Name: Eric Vande Ven
Company: Consolidated Engineering Company
Position: Aftermarket Sales Manager
Supplier to the Industry
Years in Industry: 12

Eric Vande Ven brings an unusual perspective to every conversation with a client. Before supporting furnace owners through Consolidated Engineering Company’s aftermarket business, he spent years in the field making those same furnace systems run.

As a project engineer and installation manager, Eric led some of the company’s largest and most complex furnace installations throughout the United States, Mexico, and Germany. One particularly demanding assignment stands out among the rest — a $10 million, five-furnace installation in Germany that required security clearances and four months of on-site work. Experiences like this gave him firsthand knowledge of furnace systems, quench equipment, controls, and production environments that few aftermarket professionals possess.

Today, Eric draws on that background to help clients troubleshoot equipment, identify root causes of failures, and develop long-term solutions that improve reliability rather than simply replacing parts. His understanding extends well beyond individual components. Because he has commissioned, tested, and operated these systems himself, he understands how every element works together under real production conditions.

His colleagues emphasize that technical depth as one of his greatest strengths. Rather than functioning solely as a sales professional, Eric serves as a trusted technical resource who helps clients maximize the performance and longevity of their equipment. That combination of engineering experience, practical field knowledge, and responsive client support has made him an invaluable member of Consolidated Engineering Company’s aftermarket team.

Nominated by: Consolidated Engineering Company