
The biggest challenge/requirement in this project
To find the correct products and best prices.
Member of KTR since
2013
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On-site energy and heat generation – OPRA Turbines
Waste-free shipping – Neopost
The biggest challenge in this project
OPRA: Finding the right coupling combination of easy mounting in the field (limited weights of the separate parts), the right stiffness with regard to critical speeds and the ability to compensate for misalignments. Neopost: Selecting as much as possible standard ROTEX GS solutions for the numerous spots in the machine where torque needs to be transmitted.
Member of KTR since
2000
That’s why I’m joining KTR
I was looking for a modern and international company with a highly skilled, young and enthusiastic workforce.
Top of my bucket list
Visiting Asia with my wife and children.
My favourite spare time activities
As a flight instructor teaching people how to fly.
Favourite country
Indonesia
Favourite movie
Sully by Clint Eastwood
Favourite sports
Formula 1
Favourite food
Sushi
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Putting the right twist on building solar parks – Motorenfabrik Hatz
The biggest challenge in this project
Development of the optimal cooling system with regard to application and performance requirements
Member of KTR since
2007
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Veritable vegetables – PMC Harvesters
The biggest challenge in this project
The biggest challenge was to gain an understanding of the product. I was surprised at the range of products KTR produce but the training and support has been great for me to be able to simulate into the role.
Member of KTR since
2018
That’s why I’m joining KTR
I got approached for the opportunity to join an expanding family run business that’s close and personal in a niche market. I was sold once I met the rest of the team within the UK office
Top of my bucket list
Jumping out of a plane, preferably with a parachute.
My favourite spare time activities
Riding the motorcycle weather permitting
Favourite country/city
Of all places Romania sticks out for me, Brasov in the Carpathian Mountains also where Dracula originated.
Favourite movie/series
Blow by Ted Demme and Breaking Bad by Vince Gilligan
Favourite sports club
Sunderland AFC
Favourite food
Traditional English Sunday roast
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Volcanic spring
The biggest challenge in this project
Transmission of high loads and integration of the coupling into the available space
Member of KTR since
2001
My favourite spare time activities
Family, Paragliding
Favourite place
My home
Favourite food
Pizza Tonno
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50,777 megawatt, work for 133,000 – J. Schneider Elektrotechnik
Member of KTR since
2015
Top of my bucket list
Billy Joel live at Madison Square Garden in New York
My favourite spare time activities
Nordic Walking, Cycling, Riding my Moto Guzzi
Favourite place
Provence, Southern France
Favourite movie
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Miloš Forman
Favourite song
The Carpet Crawlers by Genesis
Favourite book
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck
Favourite sports event
Tour de France
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Diligent as ants – TOBROCO-GIANT
The biggest requirement in this project
To make sure that the customer is well served and satisfied
Member of KTR since
Since 2001. before that I was co-owner of a company that represented KTR in the Netherlands. So in total almost 33 years.
That’s why I’m joining KTR
After having worked for KTR as a representative for more than 14 years, I wanted to go one step further. Now I work as a sales engineer for the manufacturer and go into the details, which makes the work much more interesting.
Top of my bucket list
I just don't have a wish list. I want to travel as much as possible and do tours with my motorcycle.
My favourite spare time activities
Traveling, motor riding
Favourite country/city
Kenia, New York
Favourite movie/series
Hm, I can't choose between "The Sopranos" and "Breaking Bad"
Favourite song
Angie by The Rolling Stones
Favourite book
Knielen op een bed violen by Jan Siebelink
Favourite sports/club
I like to watch football and try to play golf.
Favourite food
Spare Ribs
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Reinventing an icon – Vantage Power
Member of KTR since
2010
Top of my bucket list
Attend The Open golf tournament or a Formula 1 race.
My favourite spare time activities
Guitar and playing golf.
Favourite city
Saskatchewan, Canada
Favourite movie
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Favourite song
La Villa Strangiato by Rush
Favourite book
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Favourite sports club
Sheffield Steelers (ice hockey)
Favourite food
Anything…. I’m a bit of a rubbish bin when it comes to food, everything goes in.
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Intelligent technology: solar pumps – Invertek Drives
Member of KTR since
2009
That’s why I’m joining KTR
When I was given the opportunity to join one of the world’s leading manufactures in power transmission, I couldn’t turn it down.
Top of my bucket list
Visit the Maldives
My favourite spare time activities
Boxing and Music
Favourite city
Dubai
Favourite movie/series
The Hangover by Todd Phillips
Favourite song
Adagio for strings by DJ Tiesto
Favourite sports club
Liverpool FC
Favourite food
Pizza
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An endearing ship-lifting giant – Scottish Canals
The biggest requirement in this project
The project wasn’t to demanding for KTR mainly hydraulic components, but overall this was a very technically engineered project.
Member of KTR since
2011
Top of my bucket list
To Tour America
My favourite spare time activities
Playing Golf
Favourite country/city
Barbados, just a wonderful relaxing oasis. At the other end of the scale it’s Las Vegas, you need another holiday after this to get over it.
Favourite movie
The Shawshank Redemption by Frank Darabont
Favourite song
Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
Favourite sports club
Sheffield Wednesday. Unfortunately, I’m a big supporter of Sheffield Wednesday football club. We aren’t doing very well at the moment, unlike our big rivals, not allowed to mention their names, who are doing very well.
Favourite food
The great British Roast dinner with all the trimmings. Also partial to Indian cuisine.
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