Engineering in Egypt: hydrogen generator presented at UN climate summit
A large, prestigious hydrogen project is underway in Egypt and was presented at the UN climate conference. On behalf of Powerspex, Kees Cupido is on site to control the 5 megawatt hydrogen generator. "Hard work, long days and far from home, but it is fantastic to be able to work on this." Wageninger Cupido has been on site for two [...]
Powerspex family day: one big Powerspex family
An overwhelming turnout at the Powerspex family day. There appeared to be a lot of interest. "Family members apparently want to see what Powerspex does. Well, they were of warm welcome." The family day was held Friday at Powerspex in Hengelo. Employees took their family members for a tour of the premises and explained the various facets of the [...]
At the controls: Werner Heβ
New website column at Powerspex: At the Buttons. Each month, a Powerspex employee takes a seat behind the specially built switchboard. With each push of a button, a question appears on the screen for him to answer honestly. Pressed the buttons, interview posted? Then the interviewee's name is immortalized on the [...]
Knowledge expansion: training Java Professional
Seven Powerspex employees are increasing their knowledge of Java through the Java Professional course. Knowledge of Java is certainly present at Powerspex, but this training is intended for employees who are indirectly involved with it or will be working with it in the future. The participants work in different departments within Powerspex. "Software developers, [...]
Congratulations: Chris Pieters 12.5 years of service
Flowers and congratulations to Chris Pieters: the site manager is celebrating his 12.5-year working anniversary at Powerspex this week. Before joining Powerspex, Pieters had already had an eventful career. He even sailed around the world. He joined Powerspex 12.5 years ago. Since then, he has been working through [...]
Powerspex expands workspace with renovated garden
Powerspex has added a surprising new workspace: the garden. It was completely renovated earlier this year and now complies with a new principle, namely to make the garden part of the workplace. "This is something that is increasingly in demand," says Rudy Kosters, project manager at the Hengelo-based company idverde. "And Powerspex has [...]
Powerspex on How it's Done: Saturday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m., RTLZ
Powerspex will soon be featured on the RTLZ program How it's Done. The lead role is for simulation program PsxCad. The idea to participate in the RTLZ program came from Hans Hiemstra, project manager at Powerspex. "How it's Done presents itself as a program that shows inspiring entrepreneurial stories for half an hour. Such stories have [...]
Powerspex on Tour: thanks for participating & looking forward to seeing you next year
We look back on a wonderful Powerspex on Tour. A warm welcome in the starting town of Bad Iburg, a beautiful (tough) route to Hengelo and an incredibly pleasant conclusion at the workshop. The mountain bikers also discovered many new routes. Participants, thank you very much for your participation & commitment and see you next year! Curious about all the [...]
Jubilee: Pascal Simmelink 12.5 years in service
Pascal Simmelink is celebrating his 12.5 years of service at Powerspex. The field engineer thus earns a place on the wall of fame. It is a tradition at Powerspex to honor anyone celebrating a work anniversary with a festive gathering with cake, flowers and a word. Simmelink was addressed by Gerko Dubbink who enjoyed looking back with everyone [...]
Extra special edition Powerspex on Tour
Powerspex on Tour is experiencing an extra special edition this year. Participants will be 'dropped' in Bad Iburg on Saturday, September 10, and cycle from the historic German town to Hengelo. No round trip from start to finish, then, but a challenging 125-kilometer route from Bad Iburg (near Tecklenburg) to Hengelo. There is also a [...]