Our instructors

Richard van der Wal
Richard is experienced professional with 25+ years experience in Coating and Corrosion Industry.
He gained his outstanding experiences during years spent in P&O Nedlloyd, Carmar B.V. and as senior coating advisor in Hempel Coatings.
In 2006 he established his own inspection company Paint-Inspector.Com.

Henning Olsen
Henning has more than 45 years of experience in the paint industry dealing with R&D, customer support and technical training. Most recently, he worked as a technical service manager, senior training consultant and technical training manager at Hempel Coatings.
Over the last 20 years, he has trained more than 3000 technical and sales personnel inside Hempel, and more than 600 Frosio students worldwide.
(With his help, we will provide you with the highest quality of training.)

Reinder J. Geertsma
After his study in Coating Technology, Reinder commenced his career working in R&D departments of several coating manufacturers in the Netherlands.
Since 1993, he owns his own independent company as a Senior Coating Consultant and has managed numerous projects in the field, especially in the maritime sector.
His technical knowledge and extensive field experience is a great asset to our team of instructors.
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Ravindra Karambelkar
Experienced professional with 25+ years of vast experience ranging from Printing Ink Industry, Decorative & Industrial Coatings, Marine Coatings and Coating Equipments.
Started career with Printing Ink Industry and then shifted to Industrial Coatings to Equipment and to Marine Coatings Inspector. Thorough knowledge of marine coatings application, inspection and assessment helps in during inspections and training. Worked in all South Korean Shipyards which are giants in the shipbuilding industry. Worked in Vietnam, Singapore and China as Marine Coatings Inspector and also as Coatings surveyor for RINA class.
Our great qualified colleague in Asia, especially for India and the surrounding areas.

Ismail Farghani

Eric Ho

Kevin Richardson
Professional experience ± 20 in the industry.
Degree in Community Development (BA form Stellenbosch University), Certificate in Training and Development Management (University of Cape Town).
Lecturer for Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa on Corrosion Engineering Ch6 - Organic Coatings and Corrosion: Not Just Rust.
Lecturer On ISO12944 for SAMechI, Jotun – Digital Workplace Trainer, SSPC Train the Painter – Approved Trainer.
Our great qualified colleague in South Africa and the surrounding areas.