May 11, 2017 by AP-Networks Managing Director, EMEA John Alkemade will present “Turnaround Performance: The Truth” at Managing Aging Plants Europe 2017 on May 22nd, 2017 in Düsseldorf, Germany 22-23 May 2017 | Düsseldorf, Germany There are a lot of theories about the importance of turnaround scoping and interval optimization. But what is the truth? That’s exactly the question John Alkemade will answer at the Managing Aging Plants Europe 2017 conference this May. John’s presentation is scheduled for Day One of the conference, on Monday, May 22nd at 11:00am. To hear John’s presentation, “Turnaround Performance: The Truth,” be sure to reserve your seat for the conference. You can also take a look through the full agenda. John Alkemade is the Managing Director, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) for Asset Performance Networks (AP-Networks). He oversees AP-Networks’ EMEA office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, leading the employees there in their work serving countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He has been integral in expanding the presence of AP-Networks in each of these areas and, consequently, for growing AP-Networks’ consulting staff in the EMEA office. John possesses more than 22 years of experience in project and turnaround management in the energy, oil, gas, and chemical industries. About Managing Aging Plants Europe 2017 Keeping aging plants both profitable and safe is a constant process, for which working together can lead to both faster and better solutions. Several challenges need to be faced regularly, and all challenges deserve the best possible solution, both in the short and long run. To make the right decisions, information is needed, as well as the exchange of both experience and knowledge. For this purpose, KCI World teamed up with several partners to organise an international knowledge platform where industry professionals may update their knowledge and share experiences. Four themes have been leading in selecting the plenaries, workshops, and paper sessions for this conference: Maintenance, Safety, Materials, and Future Solutions. The result is a programme that offers fresh insights for addressing the challenges that aging industrial facilities pose. About Asset Performance Networks AP-Networks is the indispensable trusted partner to global petroleum, chemical, and energy companies that aim to optimize their assets’ performance and maximize operational efficiency. Our company achieves its mission by infusing strategic innovation, proven expertise, actionable insights, and unparalleled business intelligence analytics into a unique, winning formula for success. We leverage our databases, benchmarks, Software as a Service (SaaS) engines, and our industry-recognized consulting expertise to ensure that our clients mitigate, manage, and control high-risk events. Ultimately, our clients Aim Higher to realize superior business outcomes, and Aim Smarter to drive breakthrough performance in capital projects and plant turnarounds. Media Contact: communications@www.ap-networks.com