Patrick Trap Appointed Commercial Director of Mennens Netherlands

As of 1 August, Patrick Trap has been appointed Commercial Director of Mennens Netherlands. With his extensive experience within the organization and his strong commercial and technical background, he will lead the continued commercial development of Mennens.

Patrick is no stranger to Mennens. He joined the company in early 2025 as Sales Manager in Hengelo and, since January 2026, has also served as Manager of the Center of Excellence for Crane Projects. In this role, he focused on strengthening collaboration between sales, engineering, and project execution, while contributing to the further professionalization of the organization.

"What attracted me to Mennens from day one are the people, the craftsmanship, and the exceptional level of commitment throughout the organization. We have an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience, and I look forward to building on that together."

In his new role, Patrick will focus on further strengthening Mennens' market position. His priorities include sustainable growth, the continued development of our services, and providing even better support to customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their lifting installations. Collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships will be key focus areas.

"I believe we make the difference by truly understanding our customers and combining our technical expertise with smart, innovative solutions. By sharing knowledge, continuously improving, and working closely together, we can support our customers even better while continuing to grow as an organization."

Patrick also sees significant opportunities in the ongoing digitalization of the lifting industry. By making smarter use of data and technology, maintenance and inspections can become more predictable, downtime can be minimized, and installations can operate more safely and efficiently.

"Over the coming years, I see great opportunities in digitalization, data-driven services, and predictive maintenance. By bringing together technology, data, and craftsmanship, we can create even greater added value for our customers."

With the appointment of Patrick Trap, Mennens is taking the next step in the continued development of its commercial organization and its ambition to support customers with innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions—both now and in the future.

We wish Patrick every success in his new role.