{"id":78149,"date":"2026-09-11T14:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pillen.eu\/?p=78149"},"modified":"2026-09-11T14:56:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:56:02","slug":"a-new-chapter-for-pillen-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pillen.eu\/en\/news\/a-new-chapter-for-pillen-group\/","title":{"rendered":"A new chapter for Pillen Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new chapter for Pillen Group<\/h1>\n

As of 1 September, Rik van Dijken has taken up the role of Managing Director (CEO) of Pillen Group. With his appointment, our family-owned company is taking the next step towards the future, building on 70 years of entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

A strong foundation<\/h2>\n

For 70 years, Pillen Group has been a trusted manufacturing and assembly partner within the European manufacturing industry. Over the years, the company has grown into the organisation it is today. This development has been made possible by our people, our craftsmanship and the long-standing relationships we have built with our customers and partners.<\/p>\n

The appointment of Rik van Dijken as CEO marks the beginning of a new chapter. We look to the future with confidence while remaining committed to the values that have made Pillen Group strong: personal involvement, craftsmanship, collaboration and lasting relationships.<\/p>\n

The Pillen family will remain closely involved in the company, and Theo Pillen will continue to play an active role as a familiar and trusted face in the market and in our relationships with customers and partners.<\/p>\n

Ready for the future<\/h2>\n

We are proud of what we have built over the past 70 years together with our current and former employees, customers and partners. At the same time, we are looking ahead to new opportunities to further develop our organisation and strengthen our position within the European manufacturing industry.<\/p>\n

With Rik van Dijken at the helm, we are taking this next step with confidence. We look forward to continuing our existing partnerships and working together to build the future of Pillen Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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