This week, our Yorktown plant transformed into a live collaboration hub, showcasing the strength of Apollo-Ryson teamwork. We were honored to host our CEO, Claudia van den Pol, visiting from the Netherlands alongside three key leaders from the Royal Apollo Group—our General Manager of corporate office in Coevorden, Holland, CFO, and IT Manager. Their mission? To align our U.S. operations with Apollo’s global vision.
What We Compared—and What We Gained
The primary focus of their visit was to gain deeper insight into Ryson’s workflows—across sales, engineering, service, spare parts, and IT. But what we truly gained was something more valuable: shared strengths.
By identifying the best practices that already thrive on both sides of the Atlantic—in Yorktown and at our Coevorden headquarters—we avoided duplicating efforts. That lets us channel our energy where it matters most: improving gaps and building efficiency.
Why This Matters on U.S. Soil
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Faster, Smarter Processes. Streamlined communication between our U.S. and European teams leads to quicker approvals, stronger workflows, and ultimately, a more agile supply chain.
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A Sustainability Advantage. With Europe ahead of the curve on sustainability and ESG standards, we’re able to bring those proven strategies into the products and services we offer through Ryson in the U.S.—a key differentiator in today’s market.
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Global Flexibility Amid Economic Uncertainty. As a global company navigating fluctuating tariffs and economic shifts, close coordination enables quick pivots. For instance, our internal alignment could allow us to ship a Spiral from Europe instead of the US if it would mitigate tariffs.
Apollo Ryson Company Culture
Claudia’s visit wasn’t just about business. It was also a chance to embody the culture she believes in. Arriving a week early with her daughter Jackie, Claudia balanced running a global company with being a present mom. Jackie could be found doodling in the meeting room or quietly watching her shows while Claudia led strategy discussions.
This isn’t just a sweet anecdote—it’s a statement. Claudia’s message is clear:
“Processes matter, but people power them. When you honor both family and work, you build a stronger company.”
Read more about us and our company’s values.
Bottom line: Aligning our systems isn’t paperwork—it’s how we keep promises to customers worldwide. Thanks to Claudia, her team, and everyone in Yorktown who made this happen.
