NPR of America has announced that Pim van den Bergh has joined the firm to further develop its growing market share in piston rings, pistons and cylinder liners. Pim van den Bergh has a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering, and an MBA in business. He also has a wealth of experience within the industry as a remanufacturing engineer and in the development and market share growth of many internal combustion engine products.

His work experience includes positions with MAN Diesel, ATK VEGE, Marshall Engines, K- Line, and most recently SBI.

Pim will be responsible for leading NPR of America’s aftermarket sales activities in the North, Central and South American aftermarkets. Pim comments, “I am excited to start a new challenge within NPR of America and look forward to working with the NPR team to further develop their already extensive product line and market share. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on top quality parts and service.”

Ray Falkenrath, General Manager of NPR North America said “Pim’s wealth of education, experience and industry knowledge has already made him a key addition to the NPR family. We view his appointment as a sign of our commitment to being a leading company in our industry. Our new innovations and the increasing demand from our customers led us to look for an addition to our team who will fit in with our ethos of innovation and exceptional service, and it is very fortunate that we were able to find someone of Pim’s caliber to fulfill this role. I’m confident that Pim will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality NPR solutions for our clients.”