In a statement, the company confirmed that Nic Coopman, 58, was killed in the attack on the Brussels airport, where he was awaiting a flight. Mr. Coopman is a native of Belgium, and has worked for Wenger since April of 2000. He is survived by his wife.
In the statement, the company lamented Coopman’s death.
“His calm manner, professionalism and a dry sense of humor earned him significant respect and admiration from his clients and colleagues alike, and he will be sorely missed.”
Mr Coopman began his career with Wenger working as a Service Technician from the Wenger Overseas office in Antwerp. In this role he furnished clients with commissioning, training and technical support; particularly specializing in electrical systems and process automation.
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc., headquartered in Sabetha, Kansas USA, is a global supplier of extrusion and related process equipment for the food and feed industries. Sales and service personnel operate from offices in Sabetha; Kansas City, Missouri; Taiwan; Brazil; Belgium; China; and India.