Appointment of new CEO at Tantec A/S
Tantec A/S is pleased to announce that Joakim Haulrik has assumed the position of CEO as of October 14, 2025. Joakim joins from his current role as CEO of PAM A/S and brings with him a strong technical and commercial background from project-oriented companies in the machinery and process industries, including Alfa Laval, Topsoe, and most recently, PAM A/S. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience in organizational development and optimization, having held positions such as Vice President and CEO.
Joakim holds a Master of Science in Engineering and a Graduate Diploma in Organisation (HD-O).
Following a transition period, Interim CEO Jesper Andersen will return to his role as a member of the Board of Directors of Tantec A/S. Morten Thrane and Kim Egede Saabye will continue in their current roles as Sales Directors and members of the executive team.
Joakim Haulrik comments:
“I am truly excited to take on this opportunity at Tantec. The company has a solid foundation and great potential, and I look forward to working together with the team and the Board to elevate the business to new heights.”
With this leadership transition, Tantec continues to strengthen its strategic focus on growth and innovation, while maintaining the deep expertise that has been instrumental to the company’s success.
About Tantec Group
Tantec is a leading manufacturer of both standard and custom-designed plasma and corona systems for surface treatment of plastics and metals, improving adhesion properties.
With over 50 years of experience, the company develops and produces advanced surface treatment solutions for a wide range of industries.
Founded in Denmark in 1974, Tantec is headquartered in Lunderskov in a purpose-built facility from 1989, which houses the company’s sales, service, research, and development activities. In addition, Tantec has a subsidiary in the United States, Tantec EST Inc., which has served North American customers since 1987.
The group operates globally through its own subsidiaries and a network of over 30 partners. Over the past five decades, Tantec has delivered more than 4,000 surface treatment systems and continues to be an innovative player in its field.
Vision
Tantec strives to be the preferred global supplier and advisor for surface treatment solutions in the medical device, automotive, and other quality-driven industries.
Ownership
Tantec has been owned and managed by Morten Thrane and Kim Egede Saabye since 2014. In 2017, after extensive preparation, the company was acquired by the investor group FPE Group. Morten Thrane and Kim Egede Saabye continue to retain a 10% ownership stake.
Contact:
Joakim Haulrik
CEO
Phone: +45 76 84 08 43
Mobile: +45 28 51 71 98
E-mail: [email protected]
