
Pontis Engineering establishes US office in Wisconsin
Pontis Engineering, a leading international provider of engineering solutions for advanced composites, today announced expansion of its global presence into the US by opening local operations in LaCrosse Wisconsin. Pontis USA is managed by general manager Nick Althoff.
With the establishment of the new office, Pontis seeks to extend and deepen its presence and commitment to the region. The company has been doing business in the US since its start in 2007 and is stepping up activities as part of its global expansion strategy, focused at Europe, Asia and
the US.
The US composites market is a growth market with a strong need for technical innovations where cost advantages can be achieved. Through local presence Pontis is better equipped to optimally respond to the growing demand for innovative and high quality composite solutions in various sectors such as renewables, aerospace and marine.
General Manager of Pontis USA is Nicholas Althoff. Nick is a senior engineer with a strong track record in both wind energy and composites, gained by General Electric Energy and TPI Composites. Nick joined Pontis earlier this year. Besides thorough knowledge of the US composites market, he has extensive international experience and a vast network.
He says:” Pontis works as an involved partner with its clients. Accessibility, flexibility and hands-on mentality are top priority for delivering our services at the highest quality level. A local presence is therefore essential. The first projects of Pontis USA are already started in the fields of blade manufacturing and renewables. This week we are showcasing our offering at AWEA Windpower to further aquaint the US market with Pontis”.
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