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Theo Koop Joins |
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Theo Koop, founder of KoopNautic Holland, who left the yachting industry
after Vosper acquired the company that bore his name, became the Manager of
Product Development for Quantum Controls BV on July 1, 2002. Lambert
Dinissen, Managing Director of Quantum Controls BV, made the announcement at
company headquarters in Nuth, the Netherlands, earlier this month.
Quantum Controls BV manufactures yacht stabilizer systems, including ZeroSpeedtm and OnAnchortm systems used while anchored or drifting, distributed by Quantum Marine for the US and Canada; and by Quantum Marine for the rest of the world. Theo Koop's innovations in yacht stabilization systems include the world's first multi-term electronic stabilizer control; Rotary Stabilizers, which use the Magnus Effect to generate lift; and development of the original active-fin roll stabilization systems to control vessel roll when at anchor or drifting. Quantum Controls BV's management committee will now include Theo Koop, Lambert Dinissen, and Hans Ooms, the controls and software specialist from Delft University whose development work on the Quantum Controls ARC 3000 series of electronic stabilizers controls created the industry's most advanced stabilizer control systems. Mr. Koop will concentrate on development and product management in addition to working closely with Quantum customers to determine requirements for specific projects. Quantum's worldwide yacht stabilizer and hydraulic operations include Quantum Marine Engineering of Florida, manufacturer of the QT line of thrusters, the QIS series of Integrated Hydraulic Systems, and QuietPacktm hydraulic powerpacks for ZeroSpeedtm and OnAnchortm installations; Quantum Stabilizers, worldwide parts and service for Vosper yacht stabilizers; in addition to the development and manufacturing capabilities of Quantum Controls BV. |
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Quantum Marine Engineering of Florida, Inc. |
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