ORGANISATION
KenzFigee operates from its headquarters located in Zaandam, the Netherlands. Since 2016 the private equity firm MeeMaken, managed by Roderik van Seumeren, has a participation of 70%. The remaining 30% is owned by the Management.
In 2019 KenzFigee opened a branch office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to further increase its footprint in the Middle East and to better support and serve the existing installed base.
Early 2020 an office has been opened in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, ensuring a geographical presence to better fit its global footprint. From this office KenzFigee is able to provide tailor-made solutions and services to existing and new clients in the UK region.

EXECUTIVE TEAM
MAIKEL TAKKEN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Since October 2021
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Science in Management

Maikel started his career in the heavy lift industry. He joined MeeMaken in 2013 and became President of Alltec Lifting Systems, Houston in 2017. Since October 2021 he has been appointed CEO at KenzFigee.
Maikel gained technical, commercial and managerial experience working in multiple positions both nationally and internationally within companies such as Mammoet and Eager.one.
ROBERT DE RIJCKE
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
- Since May 1999
- BSc Mechanical Engineering, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Robert de Rijcke joined KenzFigee in the position of Concept Engineer and became Chief Commercial Officer in October 2012. In May 2006 he was promoted to Sales Manager and held various managerial positions within KenzFigee.
SALES TEAM
SIM BAKKER
SALES MANAGER SERVICES
- Since 1991
- BSc Noorderhaaks University in A.O.T. (Algemene Operationale Techniek/General Operational Technology) Petroleum, Gas and Maintenance Technology.

Sim Bakker joined KenzFigee in the position of Service Coordinator in 1991. In 1993 he started as Sales Engineer at the new building division and fulfilled the position of Sales Manager from 1999 till 2006.
From 2006 till 2012 Sim worked as Manager Projects for Tebulo Industrial Automation and rejoined KenzFigee in 2012 in the position of Sales Manager at Kenz Crane Services BV.
JAN WILLEM VAN BLOOIS
MANAGER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Since June 2021
- Head Office Zaandam
- BSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences in Mechanical Engineering, Sales Engineering and Project Management

Jan Willem started his carrier in 1986 as mechanical engineer with high end production machines for the automotive industry, but made a step in 1997 to the maritime business of Royal IHC as manager engineering for dredging installations (gantries/suction pipes) on board the bigger Jumbo suction hopper dredgers. He worked many years abroad to expand the business of Royal IHC internationally. Jan Willem continued his carrier within Royal IHC in 2008 with the development of offshore mining installations of more than 4 km water depth. His job was to develop the technology and to instigate the market for this new industry. Before joining KenzFigee Jan Willem worked 5 years for KCI the engineers (active in the offshore energy markets) to develop the business in terms of the energy transition and geographical expansion.
At KenzFigee Jan Willem is responsible for Business Development of KenzFigee products for the Oil & Gas as well as the Renewable Energy markets.
Spliethoff takes delivery of two KenzFigee built pipe handling cranes
KenzFigee has delivered two tailor-made pipe handling gantry cranes for Spliethoff’s two new build multipurpose DP2 B-type vessels ‘Brouwersgracht’ and ‘Bloemgracht’.
KenzFigee wins contract award for crane delivery on East Anglia Three HVDC converter station
KenzFigee wins contract award for crane delivery on East Anglia Three HVDC converter station
KENZFIGEE UK ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES
KenzFigee reports significant commercial and operational milestones of their UK branch.