APOC has appointed Arjan de Jong as vice president operations.

The industry specialist will be tasked with guiding the operational side of the organisation, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. De Jong will take ownership of all processes that contribute to the optimum running of the successful and profitable business, APOC said.

“My main task is to ensure that all operational activities run smoothly by supporting our global teams to work as one,” said de Jong. “This covers all processes from the moment an aircraft part-out starts, right through to the supply of products to our customers. Whether it’s aircraft components or full landing gears or engines, there needs to be seamless integration and effective management at every step of the way.”

APOC’s CEO Max Lutje Wooldrik commented: “Arjan’s appointment is of particular strategic importance right now as we develop our global stock hubs in the Americas, Asia and here in Europe. We have recently expanded our HQ warehouse and office facilities, tripling our existing storage capacity in Europe.

“The construction is almost finished, and we expect the new premises to be fully operational this summer. With this vast enhancement in capacity, we will be able to accommodate significantly increased component availability for our customers, at much reduced lead times.”