The core changes include a greater focus on engineering, improved workplace efficiencies, and a re-energized team.
MOERKAPELLE, NETHERLANDS – Interko, the global leader for the design, manufacture and installation of state-of-the-art fresh fruit ripening rooms, has undergone strategic restructuring to prioritize its expertise in ripening excellence and innovation as the Dutch company kicks off a very strong 2025.
Last year, the ripening room expert closed its on-site sheet metal production facility and recruited additional skilled engineers to focus the entire team on the company’s core mission – to develop the world’s most advanced and energy-efficient ripening rooms.
With support from the University of Delft in the Netherlands, Interko’s factory in Moerkapelle has been transformed. The result is a clearly organized workplace that generates a more efficient workflow. In addition, a dedicated logistics department has been established. This successful redesign has fostered harmony and productivity among staff who are thriving in a more human workplace.
Chris Maat, Interko’s Managing Director/Partner, explains: “2024 was a year of significant internal change for Interko. The decision to prioritise our fundamental expertise in building ripening rooms has made Interko more engineer focused at our core. This guarantees that Interko will continue developing the pioneering ripening solutions for which we are renowned.”
Maat continues: “Now that every employee at Interko is working in tandem to produce the very best ripening rooms in the world, we have re-energised our team spirit. Our new, positive working environment has brought out the best qualities and skills in our staff, and everyone is benefitting and engaging. Already, our strategic restructure is driving efficiency, stimulating creativity, and optimising Interko’s ability to better serve our customers. Overall, it is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to progress. We’re excited for the future.”
To further strengthen its team in the Netherlands, Interko is looking to recruit a Sales Manager to focus on ripening rooms. Ideally, the candidate should have a background in the fresh fruit industry. Interested applicants should email: hr@interko.com.
Free consultations at Fruit Logistica 2025
As 2025 gets underway, demand remains high for Interko’s market-leading ripeningrooms. Customers, especially in the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Asia, Africa, and South America, are looking for energy-efficient solutions to ripen bananas, avocados, and mangoes, as well as processed fruit, which is a burgeoning market for ripening.
Any business interested in ripening, pre-cooling, or de-greening fruit in the most energy-efficient way for optimum quality and at minimal cost is invited to meet with the Interko experts at Fruit Logistica 2025.
Interko is offering complimentary consultations during the trade show on 5-7 February to support any ripener, retailer, importer, distributor, exporter, or processor in finding a solution to their challenge.
Interko will be exhibiting in Hall 1.2 on Stand D-40 once again, together with Fresh Produce Instruments.
Chris Maat (Managing Director/Partner), Anna Zegveld (Sales Director), Narcís Guinart (Product Manager), and Robert Westerveld (Product Manager) will be present in Berlin.
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Tel: +31 (0)79 593 2581
Email: info@interko.com
ABOUT INTERKO
Interko is the global leader for the design, manufacture and installation of cost-effective, high-quality and low-maintenance ripening rooms for fresh fruit, and cooling systems for the horticulture sector. Founded nearly 60 years ago in the Netherlands, Interko develops precise, advanced and energy-efficient systems that are built to last. Since its creation, Interko has installed over 7,000 ripening rooms for bananas, avocados, mangoes, papayas and tomatoes – the earliest of which are still in operation and performing well today. Every year Interko installs around 200 ripening rooms.
For more information, visit: www.interko.com
