Chris van Wakeren
Managing Director
With over 20 years of experience in POPs analysis, Chris brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to supporting laboratories across Europe. He has built a reputation for delivering dependable service and maintaining reliable sample preparation systems that enhance laboratory performance.
Chris has assisted numerous labs in implementing automated sample preparation systems into their workflows, ensuring their applications are up and running efficiently and performing optimally. He also provides ongoing technical support, helping lab personnel understand, operate, and maintain their systems with confidence.
His work includes supplying high-quality (labeled) analytical standards, custom solutions, mixtures, and reference materials from some of the world’s leading producers and manufacturers, tailored to meet each laboratory’s needs.
Early in his career, Chris contributed to the development of analytical methods for POPs, with a focus on brominated dioxins and furans, during his internship at Wageningen University
Wim Traag
Senior Scientist & General Manager
Wim Traag brings over 30 years of experience from his distinguished career at RIKILT – the Dutch National Institute of Food Safety (NRL) at Wageningen University. Throughout his tenure, Wim has led multiple research groups and remained deeply engaged in POPs analysis, earning recognition as a leading expert in the field.
His work has been instrumental in addressing numerous POPs exposure incidents over the past decades, contributing valuable expertise to ensure food safety. Wim is a prolific contributor to scientific knowledge, with 85 peer-reviewed publications, 9 book chapters, and frequent presentations at international meetings, workshops, and conferences. His research covers a broad range of topics including pesticides, mycotoxins, veterinary drugs, hormones, dioxins, and food safety incidents.
Wim’s dedication to science and his field continues to inspire advancements in analytical methods and strengthen the foundation of food safety research.
Guillaume ten Dam
Manager Sales & Analytical Support
Guillaume ten Dam brings over 12 years of experience as a technician, researcher, and lab coordinator in the contaminants department at RIKILT. He specializes in targeted GC-HRMS analysis, with expertise spanning the analysis of dioxins, PCBs, PAHs, chlorinated paraffins, brominated flame retardants, and nitrosamines.
Guillaume has served as an expert for both the Dutch National Reference Laboratory for halogenated persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in feed and food and the Dutch National Reference Laboratory for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. He has presented research findings at numerous EU meetings, user gatherings, and international conferences, and has contributed to several publications in his field.
Known for his intuitive and practical work style, Guillaume balances hands-on problem-solving with a long-term vision for improvement. His approach is dedicated to helping organizations enhance their facilities, expand knowledge, and elevate performance.
We understand the importance of dependable and reliable products. With our products and expertise our aim to to boost POPs analysis.
We provide the missing link in your laboratory
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