It is with great sadness and condolence that we have to announce the death of our dear colleague Peter Vervoort. He died through no fault of his own in a traffic accident on Sunday, 7 August 2022.
Peter Vervoort has worked in the powder metallurgy industry for many decades, in various companies. For the last nine years, he was working at the furnace manufacturer ONEJOON GmbH (formerly Eisenmann Thermal Solutions). As Vice President, he was responsible for the business area Global Technology and played a major role in the development and establishment of ONEJOON’s Test Center.
Peter VervoortSource: ONEJOON GmbH
Peter Vervoort was always excited about his profession. His excitement for technological developments and complex challenges not only inspired his co-workers, but also colleagues and customers worldwide. His vast expertise, creativeness and ability to view the customer’s challenges from their perspective and embrace their goals have been remarkable. He did this with the knowledge of an academically trained analyst and developer who picked up the gauge himself from time to time and set his hands on the furnace. Mr Vervoort devoted his interest to the invention and advancement of procedures, plant concepts as well as innovative applications and technologies. He played a leading role in the successful entry of ONEJOON into the Battery & Powder Materials market. Moreover, Peter Vervoort was a renowned expert in the field of powder metallurgy and an active member of national and international boards. He was a much sought-after speaker at conferences and author of articles and books.
The technological education of young people was a matter close to his heart. He successfully strengthened co-operations with universities. Within his company, both students at the Test Center and colleagues benefited from his didactic talent through personal discussions or ONEJOON Campus lectures. His team could always approach him and he was a mentor who communicated on eye level. Peter was also a regular member of the Technical Committee, session chair and speaker in EPMA congresses, and lecturer in many other EPMA events, including several Powder Metallurgy Summer Schools – the last time in June 2022 but also in many earlier editions – where he covered the fields of sintering practice and furnace technology, transferring his enthusiasm for powder metallurgy to the next generation.
With his exemplary engagement, distinct sense of responsibility and charisma, he gained lasting reputation within and outside his company. Peter will be honourably remembered by all who had the privilege to know him and work with him.