Erwin Van Boven
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Erwin Van Boven is from Barrington Hills, Illinois, United States. Erwin works in the following industries: "Machinery". Erwin is currently Director of Sales North America at HONSEL.de. Erwin also works as General Manager at Ronitek Inc., a job Erwin has held since Jan 2020. In Erwin's previous role as a Vice President / General Manager at Elgin Fastener Group, Erwin worked in Wheeling, IL until Jun 2019. Prior to joining Elgin Fastener Group, Erwin was a Vice President Sales & Marketing at Filtran LLC and held the position of Vice President Sales & Marketing at Des Plaines, IL. Prior to that, Erwin was a Global Business Development at ITW Powertrain Fastening, based in Elgin, IL from Jan 2008 to Jan 2014. Erwin started working as Sales & Engineering Manager at ITW Powertrain Fastening in Elgin, IL in Jan 2003. From Jan 1998 to Jan 2003, Erwin was Operations Manager at ITW Shakeproof Automotive, based in Elgin, IL. Prior to that, Erwin was a Powertrain Sales & Engineering at ITW Shakeproof Automotive, based in Elgin, IL from Jan 1996 to Jan 1998. Erwin started working as Product Manager at ITW Automotive Fasteners GmbH & Co, Kg in Iserlohn, Germany in Jan 1994.
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Erwin Van Boven's current jobs
Erwin Van Boven's past jobs
Led sales organizations for North America, China and Japan targeting OEs, aftermarket and new markets. • Achieved 10% compound average sales growth rate for 2014-2017 • Created innovative supply solutions including partnership with Japanese manufacturer • Streamlined internal processes to better support OE and Aftermarket customer needs • Developed customer relationships at both operations and executive levels • Negotiated contracts and agreements with OE customers and manufacturing partners
Strategize, plan and execute business opportunities for ITW Powertrain Fastening products in Asia. • Direct and support business development worth $20 million in annual revenue for China division • Manage manufacturing and inspection technology transfer from US base to China division • Manage and coach local sales and engineering teams in China, Japan and Korea • Researched and signed license agreement with company in Korea (GEN Co.) • Key contributor and co-invented patent no. US8454290 B2, worth $10,000,000+ in annual revenue • Co-invented patent no. 7,682,117, worth $4,000,000+ in annual revenue
Responsibilities included new product development and management of sales & engineering department. • Co-invented 2 patent applications covering current and future planned annual revenue of $14MM • Developed new domestic OEM business with 115% CAGR for 2003-2007 • Assisted with integration of new business acquisition worth $30 Million (Crest Products) • Achieved 120% price recovery for steel cost increases (2004) • Managed ITW Southland and Morgan (ITW rubber business) sales team (2003)
Responsible for cold heading operation in Elgin, IL, automated assembly operation in Darlington, WI, supplier development and customer service. • Lowered cold heading and thread rolling costs by 25% from 2000 to 2002 • Managed 58% revenue growth while reducing premium freight expense and customer quality concerns • Developed and managed operation measurables for: direct cost, productivity, first time quality, on-time shipments and downtime analysis • Directed and supported the implementation of the QS9000 quality standard • Supported operations management of the ITW Nutmeg (deep draw stamping) division • Created and implemented systems for employee training • Developed new machine specifications and coordinated new equipment purchases • Managed development of spare parts and tooling replenishment systems
• Managed sales and engineering team, directed NPD activities and managed Ford account • Developed, sold and implemented new patented product which generated $1.7 MM annually • Supported revenue growth of 50% in 1997, 41% in 1998 and 58% in 1999 • Managed organic growth projects totaling 20% of annual revenue
ITW Proffitt - September 1995 to August 1996: • Managed new projects from inquiry through SOP • Organized OEM design reviews and coordinated product and test requirements • Developed quotations and conducted price negotiations with OEMs ITW Coatings - September 1994 to August 1995: • Designed, built and installed a cathodic electro-deposition production line for coating of fasteners • Provided support for daily operation of cathodic e-coat production facility