Interview with Benno IJtsma, Vice President of Plowman Craven North America

In this exclusive interview, Benno shares his unique journey from electrical engineering to leading operations across various sectors, and his excitement about harnessing the passion and expertise of the Plowman Craven team. Discover what motivated the company’s expansion into North America, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and how Plowman Craven is set to revolutionise the market with its integrated survey and consultancy services. Benno also highlights how Plowman Craven plans to tailor its offerings to meet the specific needs of North American clients, ensuring that every project benefits from the company's cutting-edge technology and unparalleled industry expertise.

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and what excites you the most about your new role as Vice President of Plowman Craven North America?

A: Combining my electrical engineering background with my extensive experience in various operations roles I am excited about the opportunity to leverage the passion, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence of the Plowman Craven team members. Providing integrated survey, measurement and consultancy services to the manufacturing, logistics, property and infrastructure markets.

Q: What motivated Plowman Craven to expand into North America, and what unique opportunities and challenges do you foresee in this market?

A: Establishing Plowman Craven in North America provides opportunities for market diversification and revenue expansion and enhances the company's global brand image and credibility. While the large scale of the region presents its challenges, North America’s market size has enabled the development of some of the world’s largest companies in the areas of manufacturing, real estate, logistics and transportation. As a leader in technology adoption, Plowman Craven will bring innovation to its customers, further positioning the company as the industry leader.

Q: How will Plowman Craven's services be tailored to meet the needs of clients in North America?

A: Plowman Craven has extensive experience in servicing the industries of manufacturing, real estate, logistics and transportation. Customer feedback has informed us that our customers in the region are looking for integrated survey services where a single company can provide all survey services that are required throughout the project’s lifetime. With our diverse capabilities, Plowman Craven is uniquely positioned to deliver on this need to be the single source for all things survey.

Q: What can clients in North America expect from Plowman Craven in terms of service quality and expertise, and how do you plan to exceed their expectations?

A: Plowman Craven delivers comprehensive services that meet the highest industry standards, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and excellence in every interaction. Our services are designed to be efficient, consistent, dependable, and aligned with best practices.

Our team of industry experts will exceed our client’s expectations by bringing deep knowledge and specialised skills to the table, ensuring that North American clients benefit from cutting-edge insights and solutions tailored to their specific needs.